Job overview
Open to B5 staff looking to develop into a B6 role or experienced B6 practitioners.
ARE YOU READY for your next NEW CHALLENGE? We are seeking to employ a highly motivated and skilled practitioner to join and expand our dynamic, friendly and diverse multi-disciplinary team. This is a real chance be a part of the CAMHS transformation long term plan
We have an opportunity for a new full time Band 5 / Band 6 (subject to experience) CAMHS practitioner post in Stockport CAMHS. This post is open to B5 staff, with a view to developing into a B6 role following additional neurodevelopmental training / experience. Applications are also welcome from experienced B6 practitioners. This post is based within the Neurodevelopment Pathway.
One of our priorities is supporting our team with their continued professional development. As such, we offer flexibility to ensure skills and knowledge are offered and expanded in many areas of our service.
Main duties of the job
* To support the neurodevelopmental assessment pathways, completing assessments with young people and their families and contributing to MDT discussions and decision making.
• To ensure high quality CAMHS assessment of children and families referred to the service.
• To provide advice and support to families about appropriate support strategies and signpost as appropriate to relevant external agencies.
• To provide access to a range of quality psychotherapeutic interventions in accordance with individual assessed need.
• To deliver therapeutic input to children and young people referred to the team.
• Work as a co-therapist where appropriate with other members of the MDT.
• To be responsible for and manage a defined caseload and undertake case management responsibilities within the caseload.
• To identify and develop strategies to manage risk to the child and others in line with Pennine care and CAMHS procedures and protocols.
• To liaise closely with a wide range of agencies regarding individual care packages and to promote awareness of neurodevelopmental and child and adolescent mental health issues within these agencies.
Working for our organisation
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We are really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure were a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post.
You will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example how you meet as a minimum the essential criteria from the below section and also on the person specification, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
* NMC nursing or social work or equivalent Health /social care qualification
Desirable criteria
* ADOS trained
Experience
Essential criteria
* Professional involvement with the users of mental health services.
* Experience of working with young people
* Experience of multi-agency working
Desirable criteria
* Experience of relating to young people in a group or community setting.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Knowledge of mental health issues in young people
* Knowledge of relevant legislation and National policies in relation to young people
* Knowledge of therapeutic interventions with young people
Desirable criteria
* Understanding of youth offending services
* Knowledge of drug and alcohol issues relating to young people
* Knowledge of neurodevelopmental conditions
Skills
Essential criteria
* Ability to undertake appropriate mental health assessments
* Ability to work well with a team
* Ability to plan, implement and promote individual care plans effectively
* Ability to work independently
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.
If you have problems applying, contact
Address
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
225 Old Street
225 Old Street
OL6 7SR
Telephone
01617163181