Job Summary
An exciting opportunity is on offer to join our dynamic and ever-evolving Children & Young people's Mental health service.
Are you interested in pursuing a career in a child and young people service?
Are you passionate about helping children, young people, and their families?
Are you looking for opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge?
If the answer is yes to the above, then we would be delighted to hear from you.
This role offers the chance to be part of a team who pride themselves on offering mental health services to children and young people within the community. The team is made up of an assessment and treatment team and also a Crisis team.
We have several pathways within the service offering intervention to children and young people up to the age of 18 years old.
Working closely with family, carers, and the professional system to achieve the best possible outcomes and support healthy transitions.
Main duties of the job
There are several pathways within the service offering intervention to children and young people aged 0-18 who are struggling with their mental health, learning disabilities, eating disorders, ADHD, or in a mental health crisis.
* Crisis intervention, Risk management through risk assessment and management plans.
* Short term work through consultation.
* Assessment and Liaison.
* Care coordinate using CPA process.
* Prescribe care for young people with complex needs, following treatment pathways.
* To deliver evidence-based Clinical and Psychologically based Interventions.
* Provide specialist clinical advice to Service Users/Carers, staff, statutory agencies, 3rd sector partner agencies, and the public.
* Work with the family/carer to support the young person.
* The post holder will work as a member of the Multi-disciplinary Team.
* Provide clinical supervision to staff as delegated by Clinical Lead and Team Manager.
* To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect, and dignity.
About Us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented, and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return, we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
North Cumbria Children & Young peoples services (CYPS) has several bases at either West of the County or East of the County.
We work mainly in the community seeing children & young people and their families within clinics, their homes, and sometimes online via TEAMS. We also see young people in hospital if in Crisis.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for the assessment and management of case work of the young person who has substantial and complex needs. Provide specialist clinical advice to the young person, carers, staff, statutory agencies, third sector partner agencies, and the public.
In collaboration with the service user and carer where appropriate, develop recovery and well-being focused care plans, ensuring regular reviews to monitor progress and adapt care plans as necessary.
Deliver evidence-based clinical and psychologically based interventions.
Work as a member of a multidisciplinary team ensuring that high-quality individualised care is delivered which ensures safety and commitment to promoting recovery and well-being maximizing independence.
Coordinate treatment planning and interventions, reviews, and discharge planning.
Provide clinical supervision to staff as delegated by clinical lead.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification Essential
* Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as a First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD) or equivalent as an AHP, Social Worker, or Clinical Psychologist.
* Mentor Training.
* Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/psychological interventions/skills relevant to the post.
* Proven track record of post-registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
* Training in CPA (Care Programme Approach), Safeguarding, MAPPA (Multi Agency Panel for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults), and Child Protection.
* Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.
Desirable
* Post Registration Qualifications in Psychological Interventions.
* Experience of working within a community team.
* Non-Medical Prescribing.
Knowledge and Experience Essential
* 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
* Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards, and other local and national initiatives.
Desirable
* Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
Skills and Competencies Essential
* Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs.
* Risk Assessment and Risk Management/Safety Planning skills.
* Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence-based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance.
* Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
* Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational, and leadership skills (self & others).
* Ability to adapt within a changing environment.
* Ability to work under pressure.
Desirable
* Experience of working with children.
* Clinical Leadership.
* Training & Induction of staff.
* Delegation skills.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Workington /Carlisle, Fair Field Centre, Carlisle, CA1 3SX
Employer's website: https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ #J-18808-Ljbffr