Job summary
Open to B5 staff looking to develop into a B6 role or experienced B6 practitioners.
ARE YOU READY for your next NEW CHALLENGE? We are seeking to employ a highly motivated and skilled practitioner to join and expand our dynamic, friendly and diverse multi-disciplinary team. This is a real chance be a part of the CAMHS transformation long term plan
We have an opportunity for a new full timeBand 5 / Band 6 (subject to experience) CAMHS practitioner post in Stockport CAMHS. This post is open to B5 staff, with a view to developing into a B6 role following additional neurodevelopmental training / experience. Applications are also welcome from experienced B6 practitioners.This post is based within the Neurodevelopment Pathway.
One of our priorities is supporting our team with their continued professional development. As such, we offer flexibility to ensure skills and knowledge are offered and expanded in many areas of our service.
Main duties of the job
- To support the neurodevelopmental assessment pathways, completing assessments with young people and their families and contributing to MDT discussions and decision making.o To ensure high quality CAMHS assessment of children and families referred to theservice.o To provide advice and support to families about appropriate support strategies and signpost as appropriate to relevant external agencies.o To provide access to a range of quality psychotherapeutic interventions inaccordance with individual assessed need.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 neurodevelopmental and child andadolescent mental health issues 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 are really proud of our #PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure were 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
Please see the attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post.
You will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example how you meet as a minimum the essential criteria from the below section and also on the person specification , to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post.
You will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example how you meet as a minimum the essential criteria from the below section and also on the person specification , to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- NMC nursing or social work or equivalent Health /social care qualification
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Professional involvement with the users of mental health services.
- Experience of working with 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
- Knowledge of neurodevelopmental conditions
Skills
Essential
- Ability to undertake appropriate mental health assessments
- Ability to work well with a team
- Ability to plan, implement and promote individual care plans effectively
- Ability to work independently
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- NMC nursing or social work or equivalent Health /social care qualification
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Professional involvement with the users of mental health services.
- Experience of working with 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
- Knowledge of neurodevelopmental conditions
Skills
Essential
- Ability to undertake appropriate mental health assessments
- Ability to work well with a team
- Ability to plan, implement and promote individual care plans effectively
- Ability to work independently
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).
