CAMHS Practitioner – Unscheduled care
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Wrexham, LL13 7TDView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£40,559 to £48,841
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
25 November 2026
13 days leftJob description
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...
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
- Full Drivers Licence
- Able and willing to working across a 7 day/night working pattern
Desirable: - Welsh Speaking
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
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
11 November 2026
Last checked
12 November 2026
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