Hywel Dda University Health Board
Job summary
We are delighted to share this opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced psychological therapist to join our Staff Psychological Wellbeing Service in a unique and varied role. You will make a meaningful difference to NHS staff, work in a supportive team environment, benefit from flexible working and have the opportunity to contribute to innovative practice and collaborative working.
The post is based in Carmarthenshire and may require some travel providing a service from more than one site, offering in-person appointments. We offer a blended model of engagement including face-to-face work as well as the use of virtual platforms, so some home working can be considered.
This is a part-time post (26.5 hours per week).
The first round of interviews will be held on 8/12/2026. If successful, you will be invited to a second round of interviews on 14/12/2026.
Main duties of the job
Staff wellbeing is a key priority in Hywel Dda and our service is highly valued by staff, managers and senior leaders. We are looking for an experienced, self-motivated and enthusiastic Psychological Therapist to provide expert brief short term psychological therapy for our staff. The successful applicant will also have the opportunity to contribute to group interventions and psycho-educational programmes.
For this role it is essential to hold a professional qualification in Counselling or Cognitive Behaviour Therapy at a minimum of Diploma level.
Ideally candidates will have current membership and accreditation with an appropriate and recognised professional body such as the BABCP or BACP. However, applications will be accepted for those candidates who are ready to submit their application for accreditation. We encourage membership/accreditation details to be clearly stated on the application form.
Substantial post qualification experience in multi-disciplinary adult client work is essential, including assessment, brief solution-focused work and experience of workplace counselling.
You will be confident to assess and manage issues such as risk, safeguarding and conflicts of interest, and will have access to support within our team and other specialist advisory services in the Health Board.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Recognised professional qualification in Counselling or Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to at least Diploma level
- Membership of an appropriate professional body.
- Accreditation with an appropriate professional body (e.g. the BABCP, BACP or equivalent)
- Working knowledge of more than one evidence based therapeutic model.
- Working knowledge of models of assessment, screening and brief intervention.
- Knowledge of clinical outcome measures and their use for clinical and audit purposes
- Awareness of equality and diversity issues
Desirable
- Recognised professional qualification in Brief-Focused Therapy, Bereavement Counselling, Anger/Anxiety Management, Relationship Issues.
- Master’s degree in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy or Counselling
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-qualification experience in multi-disciplinary client work with adults, including brief focused work and assessment.
- Experience of receiving regular and appropriate clinical supervision
- Previous experience of workplace therapy/counselling
- Experience of a wide range of clinical caseload
Desirable
- Experience of facilitating post trauma support work
- Experience of working with groups
- Experience of working within an NHS or other healthcare setting
- Experience of teaching/training adults
- Experience in the administration and use of clinical and audit questionnaires
Other
Essential
- Able to travel in a timely way across the Health Board as needed.
- Able to work hours flexibly in accordance with service requirements.
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Closing Date: 30 November 2026
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