Job summary
- Main area
- Children's Mental Health CAMHS
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 263-NC24-033-LB-B
- Employer
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Carlisle or Wokington
- Town
- Carlisle
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Community Practitioner
Band 6
Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
- Cultural diversity staff network
- Disabled staff network
- LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
- Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
- Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
- Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Job overview
An exciting opportunity is on offer to join our dynamic and ever evolving Children & Young people’s Mental health service.
Are you a registered nurse or other registered clinical professional (social worker, OT , Art /Drama therapist ect) who is interested in pursuing a career in children's mental health.
Are you passionate about helping children, young people and their families?
Are you looking for opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge? If the answer is yes to the above, then we would be delighted to hear from you.
This role offers the chance to be part of a team who pride themselves on offering mental health services to children and young people within the community. The team is made up of an assessment and treatment team and also a Crisis team. We have several pathways within the service offering intervention to children and young people up to the age of 18. Working closely with family, carers and the professional system to achieve the best possible outcomes and support healthy transitions.
Although not essential we would love to hear from any one who has a creative background either Art/Drama therapy or has a play therapy qualification.
Main duties of the job
This role offers the chance to be part of a children’s mental health team who pride themselves on offering highly skilled treatment and care to children and young people within the community. The CAMHS team is made up of a Children’s Crisis & Assessment team and a treatment team, The current posts available will be with in the CAMHS treatment team..
You will be responsible for your on caseload of young people and would work with families and other professionals involved in the young persons care.
Assessing, formulating , planning and delivering care & treatment., within NICE guidance.
Working for our organisation
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
North Cumbria Children & Young peoples services (CYPS) has several bases at either West of the County or East of the County. Current bases are Carlisle & Workington and option to work from either.
We work mainly in the community seeing children & young people and their families within clinic's, their homes and sometimes on line via TEAMS. We also see young people in hospital if in Crisis.
The current posts give the opportunity to work either full time or part time.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The several pathways within the service offer intervention to children and young people aged 0-18., who are struggling with their mental health, learning disabilities, eating disorder's, ADHD. or in a mental health crisis.
- Crisis intervention, Risk management through risk assessment and management plans.
- Short term work through consultation
- Assessment and Liaison
- Care co ordinate using CPA process
- Prescribe care for young people with complex needs. Following treatment pathways.
- To deliver evidenced based Clinical and Psychologically based Interventions.
- Provide specialist clinical advice to Service Users/Carers, staff, statutory agencies, 3rd sector partner agencies and the public.
- Work with the family/carer to support young person.
- The post holder will work as a member of the Multi-disciplinary Team.
- Provide clinical supervision to staff as delegated by Clinical Lead and Team Manager.
- To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 8th May 2024
Closing date : 22nd May 2024
We welcome your application.
Person specification
essential
Essential criteria
- NMC Registered or equivalent first level qualification eg social worker, Arts therapist
Desirable criteria
- knowledge of care planning
essential
Essential criteria
- knowledge of risk assessment
Desirable criteria
- post registered qualification in psychological interventions
essential
Essential criteria
- Experience of working with children
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Karen Heslop
- Job title
- CAMHS Team manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01228 603017
- Additional information
Vicky Bell
CAMHS Clinical lead
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