# Psychological Health Practitioner > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/psychological-health-practitioner/94b5be53-2d71-4364-8c1b-011fe8270ddc - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/psychological-health-practitioner/94b5be53-2d71-4364-8c1b-011fe8270ddc.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Aneurin Bevan University Health Board - **Town:** Newport - **Region:** Newport - **Country:** Wales - **Profession:** Nurse practitioner - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,557 - £39,631 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent: We have vacancies available in Blaenau Gwent, Newport and Torfaen - **Employment type:** Part time - 30 hours per week (We have vacancies available in Blaenau Gwent, Newport & Torfaen) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-04T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-21T15:01:40.777Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Newport/Health_Board_Wide/Aneurin_Bevan_University_Health_Board/Primary_Care/Primary_Care-v7958238 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7958238?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://abuhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### Job overview We have vacancies available in Blaenau Gwent, Newport and Torfaen The NHS across Wales is transforming, and leading the way in delivering system-wide improvements is Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB), in south-east Wales. An exciting range of opportunities has been developed in line with our innovative Clinical Futures Model and you could be joining ABUHB at a truly once in a generation era. There has never been a more exciting time to join our team as we pioneer new ways of delivering health services across the Gwent area. The development of a Psychological Health Practitioner (PHP) Service is the first of its kind in Wales, with the people of Gwent being able to access timely assessment of their mental health needs within a Primary Care setting. 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. English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply ### Main duties of the job Attached to GP practices across Gwent, Psychological Health Practitioners will be integrated into primary care multi-disciplinary teams within a dedicated geographical area promoting place based working. This means that you will be at the forefront of service delivery to enhance the support offered to those citizens experiencing mental health difficulties of low severity. Note that the our PHP service is different to that offered elsewhere in the UK and so if invited for interview, candidates are encouraged to make contact to understand the differences. You will offer a mental health assessment, signposting and community connection, and referral to the Primary Care Mental Health Support Service (PCMHSS), where appropriate; some limited follow up may be required. We are seeking to appoint people who have relevant the experience and qualifications, and who have worked in a mental health support setting delivering evidence based care.  Equally important, is a high level of enthusiasm, motivation and a passion to make a real difference.  You should be able to work well within teams and foster good working relationships, as well as being able to develop good rapport with people experiencing mental health issues. You will need to be sufficiently confident in your IT skills and ability to work across patient management systems, as well as demonstrate good organisational skills. ### 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. ## Job Details We have vacancies available in Blaenau Gwent, Newport and Torfaen The NHS across Wales is transforming, and leading the way in delivering system-wide improvements is Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB), in south-east Wales. An exciting range of opportunities has been developed in line with our innovative Clinical Futures Model and you could be joining ABUHB at a truly once in a generation era. There has never been a more exciting time to join our team as we pioneer new ways of delivering health services across the Gwent area. The development of a Psychological Health Practitioner (PHP) Service is the first of its kind in Wales, with the people of Gwent being able to access timely assessment of their mental health needs within a Primary Care setting. 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. English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply ## Job Description Attached to GP practices across Gwent, Psychological Health Practitioners will be integrated into primary care multi-disciplinary teams within a dedicated geographical area promoting place based working. This means that you will be at the forefront of service delivery to enhance the support offered to those citizens experiencing mental health difficulties of low severity. Note that the our PHP service is different to that offered elsewhere in the UK and so if invited for interview, candidates are encouraged to make contact to understand the differences. You will offer a mental health assessment, signposting and community connection, and referral to the Primary Care Mental Health Support Service (PCMHSS), where appropriate; some limited follow up may be required. We are seeking to appoint people who have relevant the experience and qualifications, and who have worked in a mental health support setting delivering evidence based care.  Equally important, is a high level of enthusiasm, motivation and a passion to make a real difference.  You should be able to work well within teams and foster good working relationships, as well as being able to develop good rapport with people experiencing mental health issues. You will need to be sufficiently confident in your IT skills and ability to work across patient management systems, as well as demonstrate good organisational skills. ## 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. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner **Desirable** - Welsh speaking ### Values **Essential** - People first & passion for improvement - Personal responsibility & pride in work ### Experience **Essential** - Paid post graduate work providing assessment of common mental health difficulties - Paid post graduate work providing evidence-based treatment for common mental health difficulties - Evidence of receiving regular Clinical Supervision in relation to low intensity interventions - Experience in providing written clinical communication (e.g. referral letters/reports) **Desirable** - Working in IAPT setting - Experience of working within social care or welfare benefits system ### Aptitude and Abilities **Essential** - High level of enthusiasm and motivation and passion for your profession - To work well within a team and foster good working relationships - To develop positive therapeutic relationships with people experiencing mental health issues - Ability to process large quantities of information whilst maintaining rapport with clients - Computer literacy and ability to learn new IT systems - Able to adapt clinical skills to working remotely (i.e. via telephone/video calls) - To be reflective, whilst working with service users - To work independently, reliably and consistently with a busy workload showing strong organisational skills **Desirable** - Any of the desirable abilities: Knowledge of NHS policies, procedures and guidelines, Knowledge of outcome measures and their use in clinical audit, Ability to work effectively with interpreters, Knowledge of different mental health models and research/evident based treatment, Familiarity with ‘Attend Anywhere’ or other video conferencing systems ### Qualifications and/or Knowledge **Essential** - Qualifications, Educated to degree level or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience - BPS Accredited PHP qualification (PG Certificate), or equivalent qualification/experience resulting in a good understanding of the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Model OR Training in nursing, social work,  occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy **Desirable** - Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy ## Documents - [oh form (docx, 102.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10260720) - [jdps - english (pdf, 616.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10239172) - [jdps - english (pdf, 656.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10239171) - [flexible working policy (pdf, 584.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3033) - [agile hybrid working framework (pdf, 5.9mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2695) - [values & behaviour framework (pdf, 700.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=813) - [home working policy and guidance (pdf, 380.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2696) - [guidance notes for applicants nov 25 (pdf, 322.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2844) - [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 404.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1633) ## 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.