Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, NHS Wales, is recruiting for a Prison Mental Health post that extends primary care services for GPs and nurses, delivering an augmented mental health service for medium-term needs.

The post holder will independently assess and provide high-quality care, signpost to community services, and refer to the In Reach team within the prison. Welsh language skills are desirable and there is emphasis on multi-disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Independent assessment of mental health patients.
• Signposting to community services and referrals.
• Experience working in a prison or primary care setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide high quality care to patients with mental health problems.
• Signpost individuals to appropriate community services and refer to the In Reach team within the prison setting.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams within the prison healthcare setting to educate and develop pathways of care.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Clinical decision-making

Welsh language (desirable)

Job description

The post-holder will be an extension of the primary care practice working alongside GPs and nurses within the prison healthcare team, providing an augmented mental health service to individuals who require support with medium term mental health problems.

The post-holder will independently assess and provide high quality care and advice to patients with mental health problems as well as take decisions to signpost individuals onto appropriate community service support and to refer to the secondary care In Reach team within the prison setting.

The post holder will work alongside all disciplines and professionals to help educate, develop and support a clear understanding of the complexities and scope of Mental Health need within the population. The post holder will liaise closely with Secondary Care Mental Health Services, Local Primary Mental Health Support Services (LPMHSS) and Third Sector Organisations to ensure cohesive and purposeful pathways of care. There will be an expectation to produce evidence that can be used to inform future service design and commissioning of services. This will include using outcome measures, and promoting the highest possible utilisation of the service.

The post may include some unsocial hours. The post-holder will be required to provide services to a number of Primary Care Teams within a Cluster of GP practices

The successful applicant will be responsible for managing a caseload of patients with primary care mental health needs.

The post-holder will be an extension of the primary care practice working alongside GPs and nurses within the prison healthcare team, providing an augmented mental health service to individuals who require support with medium term mental health problems. The post-holder will independently assess and provide high quality care and advice to patients with mental health problems as well as take decisions to signpost individuals onto appropriate community service support and to refer to the secondary care In Reach team within the prison setting.

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn’t ‘fluency’, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If you’re comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our ‘Croeso Candidate’ booklet below for more information.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses On Uniting Our Region Around Shared Health And Wellbeing Goals. Our Values Guide Us Daily

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including:

• a leading pension
• generous leave
• flexible work
• career growth
• access to ongoing learning and development

At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.