Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Single Point of Access (SPA) of an innovative Children and Young Peoples' Service in Northumberland.
CYPS provide specialist assessment and interventions for children and young people with mental health problems, a learning disability and neurodevelopmental concerns.
The multi-disciplinary team comprises a highly skilled and experienced workforce of Consultant Psychiatrists, Nurses, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Psychotherapists, Social Workers, Art Therapists and Support Workers.
We deliver a range of specialist services that contribute to children's emotional well-being and mental health, including specific neurodevelopmental assessments and appropriate interventions. Using the Thrive graduated model we offer support within the 'getting more help' section.
We provide a service to all children and young people aged 0-18 years who have persistent, moderate to severe symptoms and/or highly complex emotional distress that has not responded to targeted interventions.
The role will include delivering face to face, telephone and online consultations with young people, families and professionals, offering assessment.
Multi-agency working is key within this role to ensure young people receive the appropriate support and intervention to meet their needs, at the right time.
Main duties of the job
As a clinician in SPA you will be responsible for processing all referrals into the service. This will include reviewing written referrals, conducting consultations with referrers and carry out Initial assessments to deem the appropriateness of treatment within Northumberland CYPS. In addition to working on referrals, you will be expected to cover duty on occasion.
There is a lot of collaboration with other services as Northumberland CYPS aims to operate a 'no closed door' service, meaning that each referral, if not appropriate for CYPS, is supported to access support from our partners.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 16th August 2022
Closing date : 30th August 2022
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 16th August 2022
Closing date : 30th August 2022
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Certificates and experience
Essential
- First Level qualification RMN/ RNMH/ RNLD or equivalent e.g. Social worker, OT
- proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to post
- Knowledge of agencies involved in working with Children and Young People
- Minimum two years' experience post registration.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a community team
knowledge
Essential
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives
Desirable
- Understanding of difficult to manage/ challenging behaviours
skills
Essential
- Proven ability to carryout and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs
- risk assessment and risk management/ safety planning skills
- Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of Evidence Based clinical approaches as identified
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team
Desirable
- Clinical leadership
- Delegation skills
Clinical skills
Essential
- Evidence of MDT and multi agency working
Desirable
- Evidence of understanding needs of carers
Person Specification
Certificates and experience
Essential
- First Level qualification RMN/ RNMH/ RNLD or equivalent e.g. Social worker, OT
- proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to post
- Knowledge of agencies involved in working with Children and Young People
- Minimum two years' experience post registration.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a community team
knowledge
Essential
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives
Desirable
- Understanding of difficult to manage/ challenging behaviours
skills
Essential
- Proven ability to carryout and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs
- risk assessment and risk management/ safety planning skills
- Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of Evidence Based clinical approaches as identified
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team
Desirable
- Clinical leadership
- Delegation skills
Clinical skills
Essential
- Evidence of MDT and multi agency working
Desirable
- Evidence of understanding needs of carers
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).
