Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic, motivated team player who is looking for a new challenge? You will need to have a flexible approach and be able to display confidence in your skills and abilities. Applications are invited for the full time Band 4 Assistant Practitioner post working with the multi-disciplinary Tier 4 CAMHS Inpatient team. The post holder will be based at the North Wales Adolescent Service in Abergele and will be expected to undertake assessments and interventions under the direction of the senior nursing team. The post holder will be required to escort patients on trips out so must have a driving licence.
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
To assist in the provision of a therapeutic service to young people on the inpatient ward under the direction of the Ward Manager and Senior Nursing Team.
To be responsible for the planning and prioritisation of own workload and activities following the direction and guidelines given by the Senior Team members.
To undertake ongoing assessment of young people and implement programmes of care or intervention following guidance from the Senior Team members.
To work within guidelines given by the supervising manager.
To undertake assessment of clients through direct and indirect observations.
To ensure appropriate clinical documentation is completed to support safe delivery of care.
To carry out assessments and interventions as directed by the supervisor
To be a member of the appropriate multi-disciplinary team providing services to the young people, under the guidance of the Senior Team members.
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
Essential
- GCSE or "O" level Maths and English grade C or above plus 4 others or equivalent.
- NVQ Level 3 in relevant subject or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 4 in relevant subject or A formal qualification of equivalent level or At least one A level
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working directly supporting children in Health, Education or Social Care setting
Desirable
- Experience working with children or young people with significant developmental difficulties or mental health problems
- Experience of working with adolescents
Skills
Essential
- Able to follow written programmes of care
- Good organisational abilities and time management
- Good communication with parents and children
- Good behaviour management skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of child development and the needs of different age groups
Personal Qualities (Demonstrable)
Essential
- Flexible and innovative with engaging children and young people
- Able to present a calm but sociable and friendly approach to interactions
OTHER RELEVANT REQUIREMENTS (Please Specify)
Essential
- Willingness to travel to a variety of different places, within catchment area, in order to carry out duties
Desirable
- Ability to communicate in welsh
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or "O" level Maths and English grade C or above plus 4 others or equivalent.
- NVQ Level 3 in relevant subject or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 4 in relevant subject or A formal qualification of equivalent level or At least one A level
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working directly supporting children in Health, Education or Social Care setting
Desirable
- Experience working with children or young people with significant developmental difficulties or mental health problems
- Experience of working with adolescents
Skills
Essential
- Able to follow written programmes of care
- Good organisational abilities and time management
- Good communication with parents and children
- Good behaviour management skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of child development and the needs of different age groups
Personal Qualities (Demonstrable)
Essential
- Flexible and innovative with engaging children and young people
- Able to present a calm but sociable and friendly approach to interactions
OTHER RELEVANT REQUIREMENTS (Please Specify)
Essential
- Willingness to travel to a variety of different places, within catchment area, in order to carry out duties
Desirable
- Ability to communicate in welsh
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).
