Job summary This is an exciting time within Worcestershire CAMHS, an opportunity has arisen to recruit Senior Mental Health practitioners into Tier 3 Core CAMHS service to work across a selection of locations across Worcestershire. The service is under going significant development with additions of new pathways such as Non Violent Resistance (NVR) complimenting the already established CBT and DBT pathways, Specialist Family therapy offer, Psychotherapy pathway, under 5s services whilst working closely with our other CAMHS specialist teams such as Childrens eating disorder team, Anchor, Mental Health Support teams in schools and the Crisis and Home treatment team. There are significant opportunities for training and development for staff with new staff working through an induction and training plan within the first 12 months with robust supervision provided. The service is working towards becoming a neurodivergent affirming service and the Trust is a Trauma Informed organisation. This post has been deemed by the Trust as eligible for relocation expenses which will be applicable for suitable successful candidate(s). Please see attached policy for more information Main duties of the job You would work clinically within the Worcestershire Core CAMHS service. You will assess young people who have been referred into the service, complete therapeutic (partnership) work with a designated caseload, attend MDT meetings, team meetings, provide consultation and advice to other professionals and attend statutory & mandatory training. You will work alongside wider CAMHS services where required and can be part of service developments and provide supervision and shadowing opportunities to new or more newly qualified staff. You will be based at one of the following sites, Aconbury (Worcester hospital site), Kidderminster Health Centre or Redditch Town hall. We endeavour to assign you to a base that best suits your personal circumstances however at times travel will be required to other bases, this will be paid as part of the Trust claiming expenses policy. The trust offer flexible working opportunities with this post considering applicants who are interested in working between 22 37.5 hours a week. About us At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Our people (all 4500 of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites. We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities. What we offer 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours Flexible and agile working opportunities Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage) Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes Health and wellbeing opportunities If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website. Date posted 11 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata for part time Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number C9798-0897 Job locations Aconbury North, Worcestershire Royal Hospital Charles Hastings Way Worcester WR5 1JG Redditch Town Hall Walter Stranz Square Redditch B98 8AH Kidderminster Health Centre Bromsgrove Street Kidderminster DY10 1PG Job description Job responsibilities For full detail of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Job description Job responsibilities For full detail of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Person Specification Additional Criteria Essential Put patient care at the heart of the work you do to improve health care outcomes and service delivery development Joint working with others, e.g. patients, colleagues in the delivery of high quality healthcare Build positive working relationships, respecting and valuing others, being helpful and inclusive Able to meet the travel requirements of the role Experience Essential Extensive post registration experience in mental health care including mental health assessment and risk assessment Use of therapeutic interventions within mental health settings i.e., 1:1, counselling, family therapy and group work Delivering teaching/training Providing consultation Desirable Working with children and young people Working in inpatient settings Liaison across Tier I-IV CAMH Services Providing care in community settings Developing a specialist area on behalf of the Service/ or local Team Developing policies and protocols Working in a multi-disciplinary Team Supervising less experienced members of staff Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats Appropriate and adaptable verbal and written communication Able to undertake audit Able to undertake risk assessments within Mental health Qualifications Essential Professional clinical qualification RMN/OT/Social Worker etc. Evidence of post registered clinical qualifications/training or be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of training to a minimum of post graduate diploma level Current registration with relevant professional body I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer Desirable Specific qualification in a relevant therapeutic speciality e.g. CBT, DBT, Counselling Non-medical prescriber Knowledge Essential Working knowledge of Health Service Working knowledge of mental health issues in CAMH Services A good knowledge of own professional guidelines such as NMC/HCPC Good knowledge of recognised disorders and illnesses in the field of mental health Understanding of a range of communication styles when working with children and families in distress Hold an interest in a specialist area Knowledge of the Mental Health Act Person Specification Additional Criteria Essential Put patient care at the heart of the work you do to improve health care outcomes and service delivery development Joint working with others, e.g. patients, colleagues in the delivery of high quality healthcare Build positive working relationships, respecting and valuing others, being helpful and inclusive Able to meet the travel requirements of the role Experience Essential Extensive post registration experience in mental health care including mental health assessment and risk assessment Use of therapeutic interventions within mental health settings i.e., 1:1, counselling, family therapy and group work Delivering teaching/training Providing consultation Desirable Working with children and young people Working in inpatient settings Liaison across Tier I-IV CAMH Services Providing care in community settings Developing a specialist area on behalf of the Service/ or local Team Developing policies and protocols Working in a multi-disciplinary Team Supervising less experienced members of staff Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats Appropriate and adaptable verbal and written communication Able to undertake audit Able to undertake risk assessments within Mental health Qualifications Essential Professional clinical qualification RMN/OT/Social Worker etc. Evidence of post registered clinical qualifications/training or be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of training to a minimum of post graduate diploma level Current registration with relevant professional body I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer Desirable Specific qualification in a relevant therapeutic speciality e.g. CBT, DBT, Counselling Non-medical prescriber Knowledge Essential Working knowledge of Health Service Working knowledge of mental health issues in CAMH Services A good knowledge of own professional guidelines such as NMC/HCPC Good knowledge of recognised disorders and illnesses in the field of mental health Understanding of a range of communication styles when working with children and families in distress Hold an interest in a specialist area Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust Address Aconbury North, Worcestershire Royal Hospital Charles Hastings Way Worcester WR5 1JG Employer's website https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)