Job summary
Are you a Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language or Creative Therapist?
Do you have a passion for working with young people and families who are receiving treatment from a specialist eating disorder team?
Do you have experience within Eating Disorders Service? Or is this an area you have never worked in and wouldlike the opportunity to to expand your knowledge skill?
If so, the Hampshire CAMHS Eating Disorders Team may have just the opportunity for you!
We are looking for a Mental Health Practitioner to join our fantastic team.
The Hampshire CAMHS Countywide Eating Disorders Team has a vacancy for a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner.
We are a diverse team and strive to provide high quality, evidence based compassionate care to young people and families. The teams therapeutic model is based on systemic theories and practice which enhances the family based treatment provided.
We are looking for a practitioner that shares similar values and who is able to support young people and families and their colleagues whilst delivering a excellent standard of care; in what sometimes can be highly complex and challenging circumstances.
Working within a young person eating disorders service is incredibly rewarding and due to the diversity of presentations is a fantastic opportunity for further development of skills and knowledge.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to complete initial assessments alongside other colleagues.
Hold a case load of young people and families as a lead practitioner delivering the appropriate evidence based interventions.
Lead practitioner role includes ensuring all aspects of the young person care is kept up to date, risk assessments, care planning and the ongoing review and evaluation of the effectiveness of the care being offered. Supporting transitions to other services, by making timely referrals and attending meetings as necessary.
Liaising with other teams within CAMHS and outside agencies to ensure joined up care and safe management of clinical risk.
Please see attached Job descriptions for further details.
This post offers the Trust's £4,000 Incentive for band 5-7 Nurses & Practitioners, as well as a relocation package up to a maximum of £8,000 (subject to terms and conditions).
About us
Hampshire CAMHS is a great organisation to work for. The shared operational and clinical leadership structure ensures all aspects of the service and our staffs needs are minded. As a consequence we have great professional structures, whether you are an OT, Social Worker, SALT , Creative Therapist or Nurse you will be well supported by the robust clinical governance and supervision structures provided by the professional leads.
Hampshire CAMHS Training Lead provides a robust itinerary of relevant courses for our staff internally. This includes a dedicated New to CAMHS course for staff who haven't had previous experience of working within CAMHS.
The service has a robust process for staff to access external training in line with the annual appraisal process.
All staff receivemonthly clinical supervision and six weekly line management . A robust induction package provides increased support for new staff starting in the service.
Staff wellbeing is at the core of both the service and the Eating Disorders Team culture. We have a dedicated wellbeing team who work to ensure we keep each others wellbeing at the centre of what we we do.
We foster a compassionate and kind leadership approach, where all staff are valued for the contribution they make to the service delivered.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please attached job description for full details.
This role will provide an opportunity for a variety of different work, and to work within a diverse work force. The post holder to develop their own skills and knowledge but will also bring their own knowledge which will support wider colleagues development.
The role will be challenging at times due to the level of risk and complexity that some of the young people are presenting with. But also brings great satisfaction when young people and families move into recovery and are able to move on from the support provided by the team.
Some previous experience of working within a mental health setting will be essential for this role.
Please be aware that anyone applying for a post with CAMHS Hampshire will be subject to TUPE transfer.
Under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment Regulations) (TUPE) all substantive Hampshire CAMHS staff who are employed by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SPFT) will transfer to either Southern Health Foundation Trust, or to Surrey and Borders Foundation Trust. The TUPE transfer from Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust effective from 1st February 2024.
The Consultation document for TUPE transfer will be made available for all successful applicants.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please attached job description for full details.
This role will provide an opportunity for a variety of different work, and to work within a diverse work force. The post holder to develop their own skills and knowledge but will also bring their own knowledge which will support wider colleagues development.
The role will be challenging at times due to the level of risk and complexity that some of the young people are presenting with. But also brings great satisfaction when young people and families move into recovery and are able to move on from the support provided by the team.
Some previous experience of working within a mental health setting will be essential for this role.
Please be aware that anyone applying for a post with CAMHS Hampshire will be subject to TUPE transfer.
Under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment Regulations) (TUPE) all substantive Hampshire CAMHS staff who are employed by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SPFT) will transfer to either Southern Health Foundation Trust, or to Surrey and Borders Foundation Trust. The TUPE transfer from Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust effective from 1st February 2024.
The Consultation document for TUPE transfer will be made available for all successful applicants.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- RMN, OT, SW or equivalent professional
- Evidence of continuing
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience in a mental health setting, working with young people or adults with mental illness
Knowledge, Skills and Ability
Essential
- To have ability to manage case load and act as care coordinator for clients on case list
- To be able to function as part of multi disciplinary team and liaise with external agencies i.e. primary care, education, social and health care
- To have ability to assess client need, both mental health, health and social needs
- Ability to reflect on and critically appraise the performance of self and others
- Ability to organise own time and diary and that of junior staff and learners
- Have ability to follow policy and make proposal for change
- Understanding of evidence based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice
- Maintain patient records both written and electronic
- Understanding of the legal and social policy issues influencing the work environment.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with relevant parties
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- RMN, OT, SW or equivalent professional
- Evidence of continuing
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience in a mental health setting, working with young people or adults with mental illness
Knowledge, Skills and Ability
Essential
- To have ability to manage case load and act as care coordinator for clients on case list
- To be able to function as part of multi disciplinary team and liaise with external agencies i.e. primary care, education, social and health care
- To have ability to assess client need, both mental health, health and social needs
- Ability to reflect on and critically appraise the performance of self and others
- Ability to organise own time and diary and that of junior staff and learners
- Have ability to follow policy and make proposal for change
- Understanding of evidence based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice
- Maintain patient records both written and electronic
- Understanding of the legal and social policy issues influencing the work environment.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with relevant parties
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).
