Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
Bradford District Care Trust has an exciting opportunity to join the trust as a mental health practitioner within Children Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). We are looking to recruit experienced band 6 practitioners (nurses, social workers, occupational therapists) into CAMHS.
The role will consist of completing assessments of mental health needs. Assessments can cover a variety of presentations and take place in different settings, including clinic and community settings, as well as ward settings to support young people back into the community.
As a mental health practitioner, you will need to assess risk and use this to inform decision-making for children and young people. We support children and young people with moderate to severe mental health presentations in the community, working with risk to prevent hospital admissions where possible and manage crises when needed.
Main duties of the job
Mental health practitioners within CAMHS deliver a range of therapeutic interventions to children and young people. These interventions support acute presentations where risk has increased as well as more enduring moderate to severe presentations. We also provide accessible assessments and interventions to children and young people with learning disabilities.
Mental health practitioners work agilely across the district and have access to two main bases: Fieldhead in Bradford and Hillbrook in Keighley. As a CAMHS team, we work district-wide and support children and young people in hospital settings to return to the community. CAMHS is a continually developing service with plans to offer services over seven days between 8 am and 8 pm, which will consist of some shift work.
Do you want to make a difference? Do you have a 'can do' attitude, are enthusiastic, motivated, and ready for a challenge? Do you possess excellent communication and organizational skills?
You will be working in a community-based multi-disciplinary team delivering a service to children in a rich and diverse community, young people, and their families in a supportive and lively team, where different professions are respected and valued. You will have the opportunity to play a significant role in the leadership delivery of a modernized and comprehensive service.
Closing Date - 16/02/25
Shortlisting - 17/02/25
Interview - TBC
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values:
* We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference.
* We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs.
* We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners.
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including:
* Increased mileage rates for > 3500
* A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
* A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
* Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Job responsibilities
Mental health practitioners within CAMHS deliver a range of therapeutic interventions to children and young people. Therapeutic interventions support acute presentations where risk has increased as well as more enduring moderate to severe presentations. We also provide accessible assessments and interventions to children and young people with learning disabilities.
The post requires enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals who are willing to make a real change. Do you have a can-do attitude and are you quality-focused? Are you enthusiastic, motivated, and ready for a challenge, possessing excellent communication and organizational skills?
Right to Work in the UK
Prior to your appointment, you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
As a condition of continuous employment, it is essential to maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Person Specification
* 2 years post-qualifying experience
* Hold a valid professional registration
* Hold a valid UK driving license and have access to a vehicle
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.
Job locations
Fieldhead House, 2-8 St Martins Ave, Bradford BD7 1LG / Hillbrook/Mayfield Rd, Keighley BD20 6LD
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
453-25-6966954
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