Job summary
The post holder will:
Work within a health care team consisting of Clinical Service Managers, Team leaders, and Mental Health Nurse Practitioners. The composition of this team will vary from shift to shift and the post holder must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with all team members.
As part of a national service, will support with mental health and wellbeing calls, which may be of a very diverse nature covering all clinical aspects from an variety of callers, whose cultural, social andemotional diversities require be acknowledging and taking into consideration during the consultation.
Work with clients experiencing a variety of mental health and wellbeing concerns via telephone. Through completing a mental health triage assessment the post holder will support patients to achieve a safe and appropriate outcome.
Support the mental wellbeing and health of patients, promoting positive mental health and employing psychosocial techniques to increase mental wellbeing.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for health professionals to work in a key role within the mental Health 111 /Single point of access team in Swansea Bay Health board. the service is new and developing and will be the first point of contact for individuals requiring urgent mental health support.
The post holder will have the opportunity to develop their skills and awareness of community services, shadowing assessments, working with the MDT and wider mental health services and supporting the clinicians within the single point of access team to progress in their nursing career.
The post holder will provide brief clinical risk and mental health and well being assessments, triage and formulation . The post holder will work via telephone, using their experience to de-escalate crisis and coach people in distress using a range of brief psychological interventions.
The post is open to all qualified and non registrant professionals who have experience in working in the field of mental health.
The team is 24/7 with a variety of shift patterns including night duty.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide brief clinical risk and mental health and well being assessments, triage and formulation . The post holder will work via telephone, using their experience to de-escalate crisis and coach people in distress using a range of brief psychological interventions.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Health care professional
Experience
Essential
- Post Grad work of providing assessment of common mental health difficulties
- Paid post grad work providing evidence based treatment
- Experience in relevant mental health practise
- Application of evidence psychological therapies relevant to clinical service
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Neath Port Talbot Hospital
Baglan Way
Port Talbot
SA12 7BX