Community Mental Health Practitioner - Wrexham CMHT

NHS; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health organization in North Wales is seeking a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to join their integrated team. This role involves assessing and planning care for adults with diverse mental health issues, while also supervising junior staff. The ideal candidate will have a passion for mental health and a commitment to providing high-quality care. This position offers a supportive environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of patients. If you are looking for a fulfilling role in a dynamic team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications as per job description.
• Desirable qualifications as per job description.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' needs and implement care plans.
• Provide supervision and support to junior staff.

Skills

Mental Health Assessment

Patient Care Planning

Supervision and Guidance

Communication Skills

Welsh Language

Education

Professional Registration

Job description

Job summary

Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner

The post holder is required to work within an integrated MDT focusing on adults suffering with a wide range of mental health problems. The post holder will hold a caseload, being responsible for assessing patients' needs, planning, and implementing the plan of care.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide supervision, guidance, and support to junior members of staff.

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

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others, or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute, and elective hospital services for around 700,000 people across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, aligned with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

We promote equality and diversity and are proud to be a 'Disability Confident Employer'.

Please check your email regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment correspondence via the email provided on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh; submissions in Welsh will not be treated less favorably than those in English.

Job details

• Posted on: 02 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £37,898 to £45,637 per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 050-NMR227-0325-A

Location

Plas Gororau, Ellice Way, Wrexham, LL13 7YY

Job description

Full job description and Person Specification are attached within the supporting documents or available via the 'Apply now' link in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: Meets all criteria as per attached job description/person specification
• Desirable: Meets all criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Experience

• Essential: Meets all criteria as per attached job description/person specification
• Desirable: Meets all criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Additional requirements

This post is subject to a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Applications from those requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. For details, see the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, overseas applicants must provide criminal record certificates from each country of residence for 12 months or more over the past 10 years.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For more details, visit the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address: Plas Gororau, Ellice Way, Wrexham, LL13 7YY

Website: https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/