Job summary
This post is Fixed term/Secondment until 01/05/26 to meet the needs of the service.
Are you passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of young people with Eating Disorders? If so, come and join us at BCUHB as we continue to develop our Children and Young Persons (CYP) eating disorder services.
An opportunity has arisen for a Clinical CAMHS Practitioner within the Eating Disorder team. The Clinical CAMHS Practitioner for Eating Disorders role has been developed as part of the Mental Health improvement agenda as we continue to develop CYP eating disorders services regionally and nationally. We are recruiting a Clinical CAMHS Practitioner to the West (Gwynedd) ED team.
We are seeking a highly skilled, compassionate and person-centred individual; adopting an inclusive approach to support people with an Eating Disorder.
This post will form part of a strong multi-disciplinary team and will have robust career development and CPD opportunities in order to ensure that we provide the highest quality, contemporary, evidence-based care working with young people.
The successful candidate must be able to practice autonomously and have the freedom to exercise judgement about actions, in turn accepting responsibility and being held to account for ensuring that the highest standards of care are delivered to Children & Young People with an Eating Disorder.
Main duties of the job
To provide assessment and intervention and / or specific evidence based therapies to children and young people with Eating disorders and eating difficulties as well as mental health problems and significant mental health disorders.
The Clinical CAMHS Practitioner will support the Specialist Eating Disorder (SPEED) service by assessing and treating young people who present with eating disorders. This will include providing outreach work to patients who may find it hard to attend clinics and provide support at times of transition between services.
Provide consultation and support to front line professionals in understanding and supporting children / young people and families through providing training, advice and direction in addition to the delivery of early intervention programmes.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job 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.
Job description
Job 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
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant professional Qualification and Registration
- Eligible to practice under the mental health measure Wales 2010. This includes registered mental health nurses, social workers, occupational therapist, practising psychologist.
- Post grad diploma or relevant knowledge, training and experience in the specialist field acquired through specialist training and on the job experience.
- Excellent knowledge of mental health problems and disorders
- Excellent knowledge of family dynamics and issues relating to working with families
- Understanding of relevant therapeutic approaches
- Knowledge and appreciation of national policies
Desirable
- Additional formal qualification in a recognised therapeutic approach
- Specific, targeted, evidence based interventions e.g. Maudsley manualised approach to Anorexia.
- Formal qualification in a relevant field e.g. Child Development, Mental Health etc
- Understanding of service structures and inter-agency working
- Knowledge of specific disorders / conditions relevant to CAMHS
- Knowledge of working with eating disorders.
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 working in a specific clinical role relating to CAMHS
- Previous specialist eating disorder experience
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Able to carry out mental health assessments autonomously through appropriate questioning, observations and accurate recording
- Able to collate and interpret information to devise care plans
- Able to deliver evidence based mental health interventions based on assessment formulation
- Good organisational skills
- Effective time management
- Good communication
- Team Player
- Able to relate to children, young people and adults effectively
- Able to relate well to other professionals
Desirable
- Able to use formal assessment tools / clinical interviews
- Able to implement specific evidence based approaches
- Welsh Speaker
Values
Essential
- Flexible and able to adapt to changing circumstances
- Personable and amiable
- Ability to use own initiative
- Assertive
- Able to work under pressure
- Confident
- Approachable
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel within geographical area.
- Basic IT skills use of emails, basic word processing
- Aware of professional issues
- Professionally accountable
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant professional Qualification and Registration
- Eligible to practice under the mental health measure Wales 2010. This includes registered mental health nurses, social workers, occupational therapist, practising psychologist.
- Post grad diploma or relevant knowledge, training and experience in the specialist field acquired through specialist training and on the job experience.
- Excellent knowledge of mental health problems and disorders
- Excellent knowledge of family dynamics and issues relating to working with families
- Understanding of relevant therapeutic approaches
- Knowledge and appreciation of national policies
Desirable
- Additional formal qualification in a recognised therapeutic approach
- Specific, targeted, evidence based interventions e.g. Maudsley manualised approach to Anorexia.
- Formal qualification in a relevant field e.g. Child Development, Mental Health etc
- Understanding of service structures and inter-agency working
- Knowledge of specific disorders / conditions relevant to CAMHS
- Knowledge of working with eating disorders.
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 working in a specific clinical role relating to CAMHS
- Previous specialist eating disorder experience
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Able to carry out mental health assessments autonomously through appropriate questioning, observations and accurate recording
- Able to collate and interpret information to devise care plans
- Able to deliver evidence based mental health interventions based on assessment formulation
- Good organisational skills
- Effective time management
- Good communication
- Team Player
- Able to relate to children, young people and adults effectively
- Able to relate well to other professionals
Desirable
- Able to use formal assessment tools / clinical interviews
- Able to implement specific evidence based approaches
- Welsh Speaker
Values
Essential
- Flexible and able to adapt to changing circumstances
- Personable and amiable
- Ability to use own initiative
- Assertive
- Able to work under pressure
- Confident
- Approachable
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel within geographical area.
- Basic IT skills use of emails, basic word processing
- Aware of professional issues
- Professionally accountable
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
