Job summary
- Main area
- Mental Health
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week
- Job ref
- 100-AHP026-0326
- Employer
- Hywel Dda University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ty Llewelyn - Health Board wide
- Town
- South Ceredigion
- Salary
- £39,263 - £47,280 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/04/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 17/04/2026
Employer heading
Early Intervention for Psychosis Practitioner
Band 6
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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
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.
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.
There may be an opportunity to work from home for some of your working hours. This can be discussed further at interview.
We are looking for experienced mental health qualified staff to become EIP Practitioners/ Care Co-ordinators.
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.
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, monitor and evaluate clinical interventions/practice, and undertake 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.
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.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews will be held on 17/04/2026
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Qualification in therapeutic intervention i.e. CBT, Motivational interviewing, BFI,
- Certificate/ Diploma in Supervision (managerial)
- Certificate/ Diploma in Group Work
Exeperience
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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 criteria
- Welsh Speaker Level 1
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Tina James
- Job title
- Team Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
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