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Job Overview
The post holder will be required to work in an integrated Multidisciplinary Team focusing on adults suffering from a wide range of mental health problems. The post holder will hold a workload and be responsible for assessing patient needs, planning and implementing the care plan.
The post holder will provide supervision, guidance, and support to junior members of staff. The post holder will be a role model and resource for members of the Mental Health Team by continuing to develop clinical practice and expertise in relation to their own clients. Ensure that the staff work in accordance with their Codes of Professional Practice and the standards expected by the Health Board.
Working in partnership with service users, other health and social care colleagues, and services in and outside Berwyn Prison, including HMPPS staff as appropriate, to achieve the best possible health outcomes for clients and contribute to reducing pathways to re-offending.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the mental health and learning disabilities services for an experienced, motivated, and forward-thinking practitioner to join a busy supportive team based at HMP Berwyn. The successful candidate will be joining at a time where services are under review and development to meet the changing needs of service users whilst gaining experience in offender health.
This service offers an opportunity to develop an integrated team providing specialist mental health services within a custodial environment. Responsibilities include managing primary and secondary mental health caseloads, formulating risk management plans, and care planning based on robust assessments, supported by a multidisciplinary team approach.
We seek mental health practitioners with a core mental health background, demonstrable experience, and training with complex needs. The ideal candidate is a good team player with excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritize and manage their time effectively. We also offer opportunities for professional development, including a potential MSc in Health, Mental Health, and Wellbeing. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome.
Working for our organisation
If you enjoy a challenge, have a passion for helping others, or are looking for a fresh start, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales offers a supportive environment. As the largest health organization in Wales, providing comprehensive services across North Wales, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity and are a 'Disability Confident Employer'.
Please check your email regularly. Successful applicants will receive all correspondence via the email registered on the application form. Applications in Welsh are welcomed and will not be treated less favorably.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
A full job description and person specification are available in the supporting documents or by clicking “Apply now” to view in Trac. Interviews will be held on-site at HMP Berwyn; virtual interviews are not available.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria: Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification.
Experience and Skills
Essential criteria: Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification.
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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