CAMHS Nurse

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Tonteg; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider in Wales is seeking a dedicated individual to support children and families in addressing mental health issues. The role involves working closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive patient care across various settings. Candidates should have experience or skills in mental health assessment and planning, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with other professionals. A commitment to patient-centered care is essential, and while Welsh speaking is desirable, it is not mandatory.

Benefits

Leading pension

Generous leave

Flexible work

Career growth

Ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Experience in working with children, young people, and families on mental health issues.
• Skills in assessing and planning patient care.
• Ability to work closely with multidisciplinary teams and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient centred care in various settings.
• Develop plans of action in conjunction with the Specialist Nurse.
• Attend and contribute to clinical forums and meetings.

Job description

Responsibilities

The post holder will be working closely with colleagues in the multidisciplinary team and wider services to help children, young people, families and carers to address mental health issues and the resulting effects for them. To provide patient centred care of a complex nature in a variety of settings.

Work with the specialist nurse to provide on‑going assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care, ensuring the maintenance of clinical records. Also, to be responsible for developing plans of action, in conjunction with Specialist Nurse. Work with the Specialist Nurse in the management of a caseload, working closely with the multi‑disciplinary team, patient, family and any other agencies.

At times work within the community setting, involving close family members where required, with an aim to promote positive change within the family. Attend and contribute to core groups, review meetings, child protection meetings and any other clinical forums requiring key‑worker involvement and provide accurate reports for such meetings ensuring patient involvement where required.

Welsh Skills Desirable

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn’t mean essential; while the candidate doesn’t need to have skills in Welsh, we’ll consider it an advantage when short‑listing and selecting candidates. This isn’t “fluency”, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see “Welsh Language Guidance” in the documents right at the bottom.

About Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM)

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

CTM 2030 Strategy – Our Health, Our Future

Our values guide us daily:

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

Benefits

CTM employees enjoy benefits including: a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team‑oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.