We are seeking to recruit a number of experts by experience with great communication skills, initiative and a willingness to help CAMHS shape the services we deliver. The number of hours will be agreed with the successful candidates based on their other commitments and availability.
We are on a significant journey of transformation in the quality of services provided, through greater co-production with service users and parent/carers, and addressing long-standing inequalities. Increasingly, we are leading and collaborating working closely with Integrated Care Partnerships and at the wider system level, as a strong voice for integrated services and the most vulnerable in society.
Key areas of interest and/or experience of CAMH services we are looking for include (but not limited to) –
• Community CAMHS Services
• Specialist CAMHS Services
• Neurodevelopmental services
• Care leavers
• Eating Disorders services
• Learning Disabilities services
• Crisis care pathway and inpatient services
CAMHS are looking for candidates with the drive, enthusiasm, empathy and vision to assist with developing service user engagement to enhance our young people’s journey through the CAMHS system.
· Working with Children, Young People (CYP) /families/carers/local community groups to build relationships and develop a strong, vibrant and lasting resource that can help shape our service.
· Working with CYP and families/carers in groups to enable them to contribute to service development and service improvement
Setting up; chairing and co-chairing of meetings when appropriate e.g. participation workshops and Forums. Ensure Participation forum meeting invitations are sent out, minutes and actions are taken during the meeting and circulated to the group in good time.
With support, lead on developing more engagement for participation forums, create training and activity opportunities and engage clinical staff to join
Provide a positive challenge to senior leaders in relation to all aspects of service design and delivery for people using the service and their families/carers
This is a new post therefore although it has clear parameters and expectations there will be opportunities to positively shape and influence the role and build and develop important relationships with stakeholders and partners.
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this post.
This advert closes on Sunday 22 Dec 2024