Health Care Support Worker

6 months ago

Swansea, United Kingdom Swansea Bay University Health Board Full time

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 responsiblefor 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.

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

Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.

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

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