Senior Mental Health Practitioner
States of Guernsey
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Job summary
The States of Guernsey are looking for a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join their team at Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.
The post holder will work as a senior practitioner as part of the CAMHS Team delivering specialist assessment and interventions in a variety of settings working with young people with moderate to severe mental illness.
The post holder will report to their CAMHS Manager and be responsible to the Service Manager, Mental Health Services.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as a senior practitioner as part of the CAMHS Team deliveringspecialist assessment and interventions in a variety of settings working with young peoplewith moderate to severe mental illness.
About us
The Island of Guernsey is in the English Channel in the Bay of St Malo, 50km off the north-west coast of France and 120km from the English coast.
Guernsey has a population of around 63,000 and in Alderney just under 2,000. Working in a relatively small Health and Social Care Service like ours means you can effectively work with colleagues across the services, health and social care professionals can collaborate not only with each other but also other agencies, the third sector and the community.
We offer an attractive relocation policy and competitive salaries with great career opportunities, modern facilities, excellent training, revalidation and registration support and a healthy work-life balance.
As a health or social care professional who chooses to join our team, you can look forward to working in an environment that gives you the time to care that you hoped for when choosing this career.
Date posted
23 January 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£52,932 to £69,605 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
K0005-24-0015
Job locations
Princess Elizabeth Hospital
Le Vauquiedor
St. Martin
Guernsey
GY4 6UU
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
To provide autonomous assessments of complex mental health needs of children and young people as appropriate, in a variety of settings in accordance with the agreed pathway for access to the service.
To provide care and therapeutic interventions as appropriate and with supervision where required in a variety of settings, in accordance with the agreed Service Specification Document.
To provide crisis intervention and CAMHS services in the community in addition to clinic based work.
To guide, advise and direct other staff in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient/client care
To undertake escort duties or visits to off-island hospital placements as required.
To undertake risk assessments and risk management care planning around young people in crisis.
To write complex reports for case conferences , convenor meetings and the education department with regards to clients needs.
To independently liaise and communicate effectively with all member of the multidisciplinary team and other agencies involved in the care of the patient/client and their wider families.
To act as a Care Co-ordinator for a defined group of clients and organise care in accordance with the principles of the Care Programme Approach.
To take part in the clinical audit of CAMHS Service. This will include annual CPA and Health Records audits.
To ensure that their clinical practice is based on relevant evidence and good practice and in accordance with any NICE guidance.
To be individually accountable for their practice in accordance with their professional code of conduct.
Leadership/Managerial
To be self- directing in identifying and maintaining complex cases ensuring that clear systems of communication are developed between the post-holder and relevant staff working within and outside the team and the organisation.
To take a lead in ensuring staff are aware of organisational objectives, policies and procedures related to the specialist area and the implications this may have for their practice.
Support junior staff with performance issues and in developing action plans to address developmental needs in partnership with the Team Manager. Act up for the team manager during periods of leave .
To act as a professional role model for peers and junior staff, promoting high standards of practice and strong professional values.
To co-ordinate/ take a lead in activities within a field of specialist practice.
Contribute to the development, evaluation and monitoring of CAMHSs operational policies and services through the deployment of professional skills in research, service evaluation and audit to provide best value services. This will include assisting with the completion of statistical information to ensure quality and quantity of services available or highlight areas of deficit.
Contribute to the development of Clinical Governance strategies, clinical effectiveness and quality initiatives.
Represent the Team at designated meetings within the Health and Social Services Department and partner agencies.
Communication
To communicate effectively with patient/clients and their significant others, taking into account their cultural background and cognitive functioning.
To communicate clearly with all members of the multidisciplinary team, demonstrating sensitivity to cultural and language differences.
To manage conflict between individuals, including staff, patients/clients and their significant others.
To act as an advocate for patients/clients, significant others and more junior staff members.
Maintain high standards of clinical record keeping, including case records, electronic data entry and recording in line with HSC policies and procedures. Provide comprehensive reports as required. Ensure all forms of communication comply with organisational and professional standards.
To co-ordinate discharge arrangements through communication with other multidisciplinary CAMHS members and associated agencies.
To maintain progress reports with referrers
Training and education
To take a lead in the promotion of the health and well-being of clients/patients and their significant others, ensuring that health promotion is incorporated in the planning and delivery of specialist care.
To act as a supervisor to staff involved in implementing specialised programmes of care.
To act as a mentor/preceptor/supervisor to students and other learners.
To promote an environment that is conducive to quality learning and assessment.
Develop programmes of learning relevant to the practice area to meet the educational needs of all staff working within the care setting.
Take a lead in teaching / training of groups of clients.
Maintain own continuing professional development needs. The post holder should have or be willing to work towards achieving a postgraduate qualification.
Develop and maintain competence in the additional specialist skills related to the needs of the clients and patients.
To undertake in-house annual mandatory training in Manual Handling, Basic Life Support, Fire Safety, Safeguarding (Children & Adults) and AED training.
To contribute to the educational needs of junior members of the team, trainees, students and others on placements allocated to CAMHS, acting as a mentor, assessing competency and writing placement reports where required. S/he will provide clinical placements, so that trainees acquire the necessary skills, competencies and experience to contribute effectively to positive change that promotes recovery.
Participate in the induction process of new staff to CAMHS.
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Attend mandatory, relevant training events and continuing professional development activities as required to maintain professional registration.
Attend and contribute to staff meetings, supervision sessions, training courses, conferences, seminars and workshops, to ensure the development and enhancement of current working practices.
Participate in all personal review meetings, and take responsibility for own personal and professional development in order to maintain the highest professional standards of practice.
Maintain professional registration.
AUDIT/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/RESEARCH ACTIVITY
In conjunction with the audit department, initiate and undertake clinical audits to monitor and maintain standards of practice within the Team.
Take a lead in monitoring of KPIs relevant to CAMHS
To utilise the critical incident (Safeguard) reporting system to document actual or potential risks impacting on the quality of patient/client care.
To actively promote evidence based practice in own and the practice of other members of staff involved in the specialist care of the patient/client.
To take a professional lead in specialist area of practice, ensuring that new initiatives are incorporated within the working practices of all staff.
With training, access organisational electronic information systems relevant to the role. Demonstrate awareness of research and its application to clinical practice. Use theory and research to inform evidence based practice in relation to substance misuse work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
To provide autonomous assessments of complex mental health needs of children and young people as appropriate, in a variety of settings in accordance with the agreed pathway for access to the service.
To provide care and therapeutic interventions as appropriate and with supervision where required in a variety of settings, in accordance with the agreed Service Specification Document.
To provide crisis intervention and CAMHS services in the community in addition to clinic based work.
To guide, advise and direct other staff in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient/client care
To undertake escort duties or visits to off-island hospital placements as required.
To undertake risk assessments and risk management care planning around young people in crisis.
To write complex reports for case conferences , convenor meetings and the education department with regards to clients needs.
To independently liaise and communicate effectively with all member of the multidisciplinary team and other agencies involved in the care of the patient/client and their wider families.
To act as a Care Co-ordinator for a defined group of clients and organise care in accordance with the principles of the Care Programme Approach.
To take part in the clinical audit of CAMHS Service. This will include annual CPA and Health Records audits.
To ensure that their clinical practice is based on relevant evidence and good practice and in accordance with any NICE guidance.
To be individually accountable for their practice in accordance with their professional code of conduct.
Leadership/Managerial
To be self- directing in identifying and maintaining complex cases ensuring that clear systems of communication are developed between the post-holder and relevant staff working within and outside the team and the organisation.
To take a lead in ensuring staff are aware of organisational objectives, policies and procedures related to the specialist area and the implications this may have for their practice.
Support junior staff with performance issues and in developing action plans to address developmental needs in partnership with the Team Manager. Act up for the team manager during periods of leave .
To act as a professional role model for peers and junior staff, promoting high standards of practice and strong professional values.
To co-ordinate/ take a lead in activities within a field of specialist practice.
Contribute to the development, evaluation and monitoring of CAMHSs operational policies and services through the deployment of professional skills in research, service evaluation and audit to provide best value services. This will include assisting with the completion of statistical information to ensure quality and quantity of services available or highlight areas of deficit.
Contribute to the development of Clinical Governance strategies, clinical effectiveness and quality initiatives.
Represent the Team at designated meetings within the Health and Social Services Department and partner agencies.
Communication
To communicate effectively with patient/clients and their significant others, taking into account their cultural background and cognitive functioning.
To communicate clearly with all members of the multidisciplinary team, demonstrating sensitivity to cultural and language differences.
To manage conflict between individuals, including staff, patients/clients and their significant others.
To act as an advocate for patients/clients, significant others and more junior staff members.
Maintain high standards of clinical record keeping, including case records, electronic data entry and recording in line with HSC policies and procedures. Provide comprehensive reports as required. Ensure all forms of communication comply with organisational and professional standards.
To co-ordinate discharge arrangements through communication with other multidisciplinary CAMHS members and associated agencies.
To maintain progress reports with referrers
Training and education
To take a lead in the promotion of the health and well-being of clients/patients and their significant others, ensuring that health promotion is incorporated in the planning and delivery of specialist care.
To act as a supervisor to staff involved in implementing specialised programmes of care.
To act as a mentor/preceptor/supervisor to students and other learners.
To promote an environment that is conducive to quality learning and assessment.
Develop programmes of learning relevant to the practice area to meet the educational needs of all staff working within the care setting.
Take a lead in teaching / training of groups of clients.
Maintain own continuing professional development needs. The post holder should have or be willing to work towards achieving a postgraduate qualification.
Develop and maintain competence in the additional specialist skills related to the needs of the clients and patients.
To undertake in-house annual mandatory training in Manual Handling, Basic Life Support, Fire Safety, Safeguarding (Children & Adults) and AED training.
To contribute to the educational needs of junior members of the team, trainees, students and others on placements allocated to CAMHS, acting as a mentor, assessing competency and writing placement reports where required. S/he will provide clinical placements, so that trainees acquire the necessary skills, competencies and experience to contribute effectively to positive change that promotes recovery.
Participate in the induction process of new staff to CAMHS.
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Attend mandatory, relevant training events and continuing professional development activities as required to maintain professional registration.
Attend and contribute to staff meetings, supervision sessions, training courses, conferences, seminars and workshops, to ensure the development and enhancement of current working practices.
Participate in all personal review meetings, and take responsibility for own personal and professional development in order to maintain the highest professional standards of practice.
Maintain professional registration.
AUDIT/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/RESEARCH ACTIVITY
In conjunction with the audit department, initiate and undertake clinical audits to monitor and maintain standards of practice within the Team.
Take a lead in monitoring of KPIs relevant to CAMHS
To utilise the critical incident (Safeguard) reporting system to document actual or potential risks impacting on the quality of patient/client care.
To actively promote evidence based practice in own and the practice of other members of staff involved in the specialist care of the patient/client.
To take a professional lead in specialist area of practice, ensuring that new initiatives are incorporated within the working practices of all staff.
With training, access organisational electronic information systems relevant to the role. Demonstrate awareness of research and its application to clinical practice. Use theory and research to inform evidence based practice in relation to substance misuse work.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Health or Social Care Professional
- Teaching/mentoring qualification
Desirable
- Degree in a related field
Experience
Essential
- Previous CAMHS experience
- Significant multi-disciplinary experience of working with, clients and families or groups
- Substantial experience of teaching, training and professional supervision
- Experience of exercising autonomous responsibility for working with clients with mental health issues
- Further training in a treatment modality : DBT, CBT, Systemic therapy, EMDR
Desirable
- Experience in particular areas e.g. eating disorders, crisis management, neuro developmental difficulties, psychosis, acute inpatients, and child protection issues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Health or Social Care Professional
- Teaching/mentoring qualification
Desirable
- Degree in a related field
Experience
Essential
- Previous CAMHS experience
- Significant multi-disciplinary experience of working with, clients and families or groups
- Substantial experience of teaching, training and professional supervision
- Experience of exercising autonomous responsibility for working with clients with mental health issues
- Further training in a treatment modality : DBT, CBT, Systemic therapy, EMDR
Desirable
- Experience in particular areas e.g. eating disorders, crisis management, neuro developmental difficulties, psychosis, acute inpatients, and child protection issues
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name
States of Guernsey
Address
Princess Elizabeth Hospital
Le Vauquiedor
St. Martin
Guernsey
GY4 6UU
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
States of Guernsey
Address
Princess Elizabeth Hospital
Le Vauquiedor
St. Martin
Guernsey
GY4 6UU
Employer's website
For questions about the job, contact:
Date posted
23 January 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£52,932 to £69,605 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
K0005-24-0015
Job locations
Princess Elizabeth Hospital
Le Vauquiedor
St. Martin
Guernsey
GY4 6UU