This is a key and fast-paced role in a busy community CAMHS team. The post holder will be required to undertake initial assessments for children and young people referred into the service, ensuring safeguarding, risk management, and care planning are implemented to the highest standard, and at all times that the service offers effective patient-centred care. You will be expected to hold a diverse case load of young people with complex emotional needs which requires significant attention to detail particularly around risk management in the community, thus coordinating and working with external agencies such as social care and education. You will have the opportunity to co-facilitate groups and treatment alongside multidisciplinary team colleagues to offer evidenced-based care.
This post offers the Trust's £4,000 Incentive for band 5-7 Nurses & Practitioners, as well as a relocation package up to a maximum of £8,000 (subject to terms and conditions).
Main duties of the job
As B6 MHP, you will hold a professional qualification in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, or any other discipline that is registered by a recognised regulatory body. You will work as part of a CAMHS multidisciplinary community team, providing assessment and treatment to children experiencing moderate to severe mental illness. You will be expected to contribute to the formulation and care planning for children and families and take the lead for cases that require complex multi-agency involvement.
Job responsibilities
1. Initial assessment
2. Participating in multi-disciplinary case formulation
3. Participating in delivering group interventions
4. Representing CAMHS in professional forums and in complex networks
5. Working within the legal and policy frameworks
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
* Registered Professional Qualification
* NMC, HPC or Social Work England Registration
* Post Basic Courses / Study Days
* Evidence of CPD and professional portfolio
EXPERIENCE
* Experience of working with people with mental health problems
* Understanding and contribution to the Clinical Governance Agenda
* Previous experience in a similar role
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.
£35,392 to £42,618 a year pro-rata for part-time work
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
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