Job summary
The post holder will be a member of the multi-disciplinary CAMHS.The post holder is responsible for providing mental health assessments andpsychotherapeutic interventions for children, adolescents and families usingevidence based interventions.In addition, the post holder is encouraged to develop a specific therapeutic modality as a speciality for the service.
Main duties of the job
o To ensure high quality CAMHS assessment of children and families referred tothe Tier 3 service.o To provide access to a range of quality psychotherapeutic interventions inaccordance with individual assessed need. This will include the assessmentplanning implementation and evaluation of a variety of therapeutic approacheseither alone or as a member of the MDT.o To deliver therapeutic input to children and young people referred to the team.o Work as a co-therapist where appropriate with other members of the MDT.o To be responsible for and manage a defined caseload and undertake casemanagement responsibilities within the caseload.o To identify and develop strategies to manage risk to the child and others in linewith Pennine care and CAMHS procedures and protocols.o 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.
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 vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake liaison and joint work with other professionals outside of the MDT To provide consultation and training on a wide range of childrens emotionalhealth and well-being issues to professionals from a range of services includingGPs, Early Help and Primacy Care Services, Adult Mental Health Services,Youth Offending Services and Education Services.AFC 03/01/18 JME-412-17 CAMHS Mental Health Practitioner Band 6 To engage in/deliver managerial and clinical supervision, including withappropriate consent, recording and reviewing of live clinical work. Ensure collection of relevant information required by Pennine Care NHSFoundation Trust To routinely monitor effectiveness of clinical work by use of Routine OutcomeMeasures (ROM) and where outcomes are not improving for children and familiesto engage in clinical review via peer review meetings and supervision. To take part in the CAMHS emergency duty rota in order to provide urgent mentalhealth assessment of children including those admitted following self-harm and inline with Pennine care protocols to both advise other professionals regarding riskand work with them to develop a plan of care for the child. This involvesoccasional weekend working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake liaison and joint work with other professionals outside of the MDT To provide consultation and training on a wide range of childrens emotionalhealth and well-being issues to professionals from a range of services includingGPs, Early Help and Primacy Care Services, Adult Mental Health Services,Youth Offending Services and Education Services.AFC 03/01/18 JME-412-17 CAMHS Mental Health Practitioner Band 6 To engage in/deliver managerial and clinical supervision, including withappropriate consent, recording and reviewing of live clinical work. Ensure collection of relevant information required by Pennine Care NHSFoundation Trust To routinely monitor effectiveness of clinical work by use of Routine OutcomeMeasures (ROM) and where outcomes are not improving for children and familiesto engage in clinical review via peer review meetings and supervision. To take part in the CAMHS emergency duty rota in order to provide urgent mentalhealth assessment of children including those admitted following self-harm and inline with Pennine care protocols to both advise other professionals regarding riskand work with them to develop a plan of care for the child. This involvesoccasional weekend working.
Person Specification
Education
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 peopl
- 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
- Occasional evening and weekend working may be necessary
- Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
- Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
- Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Person Specification
Education
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 peopl
- 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
- Occasional evening and weekend working may be necessary
- Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
- Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
- Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
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).
