Key Result Areas Provision of rapid access to specialist CAMHS advice and support and to enable referrers to deal more effectively with a range of mental health problems. Management of high risk young people in the community through intensive support. Increased detection of mental health problems/needs with improved care, treatment and promotion of improved understanding of and confidence in the delivery of mental health care and collaboration with all agencies involved in the care of young people and families Provision of targeted formal and informal learning opportunities for all staff within the primary care teams to develop their knowledge and capabilities within the mental health component of holistic care. Provision of information sign-posting and support for young people and families Key Performance Areas 1. To provide information, assessment and sign posting to young people and their family and carers presenting with mental health problems/needs in community and acute hospital settings. 2. To foster strong collaborative and trusting working relationships with referrers whilst demonstrating clinical expertise. This may include: a. The promotion and use of additional standardised assessment tools b. Encouraging the identification of strengths and resilience factors in young people c. The provision of succinct formulations and recommendations (inclusive of risk management advice) d. Assessment of or advice on the impact of culture and diversity e. Best practice advice and support in a broad range of conditions for young people with emotional or mental health needs f. Promotion and recognition of the needs of family and carers, including various support networks and third sector agencies g. Advice and support on managing risk h. Identifying and ensuring specialist involvement where required i. Advice on interventions and treatments required to enable positive change j. Support and advice within Safeguarding and public protection procedures where the issues are complicated by mental health problems k. Second opinion on complex capacity assessments l. To facilitate the development of safe and effective mental health care practice within the primary care setting. 3. To assist primary care child and adolescent mental health teams in the development of safe and appropriate care pathways. 4. To provide a prompt response to all referrals following jointly agreed procedures and within agreed time frames. 5. To provide concise and effective liaison and feedback to clinical staff within child and adolescent mental health services and Primary Care teams including advice on effective and appropriate management strategies for those young people referred to the service 6. To ensure where needed that young people experience a seamless transfer into AWP provider/treatment services 7. Following assessment, to provide short-term follow up of patients where appropriate. 8. To contribute evidence-based expertise to multi-disciplinary team care planning processes 9. To provide effective communication with young people, relatives and carers, Primary Care and other health services. 10. To ensure the active involvement of families and carers during all stages of the assessment process 11. To provide a prompt response to requests for information and advice. 12. To ensure appropriate communication, both verbal and written, at all stages of the consultation process. 13. To promote positive attitudes, mutual understanding and collaboration between non mental health staff and mental health services, users, carers, voluntary agencies, primary care, 16. To provide evidence-based specialist advice on how best to meet the mental health needs of the population for staff of other agencies, young people and carers. 17. To raise awareness of the effects of physical conditions on the mental health of young people. 18. To provide mentoring/ training for others in relevant practice areas, according to Professional requirements, taking a collaborative approach to practice development and evidence-based care. 19. Demonstrate responsibility for developing own practice in line with professional qualifications and for contributing to the development of others, by making use of, and providing, effective feedback, supervision, coaching and appraisal. 20. To adhere to the NMC professional code of conduct ensuring required skills and competencies required are maintained. Most challenging part of this role: Providing a professional and appropriate response to all referrals, regardless of complexity of need. Through the development of effective working relationships with Primary Care colleagues, the post holder will ensure that there will be a smooth transition for young people who need Specialist mental health services. Where there are differences in expectations of the service, the post holder will be required to work with referrers to agree evidence based outcomes that best meet the needs of young people and their families, making effective use of the resources available Please see attached Job Description for further details.