Job overview
As a senior member of the multi-disciplinary CAMHS team, to support the CAMH Service to provide high quality assessment of the mental health needs of children and young people. To manage and develop the stepped care CAMHS service for this age group.
To manage CAMHS clinicians and provide supervision for team members
undertaking assessment and a range of interventions/managing caseloads.
To develop and implement therapeutic plans of care for children and young people with mental health needs. Supporting the service to deliver training and Consultation to other children’s agencies. To liaise with other agencies regarding the implementation of care plans and the management of risk for children and young people. To promote and support mental health awareness in agencies supporting children and young people in HMR
Main duties of the job
• To ensure high quality CAMHS clinical assessment of young people
and their families referred to the Single Point of Entry
• To manage and clinically supervise CAMHS practitioners in managing
their own caseloads
• To be responsible for and manage a (reduced) defined caseload (as
agreed with Operational Manager) and undertake key-worker
responsibilities within the caseload, making autonomous decisions
concerning service delivery, risk management, referrals to other
agencies and discharge.
• To make independent clinical decisions about the appropriate
therapeutic interventions for each young person, in accordance with individual assessed need, and to provide or provide access to this
intervention, including those young people with learning difficulties
Working for our organisation
Working for us you will find a busy but supportive environment. Regular supervision and a friendly and supportive place to work. We also offer free parking and a canteen
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To work strategically with the Consultant Psychiatrist, Camhs
Coordinator, the HMR Commissioners and other agencies in order to
develop the stepped care CAMHS service..
• To be responsible for the implementation of the stepped care CAMH
service and Pennine Care NHS Trust and to meet standards and
targets developed for this service.
• To play a leading role with the strategic and operational direction of the
service within Pennine Care and the CAMHS Directorate via Clinical
and Social Care Governance Groups
• To manage CAMHS practitioners from a range of professional
backgrounds within the service, to recruit and support new staff as
appropriate and to implement HR processes and Pennine Care
procedures within the service.
• To clinically supervise the work of staff within the service.
• To keep the Operational Manager informed of developments and
issues within the service.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
* Highly Developed Knowledge of mental health issues in young people
* • Knowledge of relevant legislation and National Policies in relation to children and young people.
* Highly developed knowledge of a range of therapeutic interventions with this client group
Desirable criteria
* Knowledge and experience of working with young people with learning disability
* Evidence of Post qualifying training courses / certificates
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Registered Nurse – Mental Health with NMC registration/Social worker with SW registration
* • Short courses and/or experience to post graduate diploma level
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Substantial experience of working within a health delivered child and adolescent mental health outpatient / community service or of Adult Mental Health Services
* Experience of the CPA model
* Experience of clinically supervising the work of others.
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
* Ability to perform complex diagnostic assessments as an autonomous practitioner across a range of mental health conditions
* Ability to develop packages of care based on assessed needs
* Ability to develop a range of therapeutic activities across a range of settings.
* Ability to identify and manage risk in individuals presenting with mental health needs
* Ability to provide and receive complex sensitive or contentious information often within a hostile, antagonistic or highly emotive atmosphere.
* Ability to act in consultation / supervision / training capacity with professionals.
* Ability to develop liaison / links and familiarity with other professional networks
* Ability to prioritise key tasks, and targets for intervention.
* Ability to evaluate service initiatives for effectiveness / outcome.
* Ability to work as a member of a team within and beyond organisational boundaries.
* Ability to keep accurate activity data for audit / evaluation.
* Ability to work strategically to develop the 16-17yr service.
* Ability to develop and audit the effectiveness of protocols.
* Ability to manage other staff to meet targets and objectives of the service
* Ability to implement HR procedures as appropriate
* Ability to use systems approach.
* Ability to provide leadership for the service
* Ability to manage and to work autonomously with case load.
* Ability to work flexibly and innovatively
* Good communication skills.
* Ability to operate with an unpredictable work pattern.
* Ability to work in situations that are often highly emotionally charged and were individuals may be antagonistic / aggressive
Work Related Circumstances
Essential criteria
* Ability to work unsocial hours and weekend
* Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
* Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
* Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
We also offer virtual application support sessions each month, where you will learn some hints and tips to support you in completing your application form. To secure your place, and to find out more visit the on our website.
Sponsorship - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the
What happens after your application has been received?
You will be informed about the progress of your application following shortlisting via email. Only applicants who clearly demonstrate the criteria listed in the person specification will be shortlisted for interview. Interview invites will be sent out via email.
What happens if I am offered the position after interview?
The hiring manager will make contact with you to verbally offer you the position. The hiring manager will then inform Recruitment of the decision and provide relevant paperwork. You will be sent a formal conditional offer via email.
What pre-employment checks will I need to complete?
By conducting pre-employment checks, the recruitment team will verify that you meet the pre-conditions of the role you have been offered. Pre-employment checks will be carried out according to. The checks are:
* Identity verification
* Right to work check
* Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
* Professional registration and/or qualification check
* Occupational health assessment
* Employment history and reference validation
All applicants external to the NHS will be required to provide their to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history and references as part of pre-employment checks.
If you are offered a position with us and you require sponsorship to support your right to work, we will review your eligibility in line with. If the role you have been offered is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not able to evidence own your right to work, your conditional offer could be withdrawn.
What happens when pre-employment checks are complete?
Recruitment will liaise with you and the hiring manager to arrange a start date for your new position. You will then be booked on to a Trust Welcome Session and be sent your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.
Other important information
* We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and recognise the importance of ensuring our diverse service user population is reflected within our workforce. Unfortunately, we know that, at present, there is underrepresentation of our communities in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from diverse communities to help us grow, learn, be better and consider brilliant innovation diverse people bring.
* If you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria on the person specification for the post.
* If you require reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process please phone us on 0161 716 3181 at the earliest opportunity. We will support you to complete your application.
* Unfortunately we are not able to guarantee the transfer of lease cars, or cover the costs of early termination charges.
* We have a strict policy on unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Please do not contact our hiring managers directly.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received. To ensure you application is considered, please submit at the earliest opportunity.
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Telephone
01617163181