We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Band 6 Trauma Therapy Practitioner to join our Local Primary Mental Health Support Service in Powys. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking, multidisciplinary team delivering trauma-informed, evidence-based care to adults living with the impact of trauma and PTSD.
At the heart of this role is a commitment to dignity, recovery and collaboration. You will work alongside nurses, counsellors, psychologists, occupational therapists and social workers to shape and deliver the Traumatic Stress Pathway in line with Traumatic Stress Wales standards. Your work will empower people to understand their experiences, regain control and move towards meaningful recovery.
You will hold a varied clinical caseload, providing high-quality assessment, formulation and trauma-focused interventions, including EMDR and other NICE-recommended therapies. The role also offers space to contribute beyond direct clinical work - supporting service development, consultation, training and the wider embedding of the Trauma-Informed Wales Framework.
Main duties of the job
As a Trauma Therapy Practitioner, you will assess, formulate and deliver high-quality, evidence-based psychological therapies for adults experiencing the effects of trauma, including PTSD and Complex PTSD. You will hold a defined clinical caseload, providing trauma-focused interventions such as EMDR and other NICE-recommended approaches, delivered flexibly through face-to-face and digital appointments.
You will contribute to trauma-informed Part 1 Mental Health Assessments, developing collaborative, person-centred formulations and treatment plans informed by a psychological understanding of trauma. Accurate use of outcome measures, clinical documentation and electronic records will be central to your practice.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will offer consultation, advice and guidance to colleagues, and where appropriate support families and carers. You will play an active role in implementing and embedding the Traumatic Stress Pathway and the Trauma-Informed Wales Framework across services.
Welsh language requirement
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; even if you don't speak Welsh or want to develop your skills, the health board will support you with training.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
- Professional qualification, obtained in Health or Social Care that led to professional registration held with NMC, HCPC, or Social Care Wales (as defined to be able to undertake assessments under Part 1 Mental Health Measure) OR Accredited Counsellor with ACC, BACP, HGI, NCPS, or professional registration with UKCP as a psychotherapeutic counsellor
- Accreditation as an EMDR Europe Practitioner OR EMDR UK approved training compliant with EMDR Europe criteria and standards with well progressed supervised practice and portfolio for accreditation within the next 6 months
- Training and/or experience in at least one other evidence-based trauma intervention (e.g. CT-PTSD, TF-CBT, CPT, NET, SPRING)
- Knowledge / training in relation to working with adults with trauma / PTSD & complex-PTSD
- EMDR Europe Accredited Consultant
- Training / qualification in an additional psychological intervention for the treatment of trauma, PTSD / C-PTSD
- Training / Qualification in supervision
- Training in risk assessment and risk management (e.g. WARRN training )
- Knowledge and understanding of Mental Health Legislation in Wales
- Knowledge of NHS Policies, Procedures and Guidelines
- Knowledge and understanding of Local Primary Mental Health Support Service
Experience
- Current post-registration / accreditation clinical experience working with people with mild - moderate and/or stable and enduring mental health issues taking a recovery-oriented approach
- Experience of completing trauma-Informed Part 1 Mental Health Assessments
- Experience of psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for people with trauma, PTSD & Complex-PTSD
- Experience of delivering EMDR via face to face and virtual clinical, via video conference
- Evidence of receiving clinical supervision in relation to psychosocial and evidence-based interventions for trauma/PTSD/C-PTSD and experience of taking a self-reflective approach to personal and professional development
- Experience advising and providing training and consultation to colleagues on working with trauma/PTSD/C-PTSD
- Experience in clinical audit and service evaluation
- Experience of service improvement and development
- Experience of developing and delivering training / teaching
- Experience of developing and facilitating psychoeducational / therapeutic groups
Skills and Attributes
- Ability to recognise limits to professional competence and to seek advice, consultation and supervision, where appropriate
- Ability to adhere to service and health board policies and protocols
- Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills
- IT literate with keyboard skills
- Highest level of integrity
- Ability to reflect on own practice and to use learned knowledge to change and adapt
- Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.
Other
- Demonstrate PTHB Values
- Ability to work reliably and consistently under supervision
- Good interpersonal skills, sensitivity, tolerance, andenthusiasm
- Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams
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.
