Job summary
We
are looking for a Band 7 Specialist Mental Health Practitioner to join our mental health team at Atkinson Secure Childrens home in Exeter.Atkinson is a national secure childrens home managed by Devon County
Council providing full residential care, healthcare and education on site in
dedicated facilities. We are looking for
a mental health practitioner, preferably with experience of working with young people
in care, who can bring clinical skill, experience and enthusiasm to meet the
needs of children/young people with complex social, emotional and mental health
needs.Young people are placed in Atkinson on Welfare Orders under Section 25
of the Childrens Act due to having a history of absconding or are likely to
abscond, likely to suffer significant harm or likely to injure themselves or
others. Our young people have experienced
relational trauma and adverse childhood experiences and as such, the home
follows a trauma recovery model based around therapeutic parenting. Working within the home is highly rewarding;
there is a great team spirit and shared therapeutic ethos. The home achieved an Outstanding rating
during our most recent Ofsted/CQC inspection, and we are particularly known for
our integrated working, the great relationships we develop with our young
people and their positive outcomes.
Main duties of the job
As part of the multi-disciplinary CAMHS team, you will work alongside a range of professionals within the wider Health and Wellbeing team, including Nursing, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Substance Misuse and Exploitation services.
You will be skilled at working as part of a team, supporting others and
valuing a range of different perspectives as well as confident to provide
outstanding clinical care, adapting to meet a wide range of needs and
presentations in children who have often experienced adverse childhood
experiences and significant life events.
We welcome candidates from a range of clinical backgrounds to apply for
this role of Band 7 Specialist MH Practitioner and would provide a supportive
environment for you to develop your career with training opportunities.
We would strongly encourage you to call to discuss the post, as well as
visit the home. Our website is also a
helpful source of information: www.atkinsondevon.org
To
learn more about the post and/or visit, please contact Karen Cloute, Principal
Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Lead for Atkinson via kelly.jenkins@nhs.net or
through the home on 01392 457999.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health & learning disability services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
Our values
We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess and demonstrate the behaviours which underpin the core values of our organisation. These values include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health & learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full
Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will
provide further information on this role.
The post
holder will demonstrate courageous and critical thinking and is a caring,compassionate
and committed experienced person who, acting within their professional boundaries,
will be responsible for the provision of care to the child/young person.
They will demonstrate safe, competent clinical decision-making
and expert care,
including assessment, treatment and evaluation of care and commit to demonstrating
critical thinking in the safe clinical decision-making process. They will communicate
and work collaboratively with the team to meet the needs of children,young people, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures,and
providing leadership as required.
The post
holder will work as a member of the multi professional team by providing an enhanced
clinical role to support children, young people In receiving
high quality specialist treatment working to identify and proactively prevent further deterioration in
their psychological
well-being by delivering a range of therapeutic interventions.
The post
holder will work as part of a multi professional team providing a clinical
service that is
sensitive to the needs of the population. The team will provide comprehensive assessment
in order to establish diagnosis and creation of an appropriate person centred
evidenced based treatment plan.
The
Specialist Clinical Practitioner will contribute to the development and
implementation of effective
models of care to facilitate timely, clinician to clinician advice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full
Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will
provide further information on this role.
The post
holder will demonstrate courageous and critical thinking and is a caring,compassionate
and committed experienced person who, acting within their professional boundaries,
will be responsible for the provision of care to the child/young person.
They will demonstrate safe, competent clinical decision-making
and expert care,
including assessment, treatment and evaluation of care and commit to demonstrating
critical thinking in the safe clinical decision-making process. They will communicate
and work collaboratively with the team to meet the needs of children,young people, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures,and
providing leadership as required.
The post
holder will work as a member of the multi professional team by providing an enhanced
clinical role to support children, young people In receiving
high quality specialist treatment working to identify and proactively prevent further deterioration in
their psychological
well-being by delivering a range of therapeutic interventions.
The post
holder will work as part of a multi professional team providing a clinical
service that is
sensitive to the needs of the population. The team will provide comprehensive assessment
in order to establish diagnosis and creation of an appropriate person centred
evidenced based treatment plan.
The
Specialist Clinical Practitioner will contribute to the development and
implementation of effective
models of care to facilitate timely, clinician to clinician advice.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers, including using goal-based care and routine outcome measures in practice.
- Experience of working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team and across agencies
- Experience of working with children and young peoples mental health needs, families and parents / carers, maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems and verbal abuse
- Experience of undertaking specialist mental health assessment and therapeutic interventions for in the area of childrens mental health, with the ability to work with complex needs and undertake risk assessments
- Experience of safeguarding children and young people and ensuring the safety of children in partnership with other agencies as appropriate.
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by specialist training or equivalent experience to Masters level with a relevant core professional training (e.g. Nursing, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, etc)
- Training in an evidence-based therapeutic approach
- Current registration with the appropriate professional body
Desirable
- Training in supervision and / or leadership skills Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Essential
- Understanding of relevant legislation pertaining to child mental health.
- High level knowledge of mental health presentations in and children/young people and knowledge of the theory and practice of short term and long term, evidence-based, clinical interventions in the field of child mental health.
Desirable
- Knowledge of supervision and leadership practice
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers, including using goal-based care and routine outcome measures in practice.
- Experience of working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team and across agencies
- Experience of working with children and young peoples mental health needs, families and parents / carers, maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems and verbal abuse
- Experience of undertaking specialist mental health assessment and therapeutic interventions for in the area of childrens mental health, with the ability to work with complex needs and undertake risk assessments
- Experience of safeguarding children and young people and ensuring the safety of children in partnership with other agencies as appropriate.
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by specialist training or equivalent experience to Masters level with a relevant core professional training (e.g. Nursing, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, etc)
- Training in an evidence-based therapeutic approach
- Current registration with the appropriate professional body
Desirable
- Training in supervision and / or leadership skills Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Essential
- Understanding of relevant legislation pertaining to child mental health.
- High level knowledge of mental health presentations in and children/young people and knowledge of the theory and practice of short term and long term, evidence-based, clinical interventions in the field of child mental health.
Desirable
- Knowledge of supervision and leadership practice
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).
