Nurse Assessor/Case Manager

Tbanj; Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a skilled Nurse Assessor/Case Manager to join a dedicated team within a forward-thinking health board. You will play a vital role in providing comprehensive assessments and support for individuals with mental health and learning disabilities. This position offers a chance to work collaboratively with various agencies to improve patient outcomes while ensuring a supportive and innovative clinical environment. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the necessary qualifications, this role could be the perfect fit for you. Join a team that values respect, collaboration, and continuous improvement in the heart of a vibrant Welsh community.

Qualifications

• Must have NMC registration for Mental Health or Learning Disabilities.
• Significant experience in mental health or learning disability settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessments for Continuing Health Care and NHS Funded Nursing Care.
• Collaborate with local authorities and agencies for integrated care.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Oral communication skills

Written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to manage complex issues

Education

NMC registration for MH/LD

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Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

About

On 1 April 2019 Cwm Taf University Health Board changed its name to Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board as it took responsibility for providing healthcare services for the people in the Bridgend County Borough area. Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB now provides primary, community, hospital, and mental health services to the 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Ideally situated between Wales' capital city, Cardiff, to the south, the coastal town of Porthcawl to the west, and the stunning scenery of the Brecon Beacons to the north, we operate within a vibrant community, rich in history and heritage.

Services will continue to be delivered across a network of Community Clinics, Health Centres and Community Hospitals supported by three District General Hospitals, Princess of Wales hospital in Bridgend, Prince Charles hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, and Royal Glamorgan hospital in Llantrisant.

If you come to work in Cwm Taf Morgannwg you will be guaranteed a warm Welsh welcome, opportunities for professional development, and a clinical environment that is innovative and seeks to improve clinical outcomes.

Key details

Location: Ysbyty Cwm Cynon/Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Mountain Ash, Aberdare, Rhondda, Cynon, Taff, CF45 4BZ

Contract type & working pattern: Permanent, Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Across Mon-Fri)

Salary: £37,898 - £45,637 per annum

Specialty: Individual Patient Commissioning for MH/LD

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and dynamic Band 6 Mental Health or Learning Disability Practitioner to become part of our Individual patient commissioning Service within the Mental health and learning disability directorate.

Applications would be welcomed from Nurses with experience of working in relevant mental health or learning disability settings.

The post holder will be responsible for providing comprehensive assessments supporting the Continuing Health Care, NHS Funded Nursing Care, and 117 aftercare processes. The post holder will work as part of a team, acting as a resource to provide nursing advice in relation to appropriate placement and management.

The post holder will develop and maintain a collaborative approach to the fair application of 117 aftercare, NHS Funded Nursing Care and Continuing Health Care criteria. The post holder will encourage joint working and actively work towards improving outcomes for patients via the process, and provide accurate advice and information to Lead Nurse/Co-ordinator, families etc regarding the outcome of the assessment process.

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The post holder will support the service Manager and Commissioning case manager for the designated locality in the future development of the Nursing Team. This will also include the facilitation of integrated working with colleagues in Local Authorities and 3rd sector organisations to support individuals, who may at times be presenting in crisis. The ability to make balanced decisions and use positive risk taking approaches, whilst managing potentially high pressure situations is an essential part of this role.

The post involves interagency liaison and collaborative working with local Social Services, education, families, independent providers and other agencies, as needed.

The post holder will also be responsible for providing Consultation and training in line with a developing commissioning MH/LD service, within the directorate as well as to outside agencies.

Current provision of service is Monday to Friday, normally 9-5.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed Job Description And Main 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.

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Welsh language skills are desirable.

Person specification

Qualification

• NMC registration for MH/LD

Experience

• Significant experience working at band 5 or above in a mental health or learning disability setting

Skills

• Clinical assessment and formulation skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to understand and manage complex issues and environments.
• Effective interpersonal and influencing skills.

Knowledge

• Ability to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and awareness of current evidence base relevant to the area of practice

Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Nick Rush
Job title: Senior Nurse for patient commissioning MH/LD
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 01443 74718

Please contact Nick Rush on 01443 443443 ext 74718 if you would like to discuss further or make an appointment to visit.