Opportunity to develop a new specialist role in Mental Health Services for Older People’s Inpatient wards.
Involvement in providing specialized assessment and evidence-based interventions for service users and their families.
Ability to influence care management practices for individuals with severe mental health conditions and dementia, enhancing their quality of life.
Professional development through clinical supervision, training, and participation in research and audit activities.
Collaboration with a diverse range of healthcare professionals, fostering a positive and supportive work environment.
Contribution to the development and delivery of clinical care pathways that improve health outcomes in the community.
Flexibility in language use, with the option for Welsh speakers to engage, promoting inclusivity and cultural sensitivity.
The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is seeking a dedicated Band 6 Mental Health Care Advisor for their Mental Health Services for Older People’s Inpatient wards in Penarth. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing specialist assessments, evidence-based interventions, and support for service users, families, and caregivers, as well as advising professional colleagues on managing severe mental health conditions, including dementia. Key skills required include assessment and therapeutic intervention proficiency, family intervention expertise, and the ability to conduct training and facilitate Open Dialogue network meetings.
Additional responsibilities include assisting in the implementation and evaluation of the Mental Health or Dementia Care Advisor roles, supporting the development of clinical care pathways, and participating in audit activities to monitor performance against key indicators. Proficiency in Welsh is desirable but not mandatory. The Health Board emphasises collaboration and inclusivity, aiming to improve overall health outcomes for the community it serves.
Additional responsibilities include assisting in the implementation and evaluation of the Mental Health or Dementia Care Advisor roles, supporting the development of clinical care pathways, and participating in audit activities to monitor performance against key indicators. Proficiency in Welsh is desirable but not mandatory. The Health Board emphasises collaboration and inclusivity, aiming to improve overall health outcomes for the community it serves.
Opportunity to develop a new specialist role in Mental Health Services for Older People’s Inpatient wards.
Involvement in providing specialized assessment and evidence-based interventions for service users and their families.
Ability to influence care management practices for individuals with severe mental health conditions and dementia, enhancing their quality of life.
Professional development through clinical supervision, training, and participation in research and audit activities.
Collaboration with a diverse range of healthcare professionals, fostering a positive and supportive work environment.
Contribution to the development and delivery of clinical care pathways that improve health outcomes in the community.
Flexibility in language use, with the option for Welsh speakers to engage, promoting inclusivity and cultural sensitivity.
An exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner who is interested in developing this new specialist role within Mental Health Services for Older People’s Inpatient wards.
The role will provide specialist assessment, evidence-based intervention, advice and support for service users and carers and families as appropriate to each specialist area of work.
The role will also provide advice and support to professional colleagues on care management of people with severe and unstable mental health conditions and support in providing psychological interventions.
They will need to be skilled in family intervention work and facilitating Open Dialogue network meetings.
Skills emphasis: assessment skills, expert clinical knowledge, ability to apply therapeutic interventions, education and training skills, facilitation skills.
To provide specialist assessment, evidence-based intervention, advice and support for service users and carers and families as appropriate to specialist area of work.
Provision of advice and support to professional colleagues on care management of people with severe and unstable mental health conditions or with dementia and advice and support to care staff on person-centred approaches and psychological interventions.
Assist with the implementation and audit of the Mental Health or Dementia Care Advisor role, to support further role development at UHB and All Wales evaluation.
Assist with delivery against the Matrix Cymru or The Good Work Framework targets, supporting development of appropriate clinical care pathways, development and delivery of specialist training, undertaking audit activity and outcomes reporting against key performance indicators.
Participate in, make effective use of and provide clinical supervision to enhance own performance and that of colleagues
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Gail Evans Job title: Senior Nurse Email address: Telephone number: 029 2182 5777
The role will provide specialist assessment, evidence-based intervention, advice and support for service users and carers and families as appropriate to each specialist area of work.
The role will also provide advice and support to professional colleagues on care management of people with severe and unstable mental health conditions and support in providing psychological interventions.
They will need to be skilled in family intervention work and facilitating Open Dialogue network meetings.
Skills emphasis: assessment skills, expert clinical knowledge, ability to apply therapeutic interventions, education and training skills, facilitation skills.
To provide specialist assessment, evidence-based intervention, advice and support for service users and carers and families as appropriate to specialist area of work.
Provision of advice and support to professional colleagues on care management of people with severe and unstable mental health conditions or with dementia and advice and support to care staff on person-centred approaches and psychological interventions.
Assist with the implementation and audit of the Mental Health or Dementia Care Advisor role, to support further role development at UHB and All Wales evaluation.
Assist with delivery against the Matrix Cymru or The Good Work Framework targets, supporting development of appropriate clinical care pathways, development and delivery of specialist training, undertaking audit activity and outcomes reporting against key performance indicators.
Participate in, make effective use of and provide clinical supervision to enhance own performance and that of colleagues
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Gail Evans Job title: Senior Nurse Email address: Telephone number: 029 2182 5777
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