The post holder is identified as a skilled and creative practitioner with knowledge of working with and supporting people living within their own communities and will be an integral member of the Community Mental Health Team. Acting within their professional boundaries, the post holder will provide support and intervention for the presenting person through holistic person-centered assessment, clinical consideration, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of their care within a multi-agency team approach.
They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making, expert care and support for people within their homes. The post holder will work collaboratively with the wider multi-disciplinary general practice teams to meet the needs of people within their community.
Key responsibilities include:
* To take responsibility for a clinical caseload, providing comprehensive assessment, care and treatment to clients referred to the Community Mental Health Team in accordance with CTP and Mental Health legislation.
* Foster robust working relationships with all partners, in particular Local Authority, Primary Care and 3rd sector agencies.
* Contribute to the continuing improvement and development of community mental health services.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our well-established multi-disciplinary CMHT. The main purpose of this role is to deliver evidenced-based, holistic care to individuals suffering with mental health issues. The post will be based in Keir Hardie Health Park with strong links with Local Authority, the inpatient wards within CTM, our GP partners and third sector organisations.
The post holder will need to hold a first level qualification in mental health nursing, possess excellent clinical knowledge and experience of mental health, with reference to relevant legislation such as the Mental Health Measure 2010. Excellent communication, listening and organisational skills are essential along with MDT working, in a challenging and changeable environment.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from individuals within protected groups as outlined in the Equality Act 2010. This includes, but is not limited to, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race/nationality, religion/belief, disability, pregnancy and maternity, and marriage and civil partnership.
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is a Living Wage Employer and offers a range of benefits, including a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities, and our location offers the best of South Wales.
Our values guide us daily:
* We listen, learn, and improve
* We treat everyone with respect
* We work together as one team
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