Job summaryAre you driven to improve the care and experience of children and young people (CYP) who access mental health services? Are you looking for an opportunity to play a pivotal role in CYP's mental health journeys? We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our Intensive Home Treatment Team.In recent years and in particular following the Covid-19 pandemic, CYP have experienced a significant impact on their emotional and mental health needs and the number of CYP accessing Crisis services has increased.You will be joining our new Intensive Home Treatment Team (IHTT), a team of nurses providing intensive community support to CYP as an alternative to hospital admission and, where an acute hospital admission is required, you will support the CYP and their family/carer, working in collaboration with colleagues in CAMHS, across the UHB and local authority to ensure their needs are met.The post holder will have experience working with CYP who present with complex, high risk behaviours. They will work with a team of multidisciplinary professionals to deliver a high quality service to children and young people presenting with moderate to severe mental health difficulties within the Cardiff and Vale locality.Main duties of the jobYou will be joining our Intensive Home Treatment Team (IHTT) to provide home based treatment wherever possible as an alternative to hospital admission for children and young people. Where an acute hospital admission is required, you will support the CYP and their family/carer working in collaboration with colleagues in CAMHS, across the UHB and local authority to ensure the young person's needs are met.The post holder will have experience working with children and young people who present with complex, high risk behaviours. They will work with a team of multidisciplinary professionals to deliver a high quality service to children and young people presenting with moderate to severe mental health difficulties within the Cardiff and Vale locality.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.About usCardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou 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 TracPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssentialRegistered NurseDegree or equivalent level of skills, knowledge and experienceRelevant post registration qualificationsExperience in teachingDesirableEvidence of CPD relevant to CAMHSExperienceEssentialRelevant post registration training in evidenced based practiceExperience of mental health assessment and implementation of a range of evidence based therapeutic interventionsExperience of working in partnership with other agenciesWorking knowledge of health, social services, education and the voluntary sector, together with the relevant legislation regarding children's mental healthDesirableExperience of group teachingExperience of auditskillsEssentialExcellent assessment skillsAbility to manage anxiety effectively and work with young people with challenging behaviourFlexible and adaptable to working conditions. IT skillsDesirableWorking knowledge of Microsoft Packages including Word, Publisher, Excel etc.special knowledgeEssentialExtensive knowledge in normal and abnormal child development.Extensive knowledge in child and adolescent mental health issuespersonal attributesEssentialGood communication.Organised with good time management skillsProactive and adaptableDesirableAbility to speak WelshDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameCardiff and Vale University Health BoardAddressSt Davids HospitalCowbridge Road EastCardiffCF11 9XBEmployer's websitehttps://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)