Job summary The Children and Young People's Service provide an integrated service for children with persistent, moderate to severe mental health concerns, who have received a previous targeted intervention from other services and have shown little or no improvement. We deliver a wide range of evidence based interventions through clearly defined care pathways. Development opportunities can be accessed via our comprehensive internal training programme. We have a robust supervision structure for staff, alongside peer support. Our Mental Health pathway undertakes assessment and intervention to children and young people with complex mental health needs, including anxiety, low mood, self-harm and trauma. Clinicians will work within a collaboratively care planned approach, should be able to work autonomously and within a multi- disciplinary team. We are keen to recruit clinicians with experience in working with children and young people, and who can work collaboratively with partner agencies. The team operates across the hours of 8.00 to 8.00 Monday to Friday, and Saturdays 9-5. Main duties of the job Carrying a complex caseload of young people requiring therapeutic interventions. Provide training and clinical supervision/support to the wider team. Attendance at multi agency meetings and risk management group. Support with transition work and audits as appropriate. Linking in with parent, carers and other partners About us We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career. Date posted 16 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 263-CCG25-016-MG Job locations Monkwearmouth Hospital Newcastle Road Sunderland SR5 1NB Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 16th January 2025 Closing date : 30th January 2025 We welcome your application. Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 16th January 2025 Closing date : 30th January 2025 We welcome your application. Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post. Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as, a First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD) or equivalent as an AHP, Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post. Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation. Desirable Experience working with Children's Mental Health Experience of working in the community Skills and Competencies Essential Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs. Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills. Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance). Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills. Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others). Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience assessing and recording risk Experience of independent mental health assessment and treatment 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need. Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives. Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post. Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as, a First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD) or equivalent as an AHP, Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post. Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation. Desirable Experience working with Children's Mental Health Experience of working in the community Skills and Competencies Essential Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs. Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills. Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance). Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills. Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others). Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience assessing and recording risk Experience of independent mental health assessment and treatment 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need. Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives. 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 Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust Address Monkwearmouth Hospital Newcastle Road Sunderland SR5 1NB Employer's website https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)