Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Mental Health Practitioner
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The salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable.
Job Overview
This post is fixed term/secondment for 18 months until March 2028 due to funding.
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.
The Gwent Parent Infant Mental Health Service are looking for a Mental Health Practitioner to work within the Early Years Service and primarily develop links with Primary Care Mental Health Support Service (PCMHSS) and Adult Mental Health. Working alongside Health Visiting, and other community settings, providing consultation, supervision, advice, training, support and information about parent-infant mental health, as well as providing the clinical governance to staff working with families with low level mental health, supporting escalation where appropriate.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will deliver an effective, comprehensive and highly specialised assessment and therapeutic service to vulnerable parents of infants up to the age of 2 and where appropriate to the parents and infants together.
- They will prove a range of liaison activities which promote and support parent-infant mental health and early intervention.
- The post holder will also be expected to provide support and consultation to staff working with children and families (up to age 7 years) as part of the Early Years service.
- The postholder will hold a small clinical caseload supporting families.
- The post holder will ensure the provision of evidence-based therapeutic intervention and support for parents with infants and children up to the age of 7, and provide expertise and specialist therapeutic advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to families’ treatment/support plans.
- Other professionals may seek post-holder’s opinion in areas of specialty.
Working for our organisation
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.
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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.
Qualifications And Experience
Essential criteria
- Experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Knowledge of infant mental health, including knowledge of child development and attachment theory
- A range of clinical therapeutic skills appropriate to the task. Skilled in the use of assessment and interventions in this specialist area of work
Desirable criteria
- Experience working professionally with pregnant women, babies, toddlers and
- Experience of teaching and training
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to contribute to reflective supervision within the team as in other settings
- Abilities required to perform effectively in the role, e.g. – Able to demonstrate situations where effective leadership and management skills have been used
Desirable criteria
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively about highly complex issues through reports
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