Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Eligible to assess under part one of the measure
• RMN, qualified social worker, occupational therapist, psychologist
• Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care

Desirable

• Psychology or other health-related postgraduate degree
• Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health
• Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression, and other common mental health problems
• Demonstrates an understanding of the need to use evidence-based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem
• Demonstrates high standards in written communication
• Able to write clear reports and letters.

Desirable

• Experience of working in Primary Care Services
• Worked in a service where agreed targets were in place, demonstrating clinical outcomes
• Ability to manage own caseload and time
• Evidence of working in the local community

Language Skills

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, 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).

Closing Date: 12 April 2026