Job Summary
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. These newly developed posts, based within the beautiful area of Conwy & Denbighshire in our newly developed Central Hub, 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 several experienced, registered practitioners and welcome applications from applicants who have not worked in CAMHS 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
The post holder will undertake assessments in A+E, acute wards & other community settings to support rapid crisis response in least restrictive ways, but also consistent with identified needs, to ensure Young People’s & other’s safety.
You will provide clinical formulation, identifying the young person’s & family’s needs, offer liaison, consultation & intervention to facilitate safe discharge & care planning across partner agencies. There is a requirement to work flexibly across North Wales, as the service develops to a 24-hr provision.
The post holder will be a part of a multi-disciplinary Regional crisis service, working with young people experiencing mental health crisis, whereby hospital admission is a strong possibility, but can be safely supported within the community.
The post holder will provide urgent assessment & brief, evidence based intervention to children & young people with mental health problems & significant mental health disorders; Support parents carers & front line professionals in understanding & supporting the young person through providing education & advice on how to manage the condition.
Using a team approach, the post holder will work flexibly across the Region (including out of hours), intensively, creatively & responsively to clients’ needs. The post holder will also ensure good links with others within the CAMHS area & other relevant agencies.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
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.
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
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.
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.
- Able and willing to working across a 7 day/night working pattern
- Ability to travel
Desirable
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.
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).
Closing Date: 12 January 2026
