Job summary This is a Fixed Term/Secondment vacancy until 31/3/2026 If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application. The post holder will: -Provide health care duties under the supervision of the qualified practitioner and implement nursing care in line with the assessed need of the young person or adolescent within the Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team within a community setting. -Be expected to implement all relevant forms of care under the supervision of a qualified practitioner and/ or work as part of a team within the Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team. -Work within the extended service provision, including out of hours and work as required within the in-patient facility providing observation, delivering care and reporting significant changes. - On occasion deliver clinical support and interventions autonomously in the community / hospital setting including new crisis hubs within the community. -Be dedicated and competent and will have received additional training in the psychological and mental health needs of children/ young people and have access to supervision and support from Specialist Child & Adolescent Mental Health staff. Main duties of the job Support SCAMHS in developing a high-quality service by contributing to Service reviews, Investors in Carers Award, Health & Safety, and working collaboratively with Third Sector Organisations. Deliver clinical interventions to an identified caseload under the supervision of the Qualified staff as part of the Crisis Assessment and Intervention team in a community setting as outlined in the Care and Treatment Plan and support in the delivery of a Crisis Response in line with the agreed protocol and policies. Implement nursing care as directed by the qualified clinician, report observations to inform progress/ review of treatment and participate in effective liaison and team meetings to ensure robust communication across the service. Undertake care as delegated by the qualified Practitioner. Document accurately all care undertaken on the relevant documentation i.e. (Care Partner). Ensure all care is completed according to the HB and Specialist CAMHS guidelines and policies. Assist the qualified Practitioner to undertake assessments/interventions for young people who have been admitted to the Age-Appropriate beds so that a mental health assessment and an assessment of risk can be completed. Undertake observation levels in line with HB policy for all levels of Observation as per Policy including Level 3 observation of all children and young people and inform responsible clinician in charge of changes in mood /behaviour that may indicate a need for further assessment of risk. About us Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through: Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest. Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire. Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion). Community facilities, including: 48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes. Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales. Date posted 21 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum (pro rata if part-time) Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 100-ACS021-0225 Job locations 79 Bro Myrddin Carmarthen SA31 3HF Job description Job responsibilities Interviews to be held on 24/3/25 You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Get instant access to our financial wellbeing benefit Wagestream. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real-time, stream up to 50% of the money youve already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save your wages straight from your salary. https://fb.watch/hzQjE8HzTN/ Job description Job responsibilities Interviews to be held on 24/3/25 You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Get instant access to our financial wellbeing benefit Wagestream. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real-time, stream up to 50% of the money youve already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save your wages straight from your salary. https://fb.watch/hzQjE8HzTN/ Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential NVQ 3 or equivalent experience Have undertaken or be willing to undertake the Specialist CAMHS training in the Stages of Development, Mental Health Awareness, Child Protection training and Safeholding for Children and Young people Experience Essential Experience of working within mental health Desirable Previous experience working with children and young people Language Skills Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1) Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential NVQ 3 or equivalent experience Have undertaken or be willing to undertake the Specialist CAMHS training in the Stages of Development, Mental Health Awareness, Child Protection training and Safeholding for Children and Young people Experience Essential Experience of working within mental health Desirable Previous experience working with children and young people Language Skills Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1) 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). 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). Employer details Employer name Hywel Dda University Health Board Address 79 Bro Myrddin Carmarthen SA31 3HF Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)