Job summary
This post is only open to those candidates who already have their NMC registration in place and have successfully completed the preceptorship programme. Please note: Newly qualified applicants or those due to qualify will be recruited via a separate process.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join a CAMHS Community Service. This Role will represent an opportunity for the successful post holder to work as part of an MDT and to work clinically with children and young people.
Main duties of the job
You will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team providing therapeutic services to children, young people (up to the age of 18 years), their families/ carer's, covering the South Durham locality. You will also work closely with partner agencies for the benefit of this client group. We are looking to appoint someone who is highly motivated and enthusiastic about working with this client group and who will come with a range of transferrable skills.
The successful applicant will have good organisational skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. In exchange you will be well supported within the team, with continuing opportunities for your ongoing professional development.
About us
We are geographically one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the country with an annual income of £423m and a workforce of over 7,500 staff operating from around 160 sites. Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and learning disability services for the people of County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, NorthYorkshire, York and Selby, serving a population of around 2 million people. We also provide additional specialist services to other parts of Northern England.
We deliver our services by working in partnership with 8 local authorities and clinical commissioning groups, a wide range of voluntary organisations, as well as service users, their carers and the public. The services are spread over a wide geographical area of around 3,600 square miles, which includes coastal, rural and industrial areas.
Ourv
alues The most important way we will get there is by living our values all of the time. These are:
- Respect - listening, inclusive, working in partnership
- Compassion - kind, supporting, recognising and celebrating
- Responsibility - honest, learning, ambitious
Job description
Job responsibilities
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
The post holder will work as part of a duty rota to cover service hours.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
The post holder will work as part of a duty rota to cover service hours.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RNMH, RNLD, RSCN or RGN current professional registration with NMC.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Trained Clinical Supervisor (within agreed timescale).
- Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Camhs degree/certificate in teaching and assessment
Experience
Essential
- Working with people with mental ill health or learning disabilities.
Desirable
- Experience of working with children and young people
Skills
Essential
- Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to children and young people, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Motivate and work positively and assertively with other members of the team.
- Provide effective teaching, training and clinical supervision (within agreed timescale).
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RNMH, RNLD, RSCN or RGN current professional registration with NMC.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Trained Clinical Supervisor (within agreed timescale).
- Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Camhs degree/certificate in teaching and assessment
Experience
Essential
- Working with people with mental ill health or learning disabilities.
Desirable
- Experience of working with children and young people
Skills
Essential
- Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to children and young people, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Motivate and work positively and assertively with other members of the team.
- Provide effective teaching, training and clinical supervision (within agreed timescale).
Desirable
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
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).
