AHP Lead - Neuropsychiatry inLlandough inLlandough PUBLISHED 9 DEC 2023

Band 8a: £51,706 to £58,210 a year per annum PERMANENT

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board rNOJ6m2c

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The Welsh Neuropsychiatry Service is commissioned by the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC), which is a joint committee of the seven Health Boards acting collectively on their behalf.

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Band 8a AHP Lead for the Welsh Neuropsychiatry Service, University Hospital Llandough.

The Clinical Lead will act as professional leader for Therapies staff at clinical, operational and strategic levels and make sure our contribution to implementing national and local service improvement is well defined and that services have a positive impact on the recovery, health and well-being for patients.

Applications are welcomed from people with expert knowledge and skills in therapeutic aspects of Neuropsychiatry management, developing cross professional and organisational working practices and integrating research evidence into practice.

The post holder will act as Clinical Lead, ensuring the continued development and maintenance of their clinical and professional skills. Co-ordinating a specialist team providing a comprehensive therapy service to Welsh Neuropsychiatry Services. Supporting the therapists to deliver highly specialist assessment, treatment and evaluation of outcomes to patients. The post holder will be a will be expected to provide multi-professional education and training.

The Service is a specialist tertiary mental health service for people who have suffered a serious acquired brain injury, providing a comprehensive resource for the assessment, investigation, management and rehabilitation for those suffering with neuropsychiatric, cognitive, emotional and behavioural difficulties as a result of the injury.

The Welsh Neuropsychiatry Service is commissioned by the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC), which is a joint committee of the seven Health Boards acting collectively on their behalf. The service is hosted by Cardiff and Vale UHB and sits within the Mental Health Clinical Board, based at Hafan y Coed, University Hospital Llandough.

The service is comprised of:

10 bedded inpatient specialist rehabilitation service plus one longer term placement
A Day and Community Service operating from the same site providing a structured programme of MDT assessment and neuropsychiatric rehabilitation. There is a focus to deliver intervention closer to home to support recovery and adjustment
Specialist outpatient clinics

Patients represent the most complex in behavioural, emotional and neuropsychiatric need and we aim to optimise physical, cognitive, communication and occupational recovery within a person centred and inter-disciplinary approach, working closely with other services and the patient's support networks.

The highly specialist multi-disciplinary team comprises representation from a full complement of disciplines including medical, nursing, psychology, speech & language therapy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, rehabilitation support team and dedicated administration support.

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Band 8a AHP Lead for the Welsh Neuropsychiatry Service, University Hospital Llandough.

The service is comprised of:

10 bedded inpatient specialist rehabilitation service plus one longer term placement
A Day and Community Service operating from the same site providing a structured programme of MDT assessment and neuropsychiatric rehabilitation. There is a focus to deliver intervention closer to home to support recovery and adjustment
Specialist outpatient clinics

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

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1. Can you describe your experience in leading therapeutic practices within a neuropsychiatric setting?

2. What therapeutic techniques and approaches do you believe are most effective for managing patients with acquired brain injuries?

3. How do you approach the assessment and treatment planning for patients with complex neuropsychiatric needs?

4. Could you provide an example of how you have integrated research evidence into your practice in a previous role?

5. Describe your leadership style and how you motivate and support your team in a clinical setting.

6. How do you ensure that your team adheres to national and local guidelines for service improvement?

7. As AHP Lead, how would you facilitate communication and collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team?

8. Can you share an example of a strategic initiative you led that had a positive impact on patient outcomes?

9. In your opinion, what are the key challenges facing neuropsychiatry services today, and how would you address these in this role?

10. How would you go about identifying opportunities for service improvement within the Welsh Neuropsychiatry Service?

11. Can you discuss any previous experience you have had with developing or implementing training programs for staff in a therapeutic context?

12. How do you ensure that the patients’ voices are heard and considered in their treatment plans?

13. What strategies do you employ to support and engage families and support networks in the recovery process?

14. How do you approach delivering care that is culturally sensitive and tailored to the individual needs of patients, particularly in a bilingual context?

15. What importance do you place on your continuous professional development, and how do you encourage the same within your team?

16. How would you approach multi-professional education and training in a diverse team of therapists?

17. Can you provide an example of how you have adapted your teaching or mentoring approach to accommodate different learning styles in your team?

18. What excites you about working within the Welsh Neuropsychiatry Service specifically?

19. How do your personal values align with the goals of the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board?

20. Where do you see the future of therapy services in neuropsychiatry heading, and how can you contribute to that vision?