Community Mental Health Practitioner

The main duties of this role involve working closely with older people and their families to provide compassionate, person-centred support, including having sensitive conversations around diagnosis and care needs in a reassuring and respectful way.

You'll carry out specialist mental health assessments, including memory and functional assessments, and manage a varied caseload across community and care home settings. You'll deliver practical, evidence-based care for people with dementia and other mental health conditions, including care planning and regular review.

You'll support timely diagnosis, manage risk, and respond appropriately to crises. Working as part of a wider team, you'll collaborate with GPs, OTs, psychologists and social care colleagues to ensure care is coordinated and effective.

Alongside maintaining your professional standards and ongoing development, you'll support junior staff and contribute to a positive team culture. You'll also be involved in service improvement, sharing knowledge, and helping to develop high-quality dementia care.

The role includes working within key legal frameworks, ensuring safe practice, safeguarding, accurate record-keeping, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.

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

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

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.

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.

Knowledge

Essential: - Knowledge of Functional Mental Health Concerns

Knowledge

Essential: - Knowledge of Dementia Types

Knowledge

Essential: - Knowledge of Mental Health Act and Mental Health Measures

Knowledge

Essential: - Knowledge of Medications used in our practice

Qualifications

Essential: - NMC Registration

Desirable: - Qualified for 1 year at least having completed preceptorship program

Experience

Desirable: - Experience within Older Adult Mental Health

Transport

Desirable: - Ability to be able to travel to different locations in the borough