Job summary
The CAMHS Neurodiversity Service is an established pathway within the Plymouth CAMHS service, providing services for 5-18 year olds that have a mental health need plus a neurodiverse diagnosis or presentation (awaiting assessment), this can include ADHD, Autism, Learning disability, Tic or Tourettes. It has been fortunate to have had extensive expansion over the last few years, developing the intervention and the 'support whilst you wait' offer to young people and families, alongside its existing assessment service element. You would be joining and friendly, enthusiastic and experienced multi professional team completing holistic assessments, support and intervention to a young people with (or suspected) neurodiverse presentation/diagnosis.
All Livewell Southwest staff are expected to able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
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"please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility"
Please note that Livewell may close
the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of
applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application
at the earliest opportunity
Main duties of the job
This role is responsible for
supporting the emotional, psychological and social wellbeing of children and
young people who have or are suspected of having a Neuro developmental Disorder
( ADHD, Learning disability, Autism, Tics or Tourettes).
This is an ideal opportunity to expand your experience within a leadership role, as you will take the lead for the Intensive and Intervention Support Team within the CAMHS Neurodiversity service. Providing line management to unregistered staffing, managing the waiting lists and as part of an MDT manage the referrals coming into the service.The post
holder will provide a holistic assessment for children and young people, which
will involve close liaison with the multi-agency network; including schools and
social care. The post holder will join a Multi-disciplinary Team and will work
closely with other teams within the CAMHS service. They will hold a case load
of complex need relating to the young persons neurodiversity or ongoing
neurodiverse assessment and has co-morbidity of mental health needs. They will
assess and risk manage cases and provided clinical lead to non-registered staff
for delegated tasks.
The post holder will provide specialist clinical practice
into the team for children and young people with neuro-developmental disorders,
delivering intervention within best evidence and to the highest possible
standard.
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social
enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across
Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of
Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports
centres, and health hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values,kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and
collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while
empowering staff and those we serve.
We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in
shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right
time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead
healthy, independent lives.
We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training
pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care
Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship
programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.
Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all
sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental
health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the
application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide clinical input to the team, delivering practice within best
evidence and to the highest possible standard. The post sits within the neurodiversity
pathway within CAMHS based within the city offering mental health and
neuro-developmental assessment and treatment interventions in line with NICE
Guidelines. This can include individual
work, group work and consultation.
The post holder will demonstrate effective skills in the assessment and
reassessment of risk and complex behaviour issues and communicate concerns
accurately in a timely fashion. This is
inclusive of priority assessments and requires multi-agency responses to risk
assessment and risk management plans. This
will also include completing recognised assessments as part of the team to
provide evidence for potential diagnosis when appropriate.
The post holder will make
an autonomous decision about the treatment, time of discharge, and agree with
the child, young person and family/carers as well as multi-agency key
partners. Communicate a summary of the
work undertaken and how to sustain improvements made and include correspondence
to General Practitioner.
The post holder is required to maintain high effective standards in the
recording of clinical observations and actions, risk and risk management
including child protection in health records.All roles may involve work with families at their homes, education and
community settings and at base as appropriate/required by children/young people
and their families.
The post holder will
contribute to the CAMHS Duty Rota which
operates on a daily basis.The post holder will
play a role in encouraging and co-coordinating collaboration between all
agencies by attending multi-agency meetings such as multi-agency CAF meetings,
child protection case conferences, education reviews etc, to provide a mental
health perspective.
Participate in the training of other colleagues and students in areas of
own expertise.To provide line management and supervision of colleagues of a lower
banding within the post holders sphere of knowledge
this list is not the full job description(JD). Please read full JD in attached files.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide clinical input to the team, delivering practice within best
evidence and to the highest possible standard. The post sits within the neurodiversity
pathway within CAMHS based within the city offering mental health and
neuro-developmental assessment and treatment interventions in line with NICE
Guidelines. This can include individual
work, group work and consultation.
The post holder will demonstrate effective skills in the assessment and
reassessment of risk and complex behaviour issues and communicate concerns
accurately in a timely fashion. This is
inclusive of priority assessments and requires multi-agency responses to risk
assessment and risk management plans. This
will also include completing recognised assessments as part of the team to
provide evidence for potential diagnosis when appropriate.
The post holder will make
an autonomous decision about the treatment, time of discharge, and agree with
the child, young person and family/carers as well as multi-agency key
partners. Communicate a summary of the
work undertaken and how to sustain improvements made and include correspondence
to General Practitioner.
The post holder is required to maintain high effective standards in the
recording of clinical observations and actions, risk and risk management
including child protection in health records.All roles may involve work with families at their homes, education and
community settings and at base as appropriate/required by children/young people
and their families.
The post holder will
contribute to the CAMHS Duty Rota which
operates on a daily basis.The post holder will
play a role in encouraging and co-coordinating collaboration between all
agencies by attending multi-agency meetings such as multi-agency CAF meetings,
child protection case conferences, education reviews etc, to provide a mental
health perspective.
Participate in the training of other colleagues and students in areas of
own expertise.To provide line management and supervision of colleagues of a lower
banding within the post holders sphere of knowledge
this list is not the full job description(JD). Please read full JD in attached files.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a multi-agency and/or multi-disciplinary context.
- Experience of post-registration working with people who have experienced mental health difficulties.
- Experience in assessment, including risk, care planning, intervention and evaluation.
- Experience of working within multi-agency safeguarding systems e.g. child protection conferences, child in need meetings
- Experience of providing supervision / assessing and mentoring.
- Experience of assessing capacity.
Desirable
- Experience of service evaluation
- Experience in the delivery of training.
- Experience of post-registration working with
- children and young people who have experienced
- mental health difficulties.
- Experience of using total Communication
- Techniques in aiding a persons ability to
- communicate effectively.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nursing, Health or Social Care
- Current Professional registration.
- Evidence of continued professional development relevant to this field of care.
Desirable
- Post graduate training in relevant topic
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and documents pertaining
- to children, e.g. Children Act 2004, Child Protection, National Service Framework, Every Child Matters etc. Learning Disability specific legislation and documents, Aiming High for Disabled Children, Valuing People, Mansell report, Mental Capacity Act.
- Knowledge of a range of mental health problems and disorders affecting children and young people who are in care.
- Knowledge of theories of child development and their application to practice.
- Well established case management skills and good organisational skills with ability to prioritise
- Well-developed communication skills both oral and written
- Competent assessment and intervention skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of different models of therapy, e.g. Applied Behaviour Analysis, CBT, Psychodynamic psychotherapy, solution focussed therapy etc
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a multi-agency and/or multi-disciplinary context.
- Experience of post-registration working with people who have experienced mental health difficulties.
- Experience in assessment, including risk, care planning, intervention and evaluation.
- Experience of working within multi-agency safeguarding systems e.g. child protection conferences, child in need meetings
- Experience of providing supervision / assessing and mentoring.
- Experience of assessing capacity.
Desirable
- Experience of service evaluation
- Experience in the delivery of training.
- Experience of post-registration working with
- children and young people who have experienced
- mental health difficulties.
- Experience of using total Communication
- Techniques in aiding a persons ability to
- communicate effectively.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nursing, Health or Social Care
- Current Professional registration.
- Evidence of continued professional development relevant to this field of care.
Desirable
- Post graduate training in relevant topic
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and documents pertaining
- to children, e.g. Children Act 2004, Child Protection, National Service Framework, Every Child Matters etc. Learning Disability specific legislation and documents, Aiming High for Disabled Children, Valuing People, Mansell report, Mental Capacity Act.
- Knowledge of a range of mental health problems and disorders affecting children and young people who are in care.
- Knowledge of theories of child development and their application to practice.
- Well established case management skills and good organisational skills with ability to prioritise
- Well-developed communication skills both oral and written
- Competent assessment and intervention skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of different models of therapy, e.g. Applied Behaviour Analysis, CBT, Psychodynamic psychotherapy, solution focussed therapy etc
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).
