Job summary
We are looking for a compassionate, skilled and values driven Single Point of Access Practitioner (Band 6) to join our Child and Adolescent Mental health Early Intervention team.
In this role you will play a key part in screening, triaging and assessing referrals, ensuring children, young people and families receive the right support at the right time. The role is informed by the values and principles of the NYTH frameworkNEST framework (mental health and wellbeing): introduction | GOV.WALES and applies a trauma informed approach in all aspects of its work.
We offer regular supervision, professional development opportunities (such as the Trauma Informed Schools and Communities Diploma) and the chance to be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team.
Welsh language skills are desirable for this post.
For an informal discussion, please contact Elin Sanderson;Elin.Sanderson@wales.nhs.ukor 03000850037.
Main duties of the job
To work in line with the legislation set out by the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010.
To participate in maintaining and facilitating the CAMHS Single Point of Access.
To screen, triage and assess referrals, ensuring children, young people and families receive the right support at the right time.
To provide direct and indirect work for children / young people with severe mental health disorders.
To provide risk assessment of a range of potentially harmful behaviours and factors related to mental health disorders or deliberate self-harm
To promote effective working relationships within the multi-disciplinary team by working collaboratively and jointly with other team members and professionals from other agencies
To provide advice, consultation and guidance for support staff in school and community settings where appropriate.
To participate in clinical discussion and case review with colleagues
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.
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
Qualification
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
- Relevant post registration experience of working with children, young people and families in a health or social care environment or mental health setting
- Able to carry out mental health assessments autonomously through appropriate questioning, observations and accurate recording
- Able to relate well to other professionals
- Aware of professional issues Professionally accountable
Desirable
- Understanding of service structures and inter-agency working
- Additional formal qualification in a recognised therapeutic approach
- Welsh speaker
Gwybodaeth
Essential
- Knowledge and appreciation of national policies
Desirable
- Formal qualification in a relevant field e.g. Child Development, Mental Health etc
Person Specification
Qualification
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
- Relevant post registration experience of working with children, young people and families in a health or social care environment or mental health setting
- Able to carry out mental health assessments autonomously through appropriate questioning, observations and accurate recording
- Able to relate well to other professionals
- Aware of professional issues Professionally accountable
Desirable
- Understanding of service structures and inter-agency working
- Additional formal qualification in a recognised therapeutic approach
- Welsh speaker
Gwybodaeth
Essential
- Knowledge and appreciation of national policies
Desirable
- Formal qualification in a relevant field e.g. Child Development, Mental Health etc
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).
