Single Point of Access Mental Health Professional

TN United Kingdom; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Single Point of Access Mental Health Professional to join their developing team in Port Talbot. This role involves triaging referrals, conducting assessments, and enhancing access to mental health services. With a focus on collaboration and support, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact on individuals' mental health journeys. The organization values inclusivity and provides extensive training opportunities, making it an ideal environment for qualified professionals looking to grow their careers while contributing to a vital service.

Benefits

Extensive training and development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Inclusivity initiatives

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse or equivalent qualification required.
• Experience in acute adult or community mental health is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide a single point of access for all referrals into Adult Mental Health services.
• Triaging referrals and conducting holistic assessments.

Skills

Mental Health Triage

Clinical Judgments

Holistic Assessments

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

RMN registration

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

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Single Point of Access Mental Health Professional, Port Talbot

Client: Swansea Bay University Health Board

Location: Port Talbot, United Kingdom

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: f571ae5aec63

Job Views: 14

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Job overview

The post holder will be responsible for providing a single point of access for all referrals into Adult Mental Health services.

They will review all referrals to identify gaps in the referral process, aiming to strengthen joint partnership systems to improve early and appropriate referrals.

The role involves collating and analyzing statistical data from the current database to facilitate the process.

The post includes triaging all referral information, making autonomous clinical judgments to prioritize and allocate referrals to the appropriate professionals or suggest alternatives to referrers, in line with the Mental Health Triage Scale, risk management processes, the Mental Health Measure (Wales) 2010, and UK guidelines.

Additional responsibilities include triaging phone calls from external agencies and the public, providing brief interventions during calls, conducting holistic assessments, and formulating risk assessments.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity within the Adult Mental Health Service to join a developing team focused on improving access and response to mental health services.

The role is for a dedicated Single Point of Access Professional, open to qualified mental health professionals.

The post involves triaging referrals, prioritizing, and allocating to appropriate services, as well as conducting face-to-face assessments.

The team is newly developing within the health board, emphasizing development, support, and delivering high-quality care and support to individuals with mental health concerns.

Working for our organisation

We value our staff and aim to support your career here at Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As a large healthcare provider, we offer extensive training and development opportunities in an innovative organization.

We welcome applications from nurses, doctors, health scientists, therapists, and support staff, including opportunities for apprenticeships, placements, and volunteering.

We are committed to inclusivity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of sex, religion, race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, maternity, marital status, or disability.

Our values—Caring For Each Other, Working Together, and Always Improving—are at the core of our commitment to equality.

If you seek a fulfilling career with excellent training opportunities near some of Europe's most beautiful scenery and a vibrant city, consider joining us.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Qualifications

• RMN registration, occupational therapy, or social work
• Possession of a postgraduate qualification (diploma, degree, or higher) or working towards one

Experience

• Substantial post-qualification experience as Band 5/6 or equivalent in acute adult or community mental health
• Experience in teaching, training, and designing educational programs for health and social care professionals, including conference presentations or publications

Swansea Bay University Health Board encourages bilingualism and particularly welcomes Welsh speakers to enhance service delivery.

We value diversity and are committed to equality, welcoming applications from all protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, including age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, disability, pregnancy, maternity, marriage, and civil partnership.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) 2020, requiring a Disclosure and Barring Service check.