As a senior member of the multi-disciplinary CAMHS team, you will support the CAMH Service to provide high-quality assessments of the mental health needs of children and young people. You will manage and develop the stepped care CAMHS service for this age group, oversee CAMHS clinicians, and provide supervision for team members undertaking assessments and a range of interventions/managing caseloads. You will develop and implement therapeutic plans of care for children and young people with mental health needs and support the service in delivering training and consultation to other children's agencies. Additionally, you will liaise with other agencies regarding the implementation of care plans and the management of risk for children and young people, promoting mental health awareness in agencies supporting children and young people in HMR.
Main duties of the job
1. Ensure high-quality CAMHS clinical assessment of young people and their families referred to the Single Point of Entry.
2. Manage and clinically supervise CAMHS practitioners in managing their own caseloads.
3. Be responsible for and manage a (reduced) defined caseload (as agreed with the Operational Manager) and undertake key-worker responsibilities within the caseload, making autonomous decisions concerning service delivery, risk management, referrals to other agencies, and discharge.
4. Make independent clinical decisions about the appropriate therapeutic interventions for each young person, in accordance with individual assessed needs, and provide or facilitate access to these interventions, including those young people with learning difficulties.
About us
Working for us, you will find a busy but supportive environment with regular supervision and a friendly atmosphere. We also offer free parking and a canteen.
Date posted
10 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
311-HYM645-25
Job locations
CAMHS Birch Hill Hospital, Birch Road, Rochdale, OL12 9RD
Job responsibilities
Work strategically with the Consultant Psychiatrist, CAMHS Coordinator, the HMR Commissioners, and other agencies to develop the stepped care CAMHS service. Be responsible for the implementation of the stepped care CAMHS service and ensure compliance with standards and targets developed for this service. Play a leading role in the strategic and operational direction of the service within Pennine Care and the CAMHS Directorate via Clinical and Social Care Governance Groups. Manage CAMHS practitioners from a range of professional backgrounds within the service, recruit and support new staff as appropriate, and implement HR processes and Pennine Care procedures within the service. Clinically supervise the work of staff within the service and keep the Operational Manager informed of developments and issues.
Person Specification
Experience
* Highly developed knowledge of mental health issues in young people.
* Knowledge of relevant legislation and National Policies in relation to children and young people.
* Highly developed knowledge of a range of therapeutic interventions with this client group.
* Knowledge and experience of working with young people with learning disabilities.
* Evidence of post-qualifying training courses/certificates.
Education/Qualifications
* Registered Nurse - Mental Health with NMC registration/Social worker with SW registration.
* Short courses and/or experience to postgraduate diploma level.
Knowledge
* Substantial experience of working within a health-delivered child and adolescent mental health outpatient/community service or of Adult Mental Health Services.
* Experience of the CPA model.
* Experience of clinically supervising the work of others.
Skills and Abilities
* Ability to perform complex diagnostic assessments as an autonomous practitioner across a range of mental health conditions.
* Ability to develop packages of care based on assessed needs.
* Ability to develop a range of therapeutic activities across various settings.
* Ability to identify and manage risk in individuals presenting with mental health needs.
* Ability to provide and receive complex sensitive or contentious information often within a hostile, antagonistic, or highly emotive atmosphere.
* Ability to act in consultation/supervision/training capacity with professionals.
* Ability to develop liaison/links and familiarity with other professional networks.
* Ability to prioritize key tasks and targets for intervention.
* Ability to evaluate service initiatives for effectiveness/outcome.
* Ability to work as a member of a team within and beyond organizational boundaries.
* Ability to keep accurate activity data for audit/evaluation.
* Ability to work strategically to develop the 16-17yr service.
* Ability to develop and audit the effectiveness of protocols.
* Ability to manage other staff to meet targets and objectives of the service.
* Ability to implement HR procedures as appropriate.
* Ability to use a systems approach.
* Ability to provide leadership for the service.
* Ability to manage and work autonomously with a caseload.
* Ability to work flexibly and innovatively.
* Ability to operate with an unpredictable work pattern.
* Ability to work in situations that are often highly emotionally charged and where individuals may be antagonistic/aggressive.
Work Related Circumstances
* Ability to work unsocial hours and weekends.
* Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs.
* Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies.
* Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name: Pennine Care NHS FT
Address: CAMHS Birch Hill Hospital, Birch Road, Rochdale, OL12 9RD
Employer's website
https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk
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