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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.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. Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmedJob overviewAn opportunity has arisen for a Clinical CAMHS Practitioner within the 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 recruiting a Clinical CAMHS Practitioner to the West (Gwynedd) ED team.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 support the Specialist Eating Disorder (SPEED) service by assessing and treating young people who present with eating disorders. This will include providing outreach work to patients 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 ensuring that the highest standards of care are delivered to Children & Young People with an Eating Disorder.Main duties of the jobTo 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.Working for our organisationIf 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.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.Person specificationQualifications and/or Knowledge Essential criteria Relevant professional Qualification and RegistrationEligible 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 disordersExcellent knowledge of family dynamics and issues relating to working with familiesUnderstanding of relevant therapeutic approachesKnowledge and appreciation of national policies Desirable criteria Additional formal qualification in a recognised therapeutic approachSpecific, targeted, evidence based interventions e.g. Maudsley manualised approach to Anorexia.Formal qualification in a relevant field e.g. Child Development, Mental Health etcUnderstanding of service structures and inter-agency workingKnowledge of specific disorders / conditions relevant to CAMHSKnowledge of working with eating disorders.Experience Essential criteria Relevant post registration experience of working with children, young people and families in a health or social care environment or mental health setting Desirable criteria Experience of working in a specific clinical role relating to CAMHSPrevious specialist eating disorder experienceAptitude and Abilities Essential criteria Able to carry out mental health assessments autonomously through appropriate questioning, observations and accurate recordingAble to collate and interpret information to devise care plansAble to deliver evidence based mental health interventions based on assessment formulationGood organisational skillsEffective time managementGood communicationTeam PlayerAble to relate to children, young people and adults effectivelyAble to relate well to other professionals Desirable criteria Able to use formal assessment tools / clinical interviewsAble to implement specific evidence based approachesWelsh SpeakerValues Essential criteria Flexible and able to adapt to changing circumstancesPersonable and amiableAbility to use own initiativeAssertiveAble to work under pressureConfidentApproachableOther Essential criteria Ability to travel within geographical area.Basic IT skills use of e-mails, basic word processingAware of professional issuesProfessionally accountableTo work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirementsYou 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 English JD and Person Specification (PDF, 520.6KB) Welsh JD and Person Specification (PDF, 608.5KB) Bilingual Occupational Health Fuctional Requirements Form (PDF, 648.5KB) Values and Proud to Lead (PDF, 335.6KB) NWSSP Recruitment Services Privacy Notice (PDF, 696.3KB) NHS North Wales - The Right Choice (PDF, 3.6MB) Welsh Language Matrix (PDF, 134.3KB) Betsi Cadwaladr Relocation (PDF, 6.8MB) Guidance notes for Applicants v1.2 April 2024-bilingual (PDF, 267.0KB)