Job overview

We are delighted to share this opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced psychological therapist to join our Staff Psychological Wellbeing Service in a unique and varied role. You will make a meaningful difference to NHS staff, work in a supportive team environment, benefit from flexible working and have the opportunity to contribute to innovative practice and collaborative working.

This post is advertised as a Band 6 and ideally candidates for this role must already be Accredited with the BACP or BABCP.  However, applicants who do not currently have the required accreditation for the Band 6 role but fulfil all the eligibility requirements for accreditation, are encouraged to apply.  If successful, they will need to submit their application for accreditation within 6 months of their start date and will be appointed under the All-Wales Annex 21 rules. 

This means they will be supported by a development plan. (During the first year, payment will be 75% of the top rate of band 6 pay and once awarded accreditation, the post holder will then be paid at Band 6 (minimum point on the scale)). Support and supervision will be provided in order to develop the successful applicant to the Band 6 role.

Failure to achieve accreditation and required competencies in the designated timeframe could result in re-deployment.

Main duties of the job

Staff wellbeing is a key priority in Hywel Dda and our service is highly valued by staff, managers and senior leaders. We are looking for an experienced, self-motivated and enthusiastic Psychological Therapist to provide expert brief short term psychological therapy for our staff. The successful applicant will also have the opportunity to contribute to group interventions and psycho-educational programmes.

For this role it is essential to hold a professional qualification in Counselling or Cognitive Behaviour Therapy at a minimum of Diploma level.

Ideally candidates will have current membership and accreditation with an appropriate and recognised professional body such as the BABCP or BACP. However, applications will be accepted for those candidates who are ready to submit their application for accreditation. We encourage membership/accreditation details to be clearly stated on the application form.

Substantial post qualification experience in multi-disciplinary adult client work is essential, including assessment, brief solution-focused work and experience of workplace counselling.

You will be confident to assess and manage issues such as risk, safeguarding and conflicts of interest, and will have access to support within our team and other specialist advisory services in the Health Board.

Working for our organisation

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