Job summary
- Main area
- Community Mental Health
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Job ref
- 100-NMR293-0925
- Employer
- Hywel Dda University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Gorwelion Community Mental Health Centre
- Town
- Aberystwyth
- Salary
- £39,263 - £47,280 per annum (pro rata if part-time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/10/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 17/10/2025
Employer heading

Community Mental Health Practitioner
Band 6
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Job overview
The Community Mental Health team at Gorwelion are looking to recruit a community practitioner working in the North Ceredigion area.
The successful applicant would be responsible for the care & treatment planning of those with Mental health and emotional difficulties, assessment of individuals in acute distress, involvement in depot/ clozapine clinics and working closely with other teams within the directorate to contribute a comprehensive care outcome.
The ability to travel between sites in a timely manner is essential.
Main duties of the job
Applicants will have significant experience working in an acute adult mental health setting and will require a sound knowledge of current issues pertaining to mental health, crisis intervention and home treatment. Comprehensive Assessment, Risk Assessment and Management skills within the context of CTP are essential, as are excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The ability to manage time and prioritise workload is fundamental to effective service delivery.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews will be held on 17/10/2025.
Working for our organisation
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
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The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Person specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Professional Qualification/ Registration from recognised body – i.e.: RMN, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker
- Post-basic education in the area of practice to postgraduate diploma level
- Post registration experience
Desirable criteria
- Relevant degrees
Experience
Essential criteria
- Wide range of experience within a service related setting
- Demonstrates achievements in developments of care standards/procedures guidelines
- Demonstrates effective team working
- Use of IT skills
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrates research and audit experience
- Clinical Audit experience
Language Skills
Desirable criteria
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sarah Powell
- Job title
- Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01970 615448
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