Job Description

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.



We are looking for experienced mental health qualified staff to become EIP Practitioners/ Care Co-ordinators.



Interviews to be held on 03/12/2025.



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, monitoring and evaluating clinical interventions/practice and undertaking 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.



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.



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.



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



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.