Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team Practitioner

We provide a service to people in acute mental health need, and offer an alternative to going into Hospital by providing intense support at home. We work 9-9 7 days a week every day of the year, so shift-work is essential in a mixture of 12-hour and 8-hour shifts., 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). Additional information 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 name

We are looking for a qualified practitioner- a Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist. You will need to have experience of community mental health work and to be passionate about this area of work. We are a supportive team, with a low turnover of staff and we work in a beautiful rural area. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.,

• Professional Qualification- Social Worker/RMN/Occupational Therapist
• Experience in Community Mental Health Service, Applicants may be from a range of professions who are suitably qualified at one of the following levels; o Diploma/Degree in Mental Health Nursing, or equivalent (RMN) and NMC registration o Degree level Social care qualification o Degree in Occupational Therapy
• High level of assessment/ risk assessment/ planning and evaluation skills necessary for working with acute Mental Health crisis
• CTP working practices
• Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation
• POVA/safeguarding
• Sound understanding of Mental Health Measure
• Awareness of current developments in Mental Health Practice
• Evidence of clinical and professional post qualification training and development
• Prepared to undertake relevant skills training
Desirable
• AOTMH member, Fieldwork educator certificate
• Thorn Diploma / Degree
• IT Skills
• Brief Family Therapy qualification/Training
• Cognitive Behavioural qualification/Training
• Counselling qualification / Training
• Clinical Supervision qualification/Training
• Venepuncture
Experience Essential
• Relevant experience in Mental Health
• Experience of giving and/or receiving supervision
Desirable
• Substantial experience in Mental Health care
• Relevant experience in Community Mental Health setting
• Experience of CRT/AO service
• Personal experience of Mental Health Services
Other Essential
• Ability to travel within a geographical area
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work flexibly within 24-hour shift pattern
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
• Professional Qualification- Social Worker/RMN/Occupational Therapist
• Experience in Community Mental Health Service, Applicants may be from a range of professions who are suitably qualified at one of the following levels; o Diploma/Degree in Mental Health Nursing, or equivalent (RMN) and NMC registration o Degree level Social care qualification o Degree in Occupational Therapy
• High level of assessment/ risk assessment/ planning and evaluation skills necessary for working with acute Mental Health crisis
• CTP working practices
• Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation
• POVA/safeguarding
• Sound understanding of Mental Health Measure
• Awareness of current developments in Mental Health Practice
• Evidence of clinical and professional post qualification training and development
• Prepared to undertake relevant skills training
Desirable
• AOTMH member, Fieldwork educator certificate
• Thorn Diploma / Degree
• IT Skills
• Brief Family Therapy qualification/Training
• Cognitive Behavioural qualification/Training
• Counselling qualification / Training
• Clinical Supervision qualification/Training
• Venepuncture
Experience Essential
• Relevant experience in Mental Health
• Experience of giving and/or receiving supervision
Desirable
• Substantial experience in Mental Health care
• Relevant experience in Community Mental Health setting
• Experience of CRT/AO service
• Personal experience of Mental Health Services
Other Essential
• Ability to travel within a geographical area
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work flexibly within 24-hour shift pattern
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.