Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Pathway Lead for SPOA and Early Intervention

The closing date is 04 June 2025

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity in Wrexham CAMHS for a Pathway Lead for Single point of access and early prevention. Our vision is to develop a more streamlined approach to practice by developing lead roles across pathways. The Pathway Lead for Assessments and Core Interventions in CAMHS will have a solid understanding of the Mental Health Measure Wales 2010. You will have experience of managing a caseload of young people with a range of mental health needs. In addition you will have experience of being responsible for providing evidence based assessments and therapeutic treatment for these individuals alongside supervising CAMHS Practitioners with casework.

Main duties of the job

Care pathway leads will ensure that a high quality, timely, accessible and evidence-based provision is available to all children and young people who need it. This means establishing and maintaining excellent working relationships with wider social, education, health and voluntary services.

Applicants should have a relevant professional and registered qualification relating to Health or Social Caree.g. in social work, mental health or learning disability nursing, or Occupational Therapy and a high level of competence, knowledge and skills (underpinned by knowledge of effective risk assessment and relevant evidence-based practice) which is crucial to this role.

The successful applicant must be flexible, adaptable, and have a willingness to embrace change as and when required. The ability to use initiative when dealing with unexpected situations is also an advantage. Applicants should be able to demonstrate evidence of their clinical understanding and decision-making skills; be a committed team player with the ability to prioritise their own workload, and work well under pressure. Good IT skills are essential with confidence in outlook, word and excel.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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.

Details

Date posted

21 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-PST053-0525

Job locations

Wrexham Child Health Centre

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and full 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 full Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered nurse/ Social Worker or therapist with HPC registration
  • Clinical Master's Degree or equivalent educational or experience indicating performance at masters level
  • Evidence of continuing professional development and/or achievement of or working towards post graduate training in a relevant therapeutic modality

Desirable

  • Post-graduate management qualification
  • Non-medical prescriber

Experience

Essential

  • Management experience at band 6 or above
  • Substantial relevant experience in a clinical post

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good knowledge and experience of risk and clinical governance

Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrate decision making/clinical judgement and problem solving skills
  • Excellent inter-personal and communication skills with good listening skills
  • Demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills incorporating critical reflection
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered nurse/ Social Worker or therapist with HPC registration
  • Clinical Master's Degree or equivalent educational or experience indicating performance at masters level
  • Evidence of continuing professional development and/or achievement of or working towards post graduate training in a relevant therapeutic modality

Desirable

  • Post-graduate management qualification
  • Non-medical prescriber

Experience

Essential

  • Management experience at band 6 or above
  • Substantial relevant experience in a clinical post

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good knowledge and experience of risk and clinical governance

Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrate decision making/clinical judgement and problem solving skills
  • Excellent inter-personal and communication skills with good listening skills
  • Demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills incorporating critical reflection

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Wrexham Child Health Centre

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Wrexham Child Health Centre

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

CAMHS Service Manager

Terry Whinnett

terry.whinnett@wales.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

21 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-PST053-0525

Job locations

Wrexham Child Health Centre

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD


Supporting documents

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