CAMHS Practitioner - Eating Disorder Pathway

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Shotton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Shotton is seeking a full-time Band 6 CAMHS Practitioner to join their East CAMHS Eating Disorder Pathway. The role involves providing evidence-based interventions to young people and families, managing referrals, and participating in multidisciplinary meetings. Candidates must have relevant clinical experience and knowledge of eating disorder assessments. A relocation package is available. Strong communication skills are required, and the ability to speak Welsh is desirable. Training and supervision will be provided.

Benefits

Relocation package

Training and supervision

Qualifications

• Relevant clinical experience in CAMHS settings.
• Knowledge of evidence-based interventions for eating disorders.
• Fluency in Welsh is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist services for young people and families.
• Manage referrals and conduct assessments.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings.

Skills

Eating disorder assessment

Working with children and young people

Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Education

Current Band 6 CAMHS Practitioner role

Job description

Flintshire and Wrexham CAMHS are excited to advertise a Band 6 CAMHS Practitioner post to join our East CAMHS Eating Disorder Pathway (SPEED). This is a full‑time, permanent post, and a relocation package is available.

Service Overview

East CAMHS provides a 0‑18 service to children, young people and families, offering early intervention and prevention, unscheduled care and a broad range of NICE‑recommended and evidence‑based interventions.

Team

Clinicians involved in the SPEED pathway form a multidisciplinary team of Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry, Family Therapy, CAMHS Practitioners and Dietetics, with strong links to Paediatrics under a hub‑and‑spoke model.

Role & Responsibilities

• Act as a key member of the East CAMHS SPEED pathway, ensuring the provision of highly specialist services to young people and families.
• Manage referrals, undertake assessments, and deliver evidence‑based interventions for eating disorder/disordered eating presentations.
• Coordinate care and participate in the weekly multidisciplinary meetings.
• Contribute to service evaluation, development and outcome measurement.
• Exercise autonomy within professional guidelines and govern clinical practice within the pathway.

Training & Supervision

Appropriate training will be provided to support the successful candidate, and regular clinical supervision will be offered.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Current Band 6 CAMHS Practitioner role with relevant clinical experience.
• Strong knowledge of eating‑disorder assessment and interventions.
• Experience working with children and young people in a community or CAMHS setting.
• Desirable: ability to speak Welsh.
• Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is a Disability Confident Employer and promotes equality and diversity. We welcome applications under the Disability Confident Employer scheme.

Please note that applications should be submitted in the language of your choice (Welsh or English). All correspondence will be communicated through the email address supplied on the application form.