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Job summary

Main area
Mental Health
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (This is a full-time post however part time will be considered. Monday to Friday 09:00 -17:00)
Job ref
100-NMR079-0426
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Llys Steffan
Town
Lampeter
Salary
£32,557 - £39,631 per annum pro Rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/04/2026 23:59
Interview date
21/04/2026

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Low Intensity Primary Mental Health Worker

Band 5

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]

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Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.


The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1st April 2026.

Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086

Job overview

The post-holder will work within the Local Primary Mental Health Support Service (LPMHS) providing high volume low intensity interventions which will be a range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based self management interventions to service to clients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression.

 

The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.

 

This is a full-time post however part time will be considered

 

Interviews to be held on  21/4/2026

Main duties of the job

Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, accept referrals via agreed protocols and develop programmes of care packages.

Assess and support people with a common mental health problem in the self management of their recovery. 

 Undertake patient-centred interviews and make an accurate assessment of risk to self and others.

Provide a range of information and support for evidence based high-volume low intensity psychological treatments.

Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary.

Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week.

Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate.

Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service and record keeping. 

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

Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
  • Eligible to assess under part one of the measure
  • RMN, qualified social worker, occupational therapist, psychologist
  • Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
Desirable criteria
  • Psychology or other health related postgraduate degree
  • Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health
  • Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
  • Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem
  • Demonstrates high standards in written communication
  • Able to write clear reports and letters.
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in Primary Care Services
  • Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
  • Ability to manage own caseload and time
  • Evidence of working in the local community

Language Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegDisability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Samantha Glennie
Job title
Team Lead Ceredigion LPMHSS
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01570 424223
Additional information

 Senior Practitioner and Manager: [email protected]; 01267 229736

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