# Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/primary-care-mental-health-practitioner/92b7900d-81cc-4502-8c81-e54609163e8c - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/primary-care-mental-health-practitioner/92b7900d-81cc-4502-8c81-e54609163e8c.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board - **Location:** Ynysmeurig House - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Mental health practitioner - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £40,559 - £48,841 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00 with 30 mins unpaid lunch break) - **Closing date:** 2026-11-04T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-21T12:10:33.195Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merthyr_Tydfil/Bridgend/Cwm_Taf_Morgannwg_University_Health_Board/Primary_Care_Mental_Health/Primary_Care_Mental_Health-v8220657 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8220657?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://ctmuhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### 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 ## Person Specification ### 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. ### 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. ### 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. ## Documents - [jdps (pdf, 200.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10677036) - [cymraeg (pdf, 688.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10567826) - [welsh language guidance (pdf, 300.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2974) - [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 322.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2845) - [ctmuhb staff benefits guide 2026 (pdf, 1.5mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3057) - [ctmuhb staff benefits guide 2026 (pdf, 529.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3058) - [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 404.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1634) - [occupational health functional requirement form (docx, 100.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10529214) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.