Job summary
To work within a multi disciplinary CAMHS team and provide therapeutic packages of care to children and young people and their families in both community and clinic settings and to provide care coordination under the Mental Health Wales (2010) Measure where appropriate.
The post holder will carry out comprehensive assessments within CAMHS, including assessments of self harm and risk and be responsible for a caseload of young people and families suffering with a variety of mental health difficulties.
The post holder will liaise closely with other agencies and professionals and provide consultation when required. There will also be a need to provide teaching and training to others.
Main duties of the job
To work within a multi disciplinary CAMHS team and provide therapeutic packages of care to children and young people and their families in both community and clinic settings and to provide care coordination under the Mental Health Wales (2010) Measure where appropriate.
The post holder will carry out comprehensive assessments within CAMHS, including assessments of self harm and risk and be responsible for a caseload of young people and families suffering with a variety of mental health difficulties.
The post holder will liaise closely with other agencies and professionals and provide consultation when required. There will also be a need to provide teaching and training to others.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To carry out initial comprehensive specialist assessment of children and their families using the appropriate assessment tools/proformas.
To be responsible for planning and developing a programme of care, acting as care co-ordinator within the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010.
This includes assessment, treatment and evaluation in both community and clinic settings to meet the needs of individual clients and their carers in accordance with agree protocols of care and based on best available evidence.
To liaise closely with other agencies and attend meetings such as core groups and case conferences where the post holder will be expected to provide and receive complex sensitive information and process this information accordingly.
The post holder will be expected to provide written and verbal reports.
To be aware of the special expertise of different disciplines within the service in order that the most appropriate help is provided for service users through consultation and/or active involvement of a worker from a different discipline.
To work as a co-therapist where appropriate, particularly during the transition period of referring clients to specialist services.
To provide a consultative service to other agencies such as the Child Health Schools Psychological Service, Social Services, Health Visiting, and the Education Welfare Service, this consultation will be on specialised advice in relation to CAMHS.
To keep accurate contemporaneous records in accordance with the relevant standards
To respect the rules of confidentiality
To set up and run groups for clients e.g. social skills group, anger management if appropriate.
The post-holder will have a thorough understanding of consent to treatment issues and will effectively demonstrate analysis which leads to clinical judgment in client notes.
To be responsible for completing a psycho-social assessment of children who have attempted self-harm e.g. assess a young person in hospital following an overdose, assessments of this nature will include gathering information from the young person, the family and ward staff. This information will then be used to make a judgement of risk and whether the young person is safe enough to discharge from hospital.
To work as a member of the family therapy team where appropriate.
To make clinical decisions and work autonomously in a variety of settings, having an understanding of a range of work procedures and practises, which requires expertise underpinned by relevant clinical experience and knowledge within CAMHS.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To carry out initial comprehensive specialist assessment of children and their families using the appropriate assessment tools/proformas.
To be responsible for planning and developing a programme of care, acting as care co-ordinator within the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010.
This includes assessment, treatment and evaluation in both community and clinic settings to meet the needs of individual clients and their carers in accordance with agree protocols of care and based on best available evidence.
To liaise closely with other agencies and attend meetings such as core groups and case conferences where the post holder will be expected to provide and receive complex sensitive information and process this information accordingly.
The post holder will be expected to provide written and verbal reports.
To be aware of the special expertise of different disciplines within the service in order that the most appropriate help is provided for service users through consultation and/or active involvement of a worker from a different discipline.
To work as a co-therapist where appropriate, particularly during the transition period of referring clients to specialist services.
To provide a consultative service to other agencies such as the Child Health Schools Psychological Service, Social Services, Health Visiting, and the Education Welfare Service, this consultation will be on specialised advice in relation to CAMHS.
To keep accurate contemporaneous records in accordance with the relevant standards
To respect the rules of confidentiality
To set up and run groups for clients e.g. social skills group, anger management if appropriate.
The post-holder will have a thorough understanding of consent to treatment issues and will effectively demonstrate analysis which leads to clinical judgment in client notes.
To be responsible for completing a psycho-social assessment of children who have attempted self-harm e.g. assess a young person in hospital following an overdose, assessments of this nature will include gathering information from the young person, the family and ward staff. This information will then be used to make a judgement of risk and whether the young person is safe enough to discharge from hospital.
To work as a member of the family therapy team where appropriate.
To make clinical decisions and work autonomously in a variety of settings, having an understanding of a range of work procedures and practises, which requires expertise underpinned by relevant clinical experience and knowledge within CAMHS.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- RN (MH) Current NMC registration Relevant post registration qualifications e.g. Family Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Eating Disorders, Self-Harm, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Borderline Personality Disorder, knowledge of Mental Health Measure
Desirable
- Relevant degree. Evidence of CPD relevant to CAMHS.
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate post registration experience. Experience of working within CAMHS or a therapeutic post e.g. eating disorders, challenging behaviour. Experience of mental health assessment and implementation of a range of evidence based therapeutic interventions. Experience of working in partnership with other agencies. Ability to manage a case load. Working knowledge of health, social services, education and the voluntary sector, together with the relevant legislation regarding children's mental health. Management skills. Extensive knowledge in normal and abnormal child development, extensive knowledge in child and adolescent mental health issues.
Desirable
- Experience of group teaching. Experience of audit.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable to working conditions. Proactive and adaptable. Good communication and time management skills. Excellent assessment skills Ability to manage anxiety effectively and work with young people with challenging behaviour IT skills ability to work on own volition To have the ability to carry out the full range of duties of the post
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- RN (MH) Current NMC registration Relevant post registration qualifications e.g. Family Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Eating Disorders, Self-Harm, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Borderline Personality Disorder, knowledge of Mental Health Measure
Desirable
- Relevant degree. Evidence of CPD relevant to CAMHS.
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate post registration experience. Experience of working within CAMHS or a therapeutic post e.g. eating disorders, challenging behaviour. Experience of mental health assessment and implementation of a range of evidence based therapeutic interventions. Experience of working in partnership with other agencies. Ability to manage a case load. Working knowledge of health, social services, education and the voluntary sector, together with the relevant legislation regarding children's mental health. Management skills. Extensive knowledge in normal and abnormal child development, extensive knowledge in child and adolescent mental health issues.
Desirable
- Experience of group teaching. Experience of audit.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable to working conditions. Proactive and adaptable. Good communication and time management skills. Excellent assessment skills Ability to manage anxiety effectively and work with young people with challenging behaviour IT skills ability to work on own volition To have the ability to carry out the full range of duties of the post
Desirable
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Swansea Bay CAMHS, Block D, Neath Port Talbot Hospital
Baglan Way
Port Talbot
SA12 7BX
Employer's website
https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
