Overview
The post holder will deliver a high quality, comprehensive mental health service for children and young people with serious and enduring mental health difficulties. The role involves managing a defined caseload with a focus on working with children and young people and their families who experience a complex range of needs and difficulties. Acting as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team, the post holder will provide assessment, psychosocial, evidence-based interventions using a collaborative approach and will be skilled at risk assessment and management. They will complement the multi-disciplinary working of the team, providing supervision for other team members, as agreed with the Team Lead. They will participate in team and service development and evaluation. Liaison, advice and consultation with a wide range of agencies is central to the role.
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Responsibilities
* Take responsibility for the management of a complex caseload, which includes specialist assessment (within service specification) and care planning in conjunction with service user and carer, evaluation of individual treatment plans for CYP with mental health needs.
* Participate in the setting of quality standards, including auditing, monitoring and reviewing of practice in line with current clinical guidance and policy.
* Assess patient\'s individual care needs, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
* Deliver a range of interventions in accordance with the agreed plan of care and Pathway guidance.
* Complete and contribute to robust risk assessments and risk management, deliver and promote positive risk taking to improve quality of life and maximise occupational performance/independence.
* Maintain an effective reporting system by observing and reporting verbally and in writing on patient conditions.
* Encourage and support service user and carer involvement and participation.
* Attend and contribute to CAMHS multi-disciplinary team, business and development forums.
* Utilise agreed outcome measures to review the effectiveness of interventions as part of the care planning and evaluation process and help ensure aims and objectives of the service are fulfilled.
About Us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities. We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems. We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow. We are \'United in our Uniqueness\' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
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Details
* Date posted: 02 September 2025
* Band: Band 6
* Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: 301-VA-25-7399865
* Job locations: The Bridge, Crooked Bridge Road, Stafford, ST16 3NE
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
* Take responsibility for the management of a complex caseload, including specialist assessment and care planning with service user and carer, evaluation of treatment plans for CYP with mental health needs.
* Participate in setting quality standards, auditing, monitoring and reviewing practice in line with current clinical guidance and policy.
* Assess patient\'s care needs, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
* Deliver interventions in accordance with the plan of care and Pathway guidance.
* Contribute to robust risk assessments; deliver and promote positive risk taking where appropriate.
* Maintain an effective reporting system for patient conditions.
* Encourage and support service user and carer involvement and participation.
* Attend and contribute to CAMHS multi-disciplinary team, business and development forums.
* Use outcome measures to review effectiveness of interventions and support service aims.
* Work within Code of Practice and professional guidelines; maintain professional competence; participate in duty rotas and multidisciplinary forums.
* Develop networking and working relationships with professionals within and outside Health departments.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
* Core profession qualification relevant to children\'s mental health / social care: First level professional Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Clinical or Counselling Psychologist, Art Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Family Therapist, CYP Trained CBT Therapist or Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist or equivalent with continuous post qualified experience.
* Professional registration with HCPC, NMC or equivalent.
Desirable
* Psychological intervention qualification (EMDR, CBT, CBTp, Family Interventions, CAT, DBT)
* Registered practice assessor/supervisor
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working with CYP who have difficulty engaging with services and complex mental health needs
* Experience of assessing, planning, coordinating and managing CYP with mental health problems in a community setting
Desirable
* Experience of working in a CAMHS, crisis or community setting
* Experience of working with clients at risk of admission
Other Information
* Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure will be submitted.
* Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship will be considered.
* UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, The Bridge, Crooked Bridge Road, Stafford, ST16 3NE
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