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Trosolwg o'r swydd

The post holder will have responsibility to provide a single point of access for all referral into Children's and Adolescent Mental Health services.

To continue to review all referrals to identify any gaps in the referral process with a view to strengthening existing joint partnership systems to improve early and appropriate referrals.

To collate the statistical data from the current database to facilitate the process.

To triage referral information, making autonomous and joint clinical judgements in order to prioritise and allocate the referral to the appropriate pathway within our service or suggest alternatives to the referrer. This is completed in line with the Mental Health Measure (Wales) 2010.

Triaging phone calls from external agencies and taking duty calls from the general public at times. Provide brief interventions during the telephone calls.

Conducting holistic assessments. Formulating risk assessments.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Child and Adolescent  Mental Health Services. The opportunity involves being part of a developing and expanding team to improve the access to mental health services, and facilitate swift and effective referrals to relevant services as needed.

The post is for a dedicated Single Point of Access Professional. The job is open to qualified mental health  professionals

The post will require the Professional to Triage all referral information, prioritise and allocate to the appropriate treatment pathway. The role will sometimes also include face to face screening.

The Single Point of Access Team is a developing team within the health board.  The team will encourage development and support.  The ethics of the team is to deliver high quality care and support to individuals experiencing mental health concerns. 

Varied shift pattern offered.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

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.