Job overview
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.
Working for our organisation
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 ,, 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.