CAMHS Practitioner – Unscheduled care

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (North Wales) is expanding its Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services crisis pathway to provide rapid, robust assessments and brief interventions for under-18s experiencing acute crises. The role involves A&E, paediatric, and community settings, with multi-disciplinary collaboration and flexible hours to deliver a 24-hour service.

Successful applicants will have registered clinical qualifications in mental health and experience in crisis assessment,

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse (Mental Health) or relevant professional registration.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mental health issues and practice.
• Experience in assessing and managing risk in crisis contexts.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments within A&E, paediatric wards and community settings to support rapid crisis response.
• Provide clinical formulation and facilitate safe discharge and care planning across partners.
• Work flexibly to support a 24-hour crisis provision and coordinate with CAMHS colleagues and partner agencies.

Skills

Mental health knowledge

Communication skills

De-escalation techniques

Education

NMC Registered Nurse (Mental Health)

Social Worker registered

Job description

Job Overview

As part of our transformation and development of Child and Adolescent Mental Health services, we are expanding our pathways and services to provide a rapid, robust and extended multi-agency crisis response that includes prompt assessment, liaison, consultation, training and where appropriate intensive time limited interventions for children and young people up to the age of 18, who are experiencing an acute mental health and/or psycho-social crisis.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of a crisis provision for the children and young people across North Wales.

We are looking to recruit an experienced, registered practitioner and welcome applications from applicants who have not worked in CAMHS but have transferable skills relevant to the role. We would welcome skills and experience in working with young people and families with complex difficulties, experience in completing mental health assessments and risk management.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will undertake assessments within A+E, paediatric wards and other community settings to support the provision of a rapid crisis response in the least restrictive way, but also consistent with identified needs, to ensure the safety of the young person safety and others.

In addition, you will provide clinical formulation, identifying the young person’s and family’s needs, offer liaison, consultation and brief intervention where required to facilitate safe discharge and support care planning across partner agencies. The post holder will be required to work flexibly as the service develops to a 24-hour provision.

The post holder will be a part of a multi-disciplinary unscheduled care service, working with young people who are experiencing a mental health and/or psycho-social crisis, providing urgent assessment, brief intervention and/or specific evidence based therapies to children and young people with mental health problems and significant mental health disorders.

Using a team approach, the post holder will work flexibly (including out of hours), intensively, creatively and responsively to clients' needs. The post holder will also ensure good links with others within the designated CAMHS area and other relevant agencies and professionals.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

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.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Person specification

Qualifications And/or Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Registered Nurse, Mental Health. OR Social Worker registered with the Care Council. OR Occupational Therapist registered with the Health Professions Council Evidence of personal and clinical development.
• Evidence of post graduate training for the supervision and teaching of junior staff.
• Extensive knowledge of mental health issues
• Up to date knowledge and application of consent, data protection, patient confidentiality and risk management with Health and Safety issues.
• Up to date working knowledge of the Mental Health Act.
• Knowledge of relevant national strategies.
• Knowledge of Information and Technology Communication
• Knowledge of the principles of change management.

Desirable criteria

• Degree in relevant clinical/professional area Specialist practitioner award
• Knowledge of Interview and Appraisal process.
• Knowledge of management theories.
• Knowledge of local policies / procedures and guidelines.

Experience

Essential criteria

• Relevant post registration experience of working with children, young people and families in a health or social care environment or mental health setting

Desirable criteria

• Experience of resource management and policy development.
• Experience of working as a Mental Health practitioner in a Community Setting

Values

Essential Criteria

• Ability to be a team player Act as a positive role model by influencing and sharing skills and knowledge Enthusiastic and highly motivated and with the ability to motivate and influence others.
• Ability to use own initiative in complex situations
• Commitment to the provision of community services

Desirable criteria

• Ability to effect change in a positive manner.

Other

Essential criteria

• Committed to continuous professional development
• Fitness and willingness to use de-escalation, breakaway techniques (as appropriate) subject to relevant training according to Trust Policy.
• Full Drivers Licence
• Able and willing to working across a 7 day/night working pattern

Desirable criteria

• Welsh Speaking

Aptitude And Abilities

Essential criteria

• Evidence of good organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Evidence of basic l. T. skills
• Evidence of people management and leadership skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to care and communicate an advanced understanding of the psychological needs of individuals.
• Evidence of analytical skills
• Effective problem solver
• Advanced clinical skills