Job summary
Employer heading
Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team - Team Lead
Band 7
Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.
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
Job overview
The post holder will ensure the comprehensive provision of a cost effective, accessible, appropriate and responsive Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team (CRHT) to service users with complex mental health needs.
The post holder will carry the continuing responsibility for the assessment,
planning, implementation and evaluation of care needs and quality assurance.
The Manager will develop and coordinate a multi-professional approach providing evidence based mental health care to all those who use the service. This collaboration will harness an integrative agency approach so that physical, psychological and social care agencies are working together in providing holistic care to individuals who require its support.
The post holder will be responsible for the continued development of the CRHT and will ensure service delivery is of a high professional standard, in line with Health Board policies and procedures.
Main duties of the job
Promote a value base service which meets the needs of service users,
promoting active engagement, developing life skills and roles promoting choice, empowerment, independence and ensuring that their wishes are respected.
Exercise strong and effective leadership within the team, to ensure
standards and quality of care and to develop professional practice within the multi-disciplinary team.
To act as a role model, demonstrating high standards of professional
proficiency as appropriate to their professional background.
Establish and maintain effective care through the holistic and comprehensive assessment of service user’s needs, planning, implementation, and review in accordance with CTP policy and procedures.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
Person specification
Qualifications and or knowledge
Essential criteria
- Qualified Health or Social Care Professional
- Postgrad qualification or significant relevant experience in related filed
- Evidence of personal and clinical development
- Management experience and understanding of challenges
- Extensive knowledge of a wide range of mental health issues
- Knowledge of current legislation
- Knowledge of trauma informed care
Desirable criteria
- ANP/Prescribing
- Management qualification
- Medication management skills
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant supervisory experience
- Community, Hospital and acute experience
Desirable criteria
- Providing presentations to large audiences with confidence
Aptitude and abilities
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication and IT skills
- Ability to lead a team confidently, professionally and sensitively
- Good care planning and problem-solving skills
- Excellence in risk assessing skills
- Ability to work to tight deadlines, balance conflicting issues with sensitivity/understanding, excellent clinical and management leadership skills
- Collaborative relationship building and MDT working
- Positive attitude - particularly towards those with sever and enduring mental health issues
- Reflective practitioner with ability to understand how one's experiences influence development. Ability to manage professional and personal stress
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn
Other
Essential criteria
- Enthusiastic and self-motivating
- Able to act on own initiative but escalate/seek advice when necessary
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
- Penny Price
- Job title
- Service Manager - Acute Adult Services
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07973 879 795
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