Powys CAMHS School In-Reach Practitioner

This is a Fixed term/secondment post for 6 months to cover secondment. The Powys CAMHS School In-Reach Service has been developed from Welsh Government direction to work in supporting schools to support learners through a Whole School Approach to emotional health and wellbeing. This Service contributes to the priorities set out in the Health and Care Strategy for Powys. Working in this team requires significant communication and liaison with internal and external stakeholders and schools, the ability to work collaboratively and in co-production with other services. The team is Pan-Powys and there will be a requirement to travel, with this position being based in North Powys. If you are committed to improving outcomes for children and young people through an early intervention approach across Powys, working in a multi-disciplinary team and have the skills and qualifications set out in the job description and personal specification, please make contact to explore this further.

Main duties of the job

• To contribute to the delivery of the Powys CAMHS School In-Reach Service, involving consultation, delivery of learning and training.
• This role involves immediate and partner team and multi-agency working.
• Powys CAMHS School In-Reach Service is an early intervention Service within CAMHS Services, aligning to the Mental Health Division Services and Priorities.

About us

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation. As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Job responsibilities

• Provide advice and support to relevant professionals.
• Undertake school-based consultation in a theory-based approach, around cases where school staff are seeking specialist knowledge around mental health and wellbeing.
• Deliver training to professionals around emotional health and wellbeing issues and undertake any relevant training which is required to deliver relevant evidence-based training programmes.
• Deliver learning to learners in both Primary and High Schools around emotional health and wellbeing.
• Deliver, where appropriate, evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Work effectively with other members of the Powys CAMHS School In-Reach Team and CAMHS Services.
• Work with key stakeholders collaboratively to improve outcomes for children and young people.
• Support onwards referral processes through liaison with schools and other services.
• Adhere to PTHB and professional body standards of record keeping and storage of records.
• Contribute to the collection of data.
• Support the Team Lead with delegated responsibilities.
• As this is a Pan-Powys post, there will be a requirement to travel.

If you are interested in applying as a secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

Person Specification

• Registered Healthcare Professional such as: Registered Mental Health Nurse or Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities or Registered Practitioner Psychologist or Practitioner with appropriate counselling qualification to at least PG Dip level.
• Additional training in one or more evidence-based psychological therapy relevant to the school context or children's mental health.
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
• Professional qualifications and skills must complement the multidisciplinary and skill mix of the Team.
• Understanding of the legislation underpinning service delivery, e.g. Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010.
• Knowledge of Safeguarding legislation and procedures for children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Demonstrates a normative, contextual and developmental understanding of children and young people's presentations of mental ill health, emotional distress and behavioural issues.
• Sound clinical knowledge of the current evidence base relevant to the area of practice.
• Knowledge of direct and indirect psychological interventions.
• Experience of assessing and delivering psychological interventions with children, young people and their families.
• Experience of meeting agreed/specifed service targets.
• Experience of managing own caseload and time and of working independently.
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of leading change or new initiatives or other service development.
• Excellent communication skills verbal and written.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others.
• Ability to establish good relationships within and outside the organisation.
• Proactive and adaptable in the face of a changing environment.
• Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups.
• Demonstrate PTHB Values.
• Evidence of drive, enthusiasm and commitment.
• Exhibits a positive attitude and respect for others.
• Ability to encourage growth and development of others.
• Ability to adapt to work in different settings, using different mediums.
• Emotional and professional resilience to manage demands and prioritise needs of service.
• Experience of working with children and young people to support emotional health and wellbeing.
• The ability to speak Welsh.

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.