About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Therapist to join our established specialist DBT Service. The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering evidence-based interventions to individuals experiencing significant emotional dysregulation, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and complex mental health difficulties.
The post holder will provide individual therapy, facilitate DBT skills training groups, participate in consultation team meetings, undertake risk assessment and management, and contribute to the ongoing development of the service. This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician with an interest in personality disorder and complex emotional needs to further develop specialist DBT skills within a supportive and experienced team.
Interviews to be held on 28/7/2026
Main duties of the job The post holder will deliver comprehensive DBT-informed assessments and provide individual therapy in line with established DBT principles and protocols. They will co-facilitate DBT skills training groups and contribute to a range of therapeutic interventions, while actively participating in weekly DBT consultation team meetings to maintain treatment fidelity and support clinical decision-making. The role includes undertaking detailed risk assessments and developing effective risk management plans for individuals presenting with self-harm, suicidal behaviours, and complex emotional needs. The successful candidate will maintain accurate and timely clinical records, work collaboratively with service users, carers, and partner agencies to support recovery-focused care planning, and contribute to service evaluation, audit, and quality improvement initiatives. They will also offer specialist consultation and advice to colleagues and wider mental health services and engage in ongoing professional development, supervision, and mandatory training.
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); 99 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge Essential
Registered Mental Health Qualification (Mental Health Nurse/Social Worker/Occupational Therapist) Registered Psychologist Up to date Professional Registration (NMC/ Social Care Council Wales / HCPC)
Desirable
Evidence of CPD Post Registration Study to master's level in a relevant field or equivalent experience DBT Therapist qualification (intensively trained or foundation level) CBT Certificate / Diploma
Experience Essential
Significant post qualification clinical experience relevant to the post to Post Graduate Diploma Level Experience of working with children/ young people or adults with serious mental health problems Experience of working with children/adults with dysregulated / high risk behaviours Understanding of Clinical Governance
Desirable
Experience of working in a DBT service Experience of facilitating DBT skills training group intervention or other manualized CBT groups Supervision of junior staff or students Managing a small group of staff Experience of training staff Experience of working independently and setting own priorities
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address Bro Myrddin Wellbeing Hwb
Carmarthen
SA31 3HF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)