Job summary
Would you like to be at the forefront of exciting new developments within Children and Young People Learning Disability services as a CAMHS Learning Disabilty Assistant Practitioner.
Do you have a passion to work in a children's learning disability specialism?
We are seeking to appoint an highly motivated individual who would relish the opportunity to practice in the CAMHS Learning Disability Service within LPFT.
Applications are welcome from candidates who have experience of working with children/young people/adults who have a moderate to severe Learning Disability.
Main duties of the job
You will complete visits to children and their families in a range of different environments, such as their homes, schools, respite settings throughout the county of Lincolnshire, therefore a full driving licence and access to own vehicle are a necessity.
You successful candidate will be eager to make a difference for children and young people who have a diagnosed moderate to severe Learning Disability and are experiencing difficulties in relation to their Mental Health. They will be enthusiastic, organised, focused and compassionate to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team
You will support the completion of mental health assessments for young people with a moderate to severe learning disability and working with the multi-disciplinary team will develop treatment plans that support children's mental health, using evidence based models or practice
You will attend clinical supervision and formulation with the multi-disciplinary team and contribute to consultation discussions with other agencies who may seek support in relation to making reasonable adjustments for children who have a mild learning disability and other complex health needs.
If you are interested in applying for this vacancy please contact Katie Tempest, CAMHS Learning Disability Team Coordinator on katie.tempest@nhs.net to discuss this role further.
About us
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. Employing around 2,800 staff, and serving a population of over 766,000, our people lie at the heart of everything we do.
You could be part of a Trust rated by staff as one of the best mental health and learning disability trusts in England, in an area heralded as a fantastic place to live and work. We firmly believe the key to high quality care is a contented workforce. This is reflected in our Care Quality Commission rating of 'outstanding' for well-led and 'good' overall. In the most recent National NHS Staff Survey, our staff rated us as the number one trust nationally for staff morale and one of the top scoring NHS Trusts in the Midlands for being compassionate and inclusive. We're really proud of this!
We are also leading the way in transforming care, with multi-million-pound transformation of patient environments and radical redesign of community services.
This is the time to join and help redesign our services of the future. We offer options for flexible working and provide a wide range of training and promotion opportunities in all professions. We support and celebrate diversity, have active staff networks groups and are always looking at what more we can do to support our staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a great opportunity for an individual who is looking to develop their skills across the childrens mental health workforce to join an experienced and well-established Multi-Disciplinary Team within LPFT who provide services to children who have a moderate to severe Learning Disability.
The CAMHS Learning Disability Team provides a county wide service, which covers hubs based in Lincoln, Grantham, Boston and Louth and the successful candidate can be based at their nearest hub.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who can support the delivery of safe and effective interventions with children and young people with mental health needs and learning disabilities.
The CAMHS Learning Disability Team is made up of a range of professional disciplines that includes, Assistant Practitioners, Learning Disability Nurses, Learning Disability Teacher, Social Worker- working as CAMHS Learning Disability Practitioners, an Occupational Therapist, Highly Specialised Clinical Psychologists, Consultant Psychiatrist, Independent Prescriber.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a great opportunity for an individual who is looking to develop their skills across the childrens mental health workforce to join an experienced and well-established Multi-Disciplinary Team within LPFT who provide services to children who have a moderate to severe Learning Disability.
The CAMHS Learning Disability Team provides a county wide service, which covers hubs based in Lincoln, Grantham, Boston and Louth and the successful candidate can be based at their nearest hub.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who can support the delivery of safe and effective interventions with children and young people with mental health needs and learning disabilities.
The CAMHS Learning Disability Team is made up of a range of professional disciplines that includes, Assistant Practitioners, Learning Disability Nurses, Learning Disability Teacher, Social Worker- working as CAMHS Learning Disability Practitioners, an Occupational Therapist, Highly Specialised Clinical Psychologists, Consultant Psychiatrist, Independent Prescriber.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 qualification in a health/social care related subject or equivalent or willing to work towards this if required
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a social/health care setting
- Experience of working with those who have a learning disability.
- Experience working to evidence based approaches.
- Experience of contributing towards delivering training.
Desirable
- Experience working with Positive Behavioural Support strategies.
Skills
Essential
- Capable of independent decision making and formulation of care packages.
- Thorough understanding of Positive Behavioural Support Knowledge and understanding of:
- Thorough understanding of Positive Behavioural Support Knowledge and understanding of:
- Mental Health Conditions
- Experience of positive and proactive management of challenging behaviour
- Mental Capacity Act & Best Interest assessment process
- Safeguarding Adults procedures
- Articulate/numerate
- Flexible/adaptable - good time management skills. Ability to work as a team player.
Desirable
- Ability to undertake psychometric testing under the supervision of a clinical psychologist
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 qualification in a health/social care related subject or equivalent or willing to work towards this if required
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a social/health care setting
- Experience of working with those who have a learning disability.
- Experience working to evidence based approaches.
- Experience of contributing towards delivering training.
Desirable
- Experience working with Positive Behavioural Support strategies.
Skills
Essential
- Capable of independent decision making and formulation of care packages.
- Thorough understanding of Positive Behavioural Support Knowledge and understanding of:
- Thorough understanding of Positive Behavioural Support Knowledge and understanding of:
- Mental Health Conditions
- Experience of positive and proactive management of challenging behaviour
- Mental Capacity Act & Best Interest assessment process
- Safeguarding Adults procedures
- Articulate/numerate
- Flexible/adaptable - good time management skills. Ability to work as a team player.
Desirable
- Ability to undertake psychometric testing under the supervision of a clinical psychologist
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).
