Job summary An opportunity has arisen for a CAMHS Practitioner with a specialist interest in transition. The role will cover Gwynedd & Ynys Mon CAMHS, working closely with area teams and the Transition Lead to develop and improve transition across the service, including inpatient services. There is opportunity to work regionally with service development and improvement as well as working with the CAMHS Patient experience team to improve lived experience of transition. You will be enthusiastic and self-motivated, sharing our passion for innovation and continuous service improvement. This is a new role and you will have the opportunity to evolve and develop the priorities as set out within the Transition improvement steering group. You will need excellent relationship building and engagement skills. Knowledge of both Child Mental Health Services and Adult Mental Health Services of would be advantageous. However, we are also keen to hear from candidates from other clinical specialities who can demonstrate transferable skills. Main duties of the job If successful, you will be joining an innovative and welcoming multidisciplinary service covering both Gwynedd and Ynys Mon areas. The successful candidate will work directly with children and young people and their families and will be involved in Choice (assessment) and Partnership (intervention) as well as linking in with inpatient services where needed. Part of the role will involve securing strong links with partner agencies across Gwynedd and Ynys Mon and where necessary, out of area agencies. The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post. 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 20 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 050-NMR130-0225W Job locations Penrallt Caernarfon LL55 1BN 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 and/or Knowledge Essential Professional Qualification and Registration as follows: NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse OR NMC Registered Learning Disability Nurse OR Social Care (Wales or England) Registered Social Worker. Transfer of registration from England to Wales to occur within 3 months of appointment OR HCPC registered Occupational Therapist OR HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist Eligible to practice under the mental health measure Wales 2010. Post grad diploma or relevant knowledge, training and experience in the specialist field of mental health. Excellent knowledge of mental health problems that affect children and young people Excellent knowledge of family dynamics and issues relating to working with families Understanding of relevant therapeutic approaches Knowledge and appreciation of national policies Desirable Additional formal qualification in a recognised therapeutic approach Specific, targeted, evidence based interventions e.g. EMDR Formal qualification in a relevant field e.g. Child Development, Mental Health etc Understanding of service structures and inter-agency working Knowledge of specific disorders / conditions relevant to CAMHS Experience Essential Relevant post registration experience of working with in a health or social care environment or mental health setting Desirable Experience of working in a specific clinical role relating to CAMHS Previous specialist CAMHS experience Aptitude and Abilities Essential Able to carry out mental health assessments autonomously through appropriate questioning, observations and accurate recording Able to collate and interpret information to devise care plans Able to deliver evidence based mental health interventions based on assessment formulation Good organisational skills Effective time management Good communication Welsh Speaker Desirable Able to use formal assessment tools / clinical interviews Able to implement specific evidence based approaches Values Essential Able to adapt to changing circumstances Ability to use own initiative Assertive Able to work under pressure Confident Other Essential Ability to travel within geographical area. Basic IT skills use of e-mails, basic word processing Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential Professional Qualification and Registration as follows: NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse OR NMC Registered Learning Disability Nurse OR Social Care (Wales or England) Registered Social Worker. Transfer of registration from England to Wales to occur within 3 months of appointment OR HCPC registered Occupational Therapist OR HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist Eligible to practice under the mental health measure Wales 2010. Post grad diploma or relevant knowledge, training and experience in the specialist field of mental health. Excellent knowledge of mental health problems that affect children and young people Excellent knowledge of family dynamics and issues relating to working with families Understanding of relevant therapeutic approaches Knowledge and appreciation of national policies Desirable Additional formal qualification in a recognised therapeutic approach Specific, targeted, evidence based interventions e.g. EMDR Formal qualification in a relevant field e.g. Child Development, Mental Health etc Understanding of service structures and inter-agency working Knowledge of specific disorders / conditions relevant to CAMHS Experience Essential Relevant post registration experience of working with in a health or social care environment or mental health setting Desirable Experience of working in a specific clinical role relating to CAMHS Previous specialist CAMHS experience Aptitude and Abilities Essential Able to carry out mental health assessments autonomously through appropriate questioning, observations and accurate recording Able to collate and interpret information to devise care plans Able to deliver evidence based mental health interventions based on assessment formulation Good organisational skills Effective time management Good communication Welsh Speaker Desirable Able to use formal assessment tools / clinical interviews Able to implement specific evidence based approaches Values Essential Able to adapt to changing circumstances Ability to use own initiative Assertive Able to work under pressure Confident Other Essential Ability to travel within geographical area. Basic IT skills use of e-mails, basic word processing 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 Penrallt Caernarfon LL55 1BN Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)