CAMHS Practitioner – Unscheduled care

Train Work Live; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales is recruiting for experienced, registered practitioners to strengthen its CAMHS crisis care for children and young people. The role offers flexibility, autonomy and professional development within a transforming service in North Wales.

We welcome applicants who have worked in CAMHS or related fields, with strong skills in mental health assessment, risk management and family‑oriented care.

Qualifications

• Registered professional in relevant field (NMC, HCPC or Care Council).
• Postgraduate training for supervision of junior staff preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of mental health issues and Act.
• Experience with consent, data protection and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Undertake rapid crisis assessments in A&E, paediatrics and community settings.
• Provide clinical formulation and care planning across partners.
• Support safe discharge and care planning with multi‑agency teams.
• Work flexibly to develop 24‑hour provision as the service evolves.

Skills

NMC Registered Nurse (Mental Health)

Social Worker (Care Council)

Occupational Therapist (HCPC)

Postgraduate supervision training

Mental health assessment and risk mgmt

Education

NMC/HCPC/Care Council registrations

Postgraduate supervision qualification

Degree in relevant clinical/professional area

Tools

Information and Technology Communication

Job description

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.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

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

Job overview

There has never been a better time to join our established and skilled team within CAMHS. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the further growth and development of crisis care provision for the children and young people across North Wales. This post, bast in the East area of North Wales, will provide caring clinicians with flexibility, autonomy and professional growth and development.

As part of our transformation and development of Child and Adolescent Mental Health services, we are strengthening our leadership, 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.

We are looking to recruit experienced, registered practitioners and welcome applications from applicants who have not worked in CAMHS, or are looking for a Band 6 development opportunity, 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

You will undertake assessments within A+E, paediatric wards & other community settings to provide a rapid crisis response, consistent with identified needs, to ensure the safety of the young person & others.

Provide clinical formulation, identifying the young person’s & family’s needs, offer liaison, consultation & brief intervention where required to facilitate safe discharge & support care planning across partner agencies. You will be required to work flexibly as the service develops to a 24hr provision.

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.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

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

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

• 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.
• 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

• Relevant post registration experience of working with children, young people and families in a health or social care environment or mental health setting
• Experience of resource management and policy development.
• Experience of working as a Mental Health practitioner in a Community Setting

Values

• 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
• Ability to effect change in a positive manner.

Other

• 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
• Welsh Speaking

Aptitude and Abilities

• Evidence of good organisational 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
• Advanced clinical skills

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.