Non-Medical Approved Clinician/Multi-Professional Approved Clinician

Job summary

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board are seeking a Non- Medical Approved Clinician/ Multi-Professional Approved Clinician to join their Merthyr Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) to provide highly specialised clinical care using advanced clinical knowledge that is evidence based and within their specific professional skill set. We would be interested in hearing from anyone who has Approved Clinician status or working towards obtaining it.

Merthyr CMHT benefits from a well-integrated health and social care network. The CMHT is deeply embedded in the community, delivering holistic, person-centred care through a multidisciplinary team of Consultant Psychiatrists, CPNs, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, and Social Workers. The CMHT works closely with CDAT, LPMHSS, Primary Care, Forensic Services, and Rehabilitation Services. With 72 adult acute inpatient beds, the Health Board ensures continuity of care across settings.

The team is driven by a shared sense of social justice and commitment to addressing health inequalities across all ages. Valuing compassion, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Whether you're drawn by the community, the challenge, or the chance to grow, this is a role where you'll feel supported, inspired, and proud of the impact you make.

Main duties of the job

The Consultant level Mental Health Practitioner will be a very senior clinician with a core professional qualification such as a Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker or Consultant Psychologist. They will provide highly specialised clinical care within the Community Rehabilitation Team, using advanced clinical knowledge that is evidenced based and within their specific professional skill set.

The Consultant Practitioner will function independently and within a clinical team and will demonstrate competence complimentary to the doctor's role in the delivery of health care.

Provide professional leadership/direct support to Psychologists, Nursing, Occupational Therapists, AHPS, Consultant Psychiatrists, Associate Clinical Directors, Clinical Operational Managers, named supervisees within the UHB and will work with the Managers and Senior Clinicians in the UHB to ensure development and delivery of a robust quality service. Provide expert advice to ensure the needs of the patient are met by leading, challenging and changing practice within the clinical setting. Undertaking independent comprehensive assessment and management of patients to incorporate psychiatric, physiological, psychological and pharmacological considerations, making multifaceted complex clinical decisions regarding patient management and clinical outcomes, including, discharging patients from the service when treatment is complete/optimum outcome is achieved.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

o We listen, learn, and improve

o We treat everyone with respect

o We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.