Job summary
We are looking for a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to work in our ambitious Local Primary Care Mental Health Services.
Applications would be welcomed from Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists with experience of working in relevant mental health settings. The successful applicant will need to have the relevant qualification to undertake assessments under Part 1 of the Welsh Government Mental Health Measure.
Please read the job description for a comprehensive guide to what the job entails, and the personal specification to see what requirements/ skills are required to fulfil the post.
Main duties of the job
To improve access to mental health care for people with mild to moderate or stable severe mental health problems by delivering holistic assessment, and evidence based care to clients within the context of a multi-disciplinary multiagency primary mental health service. o Do you have a genuine interest in working with people who are experiencing mental health difficulties within the primary care setting? o Do you work well with individuals on a 1-1 basis and in group situations? o Are you forward thinking, and highly organised?
If so we would welcome an application from you.
Please read the job description for a comprehensive guide to what the job entails, and the personal specification to see what requirements/ skills are required to fulfil the post.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac
We are looking for a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to work in our ambitious Local Primary Care Mental Health Services. Applications would be welcomed from Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists with experience of working in relevant mental health settings. The successful applicant will need to have the relevant qualification to undertake assessments under Part 1 of the Welsh Assembly Government Mental Health Measure Do you have a genuine interest in working with people who are experiencing mental health difficulties within the primary care setting? Do you work well with individuals on a 1-1 basis and in group situations? Are you forward thinking, and highly organised?If so we would welcome an application from you. The role will involve: Assessing peoples mental health needs within a primary care setting and taking responsibility for a clinical caseload. The delivery of brief, short term and low intensity psychological interventions, based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution Focused approaches, provision of information, CCBT and self-help for people with common mental health disorders and assist in the running of psycho-educational groups. Mental Health promotion involving the development of effective relationships between primary care and local communities and other services in the voluntary and statutory sector. Provision of support and advice to GPs and other primary care providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac
We are looking for a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to work in our ambitious Local Primary Care Mental Health Services. Applications would be welcomed from Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists with experience of working in relevant mental health settings. The successful applicant will need to have the relevant qualification to undertake assessments under Part 1 of the Welsh Assembly Government Mental Health Measure Do you have a genuine interest in working with people who are experiencing mental health difficulties within the primary care setting? Do you work well with individuals on a 1-1 basis and in group situations? Are you forward thinking, and highly organised?If so we would welcome an application from you. The role will involve: Assessing peoples mental health needs within a primary care setting and taking responsibility for a clinical caseload. The delivery of brief, short term and low intensity psychological interventions, based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution Focused approaches, provision of information, CCBT and self-help for people with common mental health disorders and assist in the running of psycho-educational groups. Mental Health promotion involving the development of effective relationships between primary care and local communities and other services in the voluntary and statutory sector. Provision of support and advice to GPs and other primary care providers.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Mental Health), or Social Worker, Occupational Therapist.
- Evidence of post- registration continuing professional development activity.
Desirable
- Relevant degree level qualification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement in clinical practice within the area of speciality e.g. primary care, community mental health, Older adults, CAMHs.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience in a range of clinical settings.
- Teaching experience
Skills
Essential
- Organisational ability and time management skills.
- Clinical assessment and formulation skills.
- Teaching and presentation skills.
- Ability to facilitate patient groups
Desirable
- Postgraduate training or CBT/counselling skills.
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and awareness of current evidence base relevant to the area of practice
- Knowledge and experience of delivering of psycho-educational interventions.
- An understanding of resource implications of clinical decision making.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Mental Health), or Social Worker, Occupational Therapist.
- Evidence of post- registration continuing professional development activity.
Desirable
- Relevant degree level qualification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement in clinical practice within the area of speciality e.g. primary care, community mental health, Older adults, CAMHs.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience in a range of clinical settings.
- Teaching experience
Skills
Essential
- Organisational ability and time management skills.
- Clinical assessment and formulation skills.
- Teaching and presentation skills.
- Ability to facilitate patient groups
Desirable
- Postgraduate training or CBT/counselling skills.
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and awareness of current evidence base relevant to the area of practice
- Knowledge and experience of delivering of psycho-educational interventions.
- An understanding of resource implications of clinical decision making.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
