Job summary
An exciting opportunity is on offer to join our dynamic and ever evolving Children & Young people's Mental health service.
Are you a registered nurse or other registered clinical professional (social worker, OT , Art /Drama therapist ect) who is interested in pursuing a career in children's mental health.
Are you passionate about helping children, young people and their families?
Are you looking for opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge? If the answer is yes to the above, then we would be delighted to hear from you.
This role offers the chance to be part of a team who pride themselves on offering mental health services to children and young people within the community. The team is made up of an assessment and treatment team and also a Crisis team. We have several pathways within the service offering intervention to children and young people up to the age of 18. Working closely with family, carers and the professional system to achieve the best possible outcomes and support healthy transitions.
Although not essential we would love to hear from any one who has a creative background either Art/Drama therapy or has a play therapy qualification.
Main duties of the job
This role offers the chance to be part of a children's mental health team who pride themselves on offering highly skilled treatment and care to children and young people within the community. The CAMHS team is made up of a Children's Crisis & Assessment team and a treatment team, The current posts available will be with in the CAMHS treatment team..
You will be responsible for your on caseload of young people and would work with families and other professionals involved in the young persons care.
Assessing, formulating , planning and delivering care & treatment., within NICE guidance.
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.
North Cumbria Children & Young peoples services (CYPS) has several bases at either West of the County or East of the County. Current bases are Carlisle & Workington and option to work from either.
We work mainly in the community seeing children & young people and their families within clinic's, their homes and sometimes on line via TEAMS. We also see young people in hospital if in Crisis.
The current posts give the opportunity to work either full time or part time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note to apply for this role you must have the right to work in the UK. CNTW NHS Foundation Trust will not provide sponsorship for this role.
The several pathways within the service offer intervention to children and young people aged 0-18., who are struggling with their mental health, learning disabilities, eating disorder's, ADHD. or in a mental health crisis.
- Crisis intervention, Risk management through risk assessment and management plans.
- Short term work through consultation
- Assessment and Liaison
- Care co ordinate using CPA process
- Prescribe care for young people with complex needs. Following treatment pathways.
- To deliver evidenced based Clinical and Psychologically based Interventions.
- Provide specialist clinical advice to Service Users/Carers, staff, statutory agencies, 3rd sector partner agencies and the public.
- Work with the family/carer to support young person.
- The post holder will work as a member of the Multi-disciplinary Team.
- Provide clinical supervision to staff as delegated by Clinical Lead and Team Manager.
- To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 22nd March 2024
Closing date : 7th April 2024
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note to apply for this role you must have the right to work in the UK. CNTW NHS Foundation Trust will not provide sponsorship for this role.
The several pathways within the service offer intervention to children and young people aged 0-18., who are struggling with their mental health, learning disabilities, eating disorder's, ADHD. or in a mental health crisis.
- Crisis intervention, Risk management through risk assessment and management plans.
- Short term work through consultation
- Assessment and Liaison
- Care co ordinate using CPA process
- Prescribe care for young people with complex needs. Following treatment pathways.
- To deliver evidenced based Clinical and Psychologically based Interventions.
- Provide specialist clinical advice to Service Users/Carers, staff, statutory agencies, 3rd sector partner agencies and the public.
- Work with the family/carer to support young person.
- The post holder will work as a member of the Multi-disciplinary Team.
- Provide clinical supervision to staff as delegated by Clinical Lead and Team Manager.
- To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 22nd March 2024
Closing date : 7th April 2024
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- Experience of working with children
essential
Essential
- NMC Registered or equivalent first level qualification eg social worker, Arts therapist
Desirable
- knowledge of care planning
essential
Essential
- knowledge of risk assessment
Desirable
- post registered qualification in psychological interventions
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- Experience of working with children
essential
Essential
- NMC Registered or equivalent first level qualification eg social worker, Arts therapist
Desirable
- knowledge of care planning
essential
Essential
- knowledge of risk assessment
Desirable
- post registered qualification in psychological interventions
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).
