We are pleased to advertise an exciting opportunity for an outstanding candidate (RMN, OT or Social Worker) to join our dynamic and energetic CAMHS Emergency Care Service (CECS).CECS provide Therapeutic Assessments for young people under 18 presenting with a mental health crisis to A&E’s and paediatric wards in South West London. We are committed to improving the care of CYP experiencing a mental health crisis and aim for the time we spend with CYP, their families / carers to be meaningful with a focus on formulation and intervention alongside assessment.
CECS Clinicians also provide follow up appointments and are also a key link to further support and liaise closely with the young person, family and other professionals to ensure a smooth transition to the appropriate treatment/ support. The team utilise skills gained in specialist training courses including Solutions Focused Therapy, DBT skills, Family Work and Therapeutic Assessment.
If you are committed and passionate about supporting Children and Young People, are enthusiastic to work in an energetic team who are developing innovative ways of working, then we would encourage you to apply for this role.
The successful candidate will support all aspects of the CECS pathway including triaging referrals, meeting with CYP and their families / carers in ED and paediatric wards to provide comprehensive assessment and interventions, offer follow up appointments and arrange ongoing care.
Caring for CYP experiencing a mental health crisis requires a supportive multi-agency approach and the successful candidate will liaise with all professionals involved in the CYP’s care such as Acute Trust clinicians, social care, CAMHS teams, schools, GP’s in addition to consulting with and referring to other professionals/ services such as the SWLSTG Adolescent Outreach Team, Safeguarding Leads, CAMHS Inpatient Pathway, Transition workers and Adult Mental Health Services.
The role will utilise the candidates’ excellent organizational skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team with many opportunities to build professional relationships across different services and organisations within health and social care.
We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust.
We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as ‘good’ - we aspire to be ‘outstanding’.
This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
About our locations:
The CECS Team, Leadership and Administration Hub is based at Springfield. As CECS provide a service to St Georges, St Helier and Kingston Hospital the role requires travel to these locations where required for Clinical Work and meetings with other professionals.
The post holder will undertake a diverse set of therapeutic responsibilities, including:
· Providing comprehensive CAMHS Crisis assessments including therapeutic interventions for children and young people presenting with a mental health crisis at A&E Departments and following admission to paediatric wards.
· Offering community follow up appointments to review and plan ongoing care.
· Collaborating with colleagues to deliver training, educational programs, and support to A&E, Paediatric, and Adult Psychiatric Liaison personnel, incorporating formal teaching and active clinical leadership to ward teams.
· Offering consultation and guidance to ward teams in the effective management of complex cases.
· Actively participating in the ongoing development and enhancement of the service.
This advert closes on Thursday 10 Apr 2025