The post-holder will be a graduate qualified health care professional (e.g. nurse, social worker, occupational therapist, clinical associates in Psychology), or will have substantial CAMHS clinical experience, and where appropriate will be fully registered with the appropriate professional or regulatory body (e.g. HCPC, NMC). They will have extensive clinical experience working with children and young people with emotional wellbeing and mental health difficulties.
Our Values 2025 - 2030
Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT.
They Are
* We are kind.
* We are respectful.
* We work together with our communities.
These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.
* The post holder will support their peers and be an effective team member whilst working on their own initiative. They will line manage and clinically supervise BDCAMHS Mental Health Workers and trainees in placement. They will have a commitment to collaborative working and actively supporting and liaising with other health and social professionals and agencies.
* To be responsible, and accountable, for service delivery via NICE compliant pathways.
* To be able to assess and develop plans of care to meet the complex needs of patients with a variety of conditions. This includes brief and longer-term intervention through talking therapies, recognising own limitations and seeking advice when necessary.
* To be able to initiate referrals to other specialist services and agencies.
* To provide patients and relatives with information and education thus ensuring they have meaningful choices that promote dignity, independence and quality of life.
* To provide leadership, initiative, creativity, and motivation in the team.
* To be part of an effective team and the development of productive working relationships throughout the Trust.
* To facilitate the development of a positive and ‘supportive’ team culture by taking responsibility for dealing effectively with potential conflict.
* To take part, and assist, in the planning and administration relating to day to day running of the caseload.
* To collect CYP IAPT data routinely.
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High Cost Area Supplement - London
This post attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735 per annum pro rata).
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Bibi Chummun Job title: Head of Service CYP Emotional & NHS Services Email address: bibi.chummun@nelft.nhs.uk Telephone number: 07885972111
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