Job summary As a member of the CAMHS Specialist Trauma and Relational Therapies Team you will hold a caseload and undertake specialist evidence-based assessments and therapeutic interventions, for young people, their families/carers as part of the CAMHS STaRT Team in Portsmouth. You will be expected to undertake direct therapeutic work with individuals, families/caregivers and with groups, that demonstrates a high level of skill in supporting the child/young person and their carers/families where severe, complex and often longstanding difficulties relating to trauma are present. This role includes supporting the delivery of our training package, which includes the Trauma Informed Model of Care (TIMOC), Forming Good Attachments and Caring for the Traumatised Child Training, delivered to carers and the professional network. Our service aims to provide Portsmouth children who are cared for evidence-based trauma therapies, with the aim of reducing the intensity and duration of the symptoms of trauma, whilst strengthening attachment relationships, along with several other evidence based mental health treatments. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues from other services and agencies to promote joint working. You will Actively participate in service evaluation, audit and outcome measurement to ensure that the team delivers high quality evidence-based interventions and will be expected to participate in regular clinical as well as line management supervision. Assess patients/clients, plan develop/implement/evaluate treatment programmes in partnership with the network around the child. Work in partnership with clients and carers to enable them to make informed choices about care and treatment. To be responsible for providing professional consultation to colleagues in social care, foster carers, other clinicians within CAMHS and other agencies/services in the city. Contribute to effective discharge planning and/or referral processes to health care providers and support agencies to meet identified health needs. Uses professional curiosity amongst colleagues to advance practice and patient/client care to ensure the provision of positive patient/client outcomes and person-centred care. Accurately document assessments of patients/clients' health status, diagnosis and response to interventions and treatments on the Trust Clinical Records System. Educate and provides information to patients/clients/family to improve their knowledge in supporting the recovery of trauma. To deliver and participate in training to the MDT and other agencies. About us Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve. Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working. Date posted 06 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 449-Team3-1755 Job locations Falcon House St James' Hospital, 22 Edenbridge Rd Portsmouth Hampshire PO4 8PF Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered social worker, nurse or equivalent. Degree or equivalent level training relevant to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Desirable Teaching Qualification, e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent Practice assessor/supervisor. Experience Essential Experienced in assessing and developing patient care plans. Experienced in developing and delivering care and a range of therapeutic interventions to patients. Experience of MDT working Evidence of recent CPD Desirable Experience of early developmental trauma, mental health assessments and implementation of care and treatment plans. Experience of assessing and managing mental health issues in the context of trauma experiences. Experience of teaching, training, and supervision/assessing junior staff and students Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered social worker, nurse or equivalent. Degree or equivalent level training relevant to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Desirable Teaching Qualification, e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent Practice assessor/supervisor. Experience Essential Experienced in assessing and developing patient care plans. Experienced in developing and delivering care and a range of therapeutic interventions to patients. Experience of MDT working Evidence of recent CPD Desirable Experience of early developmental trauma, mental health assessments and implementation of care and treatment plans. Experience of assessing and managing mental health issues in the context of trauma experiences. Experience of teaching, training, and supervision/assessing junior staff and students 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. Employer details Employer name Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Falcon House St James' Hospital, 22 Edenbridge Rd Portsmouth Hampshire PO4 8PF Employer's website https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)