Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Leading pension

Flexible work

Career development

Learning and development

Job summary

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is seeking a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner for our ambitious Primary Care Mental Health Services in Wales. Nurses, social workers, or occupational therapists with relevant mental health experience are encouraged to apply.

Welsh Desirable; Level 3 Welsh speaking for routine clinical conversations is advantageous. The post requires qualification to undertake assessments under Part 1 of the Welsh Mental Health Measure.

Qualifications

• Sound clinical knowledge with current evidence base in the area of practice.
• Experience delivering psycho-educational interventions.
• Understanding of resource implications in clinical decision making.

Responsibilities

• Deliver holistic assessment and evidence-based care within a multidisciplinary primary mental health service.
• Improve access to mental health care for people with mild to moderate or stable conditions.
• Be able to work 1-1 and in group settings, and organise time and resources effectively.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Psycho-education

Time management

Assessment & formulation

Teaching

Group facilitation

Welsh language (B2)

Education

Registered Nurse (Mental Health) or Social Worker or Occupational Therapist

Job description

Job summary

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.

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.

• o Do you have a genuine interest in working with people who are experiencing mental health difficulties within the primary care setting?
• o Do you work well with individuals on a 1-1 basis and in group situations?
• o 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.

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.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

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

Skills

Essential

• Organisational ability and time management skills.
• Clinical assessment and formulation skills.
• Teaching and presentation skills.
• Ability to facilitate patient groups

Desirable

• Postgraduate training or CBT/counselling skills.
• Welsh Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above

Experience

Essential

• 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.

Desirable

• Experience in a range of clinical settings.
• Teaching experience

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

• Relevant degree level qualification

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).