Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner - Denbighshire

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Denbigh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board as a Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner in Denbighshire. This role involves working within a multidisciplinary team to provide essential support for individuals facing mental health challenges. The successful candidate will engage in assessments, develop care plans, and foster relationships with various agencies to enhance patient care.

Qualifications

• Post-registration experience in mental health required.
• Knowledge of Welsh is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term interventions for individuals with mild to moderate mental health issues.
• Manage a caseload and develop risk management and care plans.

Skills

Communication

Prioritization

Time Management

Education

NMC registered Mental Health Nurse

Job description

Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner - Denbighshire

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Job Overview

This role is within primary care, part of the community mental health team in Denbigh.

We conduct assessments from various referring agencies through our SPOAA daily meetings and provide brief interventions in group settings and occasionally one-on-one.

Familiarity with third sector agencies is beneficial as we aim to strengthen relationships and improve signposting to these valuable resources.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen in Primary Mental Health Support services for an experienced, motivated, and forward-thinking practitioner to join a busy, supportive team in Denbighshire.

The successful candidate will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, receiving referrals directly from GPs, providing short-term interventions for individuals with mild to moderate mental health issues, and collaborating with secondary care, specialist services, third sector organizations, and statutory agencies.

They will manage a caseload, develop risk management and care plans based on thorough assessments, and demonstrate excellent communication, prioritization, and time management skills.

Knowledge of Welsh is desirable; applications from Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome.

Working for our organization

If you enjoy challenges, have a passion for helping others, or seek a fresh start, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales offers a supportive environment. As Wales' largest health organization, we provide a comprehensive range of primary, community, mental health, acute, and elective hospital services to around 700,000 people across North Wales. Join us and benefit from our organizational values and 'Proud to Lead' framework.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and are proud to be a 'Disability Confident Employer'. Successful applicants will be notified via email, and applications in Welsh are welcomed and will be treated equally.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Full job description and person specification are available within the supporting documents or by clicking “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Person specification

Qualifications/experience

Essential criteria

• Post-registration experience in mental health
• NMC registered Mental Health Nurse or other appropriate professional

Desirable criteria

• Supervisory experience
• Adult mental health experience

Experience

• Mental Health Practitioner

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care