About this role
Job summary
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Therapeutic Practitioner will be responsible for the assessment, risk planning, care planning and providing a therapeutic intervention for children and young people up to the age of 18 who are experiencing a Mental Health crisis with complex needs and are at risk of admission to hospital.
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
Provide advice, training, consultation, and formal supervision, to CAMHS Crisis staff, who work with children, young people, and their families/carers with moderate, complex, and severe mental health problems.
The post holder will have a substantial knowledge of the field of child and adolescent mental health and will possess strong engagement skills, the ability to work creatively in relation to young people and their families presenting in crisis and work effectively with complex multi-agency networks.
To organise and chair multi-agency and multi-professional meetings with complex case management when appropriate.
To assume line management responsibility, manage the multidisciplinary team and resources and co-ordinate the team to provide an integrated service provision.
To allocate, delegate and overview the day-to-day work of the team, ensuring that it is allocated to appropriate staff in line with their experience, skill and discipline.
To organise and plan the smooth running of the team through team meetings, information sharing, consultation, and mutual support.
To undertake individual staff reviews to enable the setting of Personal Development Plans annually and ensure on going professional Development.
To contribute to the education, training and development of the team in identifying learning needs, organising training, ensuring regular updating of knowledge and skills development.
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
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Person Specification
Qualification and knowledge Essential
1)Qualified Health or Social Care Professional (RMN, Dip SW etc) 2) Postgraduate qualification or significant relevant experience in related field 3)Postgraduate qualification/training in evidence based therapeutic interventions for young people in crisis or to avoid crisis 4)Evidence of personal and clinical development 5)Extensive knowledge of a wide range of mental health issues 6)Knowledge and application of the Mental Health Measure 7)Knowledge and training in evidence-based interventions, (DBT skills, CBT skills and other interventions) both new and historic 8)Knowledge of current legislation
Desirable
1)Management experience 2) Understanding of clinical governance and service development 3)Level 7 post reg qualification/ experience
Experience Essential
1)Community, hospital and acute experience 2)Ability to manage many pressing priorities with professionalism and confidence 3) Leading by thoughtful reflection and evidence 4)Experience of working therapeutically with parents/carers/families of children and young people with complex mental health problems 5)Clinical leadership skills
Desirable
1)Ability to provide presentations of a significant topic to audiences, with confidence 2) Experience of providing professional teaching and training for other professionals working with the client group within the service and within related agencies 3)Experience of providing supervision in group and individually
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 CAMHS Hwb
Spa Road East
Llandrindod Wells
LD1 5ES
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)