09 Oct
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Port Talbot
Job description
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Eating Disorders team of our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Directorate.
Main duties of the job
Within this role you will :
- Work within a multi-disciplinary Eating Disorders CAMHS team and provide therapeutic packages of care to children and young people suffering from Eating Disorders and their families, within the defined areas.
- Carry out comprehensive assessments and interventions in this population supported by the team within tier 2 / 3 CAMHS.
and hold their own caseload.
- Liaise closely with other agencies and professionals and provide consultation when required.
- Provide teaching and training to others.
- Supervise junior staff where appropriate.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant 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 ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science / therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand 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 thatour 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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welshand / or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES : To provide patient centred care of a complex nature in a variety of settings : work with the specialist nurse to provide on-going assessment, planning,implementation and evaluation of patient care, ensuring the maintenance ofclinical records.
Also, to be responsible for developing plans of action, inconjunction with Specialist Nurse.
work with the Specialist Nurse in the management of a case load, workingclosely with the multi-disciplinary team, patient, family and any otheragencies.
work at times within the community setting, involving close family memberswhere required, with an aim to promote positive change within the family.
attend and contribute to core groups, review meetings, child protectionmeetings and any other clinical forums requiring key-worker involvement.
Toprovide accurate reports for such meetings ensuring patient involvementwhere required. work with patients and families who are potentially hostile.
To possessexcellent communication skills in order to defuse and contain situations asthey arise participate in teaching programmes for nursing students and other membersof staff when required always respect the rules of confidentiality as per policy monitor and report areas of concern.
To work within current clinical guidelines and legislation to deliver quality,evidence-based care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Good understanding of Child and Adolescent Mental Health issues. Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to local systems, processes and procedures.
Knowledge of and adherence to organisational procedures.
Desirable
Training appropriate to post Post Registration Qualification in Child & Adolescent Mental Health. Child Protection, child development, working with families.
Experience
Essential
Experience in assessment and clinical interventions. Working within a team
Desirable
Experience of working with children and / or young people with mental health problems. Experience of facilitating group work.
Community work or 1-1 work with patients.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
Effective interpersonal and communication skills with children, young people and adults. Ability to work effectively under pressure.
Ability to work well as part of a team and carry out specific tasks as allocated. Ability to work in a challenging and changeable environment.
Resourceful, creative, motivated, ability to reflect on practice. Enthusiastic about working with young people and their families.
Ability to discuss difficulties in an open and honest way.
Desirable
Ability to speak Welsh Well developed reasoning ability.
Ability to think creatively and to adopt a positive approach to problem solving.
Values
Essential
Can demonstrate SBU values
Desirable
as above
Other
Essential
Ability to travel around the designated area of the service and escort clients in the community as required
Desirable
- as above