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., 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.
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
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