Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to transform the way in which Children and Young People's Emergency & Urgent Care is experienced by CYP and those who care for them across Rotherham, Doncaster & South Humber. As part of the NHS Mental Health Implementation Plan 2019/20 - 2023/24, RDaSH has undertaken the development of a crisis response services for CYP.
We are currently recruiting a number of enthusiastic and motivated clinicians to RDash's newly formed CYP Crisis Team. These dynamic team members will form part of our skilled, multidisciplinary team, and will play a key role in the implementation and delivery of the service. Clinicians will be offered the opportunity to develop skills and experience in this area through the induction process, internal training, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and supervision.
Main duties of the job
The service operates 24/7 to provide crisis mental health assessment and interventions in a range of settings.
Clinical knowledge and relevant experience of assessing and managing risk within a mental health or social care setting is essential. Continuing support and development opportunities will be provided. Professional registration with HCPC, Social Work England or the NMC is required.
Key components of the role include comprehensive mental health risk assessment, planning crisis interventions, providing 7 day follow ups and appropriately safeguarding young people. You will work collaboratively to promote safety and support young people and their family/carers through face-to-face work, via the Crisis Line and by utilising technology. The post also involves liaison with other services and external agencies to ensure effective pathways of care.
This is an extremely rewarding but challenging role. You will be working as part of a team and you will need a high level of emotional resilience to support young people and families at times of distress. You may also be required to work alone at times and need to prioritise work to be flexible to meet the needs of the service. It is also essential that you have the ability to travel in order to attend assessments.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://ptracaccpublic.blob.core.windows.net/docs-employer/340/2515/Main_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker with current registration post first assessed year of practice
- Current professional registration
- experience and training relevant to the management and assessment of risk
Desirable
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Specialist Qualification in CBT, FT or other appropriate therapy Degree or equivalent
- A qualification, or have undertaken a program of formal training in Clinical Supervision
- Supervision training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering assessment, care and treatment within mental health services
- Demonstratable experience in supporting patients presenting in mental health crisis and working autonomously
- Experience of completing clinical risk assessments and offering support and management of presenting risks.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a crisis service
- Working with service users and carers in service improvement
Knowledge
Essential
- Theoretical and practical knowledge in areas of child and adolescent mental health and good awareness of key drivers in the field.
- Highly competent in making a decision regarding ongoing patient care based on clinical and risk factors.
- High level of problem solving and planning skills.
- Effective communication skills with all disciplines and agencies to optimise patient management.
- Awareness of own competency level and how to seek appropriate help.
- Understanding of confidentiality and risk management
- Clinical audit, research and clinical governance principles.
- Have a good understanding of child protection/safeguarding policies, recording and reporting any concerns to the appropriate agency including participate in case conferences as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker with current registration post first assessed year of practice
- Current professional registration
- experience and training relevant to the management and assessment of risk
Desirable
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Specialist Qualification in CBT, FT or other appropriate therapy Degree or equivalent
- A qualification, or have undertaken a program of formal training in Clinical Supervision
- Supervision training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering assessment, care and treatment within mental health services
- Demonstratable experience in supporting patients presenting in mental health crisis and working autonomously
- Experience of completing clinical risk assessments and offering support and management of presenting risks.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a crisis service
- Working with service users and carers in service improvement
Knowledge
Essential
- Theoretical and practical knowledge in areas of child and adolescent mental health and good awareness of key drivers in the field.
- Highly competent in making a decision regarding ongoing patient care based on clinical and risk factors.
- High level of problem solving and planning skills.
- Effective communication skills with all disciplines and agencies to optimise patient management.
- Awareness of own competency level and how to seek appropriate help.
- Understanding of confidentiality and risk management
- Clinical audit, research and clinical governance principles.
- Have a good understanding of child protection/safeguarding policies, recording and reporting any concerns to the appropriate agency including participate in case conferences as required.
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).
