CAMHS Single Point of Access Practitioner
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Caernarfon, LL55 1BN
Salary
£40,559 to £48,841
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 September 2026
2 days left
Job description
We are looking for a compassionate, skilled and values driven Single Point of Access Practitioner (Band 6) to join our Child and Adolescent Mental hea...
- To work in line with the legislation set out by the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010.
- To participate in maintaining and facilitating the CAMHS Single Point of Access.
- To screen, triage and assess referrals, ensuring children, young people and families receive the right support at the right time.
- To provide direct and indirect work for children / young people with severe mental health disorders.
- To provide risk assessment of a range of potentially harmful behaviours and factors related to mental health disorders or deliberate self-harm.
- To promote effective working relationships within the multi-disciplinary team by working collaboratively and jointly with other team members and professionals from other agencies.
- To provide advice, consultation and guidance for support staff in school and community settings where appropriate.
- To participate in clinical discussion and case review with colleagues.
The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post. minimum level 3-5.
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.
Qualification
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
- Relevant post registration experience of working with children, young people and families in a health or social care environment or mental health setting
- Able to carry out mental health assessments autonomously through appropriate questioning, observations and accurate recording
- Able to relate well to other professionals
- Aware of professional issues Professionally accountable
- Siaradwr Cymraeg
Desirable
- Understanding of service structures and inter-agency working
- Additional formal qualification in a recognised therapeutic approach
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and appreciation of national policies
Desirable
- Formal qualification in a relevant field e.g. Child Development, Mental Health etc
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
19 August 2026
Last checked
21 August 2026
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