Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to come and join the Harrogate CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Team) working across Harrogate District. We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic Mental Health Practitioner to join our great team. Within this role we will support you to expand on your knowledge and expertise with opportunity to develop your interest in our assessments and pathways when working with people with suspected psychosis. The team works collaboratively with a range of partner agencies in order to meet the individual needs of children and young people experiencing Mental Health issues. You will be enthusiastic and highly motivated with experience in the delivery of high-quality planned care. You will be a valued member of the team and will develop excellent working relationships with our partners. You can expect regular supervision and support from the collective leadership. Main duties of the job You must be willing to work collaboratively with children and young people aged 6 - 18 years of age, as well as their carers and families. You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to adapt these to meet the individual's need. You are required to have the ability and experience to manage complex cases in partnership with other agencies. You are required to use your own initiative and make decisions independently for this post. There is an expectation of commitment to the development of high-quality care, and to engage in quality improvement activities. You will be supported with regular management and clinical supervision. About us We are a part of the TEWV Trust, and Harrogate CAMHS is a part of North Yorkshire and York CAMH Service. From education and prevention,and specialist care our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the children and young people of our region feel safe, understood and cared for. We work to the Trust's values of respect, compassion and responsibility. Date posted 25 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 346-NYC-018-25 Job locations Dragon Parade Clinic 2 Dragon Parade Harrogate HG1 5BY Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. Nursing applicants should already hold NMC registration and have successfully completed their preceptorship programme. Please note: Newly qualified Nurses or those due to qualify will be recruited via a separate process. Additional contact details: Gill gentle 01423 726900 Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. Nursing applicants should already hold NMC registration and have successfully completed their preceptorship programme. Please note: Newly qualified Nurses or those due to qualify will be recruited via a separate process. Additional contact details: Gill gentle 01423 726900 Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current professional registration with an approved body Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to post Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent) For registered nurses: MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education or willingness to work towards. Qualification must be achieved within agreed timescale. Trained Clinical Supervisor (within agreed timescale). Desirable Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area Experience Essential Working with people with children and young people Desirable Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation Working in a community setting Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers Working in a multi-disciplinary team Working in partnership with other agencies Knowledge Essential Evidenced based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field. Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act). Care Programme Approach and its application in practice Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice. Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice. Clinical Governance and Clinical Supervision Research and development methodology. Awareness of psychological models of care and treatment. Skills Essential Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team Undertake lead professional and care co-ordinator responsibilities (within agreed timescale) Manage own time and prioritise effectively Motivate and work positively and assertively with other members of the team. Provide effective teaching, training and clinical supervision (within agreed timescale). Use approved breakaway techniques (within agreed timescale). Personal Attributes Essential Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable young people and their families and carers Able to engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in distressing and challenging circumstances Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team Able to use own initiative and make decisions independently Committed to continual quality and service improvement Self aware and committed to professional and personal development. Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current professional registration with an approved body Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to post Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent) For registered nurses: MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education or willingness to work towards. Qualification must be achieved within agreed timescale. Trained Clinical Supervisor (within agreed timescale). Desirable Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area Experience Essential Working with people with children and young people Desirable Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation Working in a community setting Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers Working in a multi-disciplinary team Working in partnership with other agencies Knowledge Essential Evidenced based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field. Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act). Care Programme Approach and its application in practice Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice. Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice. Clinical Governance and Clinical Supervision Research and development methodology. Awareness of psychological models of care and treatment. Skills Essential Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team Undertake lead professional and care co-ordinator responsibilities (within agreed timescale) Manage own time and prioritise effectively Motivate and work positively and assertively with other members of the team. Provide effective teaching, training and clinical supervision (within agreed timescale). Use approved breakaway techniques (within agreed timescale). Personal Attributes Essential Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable young people and their families and carers Able to engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in distressing and challenging circumstances Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team Able to use own initiative and make decisions independently Committed to continual quality and service improvement Self aware and committed to professional and personal development. Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision 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 Dragon Parade Clinic 2 Dragon Parade Harrogate HG1 5BY Employer's website https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)