The purpose of this role is to provide timely assessment of children and young people who present in crisis. The post holder will provide timely assessments and brief interventions to Children and Young People who present in a crisis and will:
Provide support, advice and education to the Emergency Departments/Paediatric Wards/General Wards to build knowledge and skills of staff within these settings in the care and treatment of children and young people with mental health problems, and to ensure timely and effective treatment and discharge.
Manage their own workload, and work within clearly defined occupational policies and procedures.
Be responsible for the initial assessment and subsequent facilitation of admission to the Tier 4 CAMHS Unit or AMHS if appropriate.
Main duties of the job First point of contact for general hospital colleagues, responding to requests to assess children and young people's clinical needs, demonstrating safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, referring to the Lead Nurse and/or on-call medical team if appropriate. Ensure a timely transfer to community CAMHS Teams as appropriate. Will work closely with the community CAMHS team during office hours, responding to emergency referrals of young people presenting in crisis. Ensure young people are seen in a timely manner and risk is assessed and a management plan is developed accordingly. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us 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.
Job description You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential Registered Professional Practitioner e.g. Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, and Nurse. Mentorship training/qualification. Evidence of relevant post-registration Continuing Professional Development. Specialist knowledge and experience within specialist area to postgraduate Diploma level equivalency. Working knowledge of Clinical Governance. Advanced knowledge of Mental Health conditions. Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010. Knowledge of audit and research. Knowledge of Adult Protection and Child Protection policies and procedures. Knowledge of Clinical Governance and application in practice. Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control Procedures.
Desirable Teaching and Assessing qualification. Clinical Leadership qualification/training. Clinical Supervision qualification/training. Working knowledge of Primary Care Teams. Knowledge of audit tools.
Experience Essential Substantial post-registration experience including of working with children and young people with mental health problems in a variety of settings. Substantial experience of working with children and young people with complex and diverse mental health needs. Substantial experience of assessing children and young people presenting with challenging high-risk behaviours. Ability to formulate risk management plans. Clinical and theoretical teaching in a range of contexts. Evidence of implementing innovation and change in clinical practice. Evidence of undertaking clinical audit and/or research in clinical practice. Experience and management of working with families in distress and high expressed emotion.
Desirable Experience in a range of clinical settings.
Aptitude and Abilities Essential Organisational ability and time management skills. Advanced clinical assessment skills of children and young people presenting with mental health difficulties. Crisis assessment skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to prioritise and problem solve. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Keyboard/word processing skills. Ability to present information clearly. Good negotiating skills. Facilitation/Presentation and Teaching skills. Clinical competency across a range of clinical skills. De-escalation skills. Ability to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and awareness of current evidence base relevant to the area of practice. Sound working knowledge of the Welsh Government's Strategies, National Frameworks and NICE Guidelines.
Desirable Ability to speak Welsh. IT Skills. Project Management skills. Awareness of wider health and social care agenda.
Values Essential Can demonstrate SBU values.
Other Essential Ability to travel within geographical area. Able to work hours flexibly. Responsive to change and new challenges.
Employer details Employer name Swansea Bay University Health Board Address Block D, Neath Port Talbot Hospital Baglan Way Port Talbot SA12 7BX
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 130-NMR412-1224 #J-18808-Ljbffr
Main duties of the job First point of contact for general hospital colleagues, responding to requests to assess children and young people's clinical needs, demonstrating safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, referring to the Lead Nurse and/or on-call medical team if appropriate. Ensure a timely transfer to community CAMHS Teams as appropriate. Will work closely with the community CAMHS team during office hours, responding to emergency referrals of young people presenting in crisis. Ensure young people are seen in a timely manner and risk is assessed and a management plan is developed accordingly. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us 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.
Job description You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential Registered Professional Practitioner e.g. Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, and Nurse. Mentorship training/qualification. Evidence of relevant post-registration Continuing Professional Development. Specialist knowledge and experience within specialist area to postgraduate Diploma level equivalency. Working knowledge of Clinical Governance. Advanced knowledge of Mental Health conditions. Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010. Knowledge of audit and research. Knowledge of Adult Protection and Child Protection policies and procedures. Knowledge of Clinical Governance and application in practice. Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control Procedures.
Desirable Teaching and Assessing qualification. Clinical Leadership qualification/training. Clinical Supervision qualification/training. Working knowledge of Primary Care Teams. Knowledge of audit tools.
Experience Essential Substantial post-registration experience including of working with children and young people with mental health problems in a variety of settings. Substantial experience of working with children and young people with complex and diverse mental health needs. Substantial experience of assessing children and young people presenting with challenging high-risk behaviours. Ability to formulate risk management plans. Clinical and theoretical teaching in a range of contexts. Evidence of implementing innovation and change in clinical practice. Evidence of undertaking clinical audit and/or research in clinical practice. Experience and management of working with families in distress and high expressed emotion.
Desirable Experience in a range of clinical settings.
Aptitude and Abilities Essential Organisational ability and time management skills. Advanced clinical assessment skills of children and young people presenting with mental health difficulties. Crisis assessment skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to prioritise and problem solve. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Keyboard/word processing skills. Ability to present information clearly. Good negotiating skills. Facilitation/Presentation and Teaching skills. Clinical competency across a range of clinical skills. De-escalation skills. Ability to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and awareness of current evidence base relevant to the area of practice. Sound working knowledge of the Welsh Government's Strategies, National Frameworks and NICE Guidelines.
Desirable Ability to speak Welsh. IT Skills. Project Management skills. Awareness of wider health and social care agenda.
Values Essential Can demonstrate SBU values.
Other Essential Ability to travel within geographical area. Able to work hours flexibly. Responsive to change and new challenges.
Employer details Employer name Swansea Bay University Health Board Address Block D, Neath Port Talbot Hospital Baglan Way Port Talbot SA12 7BX
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 130-NMR412-1224 #J-18808-Ljbffr
