Job overview

Support and enhance the psychological care of clients within the Local Primary Mental Health Support Service, providing 
brief cognitive behavioural therapy to people experiencing mild-moderate and stable mental health difficulties including 
anxiety and depression. Design and implement brief group interventions to meet local needs and may also support Registrants in the team with Part 1 Mental Health Assessments.

Assist in clinically related administration, such as supporting LPMHSS screening and allocation processes, and contributing 
to the development and implementation of audits/service evaluations/research projects, teaching and project work.

This role is integrated into a multidisciplinary team comprising mental health Nurses, accredited Counsellors, Occupational 
Therapists and Social Workers to support the implementation of the CBT Pathway within the Local Primary Mental Health 
Support Service.

The post holder will be expected to undertake Postgraduate Certificate Training in CBT with either Cardiff University or 
Bangor University as part of their role, if they have not already done so. This PG Certificate will be fully funded with 
professional supervision and ringfenced time to support the post holder’s professional development. 

Main duties of the job

Contribute to Part 1 Mental Health Assessments either by leading assessments (if a mental health registrant) or by assisting 
registrants in the service and by offering a CBT perspective. Carry a clinical caseload, providing brief cognitive behavioural therapy to clients referred to LPMHSS with mild-moderate 
and/or stable mental health issues/difficulties. Administer standardised psychometrics including clinical outcome measures and prepare reports of the findings. planning and implementation of individual or group therapeutic sessions with service users, under 
supervision. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the use of a range of computer packages eg: PowerPoint, Excel, SPSS, Word for 
Windows, Access, etc. Competent in the use of email for professional communication, in the use of a variety of on-line 
research databases and of E-Library. Responsible for maintaining accurate electronic clinical records of clinical work and producing brief therapy summary reports in a timely way. Expected to manage, plan and prioritise own daily workload, including managing own clinical caseload in accordance with own individual job plan and with the support of the line manager and clinical supervisor.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation. 

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.