Well-Being Practitioner, GP Clusters

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Band 5 Well-being Practitioner to work within our Carmarthenshire Primary Mental Health Service.

Individuals will be expected to be enthusiastic and committed to provide well-being and mental health support to help address locally identified need and sustain capacity within wider Primary Care Mental Health Services. Well-being Practitioners will deliver timely interventions in the community, which will ensure early intervention, preventing many individuals from requiring secondary mental health services.

The ability to travel between sites within the county in a timely manner is essential.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will use a range of communication methods adaptable to the needs of individuals, families/carers and partner organisations to support individuals living with symptoms of mild mental illness.

The post holder will provide support to the Service at large, to enable the best possible care outcomes for those experiencing mental health distress and connect individuals with local Mental Health and well-being services where appropriate, including liaising with partner organisations such as GP's, Primary Care, WAST, A&E, Police and Third Sector etc.

Provide general mental health advice, relating to clinical risk, Mental Health Act or Mental Capacity Act.

Prioritise own workload to ensure that all individuals receive a timely intervention.

Develop and maintain relationships with Health Board services and partner agencies such as GP's, 111 Option 2, Police, Third Sector, Local Authority and WAST etc.

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

Interviews will be held on 01/09/2026

About us

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

Job description

Job 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.

Job description
Job 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

• Educated to graduate/ diploma level in a related field e.g psychology, social care, occupational therapy, social sciences, health and social care or relevant subject OR equivalent demonstratable experience of working at graduate/ degree level in mental health services
• Knowledge of a broad range of mental health and well-being conditions, associated risk factors and appropriate care pathways
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Safeguarding legislation appropriate to this role

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of delivering therapeutic interventions
• Awareness of national and local issues concerning mental health

Experience

Essential

• Experience of supporting individuals with mental health difficulties within health, social care or third-sector services
• Working knowledge of risk management.
• Sound knowledge of clinical/service issues within area of practice.
• Knowledge and application of safeguarding policies and procedures for children and adults

Desirable

• Knowledge of care co-ordination procedures.
• Application of evidence based psychological therapy interventions
• Working knowledge and application of the recovery model.
• Lived experience of mental ill health and services

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel across the health board footprint in a timely manner
• Flexible working in line with service need

Language Skills

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Educated to graduate/ diploma level in a related field e.g psychology, social care, occupational therapy, social sciences, health and social care or relevant subject OR equivalent demonstratable experience of working at graduate/ degree level in mental health services
• Knowledge of a broad range of mental health and well-being conditions, associated risk factors and appropriate care pathways
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Safeguarding legislation appropriate to this role

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of delivering therapeutic interventions
• Awareness of national and local issues concerning mental health

Experience

Essential

• Experience of supporting individuals with mental health difficulties within health, social care or third-sector services
• Working knowledge of risk management.
• Sound knowledge of clinical/service issues within area of practice.
• Knowledge and application of safeguarding policies and procedures for children and adults

Desirable

• Knowledge of care co-ordination procedures.
• Application of evidence based psychological therapy interventions
• Working knowledge and application of the recovery model.
• Lived experience of mental ill health and services

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel across the health board footprint in a timely manner
• Flexible working in line with service need

Language Skills

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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. .

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. .

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address

Ty Myddfai

Glien Road, Johnstown

Carmarthen

SA31 3RB

United Kingdom

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