Job summary
The ELCAS team is a specialist Child Psychiatry team. We work with people from a variety of backgrounds who have mental health difficulties or disorders which impact on their lives and their family's lives. We deliver assessment and treatment packages for young people who have significant mental disorders. ELCAS is also commissioned to complete assessments of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). You will work with multi-disciplinary teams and directly with young people scoring questionnaires, undertaking clinical observations, and computerised diagnostic appointments using QB tests.
Main duties of the job
The role will include collection and collation of clinical information, liaison with other agencies e.g. school, inputting information from questionnaires and using computer software directly with young people to assist the team in making clinical decisions about diagnosis and treatment. You will also be involved in undertaking physical checks, such as height, weight and blood pressure, where training will be provided.
The role will include some direct work with young people and is therefore subject to an enhanced check with the disclosure and barring service (DBS).
Some travel will be expected as part of this role, so access to private transport for work purposes is essential.
About us
At ELCAS, our vision is to be a recognised centre of excellence providing high quality Child and Adolescent psychological and mental health services that exceed people's expectations. As well as rated Outstanding by the CQC, we are also accredited by the Quality Network for Community CAMHS, part of the Royal College of Psychiatry Centre for Quality Improvement.
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is a large and integrated healthcare organisation, with a vision to be widely recognised for delivering safe, personal and effective care. ELCAS is part of the Division of Family Care, and we have close relationships with Paediatric colleagues. We have an innovative Primary Care team working with local GPs and schools, and enjoy strong relationships with a range of third sector agencies through our CYP IAPT Partnership.
We want to support you in developing your career in children, young people and young adults' mental health, and give you the opportunity to drive your ideas forward, having a positive impact on the lives of children and young people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide and maintain the highest level of care and safety of young people/children under mental health supervision.
- Undertake practical tasks and duties as designated by the Team Co-ordinator such as school observations to assist with diagnosis and treatment of young people with mental health disorders.
- To work with children and their families both within the hospital and in the community as required to meet the needs of the Team. This will include completing physical checks such as height, weight & blood pressure
- To complete accurate and timely records in line with ELHT record keeping policy.
- To assist the Mental Health Practitioners in the assessment of ADHD e.g. completing computerized tests of activity and concentration.
- Treat children and families with respect, courtesy and give attention to their privacy, dignity, religious and cultural beliefs at all times.
- Participate in clinical/managerial supervision on a regular basis
- Manage clinical data and play a role in both data gathering and data analysis in line with the secondary use dataset requirements as mandated by the Department of Health.
- Participate in the collection and management of routine outcome measures.
- Participate in the collection, inputting and interpretation of diagnostic information such as Connors questionnaires for ADHD
- Participate in clinical audit as required which may include retrieval and analysis of medical records against set standards.
- Work as a valued member of the team through both accepting and supporting others, being aware and sensitive to your own and others values, priorities, interests and effectiveness.
- Be involved in preparing the clinical environment and monitoring the use of resources as required.
- Be involved in the delivery and implementation of therapeutic and clinical services in conjunction with clinical and non-clinical colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide and maintain the highest level of care and safety of young people/children under mental health supervision.
- Undertake practical tasks and duties as designated by the Team Co-ordinator such as school observations to assist with diagnosis and treatment of young people with mental health disorders.
- To work with children and their families both within the hospital and in the community as required to meet the needs of the Team. This will include completing physical checks such as height, weight & blood pressure
- To complete accurate and timely records in line with ELHT record keeping policy.
- To assist the Mental Health Practitioners in the assessment of ADHD e.g. completing computerized tests of activity and concentration.
- Treat children and families with respect, courtesy and give attention to their privacy, dignity, religious and cultural beliefs at all times.
- Participate in clinical/managerial supervision on a regular basis
- Manage clinical data and play a role in both data gathering and data analysis in line with the secondary use dataset requirements as mandated by the Department of Health.
- Participate in the collection and management of routine outcome measures.
- Participate in the collection, inputting and interpretation of diagnostic information such as Connors questionnaires for ADHD
- Participate in clinical audit as required which may include retrieval and analysis of medical records against set standards.
- Work as a valued member of the team through both accepting and supporting others, being aware and sensitive to your own and others values, priorities, interests and effectiveness.
- Be involved in preparing the clinical environment and monitoring the use of resources as required.
- Be involved in the delivery and implementation of therapeutic and clinical services in conjunction with clinical and non-clinical colleagues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Maths C or above or equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
- Previous Mental Health experience
Desirable
- Previous Child Mental Health experience
Others
Essential
Desirable
- Confident in dealing with people
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Maths C or above or equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
- Previous Mental Health experience
Desirable
- Previous Child Mental Health experience
Others
Essential
Desirable
- Confident in dealing with people
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).
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).
