Job Description

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE



IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.



The Clinical Lead will support the Operational Team Leads across both Newtown and Welshpool CMHTs, leading a multidisciplinary team in their deployment in the delivery of a clinically effective Nursing Service, whilst providing assessment, treatment and Care Co-ordination to patients in the local community who are referred to the Community Mental Health Team.



Responsible for the pro-active case management of a wide range of patients many of whom have complex needs.



Accountable to the Health Board Nurse Director and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) to provide safe, high-quality care to patients by implementation of policies/ standards and guidance produced both national and locally. These will include from NMC, Welsh Government, Powys Teaching Health Board, and others.



The person appointed will be expected to undertake a range of duties to include:



Being responsible and accountable for an identified case load,s, prescribing, providing supervision to the team, liaising with partner agencies, dealing with concerns, chairing and engaging in MDT meetings, Monitor standards of practice within the team, Recruitment and appointment of staff, absence management and the deployment and allocation of duties.



Consistently work with the team to ensure standards of patient care are high and maintain safety and quality of the patient experience.



Within the team lead the implementation and monitor local and national nursing policy, procedures, and guidelines to support best practice and ensure they are adhered to together with current legislation.



Using expert knowledge of managing and delivering care for patients with highly complex and unstable health needs within the community setting and ensure the delivery is safe, efficient, and effective.



Responsible for the accurate recording, timely collection, completion, submission of relevant information to support patient care, operational management, nursing staff and skill mix, service development and audit, analysing and interpreting this information to inform leadership within your area of responsibility.



Undertake a training needs analysis for nursing within your team, and Implement agreed training plans



Actively participate in the research and development agenda,



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.



The role will be split across 2 bases - Newotwn and Welshool CMHTs, on a 12 month secondment basis, with a view to a perminant position being on offfer after the 12 months



The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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.