Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Practitioner

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  • Bronllys, Powys
  • £39,263-47,280 per year
  • Contract
  • Part-time
  • 10 hours ago
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO SECONDMENT COVER.The Home Treatment Crisis Resolution Team is based at Bronllys Hospital, near Brecon. The team provides Acute Psychiatric Care to individuals at home rather than inpatient care. The service operates between 9:00am and 9:00pm, 7 days a week. The service is provided to the populations of Breconshire, Radnorshire and Ystradgynlais. The team works closely with the Community Mental Health Teams based in the catchment area and inpatient ward.The post available is a part-time Band 6 Post fixed term for 12 monthsThe role includes assessing the suitability of home treatment for individuals presenting with acute mental illness or severe distress, which can be safely managed in the person's home. The practitioner will plan and agree a collaborative care plan with the individual within the framework of the Mental Health Bill in Wales, and will be involved in the provision and evaluation of care provided until recovery is established.If you are trustworthy, dynamic and passionate about working with this client group and have a flexible approach to work, submit your application form.For further information on the role, please contact Gareth Protheroe, Team Manager on 01874 712658Main duties of the jobTo work as a Team member in providing a Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Service (CR/HT) in Powys. The CR/HT service will provide a service for adults who are experiencing a Mental Health crisis and are at risk of admission toHospital. Intensive Home Treatment will be provided in collaboration with the service user and in the least restrictive setting, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year as per rota. CR/HT will also facilitate the early discharge of those admittedto inpatient units, through intensive but time limited intervention in the community.About usBeing 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.DetailsDate posted04 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum (pro rata if part-time)ContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternPart-timeReference number070-NMR122-0925Job locationsBronllys HospitalHospital RoadBronllysLD3 0LUJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe 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. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe 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.Person SpecificationQualificationEssential
  • Registered Mental Health Professional and Registered with the relevant Professional Body
  • Evidence of continous proffesional develpoment
  • Extensive knowledge of mental health issues
  • Advanced knowledge of mental health legislation, law, and practice
  • Knowledge of research based, and evidence-based interventions
  • Advanced knowledge and application of the Care and Treatment plans
  • Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 for those parts of the Act that directly affect the Community Psychiatric
  • Understanding of clinical governance
Desirable
  • WARRN
  • CBT qualifications/Psycho-Social Interventions/teahing cqualification
  • Evidence of personal development/specialist practitioner award
  • Teaching and Assessing qualification
  • Psychosocial Interventions qualifications
ExperienceEssential
  • Sound understanding of community and multidisciplinary work.
  • Experience of working within a community setting and with Severely Mentally ill clients
  • Evidence of supervising and developing junior staff
  • Abilty to meet travel requirments for the post
  • OR for Annex 21: Willingness and interest in gaining experience working with people who have a mental health disorder in a community setting
englishEssential
  • in depth understanding of the workings and function of the CMHT
Aptitude and AbilitiesEssential
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Multidisciplinary team work
  • Advanced care planning and problem solving skills
  • Advanced risk assessment skills
  • Ability to lead a small team/provide clinical supervision
  • Range of assessment skills for community working/able to manage resources
  • Good medication management skills including facilitation of medication clinics
  • OR for Annex 21: Willingness and interest in developing these abilities and aptitudes within a community team setting
Desirable
  • Mentor and assessor skills
  • Change management skills
  • Motivational skills
  • Welsh speaker
  • ICT skills
  • Skills to promote service user involvement
Person SpecificationQualificationEssential
  • Registered Mental Health Professional and Registered with the relevant Professional Body
  • Evidence of continous proffesional develpoment
  • Extensive knowledge of mental health issues
  • Advanced knowledge of mental health legislation, law, and practice
  • Knowledge of research based, and evidence-based interventions
  • Advanced knowledge and application of the Care and Treatment plans
  • Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 for those parts of the Act that directly affect the Community Psychiatric
  • Understanding of clinical governance
Desirable
  • WARRN
  • CBT qualifications/Psycho-Social Interventions/teahing cqualification
  • Evidence of personal development/specialist practitioner award
  • Teaching and Assessing qualification
  • Psychosocial Interventions qualifications
ExperienceEssential
  • Sound understanding of community and multidisciplinary work.
  • Experience of working within a community setting and with Severely Mentally ill clients
  • Evidence of supervising and developing junior staff
  • Abilty to meet travel requirments for the post
  • OR for Annex 21: Willingness and interest in gaining experience working with people who have a mental health disorder in a community setting
englishEssential
  • in depth understanding of the workings and function of the CMHT
Aptitude and AbilitiesEssential
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Multidisciplinary team work
  • Advanced care planning and problem solving skills
  • Advanced risk assessment skills
  • Ability to lead a small team/provide clinical supervision
  • Range of assessment skills for community working/able to manage resources
  • Good medication management skills including facilitation of medication clinics
  • OR for Annex 21: Willingness and interest in developing these abilities and aptitudes within a community team setting
Desirable
  • Mentor and assessor skills
  • Change management skills
  • Motivational skills
  • Welsh speaker
  • ICT skills
  • Skills to promote service user involvement

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