Job summary
The post holder will utilise CAMHS core skills to undertake assessment, formulation, risk assessment, goal-setting and low intensity CBT interventions for worry/low mood/behaviour/sleep. They will deliver interventions on an individual or group basis in accordance with an agreed care plan, to an identified caseload. This will be under close clinical supervision from a more senior clinical psychology practitioner. Case report writing and multi-agency liaison are also core elements of the role. The post holder is responsible for the assessment of needs and contributing to the formulation of the child/young person and family's needs and the development of a relevant plan based upon the child/young person and family's negotiated goals and relevant evidence based interventions. The post holder, in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team, will provide low-intensity evidenced based interventions to support the child/young person and family to meet their agreed goals. The post holder will coordinate and/or participate in the review of progress towards those goals, utilising agreed outcome measures, involving the child/young person and their family throughout their care.
Main duties of the job
This is a developmental role for a newly qualified (or new to CAMHS) registered practitioner/ associate.
This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). As part of the team you will take part in the delivery of high quality service provision that promotes and improves the mental health and well-being of children and young people, their families and carers. Working within a systemic and holistic framework you will undertake needs led, evidence based, highly skilled assessments and therapeutic interventions to children and young people, their families and carers, who present to the service. These assessments will also include young people needing support due to deliberate self-harm.
We are looking for a registered nurse, qualified social worker, occupational therapist or those of other alternative routes- please see the attached associate person specification. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, self-motivating, have the ability to case manage and will display excellent interpersonal and communication skills in order to establish good working relationships essential to the success of the service.
The CAMHS services within LCFT are undergoing a transformation programme to implement the THRIVE model as a response to the Five Year Forward View. To meet this forward thinking view we are specifically looking for practitioners with a modern mind-set and an enthusiasm for the new model.
About us
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Desirable
- Registered Nurse Mental Health/Registered Social Worker or Registered Occupational Therapist Additional further training or experience in CAMHS and child psychology Specific therapeutic skills relevant to children and young people with complex needs Desire to work towards CBT, SFT or DBT Therapist Qualification and Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to comprehensively assess complex mental health needs, develop care plans and deliver appropriate interventions Specific skills and knowledge in evidence based therapeutic interventions to meet complex needs Demonstrable knowledge of safeguarding children and 'Think Family' In-depth knowledge of legislation, acts and developments relevant to the field of children, young people and mental health
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children, young people and families Experience in assessing mental health needs of children and young people Experience in assessing complex mental health needs of children and young people Experience of working with young people who self-harm Experience of managing own workload with effective liaison with others Able to work autonomously and as a member of the multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrable leadership and change management skills Providing consultation to other professionals
Skills & abilities
Essential
- An ability to be flexible and adapt to the changing needs of the developing service. Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to have challenging discussions Information technology skills sufficient to the undertaking of the post Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance required Ability to travel frequently to different work bases
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Desirable
- Registered Nurse Mental Health/Registered Social Worker or Registered Occupational Therapist Additional further training or experience in CAMHS and child psychology Specific therapeutic skills relevant to children and young people with complex needs Desire to work towards CBT, SFT or DBT Therapist Qualification and Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to comprehensively assess complex mental health needs, develop care plans and deliver appropriate interventions Specific skills and knowledge in evidence based therapeutic interventions to meet complex needs Demonstrable knowledge of safeguarding children and 'Think Family' In-depth knowledge of legislation, acts and developments relevant to the field of children, young people and mental health
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children, young people and families Experience in assessing mental health needs of children and young people Experience in assessing complex mental health needs of children and young people Experience of working with young people who self-harm Experience of managing own workload with effective liaison with others Able to work autonomously and as a member of the multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrable leadership and change management skills Providing consultation to other professionals
Skills & abilities
Essential
- An ability to be flexible and adapt to the changing needs of the developing service. Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to have challenging discussions Information technology skills sufficient to the undertaking of the post Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance required Ability to travel frequently to different work bases
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).
