Are you driven to improve the care and experience of children and young people (CYP) who access mental health services? Are you looking for an opportunity to play a pivotal role in CYP's mental health journeys? We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our interventions team for a 1 year fixed term post. The post will provide a invaluable opportunity to support children and young people and their family/carers whilst working with the wider system to provide the best care to those who need it.

In recent years and in particular following the Covid-19 pandemic, CYP have experienced a significant impact on their emotional and mental health needs and the number of CYP accessing Crisis services has increased.

You will be joining our interventions team to provide a therapeutic intervention to support children and young people who are experiencing emotional and mental health difficulties.

The post holder will have experience working with CYP who present with complex, high risk behaviours. They will work with a team of multidisciplinary professionals to deliver a high quality service to children and young people presenting with moderate to severe mental health difficulties within the Cardiff and Vale locality.

Main duties of the job

The role will require excellent communication and engagement skills. Providing, assessment, intervention and care planning as part of the Mental Health Measure for Wales.

The post holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide care and support to the most vulnerable.

The post holder will have regular access to line ,management, clinical supervision and peer support.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

This post is Fixed Term is for 12 months due to maternity cover.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is Caring for People, Keeping People Well,and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

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

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Degree or equivalent level of skills, knowledge and experience
• Relevant post registration qualifications
• Experience in teaching

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD relevant to CAMHS

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post registration training in evidenced based practice
• Experience of mental health assessment and implementation of a range of evidence based therapeutic interventions
• Experience of working in partnership with other agencies
• Working knowledge of health, social services, education and the voluntary sector, together with the relevant legislation regarding children's mental health

Desirable

• Experience of group teaching
• Experience of audit

skills

Essential

• Excellent assessment skills
• Ability to manage anxiety effectively and work with young people with challenging behaviour
• Flexible and adaptable to working conditions. IT skills

Desirable

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Packages including Word, Publisher, Excel etc.

special knowledge

Essential

• Extensive knowledge in normal and abnormal child development.
• Extensive knowledge in child and adolescent mental health issues

personal attributes

Essential

• Good communication.
• Organised with good time management skills
• Proactive and adaptable

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

St Davids Hospital

Cowbridge Road East

Cardiff

CF11 9XB

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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