Job summary
In
an exciting new development, we are delighted to be in a position of expanding
our workforce and are looking to appoint a number of children and young
peoples mental health workers to be part of a PCN (Primary Care Network)
mental health service in South Tyneside.
This
includes looking for an individual who has the ability to provide a link
between this new PCN team and our existing Getting Help(Lifecycle) Service.
In
a new and innovative service model, the team is comprised of high and low
intensity Children and Young Peoples Mental Health (CYPMH) practitioners and
will work closely with our well-established South Tyneside Lifecycle Service.
This
multi-disciplinary team will deliver a range of interventions that identify
mental health difficulties at the earliest stage, and facilitate the provision
of services that promote resilience, and enable positive mental health.
If you are a skilled, experienced, enthusiastic and
highly motivated CYPMH practitioner and seeking an opportunity to play an
instrumental role developing innovative services for children, young people and
their families, this could be the post for you.
Main duties of the job
We
expect the post holder to have sound children and young peoples mental health knowledge
and skills. You will have the aptitude, motivation and enthusiasm for working
within a ground breaking service.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a member of the Lifecycle Mental Health Team in South
Tyneside providing Getting Help Mental Health interventions to Children and
Young People, as well as providing a direct link between Lifecycle and the PCN
(Primary Care Network) team.
This includes the direct provision of evidence based, outcome
focused standards of care to children, young people and families and the
delivery of high quality training, consultation and support to other Childrens
Service Providers.
To act as a resource for all
members of the multi-disciplinary team, keeping up to date with research
literature and practice guidance, and
provide expert advice in relation to the mental health of targeted
groups of children and young people.
The service will be delivered from community bases as an integral
part of an agreed model of multi-agency CYPMH provision.
To assist the senior management team to lead, motivate and support
the team through the provision of supervision, role modelling and clinical
expertise.
The post holder will ensure they uphold our Trust vision, values and
behaviours.
To promote at all times a positive image of children and young people
with mental health conditions.
To promote at all times a positive image of the specialist service area
and the wider Trust.
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a member of the Lifecycle Mental Health Team in South
Tyneside providing Getting Help Mental Health interventions to Children and
Young People, as well as providing a direct link between Lifecycle and the PCN
(Primary Care Network) team.
This includes the direct provision of evidence based, outcome
focused standards of care to children, young people and families and the
delivery of high quality training, consultation and support to other Childrens
Service Providers.
To act as a resource for all
members of the multi-disciplinary team, keeping up to date with research
literature and practice guidance, and
provide expert advice in relation to the mental health of targeted
groups of children and young people.
The service will be delivered from community bases as an integral
part of an agreed model of multi-agency CYPMH provision.
To assist the senior management team to lead, motivate and support
the team through the provision of supervision, role modelling and clinical
expertise.
The post holder will ensure they uphold our Trust vision, values and
behaviours.
To promote at all times a positive image of children and young people
with mental health conditions.
To promote at all times a positive image of the specialist service area
and the wider Trust.
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
Person Specification
Skills / Attributes / Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to complete comprehensive mental health assessments and plan, implement and evaluate specialist packages of care for children, young people and their families.
- Skilled in the delivery of relevant therapeutic interventions including individual, family and group work,
- Ability to be a role model in terms of values, attitudes and behaviours, in line with South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Trust organisational framework.
- Ability to engage vulnerable and hard to reach groups.
- Knowledge and experience of safeguarding and the promotion of welfare in children.
- Ability to work at the complex interface between universal and specialist children's service provision.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent time and caseload management.
Desirable
- Skilled in the delivery of clinical and caseload supervision.
- Proven ability to design and deliver training to a broad range of professionals.
- Ability to offer consultation and advice to a broad range of professionals
- and work cooperatively to deliver joint interventions with a range of providers.
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate professional qualification e.g.
- RGN,RMN,OT, DipSW, B.Ed/ PGCE (with Qualified Teacher Status), or equivalent.
- Additional qualification in Child and Adolescent Mental Health, therapeutic training or other relevant area, or significant experience of working to support the mental health needs of children, young people and families.
Desirable
- Accreditation with relevant therapeutic body.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working to support the mental health needs of children, young people and families.
- Experience of working within a community context.
- Proven record in the planning, delivery and evaluation of training with own specialism.
- Experience of working collaboratively within a multi-agency context.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service.
- Experience in supervising professional colleagues from non-specialist backgrounds.
- Experience of working in the area of research or audit.
- Experience of working within Primary Care Settings
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Good IT skills
- Car driver
Person Specification
Skills / Attributes / Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to complete comprehensive mental health assessments and plan, implement and evaluate specialist packages of care for children, young people and their families.
- Skilled in the delivery of relevant therapeutic interventions including individual, family and group work,
- Ability to be a role model in terms of values, attitudes and behaviours, in line with South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Trust organisational framework.
- Ability to engage vulnerable and hard to reach groups.
- Knowledge and experience of safeguarding and the promotion of welfare in children.
- Ability to work at the complex interface between universal and specialist children's service provision.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent time and caseload management.
Desirable
- Skilled in the delivery of clinical and caseload supervision.
- Proven ability to design and deliver training to a broad range of professionals.
- Ability to offer consultation and advice to a broad range of professionals
- and work cooperatively to deliver joint interventions with a range of providers.
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate professional qualification e.g.
- RGN,RMN,OT, DipSW, B.Ed/ PGCE (with Qualified Teacher Status), or equivalent.
- Additional qualification in Child and Adolescent Mental Health, therapeutic training or other relevant area, or significant experience of working to support the mental health needs of children, young people and families.
Desirable
- Accreditation with relevant therapeutic body.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working to support the mental health needs of children, young people and families.
- Experience of working within a community context.
- Proven record in the planning, delivery and evaluation of training with own specialism.
- Experience of working collaboratively within a multi-agency context.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service.
- Experience in supervising professional colleagues from non-specialist backgrounds.
- Experience of working in the area of research or audit.
- Experience of working within Primary Care Settings
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Good IT skills
- Car driver
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).
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).
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