Job summary
Coastal CAMHS is looking for a Mental Health Practioner to join our friendly team. As a B6 MHP, you will hold a professional qualification in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, or any other discipline that is registered by a recognised regulatory body. You will work as part of a CAMHS multidisciplinary community team, providing assessment and treatment to children experiencing moderate to severe mental illness. You will be expected to contribute to the formulation and care planning for children and families and take the lead for cases that require complex multi-agency involvement.
This post offers the Trust's £2,000 Golden Hello or Relocation Incentive for Band 6 Nurses & Practitioners, (pro rata and subject to terms and conditions; please see attached Protocol Document for full details).
Main duties of the job
This is a key and fast paced role in a busy community CAMHS team. The post holder will be required to undertake initial assessments for children and young people referred into the service, ensuring safeguarding, risk management and care planning are implemented to the highest standard, and at all times that the service offers effective patient-centred care. You will be expected to hold a diverse case load of young people with complex emotional needs which requires significant attention to detail particularly around risk management in the community, thus co-ordinating and working with external agencies such as social care and education etc. You will have the opportunity to co-facilitate groups and treatment alongside multidisciplinary team colleagues to offer evidenced based care.
About us
At Sussex Partnership we are committed to providing opportunities for flexible working. If you would like to work differently or different hours to as advertised, please get in touch to discuss this in more detail.If you haven't thought about living and working in West Sussex before then you should consider the following:o Journey from the coast to the countryside in minuteso Enjoy a lifestyle where there are renowned cycle routes and picturesque walks, including the famous South Downs Way in the South Downs National Park!o Embrace taking time to discover all the miles of scenic coastlineo Easy access to airports - Gatwick and Heathrow are both within 90 minutes of the county, providing links to Europe and beyondo London is also within easy reach via local and national bus routes and national mainline stations
Job description
Job responsibilities
See detailed job description
Initial assessmentOngoing direct interventionParticipating in multi-disciplinary case formulationParticipating in delivering group interventionsRepresenting CAMHS in professional forums and in complex networksWorking within the legal and policy frameworks
Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria
- Degree/Diploma in occupational therapy or Nursing/Social Work
- Evidence of post qualification study
- Registration with the HCPC/NMC/Social Work England
- Training in the use of standardised assessment tools
Knowledge/Experience Essential criteria
- Past experience as a qualified mental health practitioner
- Broad experience of working with clients with a range of mental health problems
- Experience of both group and individual work
- Experience of multidisciplinary working
- Experience of supervising staff or students
- Experience as a Care Coordinator
- CAMHS Experience or crisis care experience
- Experience of multi-agency work
Job description
Job responsibilities
See detailed job description
Initial assessmentOngoing direct interventionParticipating in multi-disciplinary case formulationParticipating in delivering group interventionsRepresenting CAMHS in professional forums and in complex networksWorking within the legal and policy frameworks
Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria
- Degree/Diploma in occupational therapy or Nursing/Social Work
- Evidence of post qualification study
- Registration with the HCPC/NMC/Social Work England
- Training in the use of standardised assessment tools
Knowledge/Experience Essential criteria
- Past experience as a qualified mental health practitioner
- Broad experience of working with clients with a range of mental health problems
- Experience of both group and individual work
- Experience of multidisciplinary working
- Experience of supervising staff or students
- Experience as a Care Coordinator
- CAMHS Experience or crisis care experience
- Experience of multi-agency work
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Professional Qualification
- NMC, HPC or Social Work England Registration
- Post Basic Courses / Study Days
- Evidence of CPD and professional portfolio
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Post qualification experience
- Experience of working with people with mental Health problems
- Understanding and contribution to the Clinical Governance Agenda
- Previous experience in similar role
- Risk assessment experience
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Professional Qualification
- NMC, HPC or Social Work England Registration
- Post Basic Courses / Study Days
- Evidence of CPD and professional portfolio
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Post qualification experience
- Experience of working with people with mental Health problems
- Understanding and contribution to the Clinical Governance Agenda
- Previous experience in similar role
- Risk assessment experience
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).
