Job summary The Sefton MHST team at Alder Hey are looking to recruit a B7 Permanent, Team Lead to join our community Mental Health Support Team The successful candidate will be experienced in undertaking appropriate mental health assessment of children and young people referred to MHST and provide, evidence based clinical interventions informed by assessed individual need. Further providing support, advice and consultation to families, carers and other professionals involved in the life of the child/young person.The role involves the line management responsibility. They must be able to demonstrate a positive attitude which encompasses our Trust Values of Excellence, Innovation, Openness, Respect and Together. If you are enthusiastic and confident with a friendly and outgoing manner, and a focus on providing the best possible service to children, young people and their families/carers we would like to hear from you. Main duties of the job The post holder will undertake appropriate mental health assessment of children and young people referred to CAMHS, and provide a range of appropriate, evidence based clinical interventions informed by assessed individual need. The post holder will provide support, advice and consultation to families, carers and other professionals involved in the life of the child/young person. About us MHST - working for your organisation Alder Hey MHST is part of the Education Mental Health Team within North and South Sefton Partnership. Sefton MHST has three teams North, South and Central Sefton. Developing and building strong relationships with schools is a priority. Refer a friend - Alder Hey staff Successful candidates who are introduced to the trust by existing staff members will receive £1000 after completion of six months in post. Please include the name/Alder Hey email for your friend in the additional information section of your application. This will be paid in two parts, £250 in first month pay on commencement in post, and £750 on completion of six months. Accommodation Alder Hey will support the cost of accommodation for up to 3 months from the date of employment (up to £500 per month) The cost is to be paid by the staff member and reclaimed as expenses. Date posted 30 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 411-COM-25-6939230 Job locations Burlington House Crosby Road Liverpool L22 0PJ Job description Job responsibilities Provide specialist assessments of children and young people referred to the service groupDevelop, implement and review a range of evidenced based treatment plans informed by clinical assessment and the specificneeds of the individual within their wider social contextExercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of children/young peopleProvide specialist advice, guidance and consultation to other professional groupsUndertake risk assessment and risk management for individual children and young people and to provide advice to externalagencies regarding appropriate riskAct as care coordinator, where appropriate, taking responsibility for initiating planning and review of care plans under CPAEffectively communicate with families and other professionals involved in the life of the child/young personActively record all clinical outcomes. Job description Job responsibilities Provide specialist assessments of children and young people referred to the service groupDevelop, implement and review a range of evidenced based treatment plans informed by clinical assessment and the specificneeds of the individual within their wider social contextExercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of children/young peopleProvide specialist advice, guidance and consultation to other professional groupsUndertake risk assessment and risk management for individual children and young people and to provide advice to externalagencies regarding appropriate riskAct as care coordinator, where appropriate, taking responsibility for initiating planning and review of care plans under CPAEffectively communicate with families and other professionals involved in the life of the child/young personActively record all clinical outcomes. Person Specification Education and Training Essential Qualified in core profession such as Mental Health Nurse (RMN/RLD), Mental Health Practitioner, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or creative therapies e.g. Art Therapy - with evidence of relevant professional registration Alternatively a recognised degree level broad based health & social care qualification which will require completion of The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) Knowledge Skills and Attributes Post qualification study in chosen mental health field Plus training in a therapeutic modality to an accreditable level with registration (where registration is applicable) Desirable Pre-qualification training and qualifications in other fields of child and adolescent mental health, research methodology, staff training As a service we are looking to increase our cohort of SFP as a specific work, are you trained in this or is it something you may be interested in. Experience Essential Experience of specialist mental health assessment and therapeutic interventions with children and young people with mental health problems and their families Working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team Working collaboratively with other agencies in a variety of venues. Must be experienced in providing risk assessment of self harming behaviour Must be experienced in analysing presenting problems and able to demonstrate ability to work autonomously utilising a range of therapeutic perspectives and modalities, depending on the needs of the client. Must be experienced in and able to demonstrate ability to provide case management supervision for lower banded team members, students and other service group/team professionals as required Must demonstrate ability to be self-reflective and to organise own supervision appropriately. Must be able to demonstrate ability to develop and evaluate consultation and training to other professionals and to staff groups. Desirable Experience of working with a wide variety of child mental health problems, across the whole age range, reflecting all levels of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems and verbal and physical abuse Experience of teaching, training or supervision Experience of the application of specialist mental health assessment and therapeutic interventions in different cultural contexts Experience of working with children and young people in a range of clinical settings Knowledge Essential Knowledge of the legislation in relation to the client group and mental health Must demonstrate knowledge of the evidence base in their practice Must demonstrate understanding of child development and psychosocial influences Must demonstrate a working understanding of systemic, psychodynamic and cognitive theories along with recognition of when each approach is appropriate Person Specification Education and Training Essential Qualified in core profession such as Mental Health Nurse (RMN/RLD), Mental Health Practitioner, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or creative therapies e.g. Art Therapy - with evidence of relevant professional registration Alternatively a recognised degree level broad based health & social care qualification which will require completion of The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) Knowledge Skills and Attributes Post qualification study in chosen mental health field Plus training in a therapeutic modality to an accreditable level with registration (where registration is applicable) Desirable Pre-qualification training and qualifications in other fields of child and adolescent mental health, research methodology, staff training As a service we are looking to increase our cohort of SFP as a specific work, are you trained in this or is it something you may be interested in. Experience Essential Experience of specialist mental health assessment and therapeutic interventions with children and young people with mental health problems and their families Working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team Working collaboratively with other agencies in a variety of venues. Must be experienced in providing risk assessment of self harming behaviour Must be experienced in analysing presenting problems and able to demonstrate ability to work autonomously utilising a range of therapeutic perspectives and modalities, depending on the needs of the client. Must be experienced in and able to demonstrate ability to provide case management supervision for lower banded team members, students and other service group/team professionals as required Must demonstrate ability to be self-reflective and to organise own supervision appropriately. Must be able to demonstrate ability to develop and evaluate consultation and training to other professionals and to staff groups. Desirable Experience of working with a wide variety of child mental health problems, across the whole age range, reflecting all levels of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems and verbal and physical abuse Experience of teaching, training or supervision Experience of the application of specialist mental health assessment and therapeutic interventions in different cultural contexts Experience of working with children and young people in a range of clinical settings Knowledge Essential Knowledge of the legislation in relation to the client group and mental health Must demonstrate knowledge of the evidence base in their practice Must demonstrate understanding of child development and psychosocial influences Must demonstrate a working understanding of systemic, psychodynamic and cognitive theories along with recognition of when each approach is appropriate 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 Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust Address Burlington House Crosby Road Liverpool L22 0PJ Employer's website https://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)