About this role
Job summary
The Team Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the team, in partnership with clinical and admin leads and the Service Manager. We are looking for someone who is passionate about delivering excellent mental health services and can support team members to achieve their potential. Key responsibilities will include staff supervision, appraisal, recruitment and day to day management. Also ensuring that people have timely access to our services and receive treatment in line with our pathways. You will promote person - centred care with a recovery focus, wherever possible.
The post holder will be part of the PTHB Mental Health Manager's On-Call Rota, which is a 12-hour on-call period approximately 15 times a year
This will be an opportunity to manage an enthusiastic, evidence-based team striving for excellence in working with colleagues who are passionate about promoting positive mental health within the community.
The working hours are Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, though this may change depending on the needs of the service.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Bethan Gwalchmai
Main duties of the job
Ensure the comprehensive provision of a cost effective, accessible, appropriate and responsive Community Mental HealthTeam (CMHT) service to service users with complex mental health needs. o Support the Adult Services Manager and Health Board/Local Authority personnel with the implementation of the PowysDementia Plan Mental Health National Service Frameworks, underpinned by a person-centred approach and develop policiesand protocols to support the associated principles and values. o Continuing responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care needs and quality assurance. o Develop and coordinate a multi-professional approach providing evidence based mental health care to all those who usethe service. This collaboration will harness an integrative agency approach so that physical, psychological and social careagencies are working together in providing holistic care to individuals who require its support. o Responsible for the continued development of the CMHT and ensure service delivery is of a high professional standard, inline with Health Board policies and procedures.
About us
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
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.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge Essential
Qualified Health or Social Care Professional (RMN, Dip SW etc) Evidence of personal and clinical development Management experience / Understanding of management challenges Extensive knowledge of a wide range of mental health issues Knowledge of research and evidence-based interventions both new/historic. Able to underpin these with practice related experience Knowledge of current legislation Understanding of the Health & Social Care agenda Use of Carer involvement Knowledge of person-centred care
Desirable
Experience of specialist research in mental health AMHP training/Nurse prescribing Management qualification educational experience Teaching qualification In-depth medication management skills, and ability to demonstrate how these are used
Experience Essential
Significant supervisory experience Providing supervision in group and individually Manage many pressing priorities with professionalism and confidence Leading by thoughtful reflection and evidence
Desirable
Ability to provide presentations of a significant depth to large audiences, with confidence
Skills and Atributes Essential
Excellent communication including I.T. skills Lead a team confidently, professionally and sensitively Good care planning and problem-solving skills Excellent risk assessment skills Clinical and management leadership skills Work to tight deadlines Balance conflicting issues with sensitivity, thought and understanding Collaborative relationship building skills Understand how one's experiences influence their development ManManage professional and personal stress and has strategies in place to manage these
Desirable
Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn
Other Essential
Positive attitude towards those with severe and enduring mental health issues Act on own initiative, but able to balance the need to ask for advice Reflective practitioner Enthusiastic & self-motivated Ability to make own transport arrangements for home visits/to travel between sites
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Powys Teaching Health Board
Address Ty Illtyd Community Mental Health Team
Bridge Street
Brecon
LD3 8AH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)