Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Mountain Ash; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health board in Wales is seeking a Band 6 Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner to enhance access to mental health care. Applicants should be registered Nurses, Social Workers, or Occupational Therapists, with a focus on delivering evidence-based care. Candidates with Welsh speaking skills are preferred. Join a supportive, diverse team dedicated to improving care for the community.

Benefits

Leading pension

Generous leave

Flexible work

Career growth

Ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and awareness of current evidence base relevant to the area of practice.
• Knowledge and experience of delivering psycho-educational interventions.
• Ability to facilitate patient groups.

Responsibilities

• To improve access to mental health care for people with mild to moderate or stable severe mental health problems.
• Deliver holistic assessment and evidence-based care to clients.

Education

Registered Nurse (Mental Health)

Social Worker

Occupational Therapist

Job description

Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner

The closing date is 10 December 2025

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to work in our ambitious Primary Care Mental Health Services.

Applications would be welcomed from Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists with experience of working in relevant mental health settings. The successful applicant will need to have the relevant qualification to undertake assessments under Part 1 of the Welsh Assembly Government Mental Health Measure.

Please read the job description for a comprehensive guide to what the job entails, and the personal specification to see what requirements/skills are required to fulfil the post.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; 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 basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see 'Welsh Language Guidance' in the documents right at the bottom.

Main duties of the job

• To improve access to mental health care for people with mild to moderate or stable severe mental health problems by delivering holistic assessment, and evidence based care to clients within the context of a multi‑disciplinary multiagency primary mental health service.
• Do you have a genuine interest in working with people who are experiencing mental health difficulties within the primary care setting?
• Do you work well with individuals on a 1-1 basis and in group situations?
• Are you forward thinking, and highly organised?

If so we would welcome an application from you.

About us

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, and 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.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Ability to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and awareness of current evidence base relevant to the area of practice
• Knowledge and experience of delivering psycho‑educational interventions.
• An understanding of resource implications of clinical decision making.

Skills

• Organisational ability and time management skills.
• Clinical assessment and formulation skills.
• Teaching and presentation skills.
• Ability to facilitate patient groups
• Postgraduate training or CBT/counselling skills.
• Welsh Language Speaking/Listening Skills at Level 3 or above

Experience

• Evidence of achievement in clinical practice within the area of speciality e.g. primary care, community mental health, Older adults, CAMHs.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience in a range of clinical settings.
• Teaching experience

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Mental Health), or Social Worker, Occupational Therapist.
• Evidence of post‑registration continuing professional development activity.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board