Posted 25 Sep 2024
Closes 2 Oct 2024
Job Description
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Job summary
As a B6 MHP, you will hold a professional qualification in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, or any other discipline that is registered by a recognised regulatory body. You will work as part of a CAMHS multidisciplinary community team, providing assessment and treatment to children experiencing moderate to severe mental illness. You will be expected to contribute to the formulation and care planning for children and families and take the lead for cases that require complex multi-agency involvement.
This post offers the Trust's £4,000 Incentive for band 5-7 Nurses & Practitioners, as well as a relocation package up to a maximum of £8,000 (subject to terms and conditions).
Main duties of the job
1. Undertake initial assessments for children and young people referred into the service, ensuring safeguarding, risk management and care planning are implemented to the highest standard.
2. Hold a diverse case load of young people with complex emotional needs.
3. Co-ordinate and work with external agencies such as social care and education.
4. Co-facilitate groups and treatment alongside multidisciplinary team colleagues.
Job responsibilities
1. Initial assessment
2. Ongoing direct intervention
3. Participating in multi-disciplinary case formulation
4. Participating in delivering group interventions
5. Representing CAMHS in professional forums and in complex networks
6. Working within the legal and policy frameworks
Person Specification
Qualifications
1. Degree/Diploma in occupational therapy or Nursing/Social Work
2. Evidence of post qualification study
3. Registration with the HCPC/NMC/Social Work England
4. Training in the use of standardised assessment tools
Knowledge/Experience
1. Past experience as a qualified mental health practitioner
2. Broad experience of working with clients with a range of mental health problems
3. Experience of both group and individual work
4. Experience of multidisciplinary working
5. Experience of supervising staff or students
6. Experience as a Care Coordinator
7. CAMHS Experience or crisis care experience
8. Experience of multi-agency work
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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