Job summary
The CAMHS HEAD 2 HEAD team are looking to recruit two experienced, enthusiastic and committed CAMHS Mental Health Workers to work within the team. The post holder will need to be an experienced and skilled CAMHS Practitioner, who has experience and skill in providing specialist CAMHS assessment and intervention and knowledge and interest in working with those young people who are involved in the Youth Justice service, have co-existing substance use difficulties, Harmful Sexual behaviour, First Episode Psychosis and At Risk Mental State.
The CAMHS HEAD 2 HEAD team is a well-established team within CAMHS and we are looking for clinicians who want to work within a supportive and challenging team, which has a strong focus on providing high quality CAMHS provision for socially excluded populations.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Main duties of the job
Provide a defined level of CAMHS specialist assessment and interventions, through an assertive outreach model to a diverse and challenging group of young people and their families who present with significant mental health difficulties and who are open to the Youth Justice System, those who have co-existing substance use difficulties, Harmful sexual behaviour and first Episode Psychosis and At Risk Mental State.
A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To offer mental health assessment and intervention, as part of a well established MDT, through an assertive outreach model to a defined group of young people and their families. The role will also include offering consultation to partners and participation in panels which offer planning for those on the Youth Justice pathway.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To offer mental health assessment and intervention, as part of a well established MDT, through an assertive outreach model to a defined group of young people and their families. The role will also include offering consultation to partners and participation in panels which offer planning for those on the Youth Justice pathway.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification eg RMN. RN, HV, OT, clinical psychology, Social Worker at degree level or higher; teaching qualification
- Registration with relevant professional body.
Desirable
- Educated to Degree level.
- Qualification in therapeutic approaches with children and families.
Experience
Essential
- Proven post qualification experience.
- Experience of Multi agency and multi-disciplinary working.
- Skills and experience of working with children, young people and families around a range of emotional/mental health, neurodiversity and additional health or developmental needs.
Desirable
- Evidence of the ability to use and provide clinical supervision.
- Community experience.
- Experience of working with young people who have been involved with the Youth Justice system, those with co-exiting substance use needs, First onset psychosis and At Risk Mental State and those who present with Harmful sexual behaviour.
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Physical Requirements
Essential
- You will be expected to use a keyboard/computer daily to input data/reports/assessments.
- Has the ability to perform the full range of duties.
- Lone working.
- There is an occasional requirement to exert light to moderate physical effort for several short periods or one larger period during working hours e.g. driving
Training
Essential
- Teaching/presentation skills.
Desirable
- Training relevant to working with Children and Young people.
Knowledge
Essential
- Government policies and legislation and their effects upon practice.
- Risk assessment/risk management.
- Person -centered approaches.
- Knowledge and experience of provision of a holistic emotional/mental health assessment.
- Knowledge and experience of the provision of different models of therapy and interventions.
- Ability to manage a defined caseload and organise own work schedule.
- Ability to maintain accurate case records in line with Trust policies and procedure
- Ability to be an autonomous practitioner whilst being able to work as an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
- Ability to use electronic data recording systems.
- Service evaluation methods, audit and research.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to identify training needs and prepare and deliver training packages for partner agencies.
- Ability to offer individual and group therapeutic interventions.
Desirable
- Providing clinical supervision and mentorship to junior staff and learners.
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- To work flexibly regarding location and hours.
- A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification eg RMN. RN, HV, OT, clinical psychology, Social Worker at degree level or higher; teaching qualification
- Registration with relevant professional body.
Desirable
- Educated to Degree level.
- Qualification in therapeutic approaches with children and families.
Experience
Essential
- Proven post qualification experience.
- Experience of Multi agency and multi-disciplinary working.
- Skills and experience of working with children, young people and families around a range of emotional/mental health, neurodiversity and additional health or developmental needs.
Desirable
- Evidence of the ability to use and provide clinical supervision.
- Community experience.
- Experience of working with young people who have been involved with the Youth Justice system, those with co-exiting substance use needs, First onset psychosis and At Risk Mental State and those who present with Harmful sexual behaviour.
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Physical Requirements
Essential
- You will be expected to use a keyboard/computer daily to input data/reports/assessments.
- Has the ability to perform the full range of duties.
- Lone working.
- There is an occasional requirement to exert light to moderate physical effort for several short periods or one larger period during working hours e.g. driving
Training
Essential
- Teaching/presentation skills.
Desirable
- Training relevant to working with Children and Young people.
Knowledge
Essential
- Government policies and legislation and their effects upon practice.
- Risk assessment/risk management.
- Person -centered approaches.
- Knowledge and experience of provision of a holistic emotional/mental health assessment.
- Knowledge and experience of the provision of different models of therapy and interventions.
- Ability to manage a defined caseload and organise own work schedule.
- Ability to maintain accurate case records in line with Trust policies and procedure
- Ability to be an autonomous practitioner whilst being able to work as an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
- Ability to use electronic data recording systems.
- Service evaluation methods, audit and research.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to identify training needs and prepare and deliver training packages for partner agencies.
- Ability to offer individual and group therapeutic interventions.
Desirable
- Providing clinical supervision and mentorship to junior staff and learners.
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- To work flexibly regarding location and hours.
- A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
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).
