Job Overview
There has never been a better time to join our established and skilled team within CAMHS. This post, based in the East area of North Wales, will provide caring clinicians with flexibility, autonomy and professional growth and development.
Responsibilities
* Assessments within A+E, paediatric wards and other community settings to provide rapid crisis response.
* Provide clinical formulation, identify the young person’s and family's needs, offer liaison, consultation and brief intervention where required to facilitate safe discharge and support care planning across partner agencies.
* Work flexibly as the service develops to 24‑hour provision.
* Welsh speaking is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are welcome.
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 a relevant clinical or 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 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 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 driver’s licence.
* Able and willing to work across a 7‑day/night working pattern.
* Welsh speaking.
Aptitude and Abilities
* Evidence of good organisational skills.
* Evidence of basic IT 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 nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or a 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.
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.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
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