Job summary This is an exciting time to join the Early Intervention, Promotion and Prevention team in CAMHS as we continue to develop the service. We are looking for an experienced CAMHS Practitioner with a passion for delivering early intervention and prevention to children, young people and their families. Following a successful roll out of the Family Wellbeing Practitioner (FWP) service, an opportunity has arisen in the central area for a Band 7 FWP post based in Conwy West. The Family Wellbeing Practitioner is an experienced CAMHS Practitioner aligned with a cluster of primary care GP surgeries. The practitioner offers training and consultation to primary care practitioners, in addition to providing direct advice and brief intervention to children, young people and their families presenting with concerns about emotional wellbeing. The practitioner will work in partnership with, and alongside, the wider EIPPS and CAMHS teams and other services and settings in the local community who provide support for children, young people and families. Main duties of the job We are looking for clinicians with substantial knowledge in child and adolescent development and early intervention and prevention strategies to improve emotional wellbeing. The successful candidate will have well developed assessment and formulation skills, the ability to provide both broad and specific advice in relation to emotional health and wellbeing in children and mental health and developmental disorders. The ability to support children and young people by supporting other professionals through teaching and consultation is essential for this post. The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate a commitment to safe, evidence based and efficient practice and will be committed to providing a compassionate and person centred approach. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to implement, develop, and enhance the model within their clusters with the support of the health board cluster-coordinators, CAMHS teams, operational and clinical leads, and family wellbeing practitioner peers. If successful, you will receive a full induction, clinical supervision and line management. Opportunities for continuous professional development will be provided. Post holders will be aligned with the local EIPPS/CAMHS team and will maintain a close relationship (weekly) with our CAMHS SPoA, assessment team, and broader CAMHS MDT. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us 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. 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. Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 050-NMR036-0125 Job locations Central CAMHS, Royal Alexandra hospital, Llandudno General Hospital Marine Drive, / Hospital road Rhyl/Llandudno LL18 3AS 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. 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. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered health or social care professional with active professional registration. Eligible to practice under the mental health measure Wales 2010. This includes registered mental health nurses, social workers (Social Care Wales registration), Clinical Master's Degree or equivalent educational or experience indicating performance at masters level Formal accredited additional therapeutic qualification and or non-medical nurse prescriber. Desirable Post-graduate management qualification Eligible to practice under the mental health measure EXPERIENCE Essential Substantial relevant experience in a clinical post with children and young people Track record of significant continuous professional development including an early intervention and prevention focus Service Development experience Proven experience in the creation/promotion of learning environment Experience in teaching, mentorship and coaching Experience of service user teaching and information giving Developing higher levels of autonomy Assessing and managing risk including single consultation models and brief therapy Desirable Research Working in a GP or Primary care setting Leadership development/training KNOWLEDGE Essential Acts in a way that is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures and abide by the LHB Health and Safety policies Good knowledge and experience of risk and clinical governance Knowledge of Equal Opportunity policies and procedures Ability to identify and take action when own or other's undermines equality and diversity PERSONAL QUALITIES Essential High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude; Strong sense of commitment to openness, and integrity in undertaking the role. Ability to support others to develop knowledge and skills Experience in teaching, mentorship and coaching Up to date in all current issues related to professional practice and clinical evidence in CAMHS Demonstrates flexibility towards service delivery and an ability to prioritise competing demands Skills Essential Achieved competencies for advanced clinical practice Demonstrate decision making/clinical judgement and problem solving skills Demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills incorporating critical reflection Assessment, diagnosis referral and discharge skills Demonstrable specialist knowledge and expertise in teaching and presentation skills Research and audit Essential Ability to access research/use information systems Critical appraisal/evaluation skills Involvement in research Involvement in audit and service evaluation Ability to implement research findings into practice - including use of and development of policies/protocols and guidelines Desirable welsh language desirable Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered health or social care professional with active professional registration. Eligible to practice under the mental health measure Wales 2010. This includes registered mental health nurses, social workers (Social Care Wales registration), Clinical Master's Degree or equivalent educational or experience indicating performance at masters level Formal accredited additional therapeutic qualification and or non-medical nurse prescriber. Desirable Post-graduate management qualification Eligible to practice under the mental health measure EXPERIENCE Essential Substantial relevant experience in a clinical post with children and young people Track record of significant continuous professional development including an early intervention and prevention focus Service Development experience Proven experience in the creation/promotion of learning environment Experience in teaching, mentorship and coaching Experience of service user teaching and information giving Developing higher levels of autonomy Assessing and managing risk including single consultation models and brief therapy Desirable Research Working in a GP or Primary care setting Leadership development/training KNOWLEDGE Essential Acts in a way that is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures and abide by the LHB Health and Safety policies Good knowledge and experience of risk and clinical governance Knowledge of Equal Opportunity policies and procedures Ability to identify and take action when own or other's undermines equality and diversity PERSONAL QUALITIES Essential High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude; Strong sense of commitment to openness, and integrity in undertaking the role. Ability to support others to develop knowledge and skills Experience in teaching, mentorship and coaching Up to date in all current issues related to professional practice and clinical evidence in CAMHS Demonstrates flexibility towards service delivery and an ability to prioritise competing demands Skills Essential Achieved competencies for advanced clinical practice Demonstrate decision making/clinical judgement and problem solving skills Demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills incorporating critical reflection Assessment, diagnosis referral and discharge skills Demonstrable specialist knowledge and expertise in teaching and presentation skills Research and audit Essential Ability to access research/use information systems Critical appraisal/evaluation skills Involvement in research Involvement in audit and service evaluation Ability to implement research findings into practice - including use of and development of policies/protocols and guidelines Desirable welsh language desirable 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). Additional information 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 Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Address Central CAMHS, Royal Alexandra hospital, Llandudno General Hospital Marine Drive, / Hospital road Rhyl/Llandudno LL18 3AS Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)