Job summary
This is a Fixed Term/Secondment vacancy until31/12/2026
If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.
We are looking for a motivated registered nurse, social worker, or occupational therapist to join an expanding and dynamic multidisciplinary mental health team within the Specialist Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (S-CAMHS), Hywel Dda University Health Board.
Working in the S-CAMHS Primary Mental Health teams combines two key functions: firstly, that of providing psychologically informed consultation, training and support to education professionals in schools as part of the Schools in-Reach programme; and secondly, providing assessments and interventions to children and adolescents with mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
Main duties of the job
The job is made up of three main aspects:- Direct work with children, young people and families in our clinics and community settings- Supporting school staff in meeting the mental health and wellbeing needs of the pupils in their care.- Provide liaison and training opportunities to external colleagues within the local authority.
In the direct work with children, young people and families, the post holder will assess mental health needs, provide advice and information about other sources of support and provide brief interventions to prevent mental health difficulties starting or getting worse. These are carried out as part of the Welsh Government Mental Health Measures 2010.
Our teams also seek to build confidence in schools when managing the mental health and emotional wellbeing difficulties in children and young people. This will comprise the post holder providing regular delivery of advice, consultation and training to school staff, being responsive to their requests for help and support as and when required.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description
Job responsibilities
Interviews to be held on 25.07.25
Please note, this Band 6 Primary Mental Health Practitioner post is open to registered Nurses and Allied Professionals only. Please do not apply if you do not have the relevant registration, as you will not be interviewed. We will take applications from General, Paediatric, School nurses and Health Visitors as well as Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers and Occupational Therapists to join us in promoting early intervention prevention and building resilience among children and young people in our area.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Interviews to be held on 25.07.25
Please note, this Band 6 Primary Mental Health Practitioner post is open to registered Nurses and Allied Professionals only. Please do not apply if you do not have the relevant registration, as you will not be interviewed. We will take applications from General, Paediatric, School nurses and Health Visitors as well as Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers and Occupational Therapists to join us in promoting early intervention prevention and building resilience among children and young people in our area.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Professional qualification (one or more of the following): o Registered Mental Health Nurse (Nursing & Midwifery Council Reg'd)
- Registered Nurse (Nursing & Midwifery Council Reg'd)
- Registered Nurse for Learning Disabilities (Nursing & Midwifery Council Reg'd)
- Degree or Diploma in Social Work (General Social Care Council or Health and Care Professions Council or Care Council for Wales Reg'd),
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy (Health Professional Council Reg'd)
- Postgraduate level qualifications or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Additional qualification in a therapeutic qualification CBT/ DBT / Systemic Therapy
- In depth knowledge and understanding of the primary care sector and its systems.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of MultiDisciplinary Team Working within Primary Care or Community SCAMHS / Adult Mental Health setting
- Documentary evidence of continued professional development
- Experience of working within a team and interagency working
Desirable
- Working within a SCAMHS or children's services
- Teaching qualification or experience
- Qualification or experience in group work
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Professional qualification (one or more of the following): o Registered Mental Health Nurse (Nursing & Midwifery Council Reg'd)
- Registered Nurse (Nursing & Midwifery Council Reg'd)
- Registered Nurse for Learning Disabilities (Nursing & Midwifery Council Reg'd)
- Degree or Diploma in Social Work (General Social Care Council or Health and Care Professions Council or Care Council for Wales Reg'd),
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy (Health Professional Council Reg'd)
- Postgraduate level qualifications or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Additional qualification in a therapeutic qualification CBT/ DBT / Systemic Therapy
- In depth knowledge and understanding of the primary care sector and its systems.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of MultiDisciplinary Team Working within Primary Care or Community SCAMHS / Adult Mental Health setting
- Documentary evidence of continued professional development
- Experience of working within a team and interagency working
Desirable
- Working within a SCAMHS or children's services
- Teaching qualification or experience
- Qualification or experience in group work
Language Skills
Desirable
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).
