Job summary
Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to be involved in the transformation and development of an exciting new approach in working with children and young people? Do you have a Degree or diploma level qualification in Nursing, Social Work or Occupational Therapy?
There has never been a better time to join child and adolescent mental health services in Surrey & Borders NHS Foundation Trust in our newly developed Surrey Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health (EWMH) Service.
We are looking for clinicians who are creative, highly motivated, shows initiative and are passionate and committed for ensuring high quality services for young people with mental health difficulties. We have new opportunities county-wide with bases in Guildford, Frimley, Chertsey, Epsom and Redhill.
1 x Full-time Chertsey
1 x Full-time Epsom
1 x Full-time Redhill
1 x Full-time Guildford or Redhill
Main duties of the job
You will be involved in assessing and stabilising the families and young people by understanding their needs and delivering brief interventions. It is beneficial to have experience and understanding in delivering anxiety management, behavioural activation and safeguarding with young people but we will consider transferable skills sets from adult services.
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading
provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental
ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We
also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in
Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.
We actively
seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the
mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and
voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use
services and carers.
Surrey is a
beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the
South Coast. Our historic
market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and
our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy
reach.
For
international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Excellent opportunities will be available for training and professional development both locally, within SABP network and across the entire alliance including the Tavistock and Portman.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Urgent Team Practitioner will be a
member of the multi-disciplinary specialist team, providing services to
children and young people 6-18 years and young people in transition to adult
services with mental health needs, emotional and behavioral difficulties.
The main responsibilities of the post
holder will be providing assessments and treatment, either individually or with
a member of the multidisciplinary team depending on the complexity of the
referral, within both clinic and community settings. The post holder will be able to offer a range
of therapeutic interventions appropriate to the care pathway the young person
is on.
As part of a busy CYPS Directorate and
alongside our Alliance Partnership including local voluntary sector organisations,
you will be supporting the team in leading with the implementation and
embedding of the THRIVE Framework across the newly created CYPS Community Teams in Surrey.
You will have demonstrable expertise working
with young people under the age of 18 years.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Urgent Team Practitioner will be a
member of the multi-disciplinary specialist team, providing services to
children and young people 6-18 years and young people in transition to adult
services with mental health needs, emotional and behavioral difficulties.
The main responsibilities of the post
holder will be providing assessments and treatment, either individually or with
a member of the multidisciplinary team depending on the complexity of the
referral, within both clinic and community settings. The post holder will be able to offer a range
of therapeutic interventions appropriate to the care pathway the young person
is on.
As part of a busy CYPS Directorate and
alongside our Alliance Partnership including local voluntary sector organisations,
you will be supporting the team in leading with the implementation and
embedding of the THRIVE Framework across the newly created CYPS Community Teams in Surrey.
You will have demonstrable expertise working
with young people under the age of 18 years.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 2-year post qualification experience of working in the community with young people with mental health difficulties and their families.
- Demonstrable expertise in complex assessment of people with both mental and physical health issues
- Risk Assessment and implementation of risk management plans
- Use of outcome measures to evidence good practice
- Demonstrable ability to develop practical innovations and approaches to issues and complex problems.
- Awareness of National agendas for the development and growth of CYPS
- Expertise and experience in supervision and supporting the growth of other staff.
- Proven ability to provide training and education regarding mental health and complex clinical topics
- Proven track record of building positive relationships with partner agencies.
Qualifications
Essential
- You will have a clinical qualification at Diploma level or above in Mental Health Nursing, Social Work or Occupational Therapy with HCPC registration and evidence of transferable mental health skills and practice.
- Registration with NMC/HCPC/SWE is essential.
Desirable
- Post qualification training to degree level is desirable but not essential. Post qualifications in the areas of child development, attachment, or family functioning desirable but not essential.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 2-year post qualification experience of working in the community with young people with mental health difficulties and their families.
- Demonstrable expertise in complex assessment of people with both mental and physical health issues
- Risk Assessment and implementation of risk management plans
- Use of outcome measures to evidence good practice
- Demonstrable ability to develop practical innovations and approaches to issues and complex problems.
- Awareness of National agendas for the development and growth of CYPS
- Expertise and experience in supervision and supporting the growth of other staff.
- Proven ability to provide training and education regarding mental health and complex clinical topics
- Proven track record of building positive relationships with partner agencies.
Qualifications
Essential
- You will have a clinical qualification at Diploma level or above in Mental Health Nursing, Social Work or Occupational Therapy with HCPC registration and evidence of transferable mental health skills and practice.
- Registration with NMC/HCPC/SWE is essential.
Desirable
- Post qualification training to degree level is desirable but not essential. Post qualifications in the areas of child development, attachment, or family functioning desirable but not essential.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
