Job summary Manchester Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) work with Children, Young People and Families aged up to 18 years and who present with a wide range of complex emotional and behavioural difficulties. MFT CAMHS are looking for passionate, skilled, and ambitious Non-Medical Prescriber who has extensive clinical experience and is now ready to take on role supporting patients across the Directorship (Trafford, Manchester and Salford CAMHS). This is a peripatetic position with the successful applicant working at different CAMHS services to support with prescribing, medication reviews and assessments. We are looking for a non-medical prescriber to join our multidisciplinary CAMH's Team and work alongside a wide range of colleagues from occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, social work, CAMHS and community paediatrics. The post holder will be joining a warm, dynamic and hardworking team who look after each other and have a range of excellent skill, knowledge and experience to share with you. We are privileged and proud to be part of Manchester Foundation Hospitals NHS Trust under the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, the largest and best across Europe. We are committed to supporting all our staff with ongoing professional development opportunities Main duties of the job You must have a working knowledge of CAMHS and or adult mental health and have an understanding of assessing complex mental health needs and levels of risk, including safeguarding and self-harm. You will manage your own caseload, providing a range of high quality care appropriate to the child or young person's needs which will include; mental state assessment, risk assessment and management, family and social assessment, consultation and interventions. A considerable amount of the intervention and assessments provided by CAMH's are of Neurodevelopmental issues such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC), we therefore welcome applications from those with experience in these areas. A proportion of your working time is likely to be targeted towards these pathways alongside treatment of Mental Health Disorders via Evidence Based Practice and effective Clinical Supervision. You must be confident and experienced in communication, due to the high level of liaison needed between CAMHS and other services. About us MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary. We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022. We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together. Date posted 17 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 349-MCH-6733661C Job locations Trafford CAMHS 1 Oriel Court, Tatton Road Sale M33 7DF Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse or other relevant Health Care Degree qualification. NMP qualification. You must be registered/accredited with a professional body. e.g. NMC, SW England, UKCP, HCPC, BACP Desirable Qualifications relevant to teaching/training in the workplace. Therapeutic Qualifications e.g., CBT/DBT etc. Relevant postgraduate qualifications. Experience Essential Experience Proven experience of assessment of children and young people. Proven experience of working effectively with people with mental health difficulties. Experience of assessing and managing risk: including safeguarding. Experience of developing and providing evidenced based assessments, formulations, and care plans. Experience of liaison and working with a range of other relevant agencies and professionals. Experience of autonomously managing a caseload within a service. Experience of mentoring and supervision of others. Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance and a willingness to follow Trust Policy and Procedures. Experience of working in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. Experience of providing interventions for children and young people with mental health problems and their families. Community Mental Health Experience. Desirable Experience in working with individuals and groups. Experience of delivering training. Knowledge, skills and ability Essential Up to date knowledge of child mental health and relevant legislation. To develop, run and maintain own clinical case work clinics within Trust and National Guidelines. Understanding of evidence based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice. The ability to assess, formulate and manage care appropriately, ensuring discharge is timely. The ability to use assessment tools and outcome measures / ROMs effectively and in collaboration with the child, young person, and family. To be able to function as a part of a multi-disciplinary team and to liaise effectively with other agencies i.e., education, GP's, maintaining positive working relationships. The ability to reflect on and critically appraise own practice. To have the ability to manage own caseload and act as lead Practitioner. The ability to work independently with the support of clinical supervision and case management supervision. Ability to manage and organise own time and diary. Desirable Young people's group work skills. Sensory Processing Training / Skills. Other Essential The ability to follow policy and make proposals for change. The ability to maintain clinical records both written and electronic. Excellent communication skills. Commitment to undertake further relevant training. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse or other relevant Health Care Degree qualification. NMP qualification. You must be registered/accredited with a professional body. e.g. NMC, SW England, UKCP, HCPC, BACP Desirable Qualifications relevant to teaching/training in the workplace. Therapeutic Qualifications e.g., CBT/DBT etc. Relevant postgraduate qualifications. Experience Essential Experience Proven experience of assessment of children and young people. Proven experience of working effectively with people with mental health difficulties. Experience of assessing and managing risk: including safeguarding. Experience of developing and providing evidenced based assessments, formulations, and care plans. Experience of liaison and working with a range of other relevant agencies and professionals. Experience of autonomously managing a caseload within a service. Experience of mentoring and supervision of others. Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance and a willingness to follow Trust Policy and Procedures. Experience of working in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. Experience of providing interventions for children and young people with mental health problems and their families. Community Mental Health Experience. Desirable Experience in working with individuals and groups. Experience of delivering training. Knowledge, skills and ability Essential Up to date knowledge of child mental health and relevant legislation. To develop, run and maintain own clinical case work clinics within Trust and National Guidelines. Understanding of evidence based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice. The ability to assess, formulate and manage care appropriately, ensuring discharge is timely. The ability to use assessment tools and outcome measures / ROMs effectively and in collaboration with the child, young person, and family. To be able to function as a part of a multi-disciplinary team and to liaise effectively with other agencies i.e., education, GP's, maintaining positive working relationships. The ability to reflect on and critically appraise own practice. To have the ability to manage own caseload and act as lead Practitioner. The ability to work independently with the support of clinical supervision and case management supervision. Ability to manage and organise own time and diary. Desirable Young people's group work skills. Sensory Processing Training / Skills. Other Essential The ability to follow policy and make proposals for change. The ability to maintain clinical records both written and electronic. Excellent communication skills. Commitment to undertake further relevant training. 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Address Trafford CAMHS 1 Oriel Court, Tatton Road Sale M33 7DF Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)