Job summary The primary purpose of the role is to ensure that young people who are accessing a Community Child and Adolescent Mental Health Team receive the highest possible standard of care. The post holder will: Provide assessment, treatment, consultation and work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary group of professionals to support the recovery of Young People referred to the CAMHS Team for the East of the county. Contribute to the development of systems and processes that will support and enhance the ongoing care of young people referred to the service. Ensure that families and carers of patients referred to the service are properly supported, informed and engaged. Acting as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team, the post holder will provide assessment, psychosocial, evidence based interventions using a collaborative, recovery approach and will be skilled at positive risk management. The post holder will contribute to the clinical leadership of the team, providing supervision for other team members, as agreed with the Team Manager, and participate in team and service development and evaluation. Liaison with a wide range of agencies is central to the role. Be willing to undertake training as required to enhance your own skills. The post holder must hold a full Driving licence and have permanent access to own transport and have appropriate insurance. You'll be joining a supportive and very friendly team that will make your transition into the team as enjoyable as possible. Main duties of the job CAMHS East is a rapidly evolving team within the CAMHS network that works with young people who are suffering from a range of mental illnesses that have a greater impact on their lives. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team that is made up of consultant psychiatrists and specialist doctors; psychologists and therapists; Nurses; Occupational Therapists; Social workers and support workers. You will hold a caseload of young people who will be on their recovery journey. You will need to have the ability to liaise with people within the young persons network such as family members as well as professionals. You will also need to be able to liaise effectively with professionals within the wider CAMHS network as well as your colleagues. Although the team is set up to be very supportive there is a need for you to make well thought out decisions to support the young person and their network. About us At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer: Flexible working options to help you balance work and life NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work. We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds. Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London. The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy. Date posted 05 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 184-OL-GR-1869 Job locations Priory Health Park Glastonbury Road Wells Somerset BA5 1XL Job description Job responsibilities Communication and Key Working Relationships Operational Service Manager Team Managers and Clinical Leads for Local CAMHS Teams CAMHS Clinical Psychologists Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Safeguarding Team Working across all the CAMHS services with clinicians as needed. Young people and their families/carers Acute hospital paediatric colleagues. Somerset NHS Foundation Trust colleagues across Somerset Children's Social Care partners Education colleagues across Somerset Voluntary organisations offering services for young people Police GP's and Primary Care Specialist support services Integrated Therapies Planning and Organisation Ensure patient records are maintained in line with all trust policies. Organise and manage their own caseload and work, plan their own diary. They will also be required to manage clinics. Analytics Have the ability to analyse the functions of challenging behaviours in complex situations within the individuals varying environments, in order to make recommendations where appropriate to inform future interventions. Lead on formative assessments, analyse and formulate needs. Provide high-quality clinical reports. Take part in the on-going evaluation of the post and advice / consultation model of service delivery. Participate in clinical or administrative audits as required. Responsibility for Patient Care, Treatment and Therapy Employ a flexible and creative use of verbal and non-verbal communication approaches to communicate and enable the understanding of complex information relating to diagnosis, gaining consent, assessment and treatment. Manage a caseload, and plan, organise and where appropriate clinically supervise junior members of the team to ensure delivery of a high quality service, meeting the complex and diverse needs of the identified population. Lead individual or group-based interventions. Adopt a person and 'family' centred public health approach that will seek to reduce risk and enhance health through delivery of needs led, high quality evidence-based care. Adapt, facilitate and delegate appropriate assessments in order to inform interventions to meet the health related needs and risk reduction/management of the individual, their 'family' and the environment. Offer evidence-based interventions which are adapted for young people. Where needs are beyond the remit of the role, they will make a referral to the appropriate service. Analyse the functions of challenging behaviours in complex situations within the individuals varying environments, in order to make recommendations where appropriate to inform future interventions. Identify the need for and facilitate referrals relevant to meeting the needs of the individual. Work in partnership with other health care providers, statutory, voluntary organisations and family/carers, to provide advice that promotes good health and well-being and prevents ill health of patients under the care of CAMHS. Develop and maintain a range of written information for children and young people, their families/carers, which is specifically designed with and for them. Contribute to Community Treatment Reviews or Community and Education Treatment Reviews where there is a risk of admission to psychiatric hospital for a child or young person. Policy, Service, Research and Development Responsibility Actively search for and promote awareness of health related needs and seek to facilitate health enhancing activities and influence policies that effect the health of the identified population. Participate as required with the delivery of appropriate induction to the service for new staff, students and temporary staff. Maintain their own professional development and mandatory training identifying learning needs in relation to specialist area of practice and fulfilling the requirements for nurse revalidation. Participate in clinical supervision for own clinical work. Responsibility for Finance Equipment and Other Resources Be expected to manage their expenses in an effective way and to support more junior and new members of the team in doing so. Responsibility for Supervision Leadership and Management Manage staff to ensure the delivery of a high-quality service, including appraisal and clinical supervision of junior staff. Identify existing or potential barriers in accessing services for young people and promote initiatives to overcome these barriers Provide a point of contact for consultation, professional advice, support and information for colleagues working with young people and their families/carers Be conversant with appropriate legislation, e.g. the Mental Health Act and best practice in relation to Mental Capacity Actively participate in an annual appraisal process including a review of the job plan and of the service, ensuring it meets the needs of the people with learning disabilities and/or autism and/or other additional needs. Promote the involvement of young people with a learning disability and/or autism and/or additional needs and their families in all aspects of care planning and delivery Information Resources and Administration Duties Facilitate an active learning environment for all staff and students, incorporating preceptorship, mentorship and induction programmes. Develop and deliver training and education to other professionals, pre/post registration students and inter-agency personnel. The range of duties and responsibilities outlined above are indicative only and are intended to give a broad flavour of the range and type of duties that will be allocated. They are subject to modification in the light of changing service demands and the development requirements of the post holder. Job description Job responsibilities Communication and Key Working Relationships Operational Service Manager Team Managers and Clinical Leads for Local CAMHS Teams CAMHS Clinical Psychologists Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Safeguarding Team Working across all the CAMHS services with clinicians as needed. Young people and their families/carers Acute hospital paediatric colleagues. Somerset NHS Foundation Trust colleagues across Somerset Children's Social Care partners Education colleagues across Somerset Voluntary organisations offering services for young people Police GP's and Primary Care Specialist support services Integrated Therapies Planning and Organisation Ensure patient records are maintained in line with all trust policies. Organise and manage their own caseload and work, plan their own diary. They will also be required to manage clinics. Analytics Have the ability to analyse the functions of challenging behaviours in complex situations within the individuals varying environments, in order to make recommendations where appropriate to inform future interventions. Lead on formative assessments, analyse and formulate needs. Provide high-quality clinical reports. Take part in the on-going evaluation of the post and advice / consultation model of service delivery. Participate in clinical or administrative audits as required. Responsibility for Patient Care, Treatment and Therapy Employ a flexible and creative use of verbal and non-verbal communication approaches to communicate and enable the understanding of complex information relating to diagnosis, gaining consent, assessment and treatment. Manage a caseload, and plan, organise and where appropriate clinically supervise junior members of the team to ensure delivery of a high quality service, meeting the complex and diverse needs of the identified population. Lead individual or group-based interventions. Adopt a person and 'family' centred public health approach that will seek to reduce risk and enhance health through delivery of needs led, high quality evidence-based care. Adapt, facilitate and delegate appropriate assessments in order to inform interventions to meet the health related needs and risk reduction/management of the individual, their 'family' and the environment. Offer evidence-based interventions which are adapted for young people. Where needs are beyond the remit of the role, they will make a referral to the appropriate service. Analyse the functions of challenging behaviours in complex situations within the individuals varying environments, in order to make recommendations where appropriate to inform future interventions. Identify the need for and facilitate referrals relevant to meeting the needs of the individual. Work in partnership with other health care providers, statutory, voluntary organisations and family/carers, to provide advice that promotes good health and well-being and prevents ill health of patients under the care of CAMHS. Develop and maintain a range of written information for children and young people, their families/carers, which is specifically designed with and for them. Contribute to Community Treatment Reviews or Community and Education Treatment Reviews where there is a risk of admission to psychiatric hospital for a child or young person. Policy, Service, Research and Development Responsibility Actively search for and promote awareness of health related needs and seek to facilitate health enhancing activities and influence policies that effect the health of the identified population. Participate as required with the delivery of appropriate induction to the service for new staff, students and temporary staff. Maintain their own professional development and mandatory training identifying learning needs in relation to specialist area of practice and fulfilling the requirements for nurse revalidation. Participate in clinical supervision for own clinical work. Responsibility for Finance Equipment and Other Resources Be expected to manage their expenses in an effective way and to support more junior and new members of the team in doing so. Responsibility for Supervision Leadership and Management Manage staff to ensure the delivery of a high-quality service, including appraisal and clinical supervision of junior staff. Identify existing or potential barriers in accessing services for young people and promote initiatives to overcome these barriers Provide a point of contact for consultation, professional advice, support and information for colleagues working with young people and their families/carers Be conversant with appropriate legislation, e.g. the Mental Health Act and best practice in relation to Mental Capacity Actively participate in an annual appraisal process including a review of the job plan and of the service, ensuring it meets the needs of the people with learning disabilities and/or autism and/or other additional needs. Promote the involvement of young people with a learning disability and/or autism and/or additional needs and their families in all aspects of care planning and delivery Information Resources and Administration Duties Facilitate an active learning environment for all staff and students, incorporating preceptorship, mentorship and induction programmes. Develop and deliver training and education to other professionals, pre/post registration students and inter-agency personnel. The range of duties and responsibilities outlined above are indicative only and are intended to give a broad flavour of the range and type of duties that will be allocated. They are subject to modification in the light of changing service demands and the development requirements of the post holder. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Recognised professional qualification at degree or equivalent level in Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social work Registration with the appropriate professional body Desirable Evidence of continuous post-qualifying professional development. Post-qualifying training in therapeutic interventions Have a Recognised qualification in assessing autism Experience Essential Experience of multi-agency working. Experience and understanding of Safeguarding Children and other relevant legislation and policies Knowledge of a wide range of evidence-based treatment/therapeutic interventions. Knowledge and experience of risk assessment and risk management planning with high-risk young people. Desirable Experience of working with children and young people. Knowledge and understanding of mental health disorders and Neurodevelopmental disorders in children and young people, and their impact on both the client group and their families/carers. Knowledge and understanding of RCPA (previously ICPA) Additional Criteria Essential Communication Skills Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills Empathy and ability to communicate and engage with client group and families/carers. Effective communication with colleagues at all levels within the organisation and external organisations. Full range of mental health assessment skills, including assessment and management of risk. Speaks to distressed service users and/or their relatives, in person and by telephone. Analytical & Judgement Skills Evidence of the ability to asses in supervising colleagues, and guiding the administrative support dedicated to this post, and to work harmoniously with colleagues, clients and referrers under pressure in a multi-disciplinary team setting. Able to work effectively under pressure. Excellent assessment skills with this client group, including risk assessment and management. Planning and Organisation Skills Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage own time and plan timed activities, including building in travel time to and between appointments. Good level of computer literacy Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the patients. Physical Skills Required to use appropriate level of Personal Safety techniques to deal with challenging clients or incidents Physical dexterity required for basic keyboard skills OTHER Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Recognised professional qualification at degree or equivalent level in Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social work Registration with the appropriate professional body Desirable Evidence of continuous post-qualifying professional development. Post-qualifying training in therapeutic interventions Have a Recognised qualification in assessing autism Experience Essential Experience of multi-agency working. Experience and understanding of Safeguarding Children and other relevant legislation and policies Knowledge of a wide range of evidence-based treatment/therapeutic interventions. Knowledge and experience of risk assessment and risk management planning with high-risk young people. Desirable Experience of working with children and young people. Knowledge and understanding of mental health disorders and Neurodevelopmental disorders in children and young people, and their impact on both the client group and their families/carers. Knowledge and understanding of RCPA (previously ICPA) Additional Criteria Essential Communication Skills Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills Empathy and ability to communicate and engage with client group and families/carers. Effective communication with colleagues at all levels within the organisation and external organisations. Full range of mental health assessment skills, including assessment and management of risk. Speaks to distressed service users and/or their relatives, in person and by telephone. Analytical & Judgement Skills Evidence of the ability to asses in supervising colleagues, and guiding the administrative support dedicated to this post, and to work harmoniously with colleagues, clients and referrers under pressure in a multi-disciplinary team setting. Able to work effectively under pressure. Excellent assessment skills with this client group, including risk assessment and management. Planning and Organisation Skills Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage own time and plan timed activities, including building in travel time to and between appointments. Good level of computer literacy Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the patients. Physical Skills Required to use appropriate level of Personal Safety techniques to deal with challenging clients or incidents Physical dexterity required for basic keyboard skills OTHER Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service. Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Address Priory Health Park Glastonbury Road Wells Somerset BA5 1XL Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)