Job requirements
Essential
11 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Organisational ability and time management skills.
- Skills
Clinical assessment and formulation skills.
- Skills
Teaching and presentation skills.
- Skills
Ability to facilitate patient groups.
- Knowledge
Ability to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and awareness of current evidence base relevant to the area of practice.
- Knowledge
Knowledge and experience of delivering of psycho-educational interventions.
- Knowledge
An understanding of resource implications of clinical decision making.
- Experience
Evidence of achievement in clinical practice within the area of speciality e.g. primary care, community mental health, Older adults, CAMHs.
- Experience
Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Qualifications
Registered Nurse (Mental Health), or Social Worker, Occupational Therapist.
- Qualifications
Evidence of post- registration continuing professional development activity.
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Postgraduate training or CBT/counselling skills.
- Skills
Welsh Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above.
- Experience
Experience in a range of clinical settings.
- Experience
Teaching experience.
- Qualifications
Relevant degree level qualification.
Job overview
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.
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.
- 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.
Detailed job description and main 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.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
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This advert is for Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board in Abercynon, Wales. It is listed as a Band 6 Mental health practitioner role. The advertised salary is £40,559 - £48,841 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 04 Nov 2026.
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