Job overview

The post holder will:-
Work within an established, integrated, multidisciplinary team, focusing 
upon individuals with severe and enduring mental health problems. 

Undertake responsibility for the care co-ordination and case management 
of a defined caseload of clients with complex and challenging needs as 
defined within Parts 2 and 3 of The Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010.

Within their role as Care Co-ordinator will facilitate the promotion and 
maintain a high standard of nursing care adhering to current legislation, 
professional and corporate guidelines.

Main duties of the job

You will be supported by a multidisciplinary team to provide specialist assessment, treatment and care to a caseload of people from within the local community who experience mental health difficulties.

The successful candidate will be required to work with service users within the legal frameworks of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010, the Social Services and Well- Being (Wales) Act 2014 and the Mental Health Act (1983).

You must be enthusiastic, self-motivated, flexible in approach, and able to work autonomously with statutory and non- statutory service providers.

Effective communication and engagement skills are fundamental to this role, as well as current evidence-based knowledge, a commitment to working with individuals adopting a recovery approach and a commitment to working within a trauma informed model of care. We are keen to support practitioners to develop their skills and knowledge in therapeutic interventions and group work.

In return for your skills and expertise we can offer you a variety of rewarding challenges, continued training and development, the opportunity to work within a friendly and supportive team and a flexible approach to working, including the opportunity to work remotely in line with the needs of the service.

Please feel free to make contact prior to application to discuss further or come and meet the Team.

Working for our organisation

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.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.