Job summary
Employer heading
Clinical Lead
Band 6
Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.
Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
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.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
Ty Garngoch Secondary care service is offering a hugely exciting opportunity to be part of a supportive, forward thinking, adaptive team.
We are seeking an enthusiastic Rmn Clinical lead to join our dedicated and dynamic multidisciplinary team to support our Older Peoples Mental Health Service (OPMHS) in Swansea covering area 3 +4.
Our service provided community care services for older adults (over 70) with functional mental health illness and complex health issues. We treat frail patients with complex care needs and a wide range of functional problems. We provide treatment care and support for people with dementia.
The vision for OPMHS is to offer a holistic approach to care, which focuses on assessment of functional and organic mental health problems for older people. Our aim is to provide treatment and rehabilitation for those with chronic disabilities, including adequate and appropriate facilities for the care of patients to optimise their mental and physical health.
Main duties of the job
The candidate will demonstrate an understanding of clinical interventions relevant to Older People to include
education, care plans and discharge planning, working closely with carers, families and partner agencies
to facilitate this. The post holder will work at all times to promote the safety and the wellbeing of service
users and their families/carers. The post holder will assess, plan and implement care, and provide
specialist nursing advice and carry out specialist nursing procedures. They will provide clinical
supervision to staff and students.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post- holder will be responsible for supporting the Team Manager in the day-to-day clinical management of a designated older peoples’ Secondary Care Community Mental Health Assessment and Treatment Team within an identified geographical area, ensuring that nursing care is delivered to the highest standard. The post holder will Care-Coordinate a caseload, ensuring the philosophy of person centred care is shared by the team and the patient/carer is central to the care planning process.
Supporting junior staff within their roles and aspirations is a vital component of this role .
Team work is the bedrock of a cohesive well functioning service .
The ability to lead a team in a supportive manner is essential.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person specification
Abilities
Essential criteria
- The ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
knowledge and risk management
Essential criteria
- Have an excellent understanding of assessment and management of risk.
Desirable criteria
- Have a good knowledge of service objectives
problem solving
Essential criteria
- Ability to positively engage in problem solving and overcoming challenges to create to personal resilient and team resilience
communication skills
Essential criteria
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
planning
Essential criteria
- Effective planning & organisational skills with an ability to prioritise own workload
Collaborative and effective team working
Essential criteria
- Experience of partnership working within and across various statutory and non-statutory teams and agencies
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate a commitment to the provision of high quality and safe services with an ability to drive a culture of continuous improvement
CPD
Essential criteria
- Evidence of continuous professional development
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
- suzanne williams
- Job title
- Team Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01792 531211
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