Job summary
The post holder will be required to work on a shift pattern, to assess patients across the urgent care pathway, working autonomously and flexibly to manage the day-to-day assessments and/or advising on management of CYP under the age of 18 years and their families presenting in the A&E Barnet General hospital or North Middlesex University Hospital with self-harm and mental health difficulties and all other crisis colleagues across the North Central London (NCL).
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to undertake a range of therapeutic tasks individually and jointly with members of the multi-disciplinary team. To develop & maintain specialist clinical skills and expertise in the assessment of CYP psychiatric emergencies and deliberate self-harm. To receive and assess referrals from A&E, pediatric/general wards, Community Teams, schools, and health colleagues across the NCL as well as self-referrals from CYP and their families. To offer advice on management of patients with mental health issues and non-organically based physical symptoms. Identifying regular attendees at Acute Hospitals with mental health problems and in liaison with Community CAMHS teams make available current care plan as and when appropriate.
There is a need to use effective and efficient IT skills in the recording of clinical information and in communicating with colleagues.
About us
Working in BEHMHT, you will have access to a range of staff benefits, including personal support, such as: Childcare Scheme; Discounts - High Street and Online; Employee Assistance Programme; Occupational Health and other health and wellbeing services; Financial Wellbeing; Fast Track to Physiotherapy; Flexible Working; and Salary Sacrifice Schemes. We are also committed to Continuous Staff Development (CPD) through regular supervision and appraisal.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- To undertake initial mental health and risk assessment of CYP who present with high risk and/or following acts of deliberate self-harm.
- To independently and/or jointly carry out assessments of the mental health needs of children and young people within a therapeutic framework and to contribute fully to the care planning process.
- To provide a high standard of care for people in the care group in keeping with the philosophy and operational policies for the Liaison Team and in addition to the Trusts policies, practice, and procedures.
- To conduct accurate risk assessments and management plans, involving the service user, carer, and any other individuals relevant to the care of the service user, and to ensure that this is well documented (on RiO). All this in conjunction with other team members where appropriate.
- To participate in network and discharge planning meetings to co-ordinate and identify appropriate services following crisis presentation. This may involve participation in transition process to Adult Mental Health Services where appropriate.
- To be responsible for negotiating coordinated rehabilitative care packages, in conjunction with other professional agencies and networks, prior to discharge from the acute hospital back to the community.
- To identify, respond appropriately to child protection issues within local, Pan London and national Safeguarding Children guidelines i.e. take part in case conferences, review meetings and planning meetings as appropriate.
- To link resources and co-ordinate services for young people and their familys experiencing disruption because of severe mental illness.
- To ensure, in conjunction with the Community CAMHS team clinicians, the follow up of children and young people who attend hospital following episodes of suicide attempt or self-harm and other acute mental health presentations.
- To ensure effective communications with relatives, other professionals, and voluntary organizations, thus encouraging participation in care delivery. To respond sensitively to the needs of relatives and carers.
- To develop strong links with the CAMHS Teams, as well as other professional groups/teams.
- To provide specialist consultation to the families and others involved in the care of the young person.
- To assist with the management of the behavior of children and young people who at times may be physically and verbally aggressive towards other members of the family and staff.
- To offer advice to other professionals within CAMHS and externally, as well as share their expertise in the management of complex cases in a variety of setting.
- To communicate in a clear and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation, and treatment plans for service users and to monitor progress during the course of multi-disciplinary care.
- To offer short therapeutic interventions to patients and their families with the therapeutic modality in which they have experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- To undertake initial mental health and risk assessment of CYP who present with high risk and/or following acts of deliberate self-harm.
- To independently and/or jointly carry out assessments of the mental health needs of children and young people within a therapeutic framework and to contribute fully to the care planning process.
- To provide a high standard of care for people in the care group in keeping with the philosophy and operational policies for the Liaison Team and in addition to the Trusts policies, practice, and procedures.
- To conduct accurate risk assessments and management plans, involving the service user, carer, and any other individuals relevant to the care of the service user, and to ensure that this is well documented (on RiO). All this in conjunction with other team members where appropriate.
- To participate in network and discharge planning meetings to co-ordinate and identify appropriate services following crisis presentation. This may involve participation in transition process to Adult Mental Health Services where appropriate.
- To be responsible for negotiating coordinated rehabilitative care packages, in conjunction with other professional agencies and networks, prior to discharge from the acute hospital back to the community.
- To identify, respond appropriately to child protection issues within local, Pan London and national Safeguarding Children guidelines i.e. take part in case conferences, review meetings and planning meetings as appropriate.
- To link resources and co-ordinate services for young people and their familys experiencing disruption because of severe mental illness.
- To ensure, in conjunction with the Community CAMHS team clinicians, the follow up of children and young people who attend hospital following episodes of suicide attempt or self-harm and other acute mental health presentations.
- To ensure effective communications with relatives, other professionals, and voluntary organizations, thus encouraging participation in care delivery. To respond sensitively to the needs of relatives and carers.
- To develop strong links with the CAMHS Teams, as well as other professional groups/teams.
- To provide specialist consultation to the families and others involved in the care of the young person.
- To assist with the management of the behavior of children and young people who at times may be physically and verbally aggressive towards other members of the family and staff.
- To offer advice to other professionals within CAMHS and externally, as well as share their expertise in the management of complex cases in a variety of setting.
- To communicate in a clear and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation, and treatment plans for service users and to monitor progress during the course of multi-disciplinary care.
- To offer short therapeutic interventions to patients and their families with the therapeutic modality in which they have experience.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Registrations
Essential
- oQualification at degree level or equivalent and registration with registration with relevant professional body with a core profession (clinical/counselling psychology, psychotherapy, systemic family psychotherapy social work, nursing, occupational therapy - NMC/ oRelevant training or qualification in child and adolescent mental health. oRelevant training on safeguarding and child protection.
Desirable
- oTraining in one of the main therapeutic modalities. oCurrent experience of line management of Band 6 oCAMHS experience and evidence of leading a change initiative which improved patient care. oWorking within Mental Health Service as a Band 6 oExperience of working with CAMHS crisis acute services in the community
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- oExperience of clinical and risk assessment and treatment of children and young people across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care, and in-patient settings. oPrevious experience of working in CAMHS, with proven track record of working with children, young people and their families offering assessment and stabilisation during periods of high risk. oExperience of case load management. oExperience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
- oExperience of teaching colleagues of other disciplines. oExperience of working in a culturally diverse area. oExperience of working in an adolescent in-patient setting.
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- oEvidence of well-developed clinical skills and knowledge in CAMHS.
- oWorking knowledge in at least one model of therapeutic work (e.g. Systemic, CBT, SFT, Psychodynamic).
- oAbility to work effectively across organisational boundaries.
- oExcellent verbal and written communication skills.
- oAbility to manage the multiple demands complex clinical environment.
- oAwareness of current national guidelines and policies in the field of CAMHS.
- oKnowledge of legislation including the Mental Health Act 1983 in relation to children and adolescents including safeguarding children and young people, child protection procedures and policies.
- oTeaching skills in clinical settings. oProven qualities in sustaining the mental, emotional, and physical demands of specialised therapeutic work with disturbed and distressed adolescents and their families/care networks. oCapacity to deal with working conditions that may occasionally involve verbal abuse and frequent exposure to highly emotive material such as child abuse and family breakdown.
- oGood computer skills and knowledge of patient management systems.
- oAccurate record keeping.
- oEvidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- oExperience in family therapy processes. oExperience in using CBT techniques oExperience in setting up and facilitating groups. oKnowledge of development in inter-agency partnership. oSpecific knowledge of current issues for Adolescent mental health.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oCommitment to equal opportunities. oSelf-motivated, assertive, and flexible
Other Requirements
Essential
- oEssential car driver. oWillingness to drive for work purposes.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Registrations
Essential
- oQualification at degree level or equivalent and registration with registration with relevant professional body with a core profession (clinical/counselling psychology, psychotherapy, systemic family psychotherapy social work, nursing, occupational therapy - NMC/ oRelevant training or qualification in child and adolescent mental health. oRelevant training on safeguarding and child protection.
Desirable
- oTraining in one of the main therapeutic modalities. oCurrent experience of line management of Band 6 oCAMHS experience and evidence of leading a change initiative which improved patient care. oWorking within Mental Health Service as a Band 6 oExperience of working with CAMHS crisis acute services in the community
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- oExperience of clinical and risk assessment and treatment of children and young people across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care, and in-patient settings. oPrevious experience of working in CAMHS, with proven track record of working with children, young people and their families offering assessment and stabilisation during periods of high risk. oExperience of case load management. oExperience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
- oExperience of teaching colleagues of other disciplines. oExperience of working in a culturally diverse area. oExperience of working in an adolescent in-patient setting.
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- oEvidence of well-developed clinical skills and knowledge in CAMHS.
- oWorking knowledge in at least one model of therapeutic work (e.g. Systemic, CBT, SFT, Psychodynamic).
- oAbility to work effectively across organisational boundaries.
- oExcellent verbal and written communication skills.
- oAbility to manage the multiple demands complex clinical environment.
- oAwareness of current national guidelines and policies in the field of CAMHS.
- oKnowledge of legislation including the Mental Health Act 1983 in relation to children and adolescents including safeguarding children and young people, child protection procedures and policies.
- oTeaching skills in clinical settings. oProven qualities in sustaining the mental, emotional, and physical demands of specialised therapeutic work with disturbed and distressed adolescents and their families/care networks. oCapacity to deal with working conditions that may occasionally involve verbal abuse and frequent exposure to highly emotive material such as child abuse and family breakdown.
- oGood computer skills and knowledge of patient management systems.
- oAccurate record keeping.
- oEvidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- oExperience in family therapy processes. oExperience in using CBT techniques oExperience in setting up and facilitating groups. oKnowledge of development in inter-agency partnership. oSpecific knowledge of current issues for Adolescent mental health.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oCommitment to equal opportunities. oSelf-motivated, assertive, and flexible
Other Requirements
Essential
- oEssential car driver. oWillingness to drive for work purposes.
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).
