CAMHS Specialist Practitioner — Community-Based Care

NHS; Newtown; Remote; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Supportive environment

9 Day Fortnight option

Job summary

Powys Teaching Health Board in Newtown is recruiting a Main area Specialist CAMHS Band 6 on a permanent, full-time basis (37.5 hours per week). The role involves CAMHS assessment and therapeutic work with children, adolescents and families in community settings across North Powys.

The post offers a salary of £40,559–£48,841 per annum, with an option of a 9 Day Fortnight, and opportunities for training and career development within a supportive NHS environment.

Qualifications

• Nursing qualification (RMN) or RMNLD/RSCN/School Nursing Qualification, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker.
• Specialist CAMHS training/experience with children/adolescents.
• Knowledge of NICE guidelines; safeguarding and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Provide CAMHS assessment and therapeutic services for children, adolescents and families.
• Work with clients, families, and referrers in clinic and home settings.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to plan care and reduce admission risk.

Skills

Therapeutic engagement

Risk assessment

Clinical supervision

Family communication

Education

Nursing qualification (RMN) or RMNLD/RSCN/School Nursing Qualification, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker

CAMHS specialist training/experience

Job description

Powys Teaching Health Board in Newtown is recruiting a Main area Specialist CAMHS Band 6 on a permanent, full-time basis (37.5 hours per week). The role involves CAMHS assessment and therapeutic work with children, adolescents and families in community settings across North Powys.

The post offers a salary of £40,559–£48,841 per annum, with an option of a 9 Day Fortnight, and opportunities for training and career development within a supportive NHS environment.