CAMHS Crisis Clinician – 24/7 Unscheduled Care

NHS; Rhyl; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance policies

Disability Confident Employer scheme

Welsh Language considerations

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) in North Wales is expanding its CAMHS crisis pathway to deliver rapid, multi-agency responses for children and young people up to 18 in acute distress. We seek an experienced, registered practitioner with transferable skills to join a busy, multi-disciplinary team and contribute to safe discharge planning.

We welcome applicants with experience in mental health assessments and risk management, able to work flexibly across a 24-hour service,

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse, Mental Health or equivalent registration.
• Postgraduate supervision and teaching qualifications.
• Extensive knowledge of mental health issues.
• Up-to-date knowledge of consent, data protection, patient confidentiality and risk management.
• Up-to-date knowledge of the Mental Health Act.
• Knowledge of information and communication technology.
• Knowledge of change management principles.
• Degree in relevant clinical/professional area; Specialist practitioner award.
• Knowledge of interview and appraisal processes.
• Knowledge of local policies/guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments in A&E, paediatric wards and community settings to support rapid crisis response.
• Provide clinical formulation, liaise, and brief intervention for safe discharge and care planning.
• Work flexibly as the service develops to a 24-hour provision.
• Be part of a multidisciplinary unscheduled care service delivering urgent assessment and brief therapies.
• Maintain links with CAMHS area and other relevant agencies and professionals.
• Welsh language ability is desirable; Welsh/English speakers welcome to apply.

Skills

Mental health assessments

Risk management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

NMC Registration (Mental Health)

Postgraduate supervision training

Specialist practitioner award

Job description

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) in North Wales is expanding its CAMHS crisis pathway to deliver rapid, multi-agency responses for children and young people up to 18 in acute distress. We seek an experienced, registered practitioner with transferable skills to join a busy, multi-disciplinary team and contribute to safe discharge planning.

We welcome applicants with experience in mental health assessments and risk management, able to work flexibly across a 24-hour service,