Deputy Ward Manager / Nurse Assessor
Powys Teaching Health Board, Talgarth, Powys - Powys
Deputy Ward Manager / Nurse Assessor
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Powys Teaching Health Board, Talgarth, Powys - Powys
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 12 Jun | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 384f2047f95f4f9facf6844874496d06
Full Job Description
The successful candidate will work as part of a continually developing multi-disciplinary team comprising of nurses, OT's, Psychologists and Medic's.
Powys Teaching Health Board has a well-developed appraisal and supervision structure in place and actively encourages continuing professional development.
We have strong links with local universities and provide practice placements for student nurses.
The applicant should have previous inpatient/community experience and have appropriate demonstrable registration experience, with current or previous managerial responsibilities, The post holder is a senior member of the Inpatient Mental Health Team and will be responsible for the care and care coordination for a caseload of service users who are experiencing severe mental health difficulties. The post holder will take responsibility within their caseload for ensuring the assessment of health and social needs, formulation, planning, delivery and evaluation of care, support and treatment by the team, for both individuals and groups of service users including risk assessment and management, CTP, CTP reviews.
The post holder will be responsible for completing CTP assessments for patients who require out of hours assessment. The post holder will need to be competent in completing CTP assessments/risk assessment and formulation and planning outcome of assessment.
They will work collaboratively across wide ranging multi-disciplinary services and agencies to provide effective delivery of health and social care, supporting a programme of recovery and social inclusion within the area.
The post holder will also supervise junior staff who are engaged with service users within their caseload and also complete junior staff appraisals, act as a preceptor and a mentor to newly qualified members of staff and nursing students and will assume line management in the absence of the ward manager.
This is an exciting development opportunity for an enthusiastic committed practitioner to join the adult mental health team based at Felindre unit Bronllys hospital . We are seeking to recruit an exceptional individual with excellent communication skills who would wish to develop and consolidate their experiences., The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed., 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.
As a Health Board we embrace diversity and inclusion. We offer a supportive and welcoming place to work which is free from discrimination and fair in all our working practices.
We'll value your contribution whether you're looking for your first job, an apprenticeship, re-entering the workforce or looking for a career change. Powys Teaching Health Board warmly welcomes all.
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