About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Band 6 Trauma Therapy Practitioner to join our Local Primary Mental Health Support Service in Powys. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking, multidisciplinary team delivering trauma-informed, evidence-based care to adults living with the impact of trauma and PTSD.
At the heart of this role is a commitment to dignity, recovery and collaboration. You will work alongside nurses, counsellors, psychologists, occupational therapists and social workers to shape and deliver the Traumatic Stress Pathway in line with Traumatic Stress Wales standards. Your work will empower people to understand their experiences, regain control and move towards meaningful recovery.
You will hold a varied clinical caseload, providing high-quality assessment, formulation and trauma-focused interventions, including EMDR and other NICE-recommended therapies. The role also offers space to contribute beyond direct clinical work - supporting service development, consultation, training and the wider embedding of the Trauma-Informed Wales Framework.
Main duties of the job
As a Trauma Therapy Practitioner, you will assess, formulate and deliver high-quality, evidence-based psychological therapies for adults experiencing the effects of trauma, including PTSD and Complex PTSD. You will hold a defined clinical caseload, providing trauma-focused interventions such as EMDR and other NICE-recommended approaches, delivered flexibly through face-to-face and digital appointments.
You will contribute to trauma-informed Part 1 Mental Health Assessments, developing collaborative, person-centred formulations and treatment plans informed by a psychological understanding of trauma. Accurate use of outcome measures, clinical documentation and electronic records will be central to your practice.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will offer consultation, advice and guidance to colleagues, and where appropriate support families and carers. You will play an active role in implementing and embedding the Traumatic Stress Pathway and the Trauma-Informed Wales Framework across services.
About us
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.
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.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge Essential
Professional qualification, obtained in Health or Social Care that led to professional registration held with NMC, HCPC, or Social Care Wales (as defined to be able to undertake assessments under Part 1 Mental Health Measure) OR Accredited Counsellor with ACC, BACP, HGI, NCPS, or professional registration with UKCP as a psychotherapeutic counsellor Accreditation as an EMDR Europe Practitioner OR EMDR UK approved training compliant with EMDR Europe criteria and standards with well progressed supervised practice and portfolio for accreditation within the next 6 months Training and/or experience in at least one other evidence-based trauma intervention (e.g. CT-PTSD, TF-CBT, CPT, NET, SPRING) Knowledge / training in relation to working with adults with trauma / PTSD & complex-PTSD
Desirable
EMDR Europe Accredited Consultant Training / qualification in an additional psychological intervention for the treatment of trauma, PTSD / C-PTSD Training / Qualification in supervision Training in risk assessment and risk management (e.g. WARRN training ) Knowledge and understanding of Mental Health Legislation in Wales Knowledge of NHS Policies, Procedures and Guidelines Knowledge and understanding of Local Primary Mental Health Support Service
Experience Essential
Current post-registration / accreditation clinical experience working with people with mild - moderate and/or stable and enduring mental health issues taking a recovery-oriented approach Experience of completing trauma-Informed Part 1 Mental Health Assessments Experience of psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for people with trauma, PTSD & Complex-PTSD Experience of delivering EMDR via face to face and virtual clinical, via video conference Evidence of receiving clinical supervision in relation to psychosocial and evidence-based interventions for trauma/PTSD/C-PTSD and experience of taking a self-reflective approach to personal and professional development
Desirable
Experience advising and providing training and consultation to colleagues on working with trauma/PTSD/C-PTSD Experience in clinical audit and service evaluation Experience of service improvement and development Experience of developing and delivering training / teaching Experience of developing and facilitating psychoeducational / therapeutic groups
Skills and Attributes Essential
Ability to recognise limits to professional competence and to seek advice, consultation and supervision, where appropriate Ability to adhere to service and health board policies and protocols Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills IT literate with keyboard skills Highest level of integrity Ability to reflect on own practice and to use learned knowledge to change and adapt
Desirable
Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.
Other Essential
Demonstrate PTHB Values Ability to work reliably and consistently under supervision Good interpersonal skills, sensitivity, tolerance, andenthusiasm Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams
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 Powys Teaching Health Board
Address Park Street Clinic - TBC
Park Street
Newtown
SY16 1EG
Employer's website https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)