MECS Practitioner

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, and any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.

Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments or support needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille), please contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team at 01495 745805 option 3 or email abb.vacancyrequests@wales.nhs.uk.

If you are successful at interview, you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time; early applications are encouraged. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via the email provided in their application, so please check your account regularly.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment-related correspondence via the registered email.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board supports flexible working.

The salary scale has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2025/2026, effective August 2025, with arrears backdated to 1st April 2025 where applicable.

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time if filled via internal redeployment.

This is a fixed-term post for up to 18 months to meet service needs, specifically a vacancy until March 2027, 30 hours per week. We seek a motivated, enthusiastic practitioner passionate about improving care for people with dementia and their carers to join the Mapping, Education and Carers Service (MECS).

The service covers Gwent, and the post holder must be able to travel across different sites, including care homes and hospital settings. Supervision and professional development opportunities will be provided.

English and/or Welsh speakers are equally encouraged to apply.

• Dementia Care Mapping: Observing people with dementia, assessing needs, and supporting care teams.
• Carers Education: Providing support and education for carers of loved ones with dementia.
• Staff Training: Designing and delivering staff learning and development programs.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation committed to caring. We offer an exceptional workplace where you are trusted and valued. We provide integrated care for a population of 650,000, employing over 16,000 staff.

Our benefits include extensive training, flexible working, occupational health support, and a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence. Join us to be part of our journey to innovate healthcare delivery.

• Relevant clinical skills

• Willingness to develop professionally to fulfill duties
• Previous relevant clinical experience