Job summary
30 Hours Per week
Are you passionate about
Children/Young Peoples mental health and want to make a real difference? A
career in Calderdale/Kirklees CAMHS as a Team Manager in CAMHS may be just
what you are looking for.
We are recruiting a Nurse,
Social Worker or Allied Health Professional with post qualifying experience
working in mental health and leadership/ management to help us strive to make a
difference to the health and wellbeing of the young people and their families
in our communities.
Our vision is to deliver high
quality care that is safe, simple and easy to access.
In return we offer a
supportive induction, development/training, pension and consider flexible
working. Staff counselling, salary sacrifice schemes and supportive staff
networks are readily available for staff to participate in.
There will be options to
develop your specialist knowledge by working as a team manager for Specialist
therapeutic services and Kirklees Keep in Mind (MHST).
We place staff health
and wellbeing at the top of our agenda and it is important for us to recruit a
person whose values and beliefs align with our Trust values.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are
using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly
discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting
candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your
application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Main duties of the job
You will have the right attitude, skills and knowledge to share our
passion in delivering the best quality care experience for children and their
families.
Your duties will be the operational management of a service and staff team
which delivers therapeutic interventions to children, young people and their
families accessing CAMHS in Kirklees.
The role would suit for a professional who has experience of working with
children, young people and their families who are experiencing mental health
and trauma difficulties and experience in management.
The job entails working with the thriving Kirklees partners to aid service
delivery and manage changes and the internal CAMHS leadership team.
The CAMHS team is a strong and supportive team and has excellent
structures to offer regular supervision.
You will be working alongside an established, cohesive and
friendly team at an exciting and important time in our development, as we push
forward with implementing new ways of working in order to best meet the needs
of the population we work with.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post-holder will be responsible for the leadership, co-ordination and
management of CAMHS related to meeting the needs of children and young people
as identified by the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will carry a
small caseload.
To facilitate
and be responsible for effective multi-disciplinary / multi-agency team working
to meet the needs of all who access the service.
To ensure that
mechanisms are in place to manage, monitor and review clinical and admin
staffs within the services.
To ensure the
effective management and continuous development of the team, providing
leadership to all staff which encourages the development of a qualitative,
evidence based service.
To promote
safeguarding and the welfare of children, young people and staffs.
To manage the demand and capacity within the
team in line with service targets, capacity and demand.
The
post holder will:
Ensure
effective co-ordination and leadership of the team in delivering agreed
assessment and treatment plans as identified by the multi-disciplinary team.
Ensure that
individual needs led assessment and treatment plans are evidence based,
effectively co-ordinated and outcomes achieved within agreed timescales as
directed by the multi-disciplinary team.
Actively
encourage and develop service user and carer involvement in the development of
individual assessment and treatment plans, and the development of the service.
Encourage and be
responsible for the development of a multi-disciplinary team approach in the
identification and delivery of assessment and treatment plan.
Develop a
culture within the team that supports research, evidence based practice,
innovative practice, quality initiatives and is continuously analytical in
seeking to improve service delivery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post-holder will be responsible for the leadership, co-ordination and
management of CAMHS related to meeting the needs of children and young people
as identified by the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will carry a
small caseload.
To facilitate
and be responsible for effective multi-disciplinary / multi-agency team working
to meet the needs of all who access the service.
To ensure that
mechanisms are in place to manage, monitor and review clinical and admin
staffs within the services.
To ensure the
effective management and continuous development of the team, providing
leadership to all staff which encourages the development of a qualitative,
evidence based service.
To promote
safeguarding and the welfare of children, young people and staffs.
To manage the demand and capacity within the
team in line with service targets, capacity and demand.
The
post holder will:
Ensure
effective co-ordination and leadership of the team in delivering agreed
assessment and treatment plans as identified by the multi-disciplinary team.
Ensure that
individual needs led assessment and treatment plans are evidence based,
effectively co-ordinated and outcomes achieved within agreed timescales as
directed by the multi-disciplinary team.
Actively
encourage and develop service user and carer involvement in the development of
individual assessment and treatment plans, and the development of the service.
Encourage and be
responsible for the development of a multi-disciplinary team approach in the
identification and delivery of assessment and treatment plan.
Develop a
culture within the team that supports research, evidence based practice,
innovative practice, quality initiatives and is continuously analytical in
seeking to improve service delivery.
Person Specification
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Training
Essential
- Assessment and care planning skills.
- Risk assessment and risk management.
- Relevant post-registration qualifications and or training.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working within a mental health setting.
- Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing mental health problems.
- Experience of supporting mentoring and supervising colleagues students trainees.
- Knowledge and evidence of using IT systems.
- Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings.
- Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers.
- Experience of delivering a range of therapeutic techniques.
-
- Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams and professions within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings.
- Ability to support colleagues with day-to-day caseload management including prioritisation of responsibilities in times of high clinical demand.
- Ability to promote and develop links with other professionals e.g. practitioners within long term conditions, primary care.
- Evidence of knowledge and application in practice of national guidance and standards, e.g. NICE, CQC, CQUINs.
Desirable
- Experience of working holistically with Adults with an emphasis on coexisting mental and physical health needs that impact on well being.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Time management.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Reliability, enthusiasm, motivation, resourcefulness.
- A willingness to work flexibility to meet the needs of service users and the team including extended hours.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
- Professional attitude.
- Leadership skills.
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach, Care Act and Safeguarding.
- Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance.
- Proven skills in partnership working with people who use services and their carers.
- Can evidence awareness of equality and diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care.
- Ability to act up in the absence of the team leader.
- Knowledge of audit processes.
- Experience of carer services issues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable
- Knowledge and skills in specialist areas such as dual diagnosis, peri-natal mental health, working with people experiencing psychosis, working with people with a diagnosis of personality disorder.
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN Current NMC registration.
- Social Worker/Occupational Therapist-current HCPC registration.
-
- Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
- Practice Education/Practice Assessor Preparation Certificate.
Person Specification
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Training
Essential
- Assessment and care planning skills.
- Risk assessment and risk management.
- Relevant post-registration qualifications and or training.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working within a mental health setting.
- Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing mental health problems.
- Experience of supporting mentoring and supervising colleagues students trainees.
- Knowledge and evidence of using IT systems.
- Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings.
- Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers.
- Experience of delivering a range of therapeutic techniques.
-
- Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams and professions within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings.
- Ability to support colleagues with day-to-day caseload management including prioritisation of responsibilities in times of high clinical demand.
- Ability to promote and develop links with other professionals e.g. practitioners within long term conditions, primary care.
- Evidence of knowledge and application in practice of national guidance and standards, e.g. NICE, CQC, CQUINs.
Desirable
- Experience of working holistically with Adults with an emphasis on coexisting mental and physical health needs that impact on well being.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Time management.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Reliability, enthusiasm, motivation, resourcefulness.
- A willingness to work flexibility to meet the needs of service users and the team including extended hours.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
- Professional attitude.
- Leadership skills.
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach, Care Act and Safeguarding.
- Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance.
- Proven skills in partnership working with people who use services and their carers.
- Can evidence awareness of equality and diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care.
- Ability to act up in the absence of the team leader.
- Knowledge of audit processes.
- Experience of carer services issues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable
- Knowledge and skills in specialist areas such as dual diagnosis, peri-natal mental health, working with people experiencing psychosis, working with people with a diagnosis of personality disorder.
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN Current NMC registration.
- Social Worker/Occupational Therapist-current HCPC registration.
-
- Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
- Practice Education/Practice Assessor Preparation Certificate.
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).
