Psychological Therapist

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Llanelli; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking an experienced Psychological Therapist to join the Staff Psychological Wellbeing Service in a part-time role. You will deliver brief, evidence-based psychological therapy to NHS staff across Carmarthenshire, with a blended model of face-to-face and virtual work, including some home working.

The post requires a Diploma-level qualification in Counselling or CBT, with membership/accreditation with BABCP or BACP preferred.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in Counselling or CBT at Diploma level.
• Membership/accreditation with BABCP or BACP preferred; applications welcome for accreditation.
• Substantial post-qualification experience in multidisciplinary adult client work.
• Experience in assessment, brief solution-focused work and workplace counselling.
• Ability to assess and manage risk, safeguarding and conflicts of interest.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert brief short-term psychological therapy for NHS staff.
• Contribute to group interventions and psycho-educational programmes.
• Collaborate with team and advisory services within the Health Board.

Skills

Counselling

CBT

Risk assessment

Workplace counselling

Education

Diploma in Counselling or CBT

Tools

BABCP membership

BACP membership

Job description

Job Overview

We are delighted to share this opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced psychological therapist to join our Staff Psychological Wellbeing Service in a unique and varied role. You will make a meaningful difference to NHS staff, work in a supportive team environment, benefit from flexible working and have the opportunity to contribute to innovative practice and collaborative working.

The post is based in Carmarthenshire and may require some travel providing a service from more than one site, offering in-person appointments. We offer a blended model of engagement including face-to-face work as well as the use of virtual platforms, so some home working can be considered. This is a part-time post (26.5 hours per week). The first round of interviews will be held on 8/12/2026. If successful, you will be invited to a second round of interviews on 14/12/2026.

Main duties of the job

Staff wellbeing is a key priority in Hywel Dda and our service is highly valued by staff, managers and senior leaders. We are looking for an experienced, self-motivated and enthusiastic Psychological Therapist to provide expert brief short term psychological therapy for our staff. The successful applicant will also have the opportunity to contribute to group interventions and psycho-educational programmes. For this role it is essential to hold a professional qualification in Counselling or Cognitive Behaviour Therapy at a minimum of Diploma level. Ideally candidates will have current membership and accreditation with an appropriate and recognised professional body such as the BABCP or BACP. However, applications will be accepted for those candidates who are ready to submit their application for accreditation. We encourage membership/accreditation details to be clearly stated on the application form. Substantial post qualification experience in multidisciplinary adult client work is essential, including assessment, brief solution-focused work and experience of workplace counselling. You will be confident to assess and manage issues such as risk, safeguarding and conflicts of interest, and will have access to support within our team and other specialist advisory services in the Health Board.

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

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