Job summary
Calling all Registered Mental Health/Learning Disability Nurses!
Do you have a desire to be part of something special that enables you to make a difference to the lives of young people in Sheffield? Are you a motived, and enthusiastic individual who has an interest in a career and development in a children's mental health setting? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Sheffield Community CAMHS are holding a recruitment open day on Saturday 29th April 2023 between 10 am - 3 pm.
The open day will be held at The Becton Centre for Children and Young People, Sevenairs Road, Beighton, Sheffield, S20 1NZ.
Come along to find out about the exciting opportunities we have for our newly launched Band 5 Care Coordinator role as we expand our workforce. You will learn more about the team, our new service delivery model, and our vision for the future. There will also be the opportunity to ask any questions you might have.
We will be holding interviews on the day, therefore, if you are interested in this role, please apply in the usual way, alongside registering your attendance using the website link below. You will be notified prior to the day to inform you of your interview slot time.
If you simply wish to come along and hear more about our service, please register your attendance using the website link below for our morning session between 10 am - 12 pm.
Registration form website Link:
https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/about-us/careers-and-opportunities/community-camhs-open-day/
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work within Sheffield Community CAMHS as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering care coordination to young people and their families to enhance access and collaboration throughout their patient journey in CAMHS alongside the wider multi-agency network.
You will work as a valued member of the team under the supervision of Registered Nurses and working alongside other multi-disciplinary professionals to develop the specialist skills and knowledge required to work in a child and mental health setting and enable you to provide high-quality, goal-based interventions using a range of low-level psychological interventions.
You will act as lead link to young people and their families, and to effectively respond to telephone enquiries in relation to aspects of their care, by liaising with relevant colleagues. In addition, you will develop and maintain effective liaison and two-way information sharing between the multi-agency network, assessing, and integrating issues relating to safeguarding, education, and transitions, into the overall therapeutic process.
Our team work closely together, enjoying the ability to share expertise and resources to deliver a first-class, high-quality service. To do this, we are making improvements to our service to ensure there is the investment in our delivery model and staff by offering excellent supervision and training to deliver the service we want for children and young people attending mental health services.
About us
If successful, you will work in an outpatient setting at one of our Community CAMHS sites at Centenary House or the Becton Centre. You will be supported by your team and the wider Trust in joining to meet; with a number of established forums in place to provide professional support, development, and clinical supervision, including daily multi-disciplinary Huddles. In addition, there are opportunities to progress beyond Band 5 within the CAMHS structure.
Sheffield Children's is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.
We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision "to create a healthier future for children and young people."
- Outstanding patient care
- Brilliant place to work
- Leader in children's health
Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.
We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description and Personal Specification for full details of role.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description and Personal Specification for full details of role.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN (Mental Health) or RLDN (Learning Disabilities) registration or awaiting registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Degree in relevant subject
Experience
Essential
- Multi-disciplinary working
Desirable
- CAMHS experience / placement
- Previous experience of working with children and young people or Adult mental health experience
- Previous experience of multi-agency working
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Legal Frameworks relevant to MH care
- Application of Health, Safety, and Risk management policies
Desirable
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application
- Current CAMHS practice / issues Health and Safety
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication / interpersonal skills (verbal / written)
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage time effectively
- The ability to work under pressure and take action to manage stress
- Personal integrity and credibility
- Good I. T. skills
- Physically able to carry out the duties of the post
Desirable
- Car owner/driver and hold a full current driving licence
- Conflict resolution
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN (Mental Health) or RLDN (Learning Disabilities) registration or awaiting registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Degree in relevant subject
Experience
Essential
- Multi-disciplinary working
Desirable
- CAMHS experience / placement
- Previous experience of working with children and young people or Adult mental health experience
- Previous experience of multi-agency working
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Legal Frameworks relevant to MH care
- Application of Health, Safety, and Risk management policies
Desirable
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application
- Current CAMHS practice / issues Health and Safety
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication / interpersonal skills (verbal / written)
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage time effectively
- The ability to work under pressure and take action to manage stress
- Personal integrity and credibility
- Good I. T. skills
- Physically able to carry out the duties of the post
Desirable
- Car owner/driver and hold a full current driving licence
- Conflict resolution
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).
