Community Mental Health Care Support Worker - Barry, United Kingdom - Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

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Barry, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The post holder will work under the overall supervision of a qualified member of staff and will undertake work which consists of direct client contact as directed.

For much of the time, the post holder will be expected to work alone, without the direct supervision from a qualified nurse.

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

To perform tasks within the framework of a Care and Treatment Plan as set and evaluated by a qualified practitioner at appropriate intervals.

When working without direct supervision, the post holder will be required to make judgements in clinical situations as to the sharing of clinical information with other team members.

As a community based Healthcare Assistant, the post holder will be required to carry a caseload of clients under the indirect supervision of qualified team members.

In doing so, they will be required to prioritise their workload effectively.

To maintain the confidentiality and appropriate information at all times.

The post holder may be required to organise therapeutic groups for client activities, either alone or in partnership with other team members.

To keep timely and accurate clinical records for statistical and clinical purposes.

To reinforce health promotion advice including lifestyle choices as directed by the qualified nurse and other team members in accordance with NICE guidelines.

On occasions the post may be required to convey medication from the pharmacy to the CMHT, or from the CMHT to the patient's home under the direction of the qualified nurse.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services.

Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer.

Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal.

As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing.

We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research.

Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions.

Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline.

Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

To perform tasks within the framework of a Care and Treatment Plan as set and evaluated by a qualified practitioner at appropriate intervals.

The post holder will be required to understand a range of work procedures gained through training and experience befitting of the band in order to be able to work without direct supervision from a qualified nurse.

When working without direct supervision, the post holder will be required to make judgements in clinical situations as to the sharing of clinical information with other team members in particular, the qualified nurse supervisor, which will either need further intervention or require further discussion and recording in the CMHT.

As a community based Healthcare Assistant, the post holder will be required to carry a caseload of clients under the indirect supervision of qualified team members.

In doing so, they will be required to prioritise their workload effectively on a day to day basis including the planning and organisation of tasks and activities and programs as indicated in the clients care and treatment plan.

To maintain the confidentiality and appropriate information at all times in accordance with Health Board Policies and Procedures.

The post holder may be required to organise therapeutic groups for client activities, either alone or in partnership with other team members under the overall supervision of a qualified team member.

To keep timely and accurate clinical records for statistical and clinical purposes in accordance with Health Board guidelines under the overall supervision of the qualified nurse supervisor.

To reinforce health promotion advice including lifestyle choices as directed by the qualified nurse and other team members in accordance with NICE guidelines.

To undertake physical health monitoring as delegated by qualified nurse.

Occasionally, the post holder may be required to work in unpleasant environments, including being