This is an exciting opportunity for experienced Mental Health Nurses to work within the CAMHS Crisis Liaison/Single Point of Access Team based in Tonteg Hospital.
The CAMHS Service has multiple bases across the locality, including Tonteg Hospital, Carnegie Clinic in Rhondda, KHHP in Merthyr, and Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend.
The post holders will manage their own caseload, providing timely assessment, risk management, and follow-up interventions for children and young people presenting in crisis related to mental health issues such as acute psychosis, eating disorders, or self-harm or harm to others.
Responsibilities include triage, assessment of all referrals, establishing appropriate signposting, and allocating referrals to meet the needs of the young person.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. It is not essential, but speaking and listening skills at Level 3 (CEFR B2 or above) are advantageous for shortlisting and selection. Level 3 indicates basic conversational ability about health topics.
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of NHS Wales, serving around 450,000 people across Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Our Core Values:
* We listen, learn, and improve
* We treat everyone with respect
* We work together as one team
Approximately 80% of our 15,000 staff live within our region, making our staff integral to the communities we serve.
For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name: Hannah Pick
Job Title: Team Lead Crisis Liaison/SPOA
Email: Hannah.Pick@wales.nhs.uk
Telephone: 01443 443008
Alternatively, contact Gemma Holcombe at Gemma.Holcombe@wales.nhs.uk.
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