Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Trealaw; Vor Ort; GBP 34.000 - 43.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board in Wales invites applications for a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to work within the Primary Care Mental Health Services. You will deliver holistic assessments and evidence-based care to adults with mild to moderate mental health problems in a multidisciplinary team.

You should be a registered professional (nurse, social worker, or occupational therapist) with experience in mental health.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in mental health settings and delivering holistic assessments.
• Qualification to undertake assessments under Part 1 of the Welsh Mental Health Measure.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary primary care environment.

Aufgaben

• Deliver holistic assessments and evidence-based care within multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide care within a Primary Care Mental Health Service for adults with mild to moderate mental health problems.

Kenntnisse

People-oriented

1-1 & group work

Organised

Ausbildung

Registered healthcare professional

Jobbeschreibung

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.

• 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.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to work in our ambitious 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.

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.

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If you're comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our 'Croeso Candidate' booklet below for more information.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respecto
• We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including:

• a leading pension
• generous leave
• flexible work
• career growth
• access to ongoing learning and development

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.