Job summary
To support the provision of Health and Social Care to young people experiencing mental ill health in a range of settings within the context of a multi-disciplinary primary care service and support the delivery of evidence based mental health care to clients in resource centres and a range of community based premises.
The post holder will on occasions be required to work without direct supervision.
The post holder will be expected to assist with the organisation and facilitation of the medication monitoring clinics and therapeutic groups.
This post will form part of a multidisciplinary team which consists of Consultant Psychiatrist, Psychology, Family Therapy, CAMHS specialist nurses and dedicated Administration support for the team.
Main duties of the job
To work within the Assessment Treatment Team within the CAMHS service.
The post holder will liaise closely with other agencies and professionals and provide consultation when required. There will also be a need to provide teaching and training to others.
The post-holder will be responsible for managing own time and will be required to plan range of complex activities; balancing client needs with other requirements of the post.
The post-holder will have a thorough understanding of consent to treatment issues and will effectively demonstrate analysis which leads to clinical judgment in client notes.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
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
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- RN (Mental Health) current UK NMC registration.
Desirable
- Relevant degree. Evidence of CPD relevant to CAMHS. Relevant post registration qualifications e.g. Family Therapy Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Eating Disorders Self Harm Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Borderline Personality Disorder Experience in teaching Extensive knowledge in normal and abnormal child development, extensive knowledge in child and adolescent mental health issues.
Skills
Essential
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills with children, young people and adults. Ability to work effectively under pressure. Ability to work well as part of a team and carry out specific tasks as allocated. Ability to work in a challenging and changeable environment.
Desirable
- Well developed reasoning ability. ability to think creatively and to adopt a positive approach to problem solving.
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate post registration experience. Experience of working within mental health or a therapeutic post eg eating disorders, challenging behaviour. Experience of mental health assessment and implementation of a range of evidence based therapeutic interventions. Experience of working in partnership with other agencies. Ability to manage a case load. Working knowledge of health, social services, education and the voluntary sector, together with the relevant legislation regarding children's mental health. Management skills.
Desirable
- Experience of group teaching. Experience of audit .
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of Child and Adolescent Mental Health issues. Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to local systems, processes and procedures. Knowledge of and adherence to organizational procedures.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- RN (Mental Health) current UK NMC registration.
Desirable
- Relevant degree. Evidence of CPD relevant to CAMHS. Relevant post registration qualifications e.g. Family Therapy Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Eating Disorders Self Harm Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Borderline Personality Disorder Experience in teaching Extensive knowledge in normal and abnormal child development, extensive knowledge in child and adolescent mental health issues.
Skills
Essential
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills with children, young people and adults. Ability to work effectively under pressure. Ability to work well as part of a team and carry out specific tasks as allocated. Ability to work in a challenging and changeable environment.
Desirable
- Well developed reasoning ability. ability to think creatively and to adopt a positive approach to problem solving.
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate post registration experience. Experience of working within mental health or a therapeutic post eg eating disorders, challenging behaviour. Experience of mental health assessment and implementation of a range of evidence based therapeutic interventions. Experience of working in partnership with other agencies. Ability to manage a case load. Working knowledge of health, social services, education and the voluntary sector, together with the relevant legislation regarding children's mental health. Management skills.
Desirable
- Experience of group teaching. Experience of audit .
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of Child and Adolescent Mental Health issues. Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to local systems, processes and procedures. Knowledge of and adherence to organizational procedures.
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).
