Job summary North Yorkshire and York Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services are seeking to recruit a CAMHS Clinician to work in our Harrogate team. This post requires candidates to have a professional registration as a Child, Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, well-motivated, forward-thinking clinician to work as part of our team - working with children and young people and their families living in the Harrogate area. Candidates must have 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework. We would welcome contact from any interested candidate to discuss more. Main duties of the job The team is multi-disciplinary and provides specialist assessments, treatment and interventions for young people suffering from moderate to severe complex emotional, behavioural and psychological issues resulting in mental health problems. Ideally the candidates will already be trained in a governed evidence based therapy such as CBT, DBT, or SFP, be trained as a Non Medical Prescriber (NMP) or be able to evidence specialist skills working with our client group. Experience of working clinically with children and young people with Mental Health and Neurodevelopmental needs is essential. We have a strong ethos of learning and development. The successful candidate will be supported to develop their specialist skills and knowledge within CAMHS. If you enjoy working within an experienced team who are passionate about supporting with children and young people's mental health, enjoy a challenge and have a flexible approach, then we would like to hear from you. You will work as part of a growing team and will need to be confident in your own clinical decision making skills. You will work with a range of professionals from a variety of different agencies including social care, acute care and a range of community and voluntary sector partners. About us We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby. From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for. We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health. We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it. We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life. Date posted 16 December 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 346-NYC-136-24 Job locations Harrogate CAMHS, Dragon Parade Clinic 2 Dragon Parade Clinic Harrogate HG1 5BY Job description Job responsibilities The role can be demanding but also highly rewarding so you will need to be someone who is motivated, resilient and passionate about working with this client group. An experienced CAMHS clinician who is able to manage their own caseload, with an emphasis on doing brief therapy as well as longer term specialist interventions. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. Job description Job responsibilities The role can be demanding but also highly rewarding so you will need to be someone who is motivated, resilient and passionate about working with this client group. An experienced CAMHS clinician who is able to manage their own caseload, with an emphasis on doing brief therapy as well as longer term specialist interventions. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. Person Specification Qualification Essential Current professional registration with appropriate body in healthcare or social work. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent) Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area (within agreed timescale) 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework Depending on work area, recognised sign-off mentor (or equivalent) or must be achieved within agreed timescale. Desirable Leadership or management qualification CAMHS Degree Certificate in teaching & assessing in clinical practice as appropriate to own profession. Recognised qualification in a specific model of therapy e.g. family therapy, CBT etc Recognised training in Facilitation of Parenting Groups. Experience Essential Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers. Providing clinical supervision. Working in a multi-disciplinary team Quality improvement activities Desirable Significant experience working with children and young people with mental ill health in a community setting. Leadership or management experience Mentoring students on practice placement experience Knowledge Essential Demonstrable knowledge to post-graduate level of evidence-based practice in caring for children and young people in the designated field. Research and development methodology. Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act). Care Programme Approach and its application in practice Detailed understanding of Safeguarding andits application in practice Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice Clinical Governance and its application in practice Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment Desirable The Trust's Quality Improvement System (QIS) Skills Essential Provide leadership and monitor, co-ordinate and prioritise the activities of a team. Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake lead professional / care co-ordinator responsibilities Provide effective clinical supervision, teaching, training and assessing in clinical practice. Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to children and young people, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team Write reports Use multimedia materials for presentations in professional settings. Use approved breakaway techniques. Person Specification Qualification Essential Current professional registration with appropriate body in healthcare or social work. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent) Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area (within agreed timescale) 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework Depending on work area, recognised sign-off mentor (or equivalent) or must be achieved within agreed timescale. Desirable Leadership or management qualification CAMHS Degree Certificate in teaching & assessing in clinical practice as appropriate to own profession. Recognised qualification in a specific model of therapy e.g. family therapy, CBT etc Recognised training in Facilitation of Parenting Groups. Experience Essential Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers. Providing clinical supervision. Working in a multi-disciplinary team Quality improvement activities Desirable Significant experience working with children and young people with mental ill health in a community setting. Leadership or management experience Mentoring students on practice placement experience Knowledge Essential Demonstrable knowledge to post-graduate level of evidence-based practice in caring for children and young people in the designated field. Research and development methodology. Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act). Care Programme Approach and its application in practice Detailed understanding of Safeguarding andits application in practice Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice Clinical Governance and its application in practice Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment Desirable The Trust's Quality Improvement System (QIS) Skills Essential Provide leadership and monitor, co-ordinate and prioritise the activities of a team. Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake lead professional / care co-ordinator responsibilities Provide effective clinical supervision, teaching, training and assessing in clinical practice. Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to children and young people, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team Write reports Use multimedia materials for presentations in professional settings. Use approved breakaway techniques. 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 Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust Address Harrogate CAMHS, Dragon Parade Clinic 2 Dragon Parade Clinic Harrogate HG1 5BY Employer's website https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)