Job summary
We are looking to recruit to a B6 CAMHS Practitioner vacancy in the CAMHS Early Intervention and Prevention Service (EIPS) in Gwynedd and Mon. This is an exciting opportunity to join the CAMHS EIP'Service which is currently in a period of development and transformation.
Our aim is to deliver high quality services to children, young people, families/carers and professionals, with the focus of promoting early intervention and prevention of mental health difficulties. If you are compassionate, enthusiastic, motivated and have a commitment to quality in service delivery.
Main duties of the job
To provide assessment and intervention and / or specific evidence based therapies to children and young people with mental health problems and significant mental health disorders. Provide consultation and support to front line professionals in understanding and supporting children / young people and families through providing training, advice and direction in addition to the delivery of early intervention programmes.
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
For further information please refer to job description and person specification.
Welsh language skills are essential for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information please refer to job description and person specification.
Welsh language skills are essential for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant professional Qualification and Registration
- Eligible to practice under the mental health measure Wales 2010. This includes registered mental health nurses, social workers, occupational therapist, practising psychologist.
- 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 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
- Team Player
- Able to relate to children, young people and adults effectively
- Welsh speaker
- Able to relate well to other professionals
Desirable
- Able to use formal assessment tools / clinical interviews
- Able to implement specific evidence based approaches
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 professional Qualification and Registration
- Eligible to practice under the mental health measure Wales 2010. This includes registered mental health nurses, social workers, occupational therapist, practising psychologist.
- 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 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
- Team Player
- Able to relate to children, young people and adults effectively
- Welsh speaker
- Able to relate well to other professionals
Desirable
- Able to use formal assessment tools / clinical interviews
- Able to implement specific evidence based approaches
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).
