Specialist CAMHS Nurse

NHS; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Port Talbot seeks a Mental Health Practitioner to provide therapeutic care in community and clinic settings. Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, care coordination, and collaboration with other agencies. Applicants should be registered to practice in mental health and have transfer of skills in CBT-informed practices. The role offers a competitive salary and full-time permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Qualified to deliver activity under the Mental Health (Wales) Measure (2010), including relevant regulatory registration.
• Knowledge of and/or training in CBT-informed approaches.
• Significant previous experience of working within a professional mental health setting.

Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive assessments of young people and families.
• Plan and develop a program of care as care coordinator.
• Liaise closely with other professionals in case meetings.

Skills

Risk management

Mental health assessment

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Registration to practice in mental health or learning disabilities

Postgraduate specialist training

Job description

Job summary

To work within a multi disciplinary CAMHS team and provide therapeutic packages of care to children and young people and their families in both community and clinic settings and to provide care coordination under the Mental Health Wales (2010) Measure where appropriate.

The post holder will carry out comprehensive assessments within CAMHS, including assessments of self harm and risk and be responsible for a caseload of young people and families suffering with a variety of mental health difficulties.

The post holder will liaise closely with other agencies and professionals and provide consultation when required. There will also be a need to provide teaching and training to others.

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

Main duties of the job

To carry out initial comprehensive specialist assessment of children and their families using the appropriate assessment tools/proformas.

To be responsible for planning and developing a programme of care, acting as care co-ordinator within the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010.

This includes assessment, treatment and evaluation in both community and clinic settings to meet the needs of individual clients and their carers in accordance with agree protocols of care and based on best available evidence.

To liaise closely with other agencies and attend meetings such as core groups and case conferences where the post holder will be expected to provide and receive complex sensitive information and process this information accordingly.

To work as a member of the family therapy team where appropriate.

To make clinical decisions and work autonomously in a variety of settings, having an understanding of a range of work procedures and practises, which requires expertise underpinned by relevant clinical experience and knowledge within CAMHS.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Details Date posted

28 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

130-NMR079-0425-B

Job locations

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services - CAMHS, Swansea Bay University Health Board, Neath Port Talbot Hospital

Baglan Way

Port Talbot

SA12 7BX

Job description Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

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

Job description Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

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

Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential

• Qualified to deliver activity under the Mental Health (Wales) Measure (2010) including registrants with relevant regulatory bodies for the following qualifications: First level nurse, registered to practice in mental health or learning disabilities. Supplemented by specialist training to post graduate level
• Knowledge of the assessment and treatment of mental health. Knowledge of and/or training in CBT-informed approaches (e.g. CBT, DBT, ACT, SFT, CFT).
• Knowledge of and/or training in risk and safety management process, including selfharm, suicide and risk to others, of child safeguarding legislation and procedures and of Gillik Competence and mental capacity. Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS policies, procedures and guidelines in relation to mental health.
• Knowledge of child development and attachment.
• Knowledge of systemic family therapeutic processes. Relevant post-graduate qualification.
• Knowledge of guidelines (e.g. NYTH/NEST Framework, Mental Health (Wales) Measure (2010), ALNET, WARRN, Whole School Approach).
• Knowledge of Duty of Candour and Putting Things Right Policy

Experience Essential

• Significant previous experience of working within a professional mental health setting.
• Experience of managing risk in a mental health setting of working with families, carers, and trusted adults.
• Experience of multi-professional and multi-agency working including representing the service at meetings.
• Experience of collaborating with colleagues to develop their skills. Experience of delivering individualised mental health care, including assessment, psychologically informed approaches, review and discharge. Experience of professional record keeping.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a professional mental health setting with children and young people. Experience of community-based mental health work. Experience of training and/or supervising staff
• xperience of delivering CBTinformed approaches (e.g. CBT, DBT, ACT, SFT, CFT). Experience in peer supervision and reflective practice.
• Experience of working using whole systems approaches of creating and delivering mental health-related content (e.g. psychoeducational groups, parent groups etc.)

Aptitude and Abilities Essential

• Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours. Able to role model professional standards and values. Able to demonstrate situations where effective leadership and management skills have been used.
• Able to respond to the demands of the service and to manage immediate clinical needs and risks. Able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when collaborating with key stakeholders. Evidence of undertaking presentations to groups.
• Ability to communicate effectively across a broad range of key stakeholders including children and young people
• Ability to manage own caseload and time and work under pressure. Able to adapt clinical skills to working remotely (i.e. via telephone/video calls)

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable in levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing.
• Skilled in the monitoring of physical health (e.g. blood pressure, temperature, pulse).

Other Essential Essential

• Ability to travel within geographical area with own transport. Satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance including an Adults and Childrens Barred List check due to working with young people and their families/ carers.
• Strong and adaptable communication skills to suit varying recipients of various ages for various purposes, demonstrating commitment to high quality care and service provision.
• Ability to develop positive therapeutic relationships with people experiencing mental health issues Ability to empower others to take to be reflective, whilst working with service users, ability to work well within a team and foster good working relationships Capable of culturally sensitive practice

Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential

• Qualified to deliver activity under the Mental Health (Wales) Measure (2010) including registrants with relevant regulatory bodies for the following qualifications: First level nurse, registered to practice in mental health or learning disabilities. Supplemented by specialist training to post graduate level
• Knowledge of the assessment and treatment of mental health. Knowledge of and/or training in CBT-informed approaches (e.g. CBT, DBT, ACT, SFT, CFT).
• Knowledge of and/or training in risk and safety management process, including selfharm, suicide and risk to others, of child safeguarding legislation and procedures and of Gillik Competence and mental capacity. Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS policies, procedures and guidelines in relation to mental health.
• Knowledge of child development and attachment.
• Knowledge of systemic family therapeutic processes. Relevant post-graduate qualification.
• Knowledge of guidelines (e.g. NYTH/NEST Framework, Mental Health (Wales) Measure (2010), ALNET, WARRN, Whole School Approach).
• Knowledge of Duty of Candour and Putting Things Right Policy

Experience Essential

• Significant previous experience of working within a professional mental health setting.
• Experience of managing risk in a mental health setting of working with families, carers, and trusted adults.
• Experience of multi-professional and multi-agency working including representing the service at meetings.
• Experience of collaborating with colleagues to develop their skills. Experience of delivering individualised mental health care, including assessment, psychologically informed approaches, review and discharge. Experience of professional record keeping.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a professional mental health setting with children and young people. Experience of community-based mental health work. Experience of training and/or supervising staff
• xperience of delivering CBTinformed approaches (e.g. CBT, DBT, ACT, SFT, CFT). Experience in peer supervision and reflective practice.
• Experience of working using whole systems approaches of creating and delivering mental health-related content (e.g. psychoeducational groups, parent groups etc.)

Aptitude and Abilities Essential

• Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours. Able to role model professional standards and values. Able to demonstrate situations where effective leadership and management skills have been used.
• Able to respond to the demands of the service and to manage immediate clinical needs and risks. Able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when collaborating with key stakeholders. Evidence of undertaking presentations to groups.
• Ability to communicate effectively across a broad range of key stakeholders including children and young people
• Ability to manage own caseload and time and work under pressure. Able to adapt clinical skills to working remotely (i.e. via telephone/video calls)

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable in levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing.
• Skilled in the monitoring of physical health (e.g. blood pressure, temperature, pulse).

Other Essential Essential

• Ability to travel within geographical area with own transport. Satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance including an Adults and Childrens Barred List check due to working with young people and their families/ carers.
• Strong and adaptable communication skills to suit varying recipients of various ages for various purposes, demonstrating commitment to high quality care and service provision.
• Ability to develop positive therapeutic relationships with people experiencing mental health issues Ability to empower others to take to be reflective, whilst working with service users, ability to work well within a team and foster good working relationships Capable of culturally sensitive practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services - CAMHS, Swansea Bay University Health Board, Neath Port Talbot Hospital

Baglan Way

Port Talbot

SA12 7BX

Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services - CAMHS, Swansea Bay University Health Board, Neath Port Talbot Hospital

Baglan Way

Port Talbot

SA12 7BX

Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)