Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, forward thinking, passionate and motivated Band 5 Mental Health Nurse or Allied Mental Health Professional to join our CAMHS Crisis intervention Home Treatment Team. This role is a development post and upon successful completion of the development process you will be appointed to a Band 6.
You will work closely with the team lead and Band 6's to ensure safe and effective working across the team. The team work 7 days a week 08.00-20.00 hours, therefore shifts are part of the working practice, the role may also require supporting senior colleagues within the 136.
We positively welcome applications from people who represent diverse communities.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
- To be part of the day to day delivery of clinical services provided by the Crisis Intervention/Home Treatment service inclusive of 1:1 support of our children and young people.
- Support of the CAMHS 136 Suite as required.
- Ensuring that the senior team is fully cognisant of significant day to day issues through effective and proactive agreed communication.
- To contribute to the clinical management of a team caseload of clients with complex needs, using CPA principles, evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions, which will be delivered mainly in the home or community setting.
- To support care co-ordination within the Tier 3 teams and attends relevant team meetings on behalf of the CIHTT and ensures that issues/discussions are feedback to the wider team.
About us
Join our Team in Black Country Healthcare
Here at Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, we pride ourselves on employing the best people who have the right skills, vision and values to make a difference to the communities we serve.
So ask yourself:
- Do you want to be part of developing national good practice initiatives?
- Are you skilled in working with children and young people with mental health needs at point of crisis?
- Do you believe in a patient focussed approach to care pathway development?
- Do you work effectively as part of an enhanced multidisciplinary team?
- Are you looking for opportunities for career development and progression?
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible For
The assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for children and adolescents who have mental health difficulties.
Managing a caseload under supervision, offering a range of clinical interventions to meet the mental health needs of children and adolescents
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible For
The assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for children and adolescents who have mental health difficulties.
Managing a caseload under supervision, offering a range of clinical interventions to meet the mental health needs of children and adolescents
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oNMC Registration or other professional qualification
- oHigher qualification at least to degree level in a relevant subject
Desirable
- oEvidence of CPD and professional portfolio Post graduate qualification in relevant subject
Experience
Essential
- oPrevious experience of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care
- oPrevious experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and have an understanding of the different roles
Desirable
- oProven relevant post qualification experience
- oPrevious experience in similar role
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of current developments in mental health services for children
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oNMC Registration or other professional qualification
- oHigher qualification at least to degree level in a relevant subject
Desirable
- oEvidence of CPD and professional portfolio Post graduate qualification in relevant subject
Experience
Essential
- oPrevious experience of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care
- oPrevious experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and have an understanding of the different roles
Desirable
- oProven relevant post qualification experience
- oPrevious experience in similar role
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of current developments in mental health services for children
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).
