Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Mountain Ash; Presencial; GBP 32.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Leading pension

Generous leave

Flexible work

Career growth

Ongoing learning

Descripción de la vacante

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is seeking a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to join our ambitious Primary Care Mental Health Services. Applications are invited from nurses, social workers and occupational therapists with relevant mental health experience in a primary care setting.

There is a Welsh Desirable criterion; speaking Welsh at Level 3 (CEFR B2) or above is an advantage, and the board supports language development while delivering person-centred care across Bridgend, Merthyr

Formación

• Qualified professionals from Nursing, Social Work or Occupational Therapy with experience in mental health settings.
• Must have qualification to undertake assessments under Part 1 of the Welsh Assembly Government Mental Health Measure.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver holistic assessment within a multidisciplinary primary mental health service.
• Provide evidence-based care to clients within primary care settings.

Conocimientos

Mental health assessment

1-1 & group work

Organised

Educación

Nurse qualification

Social Worker qualification

Occupational Therapist qualification

Descripción del empleo

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

• 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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Steven Hoare Job title: Team Leader Email address: [e-mail]

01443 ext 75400