Job summary
The post holder will work as a member of The Single Point of Access Team for Rochdale CAMHS, being co-located in a busy multidisciplinary office.
As part of the Single Point of Access the post holder will support the team to screen, triage and outcome referrals into Mental Health Services for Children and Adolescents, and manage risk accordingly, consulting with families and professionals.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work within the Single Point of Access enabling parents, teachers, education psychology services, school support staff and other professionals across all children's and young people's services to get easy access to signposting, advice, support and urgent care, where necessary.
The successful applicant will be expected to demonstrate excellent understanding of the delivery of the child and adolescent mental health services and be able to manage and assess risk effectively, providing risk support to professionals, children and families
The post holder will also have experience in screening referrals and decision making in terms of appropriate pathways, along with excellent risk management skills.
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.Our ambition is to maximise people's potential and we aim to promote an inclusive environment and improve the diversity of our workforce so our people truly represent the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:1. Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.2. Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance3. Access to Continued Professional Development4. Involvement in improvement and research activities5. Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service6. Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travelIf you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our #PennineCarePeople
Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure high quality CAMHS assessment of children and families referred to the Tier 3 service.
To deliver therapeutic input to children and young people referred to the team.
To be responsible for and manage a defined caseload and undertake casemanagement responsibilities within the caseload.
To identify and develop strategies to manage risk to the child and others in line with Pennine care and CAMHS procedures and protocols.
To liaise closely with a wide range of agencies regarding individual carepackages and to promote awareness of child and adolescent mental healthissues within these agencies.
Undertake liaison and joint work with other professionals outside of the MDT
To provide consultation and training on a wide range of childrens emotional health and well-being issues to professionals from a range of services including GPs, Early Help and Primacy Care Services, Adult Mental Health Services, Youth Offending Services and Education Services.
To provide urgent mental health advice following triage of referrals into SPOA, inline with Pennine care protocols to both advise other professionals regarding risk and work with them to develop a plan of care for the child
Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure high quality CAMHS assessment of children and families referred to the Tier 3 service.
To deliver therapeutic input to children and young people referred to the team.
To be responsible for and manage a defined caseload and undertake casemanagement responsibilities within the caseload.
To identify and develop strategies to manage risk to the child and others in line with Pennine care and CAMHS procedures and protocols.
To liaise closely with a wide range of agencies regarding individual carepackages and to promote awareness of child and adolescent mental healthissues within these agencies.
Undertake liaison and joint work with other professionals outside of the MDT
To provide consultation and training on a wide range of childrens emotional health and well-being issues to professionals from a range of services including GPs, Early Help and Primacy Care Services, Adult Mental Health Services, Youth Offending Services and Education Services.
To provide urgent mental health advice following triage of referrals into SPOA, inline with Pennine care protocols to both advise other professionals regarding risk and work with them to develop a plan of care for the child
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- NMC nursing or social work or equivalent Health /social care qualification
- Significant post qualification experience in community mental health services to post graduate diploma level
Experience
Essential
- Professional involvement with the users of mental health services.
- Experience of case management of young people
- Experience of multi-agency working
Desirable
- Experience of relating to young people in a group or community setting.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of mental health issues in young people
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and National policies in relation to young people
- Knowledge of therapeutic interventions with young people
Desirable
- Understanding of Youth Offending services.
- Knowledge of drug and alcohol issues relating to young people
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to undertake appropriate mental health assessments
- Ability to carry out therapeutic interventions with this client group
- Ability to work well with a team
- Ability to manage a caseload effectively
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work creatively and flexibly in a clinical context
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure
- Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
- Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
- Occasional evening and weekend working may be necessary
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- NMC nursing or social work or equivalent Health /social care qualification
- Significant post qualification experience in community mental health services to post graduate diploma level
Experience
Essential
- Professional involvement with the users of mental health services.
- Experience of case management of young people
- Experience of multi-agency working
Desirable
- Experience of relating to young people in a group or community setting.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of mental health issues in young people
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and National policies in relation to young people
- Knowledge of therapeutic interventions with young people
Desirable
- Understanding of Youth Offending services.
- Knowledge of drug and alcohol issues relating to young people
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to undertake appropriate mental health assessments
- Ability to carry out therapeutic interventions with this client group
- Ability to work well with a team
- Ability to manage a caseload effectively
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work creatively and flexibly in a clinical context
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure
- Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
- Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
- Occasional evening and weekend working may be necessary
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).
