We are excited to be offering a fixed term 1 year post, 0.8wte Band 6 CAMHS Practitioner post, for suitably qualified, skilled and experienced applicants, in the CAMHS team covering Gwynedd and Anglesey. We are a friendly, experienced and dynamic multi-disciplinary team based in a beautiful part of North Wales.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic practitioner to engage children and young people (0-18 years old), and their families, where the young person has severe mental health difficulties. The post holder will conduct assessments, develop working formulations, and will offer appropriate, evidenced based interventions to the young person and their family. They will work closely with members of the multi-disciplinary team. Flexibility to work across different areas of the service and geographical locations is required. Candidates must hold a core qualification recognised by the Mental Health Measure Wales 2010 and be registered with a relevant professional body.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role 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

Person Specification

Language

Desirable

• Welsh speaker desirable

CAMHS Practitioner

Essential

• Core professional qualification in a health or social care field such as nursing or social work
• Substantial experience within Mental health.
• Good knowledge of mental health problems and disorders

Desirable

• Additional formal qualification in a recognised therapeutic approach
• Previous specialist CAMHS experience

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Talarfon

Holyhead Road

Bangor

LL57 2EE

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

050-NMR727-0823-A