Job summary
- Main area
- Mental Health
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 100-NMR612-1224
- Employer
- Hywel Dda University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Cwm Seren, Hafan Derwen
- Town
- Carmarthen
- Salary
- £37,898 - £45,637 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/01/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 16/01/2025
Employer heading
Senior Practitioner - Low Secure Unit
Band 6
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The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.Ìý
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of Senior Practitioner, Band 6 on Cwm Seren Low Secure UnitÌý which is a male 14 bedded low secure unit in Carmarthen.
The successful applicant will have experience of working in anÌý in-patient setting and will demonstrate dynamic and innovative practice. The Service strives to provide high quality secure services inpatient mental health care to the local population and the post holder would be expected to demonstrate leadership and resilience in the face of the day to day clinical, managerial and professional demands of the role.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a qualified and registered Mental Health Nurse and will provide clinical leadership to an established and developing team of clinicians.
The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate they have the skills, knowledge and experience to provide clinical leadership to manage the service, will require excellent interpersonal communication skills, be able to work across agencies and services and demonstrate a high level understanding of local developments. The post holder will be expected to take charge in the absence of the Ward Manager who has overall continuing responsibility.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 16/01/2025.
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Working for our organisation
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).
ÌýCommunity facilities, including:
48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. ÌýIn our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
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Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- RMN (RNMH)
- Experience in area of practice to postgraduate diploma level.
- Sound knowledge of clinical issues within area of practice through post registration training.
- Must be able to work safely and demonstrate understanding of Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
- Maintains high standards in the workplace as directed by policies and procedures including sickness.
- Knowledge of clinical supervision and aware of clinical effectiveness in work area
Desirable criteria
- WNB 998/Practice Teacher Award and assessing or equivalent
- HCR-20 Training
- Specialist knowledge within relevant specialist field obtained through advanced post registration specialist training
- Have an understanding and knowledge of local area and facilities within area that clients may access
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working with people who have complex mental health needs and who may present challenging behaviour/ risk of violence to others
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and must be willing to undertake identified local courses/ study days and mandatory training
Language Skills
Desirable criteria
- Welsh speaker (Level 1)
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Caryl Griffiths
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01267 239595
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