Job summary Due to further investment received into children's mental health services, we have an exciting opportunity available within our CAMHS Single Point of Access team (CAMHS SPA). Our CAMHS SPA is a new development that provides a single point of access for children and families accessing our mental health services across our South Staffordshire localities. This service aims are to process, assess and determine the mental health needs of children and young people (CYP) to ensure their needs are met with the correct service provision through liaison and multi-agency working. The SPA is first point of clinical contact for CYP, families and referrers and offers consultation and advice prior to referral and during the triage phase. The SPA is a multi-disciplinary team with strong links to wider CYP Mental Health, Health and Social Care services. Our service is developing to consult with our colleagues across Health, Education and Social Care, working with our partners across South Staffordshire and neighbouring areas, to promote preventative support and develop ease of access to all services within our areas. The CAMHS SPA is part of the Children and Families Single Point of Access (CaFSPA). The CaFSPA is currently in phase 1 of this new service development, with plans for this to grow and merge with wider children's services to create a 'front door' service that will ensure our children and families journeys begin in the right place and allow for smoother transition around services. Main duties of the job You will work as an autonomous practitioner providing a holistic approach to provide a high standard of clinical expertise in the assessment, planning treatment and education and advice given to patients, carers and other health and social care professionals. You will have ongoing responsibilities for the implementation and evaluation of the CaFSPA process, alongside assessment of young people's care where there is a greater complexity of need. This role will require excellent risk assessment and management skills in relation to positive risk taking and decision making to enable safe and effective responses to CYP and their families, primarily by telephone. You will play an integral role in developing clinical care pathways and quality standards within the CaFSPA, alongside participating in the delivery of the agreed aims and objectives of the service and identify factors which may inhibit these from being achieved. They will assist in the delivery of a high standard of care to service users referred to the service. They will implement agreed systems for the monitoring of effectiveness of care. They will play a key role in the education and management of junior staff. About us By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by; Supporting your career development and progression Excellent NHS Pension scheme Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave Options for flexible working Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, milage paid at business rate s Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k Free car parking at all trust sites Free flu vaccinations every year Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met) And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people. Date posted 24 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 301-VA-24-6702033-A Job locations Anglesey House Rugeley WS15 1UL Job description Job responsibilities For further information about this role, including requests for informal visits please contact Hannah Taylor- CAMHS SPA team lead on: hannah.taylormpft.nhs.uk Job description Job responsibilities For further information about this role, including requests for informal visits please contact Hannah Taylor- CAMHS SPA team lead on: hannah.taylormpft.nhs.uk Person Specification Qualifications Essential First level (Degree or higher diploma) professional Nursing / AHP / Social Work / Therapy qualification in mental health, Social Work, Nursing AHP with demonstrable knowledge and continuous post qualified experience/professional development Conforms to Professional governing body requirements Professional registration with HCPC, NMC or UKCP equivalent Extensive and robust Post-registration experience in a mental health setting Evidence of formal courses and training to a master's equivalent level. Experience Essential Evidence of extensive post registration experience with working with children experiencing mental health related difficulties Experience of working within CAMHS Setting Experience of assessing, planning, co-ordinating and managing people with mental health problems in a community setting. Experience of integrating care delivery across multi-disciplinary /multi agency teams Experience of making decisions autonomously whilst working with people and families in the community setting Experience of assessing and managing complex needs including risk within a structured framework such as CPA/Safeguarding Children frameworks Experience in formulation of risk and development of risk management plans as part of care planning Experience of effectively managing mental health related issues/referrals/need for advice face to face and virtually, including telephone, at times of high demand and in relation to highly stressful/emotive situations Experience of undertaking audit, including to writing reports and report to appropriate team leads, managers and services Person Specification Qualifications Essential First level (Degree or higher diploma) professional Nursing / AHP / Social Work / Therapy qualification in mental health, Social Work, Nursing AHP with demonstrable knowledge and continuous post qualified experience/professional development Conforms to Professional governing body requirements Professional registration with HCPC, NMC or UKCP equivalent Extensive and robust Post-registration experience in a mental health setting Evidence of formal courses and training to a master's equivalent level. Experience Essential Evidence of extensive post registration experience with working with children experiencing mental health related difficulties Experience of working within CAMHS Setting Experience of assessing, planning, co-ordinating and managing people with mental health problems in a community setting. Experience of integrating care delivery across multi-disciplinary /multi agency teams Experience of making decisions autonomously whilst working with people and families in the community setting Experience of assessing and managing complex needs including risk within a structured framework such as CPA/Safeguarding Children frameworks Experience in formulation of risk and development of risk management plans as part of care planning Experience of effectively managing mental health related issues/referrals/need for advice face to face and virtually, including telephone, at times of high demand and in relation to highly stressful/emotive situations Experience of undertaking audit, including to writing reports and report to appropriate team leads, managers and services 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Anglesey House Rugeley WS15 1UL Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)