Child and Adolescent Mental Health Specialist

1 day ago


Wrexham, Wrexham, United Kingdom NHS Full time
About the Role

As a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Specialist, you will be part of a skilled team within the NHS, contributing to the growth and development of crisis care provision for children and young people in North Wales. This is an exciting opportunity to provide caring clinicians with flexibility, autonomy, and professional growth and development.

We are strengthening our leadership, pathways, and services to provide a rapid, robust, and extended multi-agency crisis response that includes prompt assessment, liaison, consultation, training, and intensive time-limited interventions for children and young people up to 18 years old experiencing an acute mental health and/or psycho-social crisis.

You will work with experienced practitioners and welcome applications from those with transferable skills relevant to the role, particularly in working with young people and families with complex difficulties, completing mental health assessments, and risk management.

Main Responsibilities
  • Undertake assessments in A&E, paediatric wards, and community settings to provide a rapid crisis response, ensuring the safety of the young person and others.
  • Provide clinical formulation, identifying needs, offering liaison, consultation, and brief intervention where required to facilitate safe discharge and support care planning across partner agencies.
  • Participate in a multi-disciplinary unscheduled care service, working with children and young people experiencing a mental health and/or psycho-social crisis, potentially requiring hospital admission but can be safely supported at home or in another community setting.
About Us

North Wales NHS provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute, and elective hospital services for approximately 700,000 people. We value engaged leadership and promoting equality and diversity, proud to welcome applicants under the 'Disability Confident Employer' scheme.

Salary and Benefits

This position comes with a competitive salary of £38,890 - £44,541 per annum, depending on experience. You will also enjoy a range of benefits, including continuous professional development opportunities, flexible working hours, and a comprehensive pension scheme.



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