Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner – Primary Care Impact

NHS; Tremadog; Remote; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident Employer

Family-friendly benefits

Work-life balance policies

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales is seeking an experienced Local Primary Mental Health Practitioner (Band 6) to join the Alltwen Community Mental Health Team in Tremadog, Gwynedd. The role involves initial assessments, time-limited interventions, and close multi-disciplinary collaboration.

The post supports a busy primary mental health service with opportunities for professional development, equality and diversity commitments and family-friendly policies.

Qualifications

• NMC registered Nurse (Part 3 or Part 13), social care Wales or HCPC.
• Up-to-date working knowledge of the Mental Health Act (1983) and Mental Health Wales Measure 2010.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Knowledge of consent, data protection, patient confidentiality and risk management with health and safety issues.
• Knowledge of national strategies related to nursing and of Information technology and its application.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial mental health assessments in line with BCUHB procedures for LPMHSS.
• Provide time-limited interventions in primary care settings for patients with mild to moderate mental health problems.
• Act as the first point of contact for GPs, offering advice, support and signposting to appropriate agencies.
• Manage therapeutic care/interventions within the clinical environment and ensure quality of care.
• Welsh language ability is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are welcome to apply.

Skills

Excellent communication

Welsh language ability

Counselling skills

Risk assessment

Autonomy

Education

Diploma or degree in relevant clinical/professional subject

Job description

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales is seeking an experienced Local Primary Mental Health Practitioner (Band 6) to join the Alltwen Community Mental Health Team in Tremadog, Gwynedd. The role involves initial assessments, time-limited interventions, and close multi-disciplinary collaboration.

The post supports a busy primary mental health service with opportunities for professional development, equality and diversity commitments and family-friendly policies.