PCMHSS Mental Health Practitioner

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job description

Job Summary

Working within the legislative framework of part One of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure, to improve access to mental health support at a primary care level for people with mild to moderate or stable severe mental health needs within the context of a multi-disciplinary multi-agency Primary Care Mental Health Support Service (PCMHSS).

The service is delivered to working age adults, older adults and people with a learning disability.

The role will be a hybrid model of working, a mix of working from a base as well as working from home to best support the clients presenting to PCMHSS, and dependant on service need.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and forward-thinking professional with experience of working with adults to join the Blaenau Gwent Primary Care Mental Health Support Service (PCMHSS).

Applicants must be a Registered Mental Health Professional (Occupational Therapist, Registered Nurse - Mental Health, Registered Nurse - Learning Disabilities, Social Worker).

The Successful Applicant Will Support The Wellbeing Of Adults By Delivering The Five Functions Of Part One The Mental Health Measure:

• Conducting assessments of mental health need
• Providing brief, evidence-based therapeutic interventions
• Offering consultation to professionals working at a 'Tier One' level
• Providing guidance and advice to adults and their families
• Supporting onward referral where necessary

Ensuring effective service provision to adults is a high priority within the Gwent PCMHSS.

There will be training and developmental opportunities for the successful applicant, as well as the opportunity to contribute to new initiatives and developments within the service.

This is an opportunity to work within a psychologically minded service with a strong commitment to the prudent healthcare agenda. Informal enquiry about the post is welcomed.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About Us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Date posted

09 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-NMR163-0425

Job locations

Ysbyty Tri Chwm

Collage Road

Ebbw Vale

NP23 6GT

Job Description

Job 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

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence working with varied presentations of mental health and behavioural issues, safeguarding legislation, evidence base

Desirable

• Mental health legislation

Skills

Essential

• Assessment, appropriate therapeutic intervention, engagement, team working

Desirable

• Welsh speaker

Experience

Essential

• Working with individuals for ongoing work, assessment, delivery of therapeutic intervention, leading change

Desirable

• Supervision, training and consultation, group work

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional qualification

Desirable

• Additional qualifications
• Supervision experience / qualification

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Ysbyty Tri Chwm

Collage Road

Ebbw Vale

NP23 6GT

Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/