Assistant Psychologist Mental Health Psychology (Community) in Llanelli inLlanelli PUBLISHED MON 27 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

Job summary
The Psychology Adult Mental Health (AMH) Service is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity to join the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team (CRHTT), based in Brynmair Clinic, Llanelli.This is a permanent, 33.75 hours per week, Band 5 Assistant Psychologist position to work in the community, and the successful applicant will be working alongside the Assistant Psychologists across the other counties (Carmarthen, Haverfordwest/Pembrokeshire and Aberystwyth).The post-holder needs to be able to demonstrate innovation, commitment and enthusiasm for improving the psychological needs of people with a range of (complex) mental health conditions. They must be able to work both independently and as a member of the CRHTT Psychology Service and wider CRHTT to support the existing services.Applicants must have a recognised upper second-class honours degree in Psychology and have the Graduate Basis for Registration with the British Psychological Society (BPS).

Experience
of working with clinical populations would be beneficial.

Main duties of the job
Facilitating the development of collaborative formulations and delivering standardised, low-level interventions to the local population under the care of the CRHTT, and under the supervision of the Principal Practitioner (Counselling) Psychologist.Assisting with the administration of psychometrics/questionnaires and the collation of data to support onward analysis and Service Evaluations.To also undertake protocol-based psychological assessment of clients using psychological tests, including neuropsychological assessments, self-reported measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients.Promoting the involvement of family members, and/or other supportive others identified by the client, in the client's care and treatment whilst under the CRHTT, as appropriate.Evidencing a high standard of clinical governance, including concise yet informative record keeping and developing clinical reports and correspondence to key stakeholders, including the client and referrer, for review by the clinical supervisor.Promoting the clinical development and wellbeing of colleagues within the CRHTT Psychology Service, wider CRHTT and further teams within the Health Board.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us
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 HaverfordwestFive community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in PembrokeshireTwo integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings47 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 providersNumerous mental health and learning disabilities services

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Date posted
27 October 2025

Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 5

Salary
£31,516 to £38,364 a year per annum pro rata

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Part-time

Reference number
100-ACS222-1025

Job location
sBrynmair Clinic11 Goring RoadLlanelliSA15 3HH

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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

Experience
s. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who can 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 your employment with us.Interviews will be held on 25/11/25

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Qualifications
and KnowledgeEssentialUpper second class honours degree in Psychology with graduate basis for registration with the BPSDesirableFurther postgraduate training in a relevant area

Experience
EssentialRelevant paid or voluntary work with people with mental health problems in an NHS setting.Desirable

Experience
in more than one area of work e.g. Adult Mental Health, Older People's Mental HealthLanguage SkillsDesirableWelsh Speaker (Level 1)

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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 SponsorshipApplications 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 theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, 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).Additional information

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 SponsorshipApplications 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 theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, 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).Employer

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