Job summary
Employer heading
Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist – Care Home Liaison
Band 6
WHO WE ARE:
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health
and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic
objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in
the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the
next decade and beyond.
We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:
- We are kind and caring
- We are respectful
- We have trust and integrity
- We take personal responsibility
As an organisation we strongly believe that it is vital our leaders exhibit the behaviours and values that we expect from all our staff.
We are a teaching Health Board with close links to the university sector, and together we are training the next generation of healthcare professionals, while working on research that will hopefully unlock the cures for today’s illnesses
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has become available for the role of a Band 6 Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist – Care Home Liaison (CHLT). CHLT provides secondary mental health care to residents in care homes over the age of 65+. We are looking for a motivated and committed mental health nurse who has the ability to assess and provide a care and treatment plan for individuals that are living with a functional and/or organic illness.
We are a highly motivated multidisciplinary team with a passion for developing/improving quality of care to aid recovery and promote quality of life for our patients.
The successful post holder will be responsible for completing 1A Assessments, WARNNS, Care and Treatment Plans independently for patients and reporting back to MDT.
Successful post holder will have to manage their caseload autonomously.
It is likely that this post will be for 6 months+, however this is subject to change.
You can expect to receive
- Full induction
- Monthly caseload supervision
- Regular training
Main duties of the job
To devise, implement and follow up specialist treatments across the disease spectrum for patients within a specific group. To be a skilled practitioner providing clinical care using an extensive theoretical knowledge base and practical experience to underpin the role, while acting as a role model for the delivery of care.
To deliver specialist educational programmes to a range of healthcare professionals in relation to the specific disease including medical, nursing and Allied Health Professional staff.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
This post is fixed term for 6 months to meet the needs of the service.
Working for our organisation
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is “Caring for People, Keeping People Well”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population’s health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- First level nurse registration
- Degree supplemented by diploma level specialist training and short courses
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
Desirable criteria
- Independent prescribing Teaching and assessing in clinical practice/Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable experience in relevant speciality
- Significant post registration experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience of managing own caseload in relevant speciality
Skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of excellent communication skills(verbal and written)
- Demonstrate sound IT skills Evidence of managing self- development
- Evidence of ability to work independently
- Demonstrate ability to influence within and outside of service, across multi / inter disciplinary groups.
Desirable criteria
- Involvement in audit and research
- Evidence of presenting work within and outside the organisation
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Evidence of specific knowledge and skills in speciality
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Evidence of ability to motivate, influence change, support staff and evaluate services
- Evidence of professional and personal development
Desirable criteria
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
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
- Angharad Evans
- Job title
- Team Lead - Care Homes Liaison
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 029 2182 4466
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