Job summary
Have you ever thought about working in CAMHS but are unsure if you have the right skills? Do you have a passion for working in mental health? If you have the core qualifications we would like to hear from you. We don't mind if you don't have all the desirable elements. Our induction programme and ongoing learning opportunities will give you the opportunity to build on your existing skills, to be yourself and thrive in a reputable CAMHS service that's last CQC inspection rated our care as outstanding.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an experienced professional to work within our Intensive Home Treatment Team and Enhanced Therapy ServiceTeam and we really want to hear from you. It is an exciting time for the service as we grow and expand our offer to the young people and families of North Derbyshire. We want you to help transform our service and expand our Intensive Home Treatment Team. Working alongside an already well established team we have a well-developed clinical supervision programme.
The successful applicant will work as part of a team to help manage complex mental health needs. Youwill be involved in the assessment, formulation and interventions offered as well as liaison with other agencies.You will be part of the regular team clinical supervision processes as well as being able to access regular andfrequent individual supervision.
About us
We provide a full rangeofdistrict general services including urgent and emergency care, specialist children's services, maternity and community midwifery. We alsooffer primary care through three GP practices with eight surgeries between them. Our vision is exceptional care provided by exceptional people. Our mission is to bring our people, communities and partners together- providing patient care we can all be proudof. Your energy and leadership will be critical to our success.
We are firmly rooted in the founding principlesofthe NHS, and we have built on this by "Leading the Chesterfield Way", and with our Proud to CARE values. This means leading with care, openness, integrity and embedding an inclusive culture. We know that people have a life and responsibilities outsideofwork and weoffer flexibility and a whole raftofsupport to care for your physical and mental wellbeing. This role is hugely important to us and we look forward to hearing from you.
Our main hospital is on a greenfield site with abundant countryside, lovely views, beautiful landscaping and outdoor gym- it's easy to access green space at break times which offers an opportunity to de-stress.
Our new building, which is close by, is located in a historic market town and on the doorstep of Sheffield, a vibrant, multi-cultural/cosmopolitan city.
Both sites are easily accessible from the M1 and the A61 and the local train station is nearby.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for the full requirements of the role ensuring that every member of staff, feels valued.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for the full requirements of the role ensuring that every member of staff, feels valued.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) or above in a related field or willingness to undertake this; ? Experience in CAMHS or a related field.
Desirable
- Further development in a related field eg specialist experience or training ? Degree, Diploma or further education in a related field.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with young people and families ? Experience of and ability to assist in comprehensive assessments and planning and provision of a range of community based support packages and interventions ? Ability to work with a caseload under direct supervision and support ? Experience of multi-agency work and liaising with other professionals
Desirable
- Experience of working with young people and families with complex needs in community setting ? Experience of working in CAMHS, YOT, Social Care or similar ? Ability to plan and deliver training/information/educati on packages. ? Experience of group work ? Experience of involving users in service development.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Qualities essential to practice i.e. respect, genuineness and personal integrity ? Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to enable helping relationships ? Ability to manage own time effectively ? Ability to liaise with other professionals in multi-agency settings ? Ability to maintain accurate records.
Desirable
- Experience in the preparation and provision of training ? knowledge base in child mental health ? Knowledge and experience of a range of evidence based interventions eg. CBT
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent Interpersonal skills ? Commitment to quality of service provision ? A car driver with a full current driving licence and own transport is essential. For disabled applicants suitable alternative arrangements may be agreed, if necessary
Demonstates our Proud to CARE Values
Essential
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encourgaement
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) or above in a related field or willingness to undertake this; ? Experience in CAMHS or a related field.
Desirable
- Further development in a related field eg specialist experience or training ? Degree, Diploma or further education in a related field.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with young people and families ? Experience of and ability to assist in comprehensive assessments and planning and provision of a range of community based support packages and interventions ? Ability to work with a caseload under direct supervision and support ? Experience of multi-agency work and liaising with other professionals
Desirable
- Experience of working with young people and families with complex needs in community setting ? Experience of working in CAMHS, YOT, Social Care or similar ? Ability to plan and deliver training/information/educati on packages. ? Experience of group work ? Experience of involving users in service development.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Qualities essential to practice i.e. respect, genuineness and personal integrity ? Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to enable helping relationships ? Ability to manage own time effectively ? Ability to liaise with other professionals in multi-agency settings ? Ability to maintain accurate records.
Desirable
- Experience in the preparation and provision of training ? knowledge base in child mental health ? Knowledge and experience of a range of evidence based interventions eg. CBT
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent Interpersonal skills ? Commitment to quality of service provision ? A car driver with a full current driving licence and own transport is essential. For disabled applicants suitable alternative arrangements may be agreed, if necessary
Demonstates our Proud to CARE Values
Essential
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encourgaement
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).
