Community Mental Health Practitioner

Job description

Job summary

This post is a fixed term/secondment for 6 months from start date to meet the needs of the service. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

In this role, you'll provide person-centred therapeutic support to older people experiencing mental health difficulties across community settings, care homes, and memory assessment services.

You'll carry out specialist assessments, reviews, and interventions for people with complex needs, including dementia, cognitive impairment, and other mental health conditions, making sure care is effective, evidence-based, and as least restrictive as possible.

You'll work flexibly across servicessupporting patients, carers, and staff while also getting involved in service development and quality improvement.

You'll also help plan and oversee care for patients in both primary and secondary care, including those living in the community and in care homes.

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

Main duties of the job

The main duties of this role involve working closely with older people and their families to provide compassionate, person-centred support, including having sensitive conversations around diagnosis and care needs in a reassuring and respectful way.

You'll carry out specialist mental health assessments, including memory and functional assessments, and manage a varied caseload across community and care home settings. You'll deliver practical, evidence-based care for people with dementia and other mental health conditions, including care planning and regular review.

You'll support timely diagnosis, manage risk, and respond appropriately to crises. Working as part of a wider team, you'll collaborate with GPs, OTs, psychologists and social care colleagues to ensure care is coordinated and effective.

Alongside maintaining your professional standards and ongoing development, you'll support junior staff and contribute to a positive team culture. You'll also be involved in service improvement, sharing knowledge, and helping to develop high-quality dementia care.

The role includes working within key legal frameworks, ensuring safe practice, safeguarding, accurate record-keeping, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description
Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Functional Mental Health Concerns
• Knowledge of Dementia Types
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act and Mental Health Measures
• Knowledge of Medications used in our practice

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registration

Desirable

• Qualified for 1 year at least having completed preceptorship program

Experience

Desirable

• Experience within Older Adult Mental Health

Transport

Desirable

• Ability to be able to travel to different locations in the borough

Person Specification
Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Functional Mental Health Concerns
• Knowledge of Dementia Types
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act and Mental Health Measures
• Knowledge of Medications used in our practice

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registration

Desirable

• Qualified for 1 year at least having completed preceptorship program

Experience

Desirable

• Experience within Older Adult Mental Health

Transport

Desirable

• Ability to be able to travel to different locations in the borough

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address

Chepstow Community Hospital

Tempest Way

Chepstow

NP26 5YX

United Kingdom

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