Community Rehabilitation Practitioner

Job Overview An exciting opportunity for experienced Registered Band 6 Practitioner to work within a dynamic multi-disciplinary team that provides Community Rehabilitation Services to the Mental Health and Learning Disability Division for the areas of North Wales as part of Specialist Commissioning Care Services. Main Duties of the Job The team is based in the central area of Denbigh. The appointed candidate will hold a caseload and act as Care co‑ordinator under the Mental Health (Wales) Measures Framework, delivering rehabilitation focused services for service users within NHS rehabilitation inpatient units, out‑of‑area placements such as independent hospitals, low secure units, specialist placements and also within the community. The aim is to provide a focus on the repatriation of service users back to their home area, and also to provide intensive community rehabilitation to enable service users with complex emotional needs and/or complex rehabilitation needs to remain within their local area. This post is open to experienced registered practitioners such as Mental Health Nurses and Social Workers who meet the requirements of the post. Working for Our Organisation If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000 across North Wales. Enjoy the support from engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. Applications may be submitted in Welsh; applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Person Specification Essential Criteria – Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience Professional qualification in relation to Adult Mental Health/Educated to degree level Evidence of continued professional development Demonstrate competency of post‑qualifying experience in mental health and/or substantial experience in the assessment, rehabilitation and management of service users requiring long‑term management within the community Team working skills; good knowledge of mental health assessment and assessment tools Evidence of ability to work within identified risk areas in a positive manner utilising team support Committed to raising standards in mental health services Ability to prioritise and work proactively Effective verbal and non‑verbal communication skills Ability to work in a pressurised environment Ability to work with service users/carers as equal contributors to service planning and delivery Ability to see service users and carers as equal partners in the management of their own care and support Ability to supervise and manage junior members of staff Awareness of current developments within the MH & LD programme and also within BCUHB Understanding of clinical governance Knowledge of and commitment to the recovery and social inclusion of clients Knowledge of Child Protection and SOVA issues Knowledge and awareness of all Wales Mental Health Measures Desirable Criteria Management qualification and/or management experience Teaching and assessing experience Broad range of experience in private healthcare settings / experience of CMHT work / experience of rehabilitation work IT skills (e.g. ECDL) / Welsh speaker / ability to manage resources / leadership / motivational skills / experience of working within recovery focused service C.P.D – Essential Criteria Evidence of continued professional development C.P.D – Desirable Criteria Teaching / assessing Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care Additional Information Applications may be submitted in Welsh; applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment‑related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Apply Now 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr