The closing date is 11 November 2026
Salary: £40,559 to £48,841 a year per annum
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in Primary Mental Health Services for an experienced, motivated and forward thinking practitioner to join a busy supportive team based in the West area.
Applicants with a professional registration in occupational therapy, social work and nursing are welcome to apply.
Position has arisen with the South Community Mental Health teams at an exciting time where services are under review and development in order to meet the changing needs of both patients and carers.
The successful candidate whilst working closely with a multi – disciplinary team, will receive referrals directly from GP’s and provide short term interventions for individuals with mild to moderate illness and will work closely with colleagues from secondary care and specialist services as well as third sector organizations and statutory agencies.
The successful candidates will manage a caseload of patients with whom they will work alongside to formulate risk management plans and care planning based on robust assessment of need.
We are looking for a good team player who has excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritize and manage their time effectively.
Main duties of the job
Provide initial mental health assessments in line with the agreed BCUHB assessment procedures for the LPMHSS.
Provide time-limited interventions in the primary care settings for patients with mild to moderate mental health problems.
Act as the first point of contact for GP’s, to offer advice and support and signposting on to appropriate agencies. Manage their own therapeutic care/interventions within the clinical environment and be accountable for the quality of care they deliver within the clinical area that he or she is responsible for.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- NMC registered Nurse (Part 3 or Part 13), social care Wales or HCPC. Up to date working knowledge of the Mental Health Act (1983) Up to date working knowledge of the Mental Health Wales Measure 2010. Knowledge of and application of Clinical Governance Evidence of continuing professional development Up to date knowledge and application of consent, data protection, patient confidentiality and risk management with health and safety issues Knowledge of national strategies related to sphere of nursing Knowledge of Information, technology and application
Desirable
- Evidence of further relevant professional development Diploma or degree in relevant clinical/professional subject
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience at Band 5 or above Post registration experience required at postgraduate level
Desirable
- Experience within relevant and varied clinical areas
Attitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills Enhanced assessment skills e.g. ACEIII, GDS, Risk assessing Counselling skills Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team Able to work autonomously Participate in Clinical
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh Research skills Audit skills Evidence of people management and leadership skills Demonstrate the ability to care and
Values
Essential
- Be a team player Be industrious, motivated and with flexible approach
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel in a timely manner.
Desirable
- Act as a positive role model by influencing others and sharing skills and knowledge Ability to speak Welsh
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).