Job summary
Bwthyn Y Ddol Assessment centre is a joint funded service provided by Conwy and Denbighshire Local Authorities alongside BCUHB.
The assessment centre delivers careers and experiences that are challenging, rewarding, and differentiated by our values in working together to make a positive difference to the lives of children to 'have the best life' possible. We do this by providing children and young people with a safe and supportive environment and a fulfilling experience where their voice is heard and centred on their individual needs and what's important to them.
Being passionate about encouraging and supporting children to be the best that they can be is what we are all about. We are looking for individuals with a health background who share these values to join our developing team.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
As a CAMHS practitioner you will working flexibly alongside members of the Bwthyn Y Ddol MDT and residential staff to provide assessment and intervention and / or specific evidence based therapies to children and young people and their families with complex emotional needs.
You will provide consultation and support to front line professionals in understanding and supporting children / young people and families through providing training, advice and direction. You will have an active role in supporting other members of the wider professional network within Bwthyn Y Ddol.
The current CAMHS Practitioner post is suitable for Nurses with core professional registration in any of the Nursing field. You will require excellent knowledge of mental health problems and disorders, family dynamics and understanding of relevant therapeutic approaches when working with young people and their families.
Bwthyn Y Ddol is a residential service operating over a 7 day week. We cater to the diverse range of needs of our young people and their families. We expect our team members to demonstrate flexibility in their working hours to ensure timely care and support is provided in the right setting at the right time.
For further information on this role please contact: Mathew Robertshaw- Clinical Service Manager for Tier 4 CAMHS. 03000 850056 mathew.robertshaw@wales.nhs.uk
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant core professional Qualification and Registration in one of the nursing fields.
- Post grad diploma or relevant knowledge, training and experience in the specialist field acquired through specialist training and on the job experience.
- Excellent knowledge of mental health problems and disorders
- Excellent knowledge of family dynamics and issues relating to working with families
- Understanding of relevant therapeutic approaches
- Knowledge and appreciation of national policies
Desirable
- Additional formal qualification in a recognised therapeutic approach
- Specific, targeted, evidence based interventions e.g. EMDR
- Formal qualification in a relevant field e.g. Child Development, Mental Health etc
- Understanding of service structures and inter-agency working
- Knowledge of specific disorders / conditions relevant to CAMHS
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience of working with children, young people and families in a health or social care environment or mental health/ paediatric setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in a specific clinical role relating to CAMHS
- Previous specialist CAMHS experience
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Able to carry out mental health assessments autonomously through appropriate questioning, observations and accurate recording
- Able to collate and interpret information to devise care plans
- Able to deliver evidence based mental health interventions based on assessment formulation
- Good organisational skills
- Effective time management
- Good communication
- Team Player
- Able to relate to children, young people and adults effectively
- Able to relate well to other professionals
Desirable
- Able to use formal assessment tools / clinical interviews
- Able to implement specific evidence based approaches
- Welsh Speaker
Values
Essential
- Flexible and able to adapt to changing circumstances
- Personable and amiable
- Ability to use own initiative
- Assertive
- Able to work under pressure
- Confident
- Approachable
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel within geographical area.
- Basic IT skills use of e-mails, basic word processing
- Aware of professional issues
- Professionally accountable
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant core professional Qualification and Registration in one of the nursing fields.
- Post grad diploma or relevant knowledge, training and experience in the specialist field acquired through specialist training and on the job experience.
- Excellent knowledge of mental health problems and disorders
- Excellent knowledge of family dynamics and issues relating to working with families
- Understanding of relevant therapeutic approaches
- Knowledge and appreciation of national policies
Desirable
- Additional formal qualification in a recognised therapeutic approach
- Specific, targeted, evidence based interventions e.g. EMDR
- Formal qualification in a relevant field e.g. Child Development, Mental Health etc
- Understanding of service structures and inter-agency working
- Knowledge of specific disorders / conditions relevant to CAMHS
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience of working with children, young people and families in a health or social care environment or mental health/ paediatric setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in a specific clinical role relating to CAMHS
- Previous specialist CAMHS experience
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Able to carry out mental health assessments autonomously through appropriate questioning, observations and accurate recording
- Able to collate and interpret information to devise care plans
- Able to deliver evidence based mental health interventions based on assessment formulation
- Good organisational skills
- Effective time management
- Good communication
- Team Player
- Able to relate to children, young people and adults effectively
- Able to relate well to other professionals
Desirable
- Able to use formal assessment tools / clinical interviews
- Able to implement specific evidence based approaches
- Welsh Speaker
Values
Essential
- Flexible and able to adapt to changing circumstances
- Personable and amiable
- Ability to use own initiative
- Assertive
- Able to work under pressure
- Confident
- Approachable
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel within geographical area.
- Basic IT skills use of e-mails, basic word processing
- Aware of professional issues
- Professionally accountable
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
