About this role
Job summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM FOR 6 MONTHS TO 31/3/27 DUE TO FUNDING.
We are looking for a highly motivated specialist practitioner to join our CAMHS crisis, assertive outreach and home treatment team. The successful applicant will be based in a community-based service across the communities of Powys. This post is supporting the development of a sanctuary Hwb pilot and the job is until March 2025.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don't speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don't worry: the health board will support you with training.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be based at Crisis Hwb where there will be provision for children, young people and their families to come and receive support for their mental health distress in a friendly and safe environment where you will have an opportunity to provide outcomes for children and young people who are at risk of an hospital admission due to their mental distress. The CAMHS crisis HWB will provide a service for children and young people up to the age of 18 s who are experiencing a Mental Health crisis with complex needs and are at risk of admission to Hospital Intensive Home Treatment will be provided in collaboration with the service user and in the least restrictive setting, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year as per Rota.
Intensive Home Treatment will also facilitate the early discharge of those admitted to inpatient units, through intensive but time limited intervention in the community and to provide support to those at risk from admission to the DGH for a mental health need and or Tier 4 provision. The successful applicant will work with children, young people and their families in community and home setting.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
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.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualification Registered Mental Health Nurse or Learning disabilities or scoial work
Desirable
Evidence of working with Children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties Specialist knowledge / training / experience in mental health difficulties in children and adolescents Good working knowledge of The Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Health Measure (Wales) 2010 and Children Act 1989, 2004
Experience Essential
Qualification Registered Mental Health Nurse or Learning disabilities or scoial work
Desirable
Evidence of working with Children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties
Skills Essential
High level of assessment/ risk assessment/ planning and evaluation skills necessary for working with acute Mental Health crisis Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation POVA/Safeguarding Awareness of current developments in Mental Health Practice Evidence of clinical and professional post qualification training and development Understanding of Mental Health Measure Prepared to undertake relevant skills training
Desirable
Trauma Informed ACES informed Understanding how attachment issues can affect children and young peoples' ability to cope DBT or coping with strong emotions skills Theraplay and DDP skills Brief Family Therapy/specialist parenting qualification/Training Cognitive Behavioural qualification/Training Counselling qualification/Training Clinical Supervision qualification/Training
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Powys Teaching Health Board
Address Powys Teaching Health Board
Spa Road East
Llandrindod Wells
LD1 5ES
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)