Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Assess and deliver outcome focused, evidence-based interventions in educational settings for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, working at all times in collaboration with and giving respect to the education function of the setting in which the post-holder is deployed.
Work in partnership to support children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties and their parents/carers, families and educators in the self-management of presenting difficulties.
Work in effective, evidence-based partnership with children, young people, their families and their educators in the development of plans for the intervention and agreed outcomes.
Work with and support schools with their Whole School Approach to mental health initiatives.
Support and empower children, young people, their parents/carers and families and their educators to make informed choices about the interventions being offered.
Operate at all times from an inclusive values base, which recognises and respects diversity.
Accept referrals within educational settings according to agreed local and national protocols.
Undertake and record accurate assessments of risk and operate clear risk management processes in line with locally agreed procedures including the safeguarding protocols of the educational setting and Local Safeguarding Board guidance.
Adhere to all regulations, processes, and procedures within the educational service to which the postholder is attached within the educational setting where the post-holder is working including (but not limited to) HR policies, training requirements, referral protocols, and emergency procedures. Signpost referrals of children with more complex needs to a locally identified appropriate relevant service.
Through case management, supervision, and any other relevant local pathway, escalate cases where the level of need or risk is beyond the scope of practice of the postholder.
Provide a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments, primarily guided self-help.
Practice, evidence and demonstrate an ability to manage ones own caseload in conjunction with the requirements of the team.
Attend multi-disciplinary and multi-agency meetings relating to referrals or children and young people in treatment, where appropriate.
Keep clear, professionally coherent records of all activity in line with both health and education service protocols and use these records and outcome data to inform decision making.
Complete all requirements relating to data collection.
Assess and integrate issues relating to transitions, education, and training/employment into the overall therapeutic process.
Work within a collaborative approach involving a range of relevant others when indicated.
Contribute to the development of individual or group clinical materials or training materials, and in addition to develop such materials independently as falls within own degree of competence, and under direction of the wider team.
Communication
Effective communication on complex issues to a wide range of audiences, including senior management level and children, young people and families, both verbal and written communication
Research & Development Activity
To utilise theory, evidence-based literature and research to support evidence-based practice in individual work and work with other team members.
Participate in clinical and other audits as required.
Clinical and Practice Governance
Work collaboratively with other agencies in the health and social care system to ensure regular case reviews to ensure effective progress through the care pathway.
Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient / family / staff / records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act/Data Regulations.
To be accountable to the Clinical Team lead for the direct delivery of an effective MHST service across Norfolk & Waveney.
Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust.
The post holder must participate in clinical and safeguarding audits as required.
The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.
Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.
The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes.
Ensure that any risks or issues related to the safety and wellbeing of anyone the postholder encounters, in the course of their professional duties are communicated and shared with appropriate parties in order to maintain individual safety and the public interest.
The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures.
Keep up to date with your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), participate in your annual appraisal and respond to clearly identified and agreed objectives, reviewed on a regular basis with line manager.
Participate in clinical and management supervision as per Trust policy.
Ensure appropriate recording of meetings, supervision and maintenance of clinical records.
Keep all records up to date in relation to Continuous Professional Development and the requirements of the post and ensure personal development plans maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments.
Provide patients and their families /carers with information on standards they should expect from the team.
Participate in clinical supervision on a regular basis.
Information Technology
To use a computer as necessary for clinical work, including literature searches, word processing, delivery of remote interventions and training.
Inputting data, emailing, report writing and other tasks as necessary for the efficient running of the service.
Contribute data for accessible management information for service improvement and reporting via System One data sets, suitable technology/ systems development and in compliance with Trust Information Governance (and all relevant legislation) standards.
Quality and Patient Safety
Maintain awareness of and execute responsibilities with regard to the safeguarding children and adults agenda, confidentiality, Trust and professional training requirements, data protection and sharing, information governance, risk management and reporting and all relevant legislation and Trust and local policy.
To ensure day to day practice reflects the highest standards of governance, clinical effectiveness, safety and patient experience.
To ensure monitoring of quality and compliance with standards is demonstrable within the service on an ongoing basis.
To be aware of the responsibility of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients/ clients, visitors and staff.
General
Safeguarding people responsibility
Safeguarding children and adults at risk of abuse or neglect is a collective responsibility.
There is an expectation that all staff develop and maintain their role relevant safeguarding people competencies and comply with local safeguarding partnerships practice. Alongside this employee who are registrants are reminded of their professional duty of care.
Safeguarding means protecting a citizens health, wellbeing and human rights; enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. It is an integral part of providing high-quality health care.
Those most in need of protection include:
Children and young people
Adults at risk, such as those receiving care in their own home, people with physical, sensory and mental impairments, and those with learning disabilities.
The post holder must at all times carry out their duties with regard to Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Policy.
To be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
All post holders must adhere to the code of conduct on confidentiality and be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required from time to time and the changes and developments within the Trust.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure of Barring Service to be made to check for any previous criminal convictions. Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust is committed to the fair treatment of its staff, potential staff, or users in line with its equal opportunities policy and policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders.
