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
* 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.
Main duties of the job
* 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.
About us
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.
Job responsibilities
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.
Please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Educated to GCSE Level 4 (C) in both English and Maths or equivalent qualification (e.g. Functional Skills Level 2).
* Educated to A' Level or equivalent.
* Educated to Degree Level/NVQ 3 or equivalent experience.
Experience & Knowledge
* Has lived experience as a young person who has required support and treatment across the Health, Social Care and/or Education system.
* Demonstrates knowledge of mental health, learning disability and autism health, social care and/or education pathways through lived experience.
* Experience of delivering support to peers in either a public sector, third sector or user/family led group.
* Understanding of Confidentiality and Data Protection Act.
* Experience in communications and stakeholder engagement including amplifying the voice of children and young people with a learning disability, autism or both.
* Experience of Report writing and possess good presentation skills.
* Able to manage and manipulate complex datasets.
* Has held similar CYP ambassador role (e.g. school responsibility Head Person/Girl/Boy).
* Demonstrates understanding and experience in dealing with the public/families and carers and dealing with sensitive and confidential information; including the recognition of trauma and the impact on individuals.
Skills
* Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Good organisational and time management skills.
* Ability to plan and prioritise workload.
* Excellent interpersonal and team working skills.
* Ability to challenge issues relating to stigma, discrimination and none recovery focused practice in a respectful manner.
* Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
* Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend an appropriate course of action to address the issues.
* Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills.
* Ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity in the provision of advice and support.
* Ability to work without supervision. Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own and others workloads to changing and often tight deadlines.
* Ability to analyse and interpret complex information.
* Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own and others workloads.
Values & Behaviours
* Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do.
* Able to make a connection between their work and the benefit to patients.
* Consistently thinks about how their work can help and support clinicians and frontline staff deliver better outcomes for patients.
* Values diversity and difference operates with integrity and openness. Works well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others.
* Consistently looks to improve what they do, looks for successful tried and tested ways of working, and also seeks out innovation.
* Actively develops themselves and supports others to do the same.
* Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships.
* An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust and an awareness of information governance requirements and data protection.
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.
Senior Wellbeing Participation Practitioner
£31,081 to £33,665 a year inclusive of all allowances (pro-rata, 15 hours a week)
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