An exciting opportunity has risen to work within the CYPMHS Access Team based at The Cove. The Access Team is looking to recruit a band 6 RMN/Social Worker/Occupational Therapist to complete holistic and comprehensive gatekeeping assessments for young people across the Lancashire and South Cumbria footprint.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be based at The Cove and would work across the Lancashire and South Cumbria footprint in various settings to undertake assessments of young people, including A&E, paediatric wards, police custody and home environments. You will join mental health act assessments for young people to provide gatekeeping assessments collaboratively to avoid young people experiencing repeated assessments.
The post holder will be required to undertake specialist CYPMH access (gatekeeping) mental health assessments (including clinical risk) with clinical and crisis interventions for young people presenting with acute and severe mental health episodes in critical situations.
Provide CYPMH access assessments across Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust for young people, aged 13 years to 18 years, to support the staff in the provision of planning, managing and evaluating specialised care.
To work closely with The Cove Multi-Disciplinary Team. This will include referral and assessment discussions, formulations and recommendations.
To develop and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders.
Main duties of the job
To undertake specialist CYPMH inpatient access (gatekeeping) mental health assessments (including clinical risk) with clinical and crisis interventions for young people presenting with acute and severe mental health episodes in critical situations.
Provide CYPMHS inpatient access assessments across Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust for young people, aged 13 years to 18 years, to support the staff in the provision of planning, managing and evaluating specialised care.
To provide a specialist role in the co-ordination of care for young people and their families, who are residing in CYPMHS inpatient services out of the Lancashire/South Cumbria area. Also, be aware of the national demand for CYPMHS inpatient beds and reliably inform internal staff of any out of area admissions/need for specialist out of area beds.
About us
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
* 1st level registered nurse/registered social worker/registered OT Relevant mentorship or supervisory qualification Minimum of 2 years post registration experience.
Desirable
* Relevant degree qualification or equivalent. Specialist post-graduation or clinical training or equivalent experience. Leadership/management training programme.
Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge across a range of interventions and assessment methods related to the speciality. A range of theoretical knowledge underpinning clinical practice. Working knowledge of: oChildren Act 1989 oMental Health Act oChildren Young People & Maternity NSF oChild Protection recent children's legislation
Desirable
* Understanding of a range of managerial/leadership approaches
Experience
Essential
* Previous CYPMH experience. Experience of providing supervision and case management to other Registered Nurses. Experience of carrying out specialist assessments for gate-keeping purposes.
Desirable
* Experience of working therapeutically with children & young people and families.
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
* Experience of working therapeutically with children & young people and families.
Employer details
Employer name
Address
CYPMH Access and Outreach Team
Morcambe
LA3 2SL
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