Job summary We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, well-motivated, forward-thinking clinician to work as part of our CAMHS Single Point of Access team - working with young people with mental health problems living across North Yorkshire, York and Selby. As a team we offer triage assessments for young people who are struggling with their mental health or have a neurodevelopmental concern. Our aim is to ensure young people receive the right service at the right time for their mental health and wellbeing. This post requires the candidate to have a professional registration Child, mental health or Learning disability nurse, social worker or occupational therapist. The CAMHS Single Point of Access team work across the locality of North Yorkshire, York and Selby, the post would include being able to travel across the locality if needed. Main duties of the job The team is multi-disciplinary and provides specialist triage/ screening assessments for young people suffering from moderate to severe complex emotional, behavioural and psychological issues resulting in mental health problems. Ideally the candidate will have experience of working clinically with children and young people with Mental Health and Neurodevelopmental needs. If you enjoy working within a team who is passionate about 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 team but 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 The trust is keen to promote learning and development opportunities for the right candidate we are able to offer a number of different developmental / training opportunities We would welcome contact from any interested candidate to either ring up for an informal chat or look round. Date posted 21 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 346-NYC-017-24-C Job locations Orca House Link Road Court York YO10 3JB 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 experience CAMHS clinician who is able to provide support to young people and families through the triage, experience of risk assessments, safeguarding, inter-agency working and have clinical experience within mental health. 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 experience CAMHS clinician who is able to provide support to young people and families through the triage, experience of risk assessments, safeguarding, inter-agency working and have clinical experience within mental health. 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. Depending on work area, recognised sign-off mentor (or equivalent) or must be achieved within agreed timescale. Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent) Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area (within agreed timescale) Desirable Leadership or management qualification. Certificate in teaching & assessing in clinical practice as appropriate to own profession. CAMHS Degree 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. Desirable Significant experience working with children and young people with mental ill health in a community setting. 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 psychological models of care and treatment. 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. Person Specification Qualification Essential Current professional registration with appropriate body in healthcare or social work. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. Depending on work area, recognised sign-off mentor (or equivalent) or must be achieved within agreed timescale. Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent) Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area (within agreed timescale) Desirable Leadership or management qualification. Certificate in teaching & assessing in clinical practice as appropriate to own profession. CAMHS Degree 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. Desirable Significant experience working with children and young people with mental ill health in a community setting. 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 psychological models of care and treatment. 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. 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 Orca House Link Road Court York YO10 3JB Employer's website https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)