An opportunity has arisen for a Clinical CAMHS Practitioner within the Central Eating Disorder team. The Clinical CAMHS Practitioner for Eating Disorders role has been developed as part of the Mental Health improvement agenda as we continue to develop CYP eating disorders services regionally and nationally.

We are seeking a highly skilled, compassionate and person-centred individual adopting an inclusive approach to support people with an Eating Disorder.

The Clinical CAMHS Practitioner will be part of the Specialist Eating Disorder service. They will support clinical diagnosis and treatments through assessment and provide service to your people and their families who are suffering with an eating disorder or eating difficulties, include providing outreach work to young people and their families who may find it hard to attend clinics and provide support at times of transition between services.

This post will form part of a strong multi-disciplinary team and will have robust career development and CPD opportunities in order to ensure that we provide the highest quality, contemporary, evidence-based care working with young people.

The successful candidate must be able to practice autonomously and have the freedom to exercise judgement about actions, in turn accepting responsibility and being held to account for them ensuring that the highest standards of care are delivered to Children & Young People with an Eating Disorder.

Main duties of the job

To provide assessment and intervention and / or specific evidence based therapies to children and young people with Eating disorders and eating difficulties as well as mental health problems and significant mental health disorders.

Provide consultation and support to front line professionals in understanding and supporting children / young people and families through providing training, advice and direction in addition to the delivery of early intervention programmes.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post 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

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

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
• Excellent knowledge of family dynamics and issues relating to working with families
• Understanding of relevant therapeutic approaches
• Knowledge and appreciation of national policies

Desirable

• Additional formal qualification in a recognised therapeutic approach
• Specific, targeted, evidence based interventions e.g. Maudsley manualised approach to Anorexia.
• Formal qualification in a relevant field e.g. Child Development, Mental Health etc
• Understanding of service structures and inter-agency working
• Knowledge of specific disorders / conditions relevant to CAMHS
• Knowledge of working with eating disorders.

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 working in a specific clinical role relating to CAMHS
• Previous specialist eating disorder experience

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Able to carry out mental health assessments autonomously through appropriate questioning, observations and accurate recording
• Able to collate and interpret information to devise care plans
• Able to deliver evidence based mental health interventions based on assessment formulation
• Good organisational skills
• Team Player
• Able to relate to children, young people and adults effectively

Desirable

• Able to use formal assessment tools / clinical interviews
• Able to implement specific evidence based approaches
• Welsh Speaker

Values

Essential

• Flexible and able to adapt to changing circumstances
• Ability to use own initiative

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel within geographical area.

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Royal Alexandra Hospital

Marine Drive

Rhyl

LL18 3AS

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050-AHP218-0924