Job summary
This post is fixed term/secondment for until 31 March 2027 to cover an employment break. If you are interested in applying for it as a secondment, please obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated psychological therapist to join our local primary Mental health support service team in Merthyr Tydfil.

The main purpose of this job is to provide a range of innovative psychological interventions including evidence based structured interventions as well as psychological counselling to the primary care mental health services within an assigned locality. The post has been created to respond innovatively to the Mental Health Measure and to increase the capacity to deliver effective psychological treatments in primary care.

We are particularly interested in receiving applications for therapists with a background in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and in delivering group interventions.

Main duties of the job
The candidate will be expected to deliver high intensity psychological therapies as designated by the Matrics Cymru and within the scope of the service users who may have mild to moderate mental health problems or more complex but stable presentations.

Delivering evidence-based interventions developed from psychological theory and practice ie standardised psychological therapies (CBT IPT etc) delivered to protocol.

You will work closely with other members of the team to ensure appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are utilised to support good transitions as part of a stepped/matched care approach. Act in ways, which support the values of recovery-focused care, which place the service user and their needs at the centre of care.

About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

Details
Date posted: 14 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £40,559 to £48,841 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 8 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 110-PST028-0726-A
Job locations: Kier Hardie Health Park, Aberdare Road, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1BZ, United Kingdom

Job description
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.

Person Specification
Skills

• Essential: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to convey complex information
• Essential: Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Desirable: Presentation skills

Education/Qualification

• Essential: Post Graduate diploma in a recognised counselling/psychotherapy qualification and eligible for accreditation

• Desirable: Higher degree/formal study of research design methods

Experience

• Essential: At least 450 hours of supervised practice in specified psychological model of therapy
• Essential: Significant experience in mental health/psychological practice
• Essential: Evidence of continued professional development

• Desirable: Experience of running groups
• Desirable: Experience of delivering cognitive behavioural interventions
• Desirable: Training in and experience delivering EMDR

Knowledge

• Essential: Awareness of research processes and governance

• Desirable: Awareness of data protection legislation and confidentiality issues

Personal Attributes

• Essential: Emotional and mental resilience and ability to manage a varied workload

• Desirable: Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above

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 Sponsorship
Applications 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 the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Lead Therapist LPCMHSS
Andrew Munkley
Andrew.Munkley@wales.nhs.uk
01656763176