Integrated Psychological Therapies Service

The Integrated Psychological Therapies Service (IPTS) provides intensive support for people experiencing mental health related conditions and require psychological therapeutic intervention. We work collaboratively with other mental health service providers and are committed to providing care for service users and their families/carers within the least restrictive environment.

Interested individuals will be expected to be enthusiastic, flexible to the needs of the service and committed to the working ethos of the IPTS model. The ability to travel between sites in a timely manner is essential as travel across the three Counties will be required.

It is essential that you have a recognised professional qualification such as nurse registration/social work/occupational therapy. Applicants will require a sound knowledge of current issues pertaining to mental health and psychological well-being.

Accept and screen referrals via agreed protocols within the IPTS, and makes decisions on the suitability of new referrals, and liaise with the referrer if necessary.

Assess service users who may be experiencing difficulties with their Mental Health and may be in need of psychological interventions.

Works autonomously to undertake person-centred assessments which identify areas where the person wishes to see change and or recovery and makes an accurate assessment of risk to self and others.

Formulate a plan and implement tailored packages of care using evidence based psychological therapies. Develop programmes of care for service users with complex needs.

Undertake ongoing and continuous assessments in terms of the effectiveness of the interventions being delivered as adjustments to plans may be required.

Provide advice to service users and carers, recognising the involvement of carers and provide support for them, and with the clients consent involve carers in the care planning process where appropriate.

Be responsible for a delegated clinical caseload within their identified areas of responsibility.

Access clinical supervision for work/caseload review and further ad hoc supervision relevant to their practice modality.

Work collaboratively and liaise/work with other members of their team, members of appropriate in-patient units, associated members of CMHTs and other identified teams and agencies/professionals.

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

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Interviews to be held on 04/12/2025

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.