Community CAMHS Nurse

at  Swansea Bay University Health Board

CAMHS Assessment and Treatment Team is a dynamic, warm and vibrant team providing assessments and brief interventions in both 1:1 and group formats to Children and Young People and their families.
We work from clinic bases at Neath Port Talbot and Swansea as well as in schools and the community.

Provide assessments for Children and Young People referred in to the service, to establish the most appropriate sign posting and allocation of the referral to meet the needs of the young person and their family/support network.
Utilise your mental health nursing skills to provide brief CBT informed interventions to Children and Young People and their families/support networks in creative and age appropriate ways.
Facilitate CBT informed courses to young people and their families/support networks.
Deliver parent workshops and work closely with families to support them.
Liaise closely with other agencies and professionals and provide consultation when required to negotiate the best outcome for young people.
Plan a range of complex activities; balancing client needs with other requirements of the post.
Support students and supervisees. Contribute to day to day leadership. Work in a multidisciplinary team.
Have a thorough understanding of legal/ policy issues relating to CAMHS and demonstrate confident decision making regarding consent and safeguarding issues.
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe’s most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply