We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English. Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments OR SUPPORT needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 OR EMAIL abb.vacancyrequests@wales.nhs.uk If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working. Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process Job Overview Undertake high-quality, evidence-based mental health and neurodevelopmental assessments (including for ASD and ADHD) that contribute to diagnostic decisions and inform management plans, in line with NICE guidelines. Provide individual and group-based therapeutic interventions where indicated, supporting children, young people and their families. Maintain effective communication and collaborative relationships with CAMHS colleagues, primary care providers, and external agencies to ensure coordinated care and support for service users. Participate in service evaluations, audits, and policy development, while also mentoring students, contributing to team training plans, and engaging in ongoing professional development. Main duties of the job The post holder is responsible for delivering holistic, evidence-based assessments and therapeutic interventions for children and young people, particularly those with neurodevelopmental conditions such as ASD and ADHD. Patient / Client Care The post holder will undertake holistic neurodevelopmental assessments and collaboratively develop management plans with service users, ensuring care is tailored to individual needs. They will deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions where appropriate and actively involve children, young people, and their families in the assessment and support process. Drawing on expert knowledge of neurodevelopmental and mental health care, the practitioner will provide high-quality treatment and contribute to positive outcomes. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Working for our organisation Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work. Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future. Qualifications And Knowledge Essential criteria Registered Healthcare Professional with current registration Professional qualifications and skills must complement the multi-disciplinary and skill mix of the Team Sound clinical knowledge of the current evidence base relevant to the area of practice Desirable criteria Additional training in one or more evidence based psychological therapy relevant to the CAMHS or ND context. Foundational knowledge of evidence-based therapies and willingness to undertake further training as required Experience Essential criteria Evidence of achievement in clinical practice within the area of speciality e.g. ND, Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, CAMHS Experience of managing own caseload and/or time working independently Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team Desirable criteria Experience of working with individuals with neuro-developmental presentations. Experience of delivering psychological interventions Experience of meeting agreed/specified service targets Skills and Attributes Essential criteria Clinical assessment and formulation skills Organisational ability and time management skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Desirable criteria Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships Teaching and presentation skills Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh) Other Essential criteria Satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance including Children’s Barred List check Ability to be independently mobile to meet the requirements of the post