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Job summary

Main area
Mental Health
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
Typically Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Job ref
100-NMR346-1125
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
LLys Steffan
Town
Lampeter
Salary
£39,263 - £47,280 per annum (pro rata if part time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
23/11/2025 23:59
Interview date
03/12/2025

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Local Primary Mental Health Support Service Practitioner

Band 6

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]

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Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.


 

Job overview

Local Primary Mental Health Support Services (LPMHSS) in Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) offer a specialist multi-disciplinary service for individuals experiencing mild to moderate mental health problems, as outlined in the Mental Health Measure for Wales (2010). LPMHSS form part of a whole system approach that is delivered in conjunction with in-patient services, Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Teams (CRHT), Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT) and associated specialist mental health services, such as Integrated Psychological Therapy Services (IPTS).

 The service offered by the LPHMSS is based on good practice guidelines outlined in the Welsh Assembly Government Document Interim Policy Implementation Guidance and standards, National Service Framework (NSF), Hywel Dda UHB policy on the Care and Treatment Plan (CTP) and the Department of Health Mental Health Policy Implementation Guide and National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) Guidelines.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Responsibilities:

Ensure participation in all relevant governance measures to support safe and effective practice.

Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the service criteria, signposting and escalating to secondary service as required. 

Undertake patient - centred interviews, identifying areas the person wishes to see change with effective risk assessment and person centred safety planning.

Provide information associated with evidence based high volume moderate intensity psychological treatments for service users and carers. This may include guided self-help, psychoeducation, individual talking therapy (eg CBT). This work may be face to face, in group sessions, telephone or via other media. 

Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate. 

Adhere to an agreed job plan associated with clinical slots and job tasks. Manage organisation of own workload within defined occupational / departmental policies communicating any needs.

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.

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

Interviews to be held on 03/12/2025

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 and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Eligible to assess under part one of The Mental Health Wales Measure
  • Current registration on a professional register
  • Specialist clinical knowledge and skill equivalent to post graduate level learning, in the theoretical and practical application of psychological interventions such as CBT
  • Knowledge of NMC and other professional bodies codes of practice
  • Knowledge of current policies, practices & procedures within nursing, healthcare and the HDUHB
  • Knowledge of extended role responsibilities
  • Understanding of clinical competence & clinical governance
  • Awareness of topical issues in clinical skills
  • Knowledge of clinical supervision & clinical effectiveness in the work place
Desirable criteria
  • Student Nurse Practice Coordinator (or equivalent)
  • CBT qualification to post-graduate certificate or diploma level

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Period of post-registration clinical experience where a degree of autonomous working has been required
  • Demonstrable relevant work experience with people who have common mental health problems i.e. anxiety and depression etc
  • Demonstrates high standards of written communication to ensure clinical outcomes are reported appropriately
  • Able to write clear reports and letters
  • Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
  • Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working with children and young people and or older adults
  • Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
  • Ability to manage own caseload and time
  • Evidence of working in the local community

Language Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegDisability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Samantha Glennie
Job title
Team Lead Ceredigion LPMHSS
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01570424223
Additional information

In the absence of Samantha Glennie, Sarah Shute LPMHSS Manager can be contacted -

[email protected]

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