Job summary
Are you an Early Intervention for Psychosis Practitioner? We have an exciting Post available within Hywel Dda UHB Early intervention in Psychosis team.
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our established service in the management and support of individuals experiencing First episode in Psychosis or are determined as being in at risk mental state.
We are looking for experienced mental health qualified staff to become EIP Practitioners/ Care Co-ordinators.
Interviews to be held on 03/12/2025.
Main duties of the job
Will work within the multi-disciplinary Early Intervention & Prevention Team as a Community Early Intervention Prevention (EIP) practitioner providing targeted and specific interventions within HDUHB. Undertake Mental Health Assessments/Risk Assessment with young people and adults referred to the service in line with agreed protocol.
Implement evidence based practice, monitoring and evaluating clinical interventions/practice and undertaking specialist Mental Health Assessments for all individuals referred to the service who may be At Risk Mental State ( ARMS) and/or Early Intervention Psychosis (EIP).
Participate in the provision of specialist service/interventions across the identified age range utilizing a recovery focused model in Primary and Secondary Care settings.
There is a need to work flexibly, in varying locations to meet the needs of the service and work with other clinicians in the continued development of clinical assessment and intervention skills through training, supervision, co-working and consultation with other child and family service providers.
To be continually monitoring, and evaluating risk to/from young people/adults on own caseload.
Ensure clinical supervision is undertaken by a trained supervisor in the delivery of all psychological therapies.
Deliver EIP services in line with SCAMHS policies and procedures in a flexible approach that meets individual and service needs.
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
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
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
- RMN/Degree/ Diploma in Nursing/OT/SW and appropriate registration with professional Body (NMC/Social Care Council Wales /HCPC)
- Advanced level of theoretical and practical knowledge and expertise acquired through in-depth theory and practice with young people and families underpinned by specialist knowledge gained from post registration experience to postgraduate diploma level.
- Knowledge of how to identify service priorities and initiate developments.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance e.g. Mental Health Act; Children's Act; Safeguarding Children/ Adults
- Documentary evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Qualification in therapeutic intervention i.e. CBT, Motivational interviewing, BFI,
- Certificate/ Diploma in Supervision (managerial)
- Certificate/ Diploma in Group Work
Exeperience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Child/Adult/Mental health service.
- Experience of mental health assessment and implementation of a range of evidence based therapeutic interventions.
- Experience of working within a team and interagency working within the community
- Experience of managing a case load and providing supervision including clinical supervision where appropriate
Desirable
- Experience working within EIP or related field
- Teaching in both clinical and academic environments
- Experience of group work in SCAMHS/Adult Mental Health
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- RMN/Degree/ Diploma in Nursing/OT/SW and appropriate registration with professional Body (NMC/Social Care Council Wales /HCPC)
- Advanced level of theoretical and practical knowledge and expertise acquired through in-depth theory and practice with young people and families underpinned by specialist knowledge gained from post registration experience to postgraduate diploma level.
- Knowledge of how to identify service priorities and initiate developments.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance e.g. Mental Health Act; Children's Act; Safeguarding Children/ Adults
- Documentary evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Qualification in therapeutic intervention i.e. CBT, Motivational interviewing, BFI,
- Certificate/ Diploma in Supervision (managerial)
- Certificate/ Diploma in Group Work
Exeperience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Child/Adult/Mental health service.
- Experience of mental health assessment and implementation of a range of evidence based therapeutic interventions.
- Experience of working within a team and interagency working within the community
- Experience of managing a case load and providing supervision including clinical supervision where appropriate
Desirable
- Experience working within EIP or related field
- Teaching in both clinical and academic environments
- Experience of group work in SCAMHS/Adult Mental Health
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).
