Job summary
Our CAMHS service our OUSTANDING and the CQC agrees! We have achieved an outstanding rating in two consecutive unannounced CQC inspections and this is something we are understandably very proud of.
Our CAMHS division provides a full range of mental health services to the children of North, South and Central Manchester. We also provide the same services for Salford and Trafford area. In addition to our 5 locality services, we have a community service for 16 and 17 year olds (Emerge), an inpatient unit (Galaxy House); a small Tier 4 specialist outpatient Social Communication Clinic and liaison mental health for the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.
Main duties of the job
With other CAMHS colleagues, to provide child and adolescent psychiatric care and advice as required and in accordance with the service specification.
To give child and adolescent psychiatric opinion and advice as appropriate within the CAMHS team.
- Case liaison with other agencies as appropriate.
- Assessment and management of children and young people with neurodevelopmental difficulties, including delivering ADHD medication clinics
- Management of children and young people prescribed medication for the treatment of mental health difficulties
- Clinical supervision of other CAMHS team members as appropriate.
- Duty cover in the day time for emergencies.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Holds acceptable primary medical qualification
- At least 3 years of experience working at CT level in Psychiatry
Desirable
- MRCPsych or equivalent
- Section 12 Approval under Mental Health Act 183, or be eligible for approval
- Experience in the use of The Mental Health Act (1983), as amended
Audit
Essential
Academic Achievements
Desirable
- Distinctions or Prizes during undergraduate training
- Research & Publications
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Ability to work clearly and effectively across organisational boundaries
- Ability to work creatively with teams around complex and challenging client groups
- Cultural competency
- Awareness of key legislation NSF, NICE, MHA, MCA, Children Act
Desirable
- Evidence of previous experience in teaching & audit activity
- Evidence of leading the development of services elsewhere
- Experience of effective work with Adult Psych or partner agency.
- Experience of involvement in creative team work with complex clients, or those in emergency/ mental health crisis
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Holds acceptable primary medical qualification
- At least 3 years of experience working at CT level in Psychiatry
Desirable
- MRCPsych or equivalent
- Section 12 Approval under Mental Health Act 183, or be eligible for approval
- Experience in the use of The Mental Health Act (1983), as amended
Audit
Essential
Academic Achievements
Desirable
- Distinctions or Prizes during undergraduate training
- Research & Publications
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Ability to work clearly and effectively across organisational boundaries
- Ability to work creatively with teams around complex and challenging client groups
- Cultural competency
- Awareness of key legislation NSF, NICE, MHA, MCA, Children Act
Desirable
- Evidence of previous experience in teaching & audit activity
- Evidence of leading the development of services elsewhere
- Experience of effective work with Adult Psych or partner agency.
- Experience of involvement in creative team work with complex clients, or those in emergency/ mental health crisis
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).
