Job summary 4 x 37.5 hours per week Are you passionate about helping people understand mental health and learning skills to cope? Are you good at inspiring and up-skilling families and professionals to understand the mental health concerns young people face? We are looking for an enthusiastic and confident Primary Practitioner with appropriate experience and skills to join our CAMHS team. Your work will be the front line of CAMHS and therefore excellent communication, engagement and de-escalation skills are essential. A commitment to improving service delivery and developing new ways of supporting evidence-based practice. As a member of the team, you will also contribute to the wider aims of the service through participation in service development/research. Enquires are strongly encouraged. Please contact Stacy Forrester- Team Manager within the Primary Intervention Team (01977 735865). All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients. At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application. Main duties of the job As an autonomous practitioner you will be responsible for holding a caseload of children and young people, providing holistic assessments including risk assessment and planning whilst also contributing to the delivery of the short-term individualised treatment programmes. Within the role you will also work within CAMHS Single Point of Access (SPA) being responsible for supporting families and professionals through providing specialist consultation on the phone. You will be involved in the assessment of referrals into the service and deciding the appropriate treatment approach for each referral. You would be expected to offer support and supervision to identified members of the team. As a team we encourage Practitioners to develop specialist interests to work closely with partnership agencies. We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form. About us We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative. Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers. We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities. Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust. Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible. Date posted 12 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number C9378-W1243 Job locations C A M H S 2 Flemming Court Castleford West Yorkshire WF10 5HW Job description Job responsibilities To contribute to a co-ordinated delivery of training & consultation, and provide limited joint assessments and therapeutic interventions to children and young people and universal service workers within the District. To facilitate the interface between Universal Services and the CAMH Service. To act as a resource by being fully aware of existing provision for Children and Young People and establish good working relationships with those services. To participate with supervision and attend Primary Intervention Team meetings to establish an embedded working relationship. To promote safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people. To work within the single point of referral as required, between the hours of 09:00 to 18:00. To support the on-going process of delivering a comprehensive CAMHS system. To provide direct and indirect consultation, advice and support to workers within the Primary Health Care Team and other relevant agencies, including Social Services, Education and Voluntary Organisations to enable these workers to develop their skills in recognising and managing emotional and behavioural disorders in children, young people and their families. To work within the single point of referral as required. To apply a sound knowledge of safeguarding children and guidelines in clinical work. Where consultation results in continued concerns, to undertake assessments of children and young people and their families jointly with universal service workers as necessary. To manage own caseload, accessing support and guidance appropriate to individual need. To promote and assist the development of universal service workers in recognizing and supporting the emotional needs of children and young people via training and education within the School, Primary Health and Social Care setting. To support the provision of effective mental health and behavioural management interventions with children, young people and their families within a School, Primary Health and Social Care setting. Where treatment may be provided within a universal service setting, offer direct intervention if appropriate and assist in the development of a Care Plan with the responsible universal service worker. Ensure evidence based practice is implemented, supporting Clinical Effectiveness and maintain continuing professional development aided by the Quality Performance Management Process and Clinical Supervision. Ensure effective, meaningful and timely information is collated utilising the relevant information systems, to assist in the evaluation of this service and to support the Performance Management of the Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services. To review and evaluate this service provision/development with relevant stakeholders and support the sharing of this information as appropriate. To actively promote user/carer involvement in all aspects of care planning/delivery whilst respecting the rights, capabilities and wishes of the individuals concerned. To support the formulation of protocols and guidelines to assist referrers to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in consultation with the Clinical Management Team. Ensure compliance with Professional, Service and Trust Policies, Procedures, Protocols, Guidelines and Standards. To use a range of Information Technology systems ensuring high quality data is collected appropriately, kept securely and confidentially. To maintain relevant professional registration. To identify and communicate any concerns through relevant management processes. To demonstrate continued practice development and engage in annual appraisal. For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached. Job description Job responsibilities To contribute to a co-ordinated delivery of training & consultation, and provide limited joint assessments and therapeutic interventions to children and young people and universal service workers within the District. To facilitate the interface between Universal Services and the CAMH Service. To act as a resource by being fully aware of existing provision for Children and Young People and establish good working relationships with those services. To participate with supervision and attend Primary Intervention Team meetings to establish an embedded working relationship. To promote safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people. To work within the single point of referral as required, between the hours of 09:00 to 18:00. To support the on-going process of delivering a comprehensive CAMHS system. To provide direct and indirect consultation, advice and support to workers within the Primary Health Care Team and other relevant agencies, including Social Services, Education and Voluntary Organisations to enable these workers to develop their skills in recognising and managing emotional and behavioural disorders in children, young people and their families. To work within the single point of referral as required. To apply a sound knowledge of safeguarding children and guidelines in clinical work. Where consultation results in continued concerns, to undertake assessments of children and young people and their families jointly with universal service workers as necessary. To manage own caseload, accessing support and guidance appropriate to individual need. To promote and assist the development of universal service workers in recognizing and supporting the emotional needs of children and young people via training and education within the School, Primary Health and Social Care setting. To support the provision of effective mental health and behavioural management interventions with children, young people and their families within a School, Primary Health and Social Care setting. Where treatment may be provided within a universal service setting, offer direct intervention if appropriate and assist in the development of a Care Plan with the responsible universal service worker. Ensure evidence based practice is implemented, supporting Clinical Effectiveness and maintain continuing professional development aided by the Quality Performance Management Process and Clinical Supervision. Ensure effective, meaningful and timely information is collated utilising the relevant information systems, to assist in the evaluation of this service and to support the Performance Management of the Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services. To review and evaluate this service provision/development with relevant stakeholders and support the sharing of this information as appropriate. To actively promote user/carer involvement in all aspects of care planning/delivery whilst respecting the rights, capabilities and wishes of the individuals concerned. To support the formulation of protocols and guidelines to assist referrers to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in consultation with the Clinical Management Team. Ensure compliance with Professional, Service and Trust Policies, Procedures, Protocols, Guidelines and Standards. To use a range of Information Technology systems ensuring high quality data is collected appropriately, kept securely and confidentially. To maintain relevant professional registration. To identify and communicate any concerns through relevant management processes. To demonstrate continued practice development and engage in annual appraisal. For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached. Person Specification Special Knowledge & Skills Essential Assessment planning and evaluation of time limited therapeutic programme skills in mental health and behavioural difficulties including risk assessments. Good verbal and communication skills. Ability to manage own caseload. Good negotiation skills, and problem solving skills. Customer service orientation. Effective record keeping and report writing skills to include care planning and risk assessments. IT skills. Have good team working skills. Be able to work across disciplines with an ability to predict and manage inter-disciplinary tensions and foster good working practices. Experience Essential Comprehension of current legislation in relation to under 18s. An understanding of roles and responsibilities of agencies involved in working with under 18s. Experience of working with children and adolescents with multiple problems and their families/carers. Multi-disciplinary working. Experience of providing consultation/support and training to professional carers working with under 18s. Experience of working with universal service professionals. Experience of supervising/mentoring junior staff. Experience of safeguarding children and young people. Desirable Experience of working in universal services. Experience of networking between universal services and CAMHS. Experience of working in a Family and Systemic Team. Knowledge and experience of working with equality and diversity. Experience of delivering training to others. Physical Attributes Essential Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy). Personal Attributes Essential Able to work autonomously and as part of a team. A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability). Commitment to a Multi-agency approach to the client. Calm, confident, innovative, creative and assertive. Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in accordance with changing service priorities. Commitment to challenging discrimination and improving accessibility of services. Ability to manage crisis situations. Qualifications Essential First level registered qualification, such as: RMN, CPN, SW, Occupational Therapy or relevant mental health profession. Desirable Post qualification training in mental health therapy (e.g. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Family & Systemic Therapy). Person Specification Special Knowledge & Skills Essential Assessment planning and evaluation of time limited therapeutic programme skills in mental health and behavioural difficulties including risk assessments. Good verbal and communication skills. Ability to manage own caseload. Good negotiation skills, and problem solving skills. Customer service orientation. Effective record keeping and report writing skills to include care planning and risk assessments. IT skills. Have good team working skills. Be able to work across disciplines with an ability to predict and manage inter-disciplinary tensions and foster good working practices. Experience Essential Comprehension of current legislation in relation to under 18s. An understanding of roles and responsibilities of agencies involved in working with under 18s. Experience of working with children and adolescents with multiple problems and their families/carers. Multi-disciplinary working. Experience of providing consultation/support and training to professional carers working with under 18s. Experience of working with universal service professionals. Experience of supervising/mentoring junior staff. Experience of safeguarding children and young people. Desirable Experience of working in universal services. Experience of networking between universal services and CAMHS. Experience of working in a Family and Systemic Team. Knowledge and experience of working with equality and diversity. Experience of delivering training to others. Physical Attributes Essential Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy). Personal Attributes Essential Able to work autonomously and as part of a team. A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability). Commitment to a Multi-agency approach to the client. Calm, confident, innovative, creative and assertive. Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in accordance with changing service priorities. Commitment to challenging discrimination and improving accessibility of services. Ability to manage crisis situations. Qualifications Essential First level registered qualification, such as: RMN, CPN, SW, Occupational Therapy or relevant mental health profession. Desirable Post qualification training in mental health therapy (e.g. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Family & Systemic Therapy). 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 South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust Address C A M H S 2 Flemming Court Castleford West Yorkshire WF10 5HW Employer's website https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)