Job summary
- Main area
- CAMHS
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- 6 months (Fixed Term until 30/9/25 due to secondment)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Fixed Term)
- Job ref
- 130-NMR061-0425
- Employer
- Swansea Bay University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services - CAMHS, Swansea Bay University Health Board, Neath Port Talbot Hospital
- Town
- Port Talbot
- Salary
- £37,898 - £45,637 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/04/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist CAMHS Nurse
Band 6
Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.
Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 6 MONTHS DUE TO SECONDMENT
To work within a multi disciplinary CAMHS team and provide therapeutic packages of care to children and young people and their families in both community and clinic settings and to provide care coordination under the Mental Health Wales (2010) Measure where appropriate.
The post holder will carry out comprehensive assessments within CAMHS, including assessments of self harm and risk and be responsible for a caseload of young people and families suffering with a variety of mental health difficulties.
The post holder will liaise closely with other agencies and professionals and provide consultation when required. There will also be a need to provide teaching and training to others.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply."
Main duties of the job
To carry out initial comprehensive specialist assessment of children and their families using the appropriate assessment tools/proformas.
To be responsible for planning and developing a programme of care, acting as care co-ordinator within the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010.
This includes assessment, treatment and evaluation in both community and clinic settings to meet the needs of individual clients and their carers in accordance with agree protocols of care and based on best available evidence.
To liaise closely with other agencies and attend meetings such as core groups and case conferences where the post holder will be expected to provide and receive complex sensitive information and process this information accordingly.
To work as a member of the family therapy team where appropriate.
To make clinical decisions and work autonomously in a variety of settings, having an understanding of a range of work procedures and practises, which requires expertise underpinned by relevant clinical experience and knowledge within CAMHS.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main 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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Qualified to deliver activity under the Mental Health (Wales) Measure (2010) including registrants with relevant regulatory bodies for the following qualifications: First level nurse, registered to practice in mental health or learning disabilities. Supplemented by specialist training to post graduate level
- Knowledge of the assessment and treatment of mental health. Knowledge of and/or training in CBT-informed approaches (e.g. CBT, DBT, ACT, SFT, CFT).
- Knowledge of and/or training in risk and safety management process, including selfharm, suicide and risk to others, of child safeguarding legislation and procedures and of Gillik Competence and mental capacity. Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of NHS policies, procedures and guidelines in relation to mental health.
- Knowledge of child development and attachment.
- Knowledge of systemic family therapeutic processes. Relevant post-graduate qualification.
- Knowledge of guidelines (e.g. NYTH/NEST Framework, Mental Health (Wales) Measure (2010), ALNET, WARRN, Whole School Approach).
- Knowledge of Duty of Candour and Putting Things Right Policy
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant previous experience of working within a professional mental health setting.
- Experience of managing risk in a mental health setting of working with families, carers, and trusted adults.
- Experience of multi-professional and multi-agency working including representing the service at meetings.
- Experience of collaborating with colleagues to develop their skills. Experience of delivering individualised mental health care, including assessment, psychologically informed approaches, review and discharge. Experience of professional record keeping.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working within a professional mental health setting with children and young people. Experience of community-based mental health work. Experience of training and/or supervising staff
- xperience of delivering CBTinformed approaches (e.g. CBT, DBT, ACT, SFT, CFT). Experience in peer supervision and reflective practice.
- Experience of working using whole systems approaches of creating and delivering mental health-related content (e.g. psychoeducational groups, parent groups etc.)
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours. Able to role model professional standards and values. Able to demonstrate situations where effective leadership and management skills have been used.
- Able to respond to the demands of the service and to manage immediate clinical needs and risks. Able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when collaborating with key stakeholders. Evidence of undertaking presentations to groups.
- Ability to communicate effectively across a broad range of key stakeholders including children and young people
- Ability to manage own caseload and time and work under pressure. Able to adapt clinical skills to working remotely (i.e. via telephone/video calls)
Desirable criteria
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable in levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing.
- Skilled in the monitoring of physical health (e.g. blood pressure, temperature, pulse).
Other Essential
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel within geographical area with own transport. Satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance including an Adults and Childrens Barred List check due to working with young people and their families/ carers.
- Strong and adaptable communication skills to suit varying recipients of various ages for various purposes, demonstrating commitment to high quality care and service provision.
- Ability to develop positive therapeutic relationships with people experiencing mental health issues Ability to empower others to take to be reflective, whilst working with service users, ability to work well within a team and foster good working relationships Capable of culturally sensitive practice
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Duncan Austin
- Job title
- Specialist CAMHS Nurse - Part 2 Nursing Team Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01639 862 744
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