Job summary
Applications for this vacancy are restricted to current Trust employees only.
Are you an
experienced child and adolescent mental health practitioner looking for an
exciting opportunity to make a positive difference to the mental health of
children and young people? Do you have the ability to both deliver high quality
interventions, and develop the skills and knowledge of universal child
practitioners in child and adolescent mental health?
If so, we are
looking for a Systemic Family Practitioner (SFP) to support the delivery of Sunderlands
Community Childrens and Young Peoples Mental health Service. The service is Innovative and a creative targeted Children
and Young Peoples Mental Health Service (Getting Help).
This multi-disciplinary team delivers evidence-based
interventions for children, young people and their families who present with a
wide range of mental health difficulties.
Main duties of the job
The main purpose of the role is to
work as a member of the Sunderland Community Children and Young Peoples Mental
Health Service, providing Getting Help SFP Mental Health interventions to
Children and Young People.
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.
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. You must have:
-
Appropriate
professional qualification and registration in nursing, teaching (with QTS
Qualified Teacher Status), social work or allied health professions e.g. RGN,
RMN, OT, DipSW, or equivalent (CYP-IAPT post graduate qualification).
- Post
Graduate Diploma in Evidence Based Psychological Therapy (Systemic Family
Practice ) or due to complete and pass the course with 3 months of interview.
- Significant
experience of working with children and young people and families.
- Experience
of working to support the mental health needs of children, young people and
families in a systemic role.
For an informal discussion about this
post please contact Lesley Gammell , CYPMHS Clinical Lead or Lynette Dodsworth,
Clinical Team Manager on 0191 524000.
About us
Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.
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 us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 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. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
To work as a
member of the Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Service in South
Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust based within South Tyneside Community
Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Service.
The service is
a getting help service, described in the iTHRIVE multiagency model of
childrens mental health services.
To offer assessment and treatment to children and young people with moderate
mental health needs, using a systemic approach where appropriate
This includes
the direct provision of evidence-based interventions and outcome focused
standards of care to children and families.
The delivery of
high-quality training, consultation, and support to universal services.
To offer
clinical supervision and support the facilitation and development of clinical
expertise within the team.
To assist leadership,
motivation and support to the team.
To support with
service development and innovative models.
To support with
clinical governance and quality monitoring, ongoing research and audit of
practice.
To work
autonomously, assessing child/young person needs, identify and implement a plan
of care and initiate appropriate holistic research-based health information and
care.
To take a lead
/ champion role in an area of specialist area of interest relevant to a
childrens mental health service.
The service will be delivered from community bases as an integral part of an
agreed iTHRIVE multi-agency model of Children and Young Peoples Mental Health
Service provision.
Work collaboratively with multi professional teams to ensure practice is
efficient, effective, evidence based and safe
This will be achieved by:
-
Listening to and understanding the community.
- Bringing people together to develop a shared local
vision with service users as equal partners.
- Assessing community assets, resources, needs and
issues.
- Empowering community members to identify local
issues and articulate solutions.
- Linking in with Community Mental Health Services
(i.e. CYPS, IAPT, CTT).
The post holder will ensure they uphold our Trust vision, values and
behaviours.
To always promote a positive image of children and young people with mental
health conditions.
To always promote a positive image of the specialist service area and
the wider Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
To work as a
member of the Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Service in South
Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust based within South Tyneside Community
Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Service.
The service is
a getting help service, described in the iTHRIVE multiagency model of
childrens mental health services.
To offer assessment and treatment to children and young people with moderate
mental health needs, using a systemic approach where appropriate
This includes
the direct provision of evidence-based interventions and outcome focused
standards of care to children and families.
The delivery of
high-quality training, consultation, and support to universal services.
To offer
clinical supervision and support the facilitation and development of clinical
expertise within the team.
To assist leadership,
motivation and support to the team.
To support with
service development and innovative models.
To support with
clinical governance and quality monitoring, ongoing research and audit of
practice.
To work
autonomously, assessing child/young person needs, identify and implement a plan
of care and initiate appropriate holistic research-based health information and
care.
To take a lead
/ champion role in an area of specialist area of interest relevant to a
childrens mental health service.
The service will be delivered from community bases as an integral part of an
agreed iTHRIVE multi-agency model of Children and Young Peoples Mental Health
Service provision.
Work collaboratively with multi professional teams to ensure practice is
efficient, effective, evidence based and safe
This will be achieved by:
-
Listening to and understanding the community.
- Bringing people together to develop a shared local
vision with service users as equal partners.
- Assessing community assets, resources, needs and
issues.
- Empowering community members to identify local
issues and articulate solutions.
- Linking in with Community Mental Health Services
(i.e. CYPS, IAPT, CTT).
The post holder will ensure they uphold our Trust vision, values and
behaviours.
To always promote a positive image of children and young people with mental
health conditions.
To always promote a positive image of the specialist service area and
the wider Trust.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Working Knowledge of universal and specialist childrens mental health service provision.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other associated IT packages.
- Proven organisational skills.
- Proven time and caseload management skills.
- Able to write clear reports and letters. Demonstrates a high standard in both written and oral communication.
- Ability to engage vulnerable and underserved populations.
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to work flexibly in a variety of environments.
- Ability to work under supervision and make good use of the supervisory process for personal and clinical development.
- Experience of and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the need for evidence based psychological therapies.
Desirable
- Demonstrates a knowledge of child development and the links with childhood mental health.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
- Ability to manage own time and diary and to manage demands of both training course and work in service.
- Ability to full fil the job requirements set out in the Job description.
- Ability to on occasion, move and handle objects in line with Trust guidelines using appropriate aids.
- Ability to work flexibly sometimes working additional or unsocial hours as necessary to meet the needs of the service and ensure a complete understanding is had in relation to care delivery.
- Standard keyboard skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- Post Graduate Diploma in Evidence Based Psychological Therapy (Systemic Family Practice) Qualification . Or due to complete training in next 6 months from date of application.
- Professional qualification teaching, nursing, SW, AHP. Counselling or CYP- IAPT psychological training.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a children and young peoples mental health service.
- Experience of offering assessments and treatments to children, young people and their families.
- Experience of working within the community or education setting.
- Knowledge and experience of safeguarding and the promotion of welfare in children and young people.
Desirable
- Working in a service where agreed service targets are in place that demonstrates clinical outcomes.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Working Knowledge of universal and specialist childrens mental health service provision.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other associated IT packages.
- Proven organisational skills.
- Proven time and caseload management skills.
- Able to write clear reports and letters. Demonstrates a high standard in both written and oral communication.
- Ability to engage vulnerable and underserved populations.
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to work flexibly in a variety of environments.
- Ability to work under supervision and make good use of the supervisory process for personal and clinical development.
- Experience of and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the need for evidence based psychological therapies.
Desirable
- Demonstrates a knowledge of child development and the links with childhood mental health.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
- Ability to manage own time and diary and to manage demands of both training course and work in service.
- Ability to full fil the job requirements set out in the Job description.
- Ability to on occasion, move and handle objects in line with Trust guidelines using appropriate aids.
- Ability to work flexibly sometimes working additional or unsocial hours as necessary to meet the needs of the service and ensure a complete understanding is had in relation to care delivery.
- Standard keyboard skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- Post Graduate Diploma in Evidence Based Psychological Therapy (Systemic Family Practice) Qualification . Or due to complete training in next 6 months from date of application.
- Professional qualification teaching, nursing, SW, AHP. Counselling or CYP- IAPT psychological training.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a children and young peoples mental health service.
- Experience of offering assessments and treatments to children, young people and their families.
- Experience of working within the community or education setting.
- Knowledge and experience of safeguarding and the promotion of welfare in children and young people.
Desirable
- Working in a service where agreed service targets are in place that demonstrates clinical outcomes.
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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