Senior Mental Health Project Advisor

Telyn is funded by Medr, The Welsh Government Commission for Tertiary Education and Research. The post holder will work closely with NHS clinical colleagues and wellbeing staff in the further and higher education institutes to design and delivery programme objectives.

This role is an agent for change within and across the NHS and Higher and Further Education sectors in relation to learner mental health supporting the facilitation, design and embedding new ways of working to support more effective collaboration and data sharing between the sectors to support students who need joined up support for mental health.

We are looking for someone with strong engagement skills who can motivate, guide and persuade the NHS and HE Wellbeing colleagues to undertake the change required to their services.

There will be a particular emphasis on embedding the new data sharing protocols based on the Welsh Accord for the Sharing of Personal Information (WASPI) template. This includes facilitating discussion, progressing and providing training for new ways of working with staff working with students who require support for mental health across the sectors and developing or revising relevant operational policies and procedures as part of new pathway developments.

The role will work as part of a National Programme Team based in Cardiff University, consulting and facilitating with staff supporting learner mental health in the NHS, Universities and Further Education Colleges in Wales. The role can be based anywhere in Wales, with the expectation of regular site visits.

The role is full-time and fixed term until 31st July 2027. An extension may be possible if further funding is confirmed and the role is required for ongoing programme delivery.

Telyn:
The National Learner Mental Health Partnerships Programme facilitates the Higher and Further Education Institutes in Wales working together with the NHS to improve understanding and access to mental health support for our post-16 students and learners.

Date advert advertised:
Thursday, 22 October 2026

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age.

We especially welcome and encourage applications from those under-represented groups within the University workforce, such as those who identify as LGBT+, Ethnic Minority or those with disabilities. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.