Job overview
There has never been a better time to join our established and skilled team within CAMHS. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the further growth and development of crisis care provision for the children and young people across North Wales. This post, bast in the East area of North Wales, will provide caring clinicians with flexibility, autonomy and professional growth and development.
As part of our transformation and development of Child and Adolescent Mental Health services, we are strengthening our leadership, pathways and services to provide a rapid, robust and extended multi-agency crisis response that includes prompt assessment, liaison, consultation, training and where appropriate intensive time limited interventions for children and young people up to the age of 18, who are experiencing an acute mental health and/or psycho-social crisis.
We are looking to recruit experienced, registered practitioners and welcome applications from applicants who have not worked in CAMHS, or are looking for a Band 6 development opportunity, but have transferable skills relevant to the role. We would welcome skills and experience in working with young people and families with complex difficulties, experience in completing mental health assessments and risk management.
Main duties of the job
You will undertake assessments within A+E, paediatric wards & other community settings to provide a rapid crisis response, consistent with identified needs, to ensure the safety of the young person & others.
Provide clinical formulation, identifying the young person’s & family’s needs, offer liaison, consultation & brief intervention where required to facilitate safe discharge & support care planning across partner agencies. You will be required to work flexibly as the service develops to a 24hr provision.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Detailed job description and main 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.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- 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 Drivers Licence
- Able and willing to working across a 7 day/night working pattern
Desirable
- Welsh Speaking
Values
Essential
- Ability to be a team player Act as a positive role model by influencing and sharing skills and knowledge Enthusiastic and highly motivated and with the ability to motivate and influence others.
- Ability to use own initiative in complex situations
- Commitment to the provision of community services
Desirable
- Ability to effect change in a positive manner.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience of working with children, young people and families in a health or social care environment or mental health setting
Desirable
- Experience of resource management and policy development.
- Experience of working as a Mental Health practitioner in a Community Setting
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of good organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Evidence of basic l. T. 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
- Effective problem solver
- Advanced clinical skills
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- 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.
Desirable
- Degree in relevant clinical/professional area Specialist practitioner award
- Knowledge of Interview and Appraisal process.
- Knowledge of management theories.
- Knowledge of local policies / procedures and guidelines.
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This advert is for CAMHS Practitioner – Unscheduled care with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Bangor, North Wales, Wales. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse practitioner role. The advertised salary is £40,559 - £48,841 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 29 Jun 2026.
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