Job summary
This is an exciting role that offers the opportunity to develop leadership experience as well as participate in clinical assessment and intervention. The CAMHS Neurodiversity service has been developing over the last couple of years and now incorporates assessment, intervention and support to young people with diagnosis or waiting for assessment of autism, tics/Tourette's, learning disabilities as well as ADHD and co-morbid mental health problems. You would be joining a friendly, passionate and experience multi professional team, ranging from nurses across all fields, social workers, speech and language therapists, occupational therapist, support workers, NMPs and Psychologist. This leadership role will require you to support registered and unregistered staff with their intervention and evaluation of care. This role gives you the perfect opportunity to expand your leadership and management experience.You will have key responsibilities relating to referrals and allocation of tasks as well as being a mentor and supervisor to students and new team members.
Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity
"please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility"
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for
supporting the emotional, psychological and social wellbeing of children and
young people who have or are suspected of having a Neuro developmental Disorder
( ADHD, Learning disability, Autism, Tics or Tourettes).The post
holder will provide a holistic assessment for children and young people, which
will involve close liaison with the multi-agency network; including schools and
social care. The post holder will join a Multi-disciplinary Team and will work
closely with other teams within the CAMHS service. They will hold a case load
of complex need relating to the young persons neurodiversity or ongoing
neuro-diverse assessment and has co-morbidity of mental health needs. They will
assess and risk manage cases and provided clinical lead to non-registered staff
for delegated tasks. The post holder will provide specialist clinical practice
into the team for children and young people with neuro-developmental disorders,
delivering intervention within best evidence and to the highest possible
standard.The post holder will work across other teams within
CAMHS
All Livewell Southwest staff are expected to able and
willing to work across a 7 day service.
Job Share(s) Considered
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social
enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across
Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of
Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports
centres, and health hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values,kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and
collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while
empowering staff and those we serve.
We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in
shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right
time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead
healthy, independent lives.
We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training
pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care
Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship
programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.
Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all
sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental
health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the
application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.To improve children and young peoples mental health through the delivery
of an integrated and coordinated system of community based mental health care
to children, young people and their families, providing safe, culturally
competent, effective, cost efficient, timely and accessible services that are
in accordance with national and local priorities and responsive to the needs
and views of local children, young people and their families.
2.To provide clinical input to the team, delivering practice within best
evidence and to the highest possible standard. The post sits within the neurodiversity
pathway within CAMHS based within the city offering mental health and
neuro-developmental assessment and treatment interventions in line with NICE
Guidelines. This can include individual
work, group work and consultation
3.The post holder will demonstrate effective skills in the assessment and
reassessment of risk and complex behavior issues and communicate concerns
accurately in a timely fashion. This is
inclusive of priority assessments and requires multi-agency responses to risk
assessment and risk management plans. This
will also include completing recognised assessments as part of the team to
provide evidence for potential diagnosis when appropriate.
4.The post holder will make
an autonomous decision about the treatment, time of discharge, and agree with
the child, young person and family/carers as well as multi-agency key
partners. Communicate a summary of the
work undertaken and how to sustain improvements made and include correspondence
to General Practitioner.
5.The post holder will
contribute to the CAMHS Duty Rota which
operates on a daily basis
6.Contribute to the development of team protocols and clinical practice,
proposing changes for discussion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.To improve children and young peoples mental health through the delivery
of an integrated and coordinated system of community based mental health care
to children, young people and their families, providing safe, culturally
competent, effective, cost efficient, timely and accessible services that are
in accordance with national and local priorities and responsive to the needs
and views of local children, young people and their families.
2.To provide clinical input to the team, delivering practice within best
evidence and to the highest possible standard. The post sits within the neurodiversity
pathway within CAMHS based within the city offering mental health and
neuro-developmental assessment and treatment interventions in line with NICE
Guidelines. This can include individual
work, group work and consultation
3.The post holder will demonstrate effective skills in the assessment and
reassessment of risk and complex behavior issues and communicate concerns
accurately in a timely fashion. This is
inclusive of priority assessments and requires multi-agency responses to risk
assessment and risk management plans. This
will also include completing recognised assessments as part of the team to
provide evidence for potential diagnosis when appropriate.
4.The post holder will make
an autonomous decision about the treatment, time of discharge, and agree with
the child, young person and family/carers as well as multi-agency key
partners. Communicate a summary of the
work undertaken and how to sustain improvements made and include correspondence
to General Practitioner.
5.The post holder will
contribute to the CAMHS Duty Rota which
operates on a daily basis
6.Contribute to the development of team protocols and clinical practice,
proposing changes for discussion.
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- 1. Knowledge of relevant legislation and documentation pertaining to children e.g. Children Act 2004, Child Protection, National Service Framework, Every Child Matters etc. Learning Disability specific legislation and documents, Aiming High for Disabled Children, Valuing People, Mansell report, Mental Capacity Act.
- 2. Knowledge of a range of mental health problems and disorders affecting children and young people who are in care.
Qualifications
Essential
- 1. Degree or Diploma in health or Social Care related subject.
- 2. Current professional registration such as: NMC, HCPC, Social Work England etc
- 3. Evidence of CPD relevant to this field of care.
Desirable
- 1. post graduate training in relevant topics
Experience
Essential
- 1. Experience (both work and life related) in Neurodiversity and or mental health.
- 2. Experience in working in a multi disciplinary context.
- 3.Experience in assessment, care planning and intervention for people with mental health difficulties.
- 4. Experience in risk assessment and management.
Desirable
- 1. Experience in providing supervision and mentoring.
- 2.Experience in delivering training.
- 3. Experience of post registration of working with young people with mental health difficulties.
- 4.Experience in using total communication techniques to aid communication.
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- 1. Knowledge of relevant legislation and documentation pertaining to children e.g. Children Act 2004, Child Protection, National Service Framework, Every Child Matters etc. Learning Disability specific legislation and documents, Aiming High for Disabled Children, Valuing People, Mansell report, Mental Capacity Act.
- 2. Knowledge of a range of mental health problems and disorders affecting children and young people who are in care.
Qualifications
Essential
- 1. Degree or Diploma in health or Social Care related subject.
- 2. Current professional registration such as: NMC, HCPC, Social Work England etc
- 3. Evidence of CPD relevant to this field of care.
Desirable
- 1. post graduate training in relevant topics
Experience
Essential
- 1. Experience (both work and life related) in Neurodiversity and or mental health.
- 2. Experience in working in a multi disciplinary context.
- 3.Experience in assessment, care planning and intervention for people with mental health difficulties.
- 4. Experience in risk assessment and management.
Desirable
- 1. Experience in providing supervision and mentoring.
- 2.Experience in delivering training.
- 3. Experience of post registration of working with young people with mental health difficulties.
- 4.Experience in using total communication techniques to aid communication.
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.
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.
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).
