Job summary
We are seeking to appoint 2 x LPMHSS Practitioners.
The post holder will work within the Local Primary Mental Health Support (LPMHS) Service providing a range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) 1:1 based interventions along with other high volume low intensity interventions such as psychoeducational groups targeting those with mild to moderate common mental health conditions.
The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages (adults aged 18 years upwards) using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.
Main duties of the job
Essential to the post is the ability to work in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team and with voluntary organisations, local authority and other appropriate health and social care sectors to negotiate care provision across the primary/secondary care interface.
Please feel free to make contact before you apply, we would be keen to hear from you.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 04/08/2022
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 04/08/2022
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible to assess under part one of the measure
- Current registration on a professional register
- Specialist knowledge within the field of clinical skills gained through theoretical and practical training and experience to postgraduate diploma level
Desirable
- Student Nurse Practice Co-ordinator (or equivalent)
- CBT qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Period of post-registration clinical experience where a degree of autonomous working has been required
- Demonstrable relevant work experience with people who have common mental health problems i.e. anxiety and depression etc to postgraduate diploma level
- Demonstrates high standards of written communication to ensure clinical outcomes are reported appropriately
- Able to write clear reports and letters.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible to assess under part one of the measure
- Current registration on a professional register
- Specialist knowledge within the field of clinical skills gained through theoretical and practical training and experience to postgraduate diploma level
Desirable
- Student Nurse Practice Co-ordinator (or equivalent)
- CBT qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Period of post-registration clinical experience where a degree of autonomous working has been required
- Demonstrable relevant work experience with people who have common mental health problems i.e. anxiety and depression etc to postgraduate diploma level
- Demonstrates high standards of written communication to ensure clinical outcomes are reported appropriately
- Able to write clear reports and letters.
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
