This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic and developing multi-disciplinary Community CAMHS team.
The Community CAMHS North team has two main bases, which are at Balderton Primary Care Centre and Langold, we also use satellite bases in Retford and Rainworth.
The children & young people who access our services present with a wide range of emotional and mental health difficulties ranging from mild to severe.
You would be joining an established, supportive and hardworking team who are passionate about improving the outcomes for the children, young people and their families/carers. As a Community CAMHS Specialist Mental Health Practitioner you will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary team offering consultation, assessment and evidence-based interventions to children and young people we serve.
You must be a Registered Nurse, Dip SW or equivalent social work qualification (CSS, CQSW, degree in social work), Allied Health Professional registered with the HCPC and accredited by a HCPC recognised body e.g. UKCP/BACP.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the Community CAMHS Specialist Mental Health Practitioner include:
* Providing mental health assessments and formulations
* Building therapeutic relationships with children and young people and delivering evidence based interventions (including group treatment)
* Care co-ordinating an agreed caseload
* Liaising with and offering consultation to other agencies
* Participating in the enquiries rota
* Contributing to all aspects of positive team functioning
* Contributing to ongoing service innovations and development
Job responsibilities
The Community CAMHS teams are welcoming, friendly and dedicated to supporting the children & young people accessing our services. The teams are busy, supportive and encouraging of new and creative ways to innovate and improve the service we deliver.
* To contribute to the CAMHS Single Point of Access (SPA) and CAMHS enquiries rota by receiving and reviewing new referrals where required, identifying and managing risk, liaising with other professionals and providing timely responses
* Observe and adhere to the Community CAMHS Service Specification, vision, aims and objectives
* Offer clinical assessment and evidence-based intervention whilst observing current best practice, legislation and guidance
* Working within the Choice And Partnership Approach (CAPA) and Children and Young Peoples Improved Access to Psychological Therapies (CYP IAPT) frameworks and principles
* Aim to be innovative and creative in the delivery of therapeutic intervention/care bundle, and offer psycho education to children, young people and families
* Manage a caseload whilst considering and adhering to safeguarding policy and procedure and national and local legislation
* Offer support and supervision to junior colleagues
* Plan and successfully manage smooth transitions where they are clinically indicated
* Seek support from the Clinical and Operational Leads where needed, as well as accessing regular clinical and managerial supervision as per trust policy and professional registration requirements
* Support peers and colleagues and promote a team working environment
* Ensure suitable risk management and care plans are formulated for all clinical cases
* Maintain contemporaneous records in alignment with Trust policy
* Work in partnership with other teams within the Nottinghamshire and bordering CAMHS Services
* To offer consultation through a range of initiatives to professionals with an aim of enhancing workforce skills, knowledge and capacity in recognising emotional/mental health and well-being needs and undertaking interventions with children and families to achieve positive outcomes
* To participate in the delivery of a range of training programmes to multi agency staff in conjunction with the CAMHS Training Lead
* Support colleagues and stakeholders in tackling stigma relating to mental health
* Be willing to undertake training relating to the CYP IAPT agenda and other areas of development as outlined
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
This post is eligible for a Golden Hello payment of £2,750 for new starters who are external to the Trust. This is payable in 3 instalments over a 2 year period. This payment is only eligible to new starters who do not already hold a contract of employment with the Trust and have not been an employee of the Trust in the previous 3 years. This post also includes paid enhancements for unsocial hours working during night, weekends and bank holidays.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. RMN/RN/HV/OT/Clinical Psychology/Social Worker at degree level or higher teaching qualification)
* Registration with relevant professional body
Desirable
* Educated to degree level
* Qualification in therapeutic approach/modality (e.g. CBT, DBT, systemic family therapy, solution focused, play therapy etc)
Experience
Essential
* Experience of providing mental health assessment and intervention to service users presenting with a wide range of different emotional & mental health needs.
* Ability to engage and develop therapeutic relationships with service users
* Experience of multi-agency and multi-disciplinary working
* Experience in provision of evidence based treatments and interventions
* Experience in the meaningful use of Routine Outcome Monitoring (ROMS) in clinical practice.
* Proven ability to undertake accurate risk assessment and management plans
* Proven ability to recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns
* Proven ability to manage a defined caseload and organise diary schedule
* Ability to maintain accurate case records in line with Trust policies and procedures
* Ability to use electronic data recording systems
* Experience of using clinical supervision effectively to enhance practice and client outcomes
* Ability to be an autonomous practitioner whilst being able to work as an integral part of the MDT.
Desirable
* Experience of providing mental health assessment and intervention to children & young people & their families/carers
* Experience in providing evidence based treatments and interventions to children, young people and their families/carers
* Ability to engage and develop therapeutic relationships with children, young people and their families/carers
* Experience of using ROMS with children, young people and their families/carers
* Proven ability to undertake risk assessment and management plans with children, young people and their families/carers
* Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentorship
* Experience of delivering treatment groups
Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge of relevant legislation, documents and policies pertaining to children (e.g. Children's Act, Mental Health Act, CYP IAPT, Future in Mind, Hear by Right, Delivering With Delivering Well, NHS Long Term Plan etc)
* Knowledge of different models of therapy and interventions
* Knowledge of and commitment to anti-discriminatory/anti-oppressive practice and equal opportunities
Contractual Requirements
Essential
* A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post
* To work flexibly with regard to location and hours
Values and Behaviours
Essential
* All staff should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation
* All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion, Teamwork
Employer details
Employer name
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Balderton Primary Care Centre,
Lowfield Lane, Balderton
Newark
NG24 3HJ
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