Job summary
Rotherham CAMHS Band 5 Practitioner
Full Time Permanent
37.5 per week flexible to meet the needs of the service
Due to a promotion within the team Rotherham Getting Advice have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 CAMHS Practitioner to join the team. The successful candidate will join a multi-disciplinary team contributing towards formulation and providing evidence based interventions, advice and support to professionals, parents and young people.
This would be a fantastic opportunity for a newly or recently qualified nurse, social worker or allied health professional that is keen to develop skills in working with children and young people within a CAMHS community setting. We are committed to the professional development of the workforce, we have a well established preceptorship programme and clinical, safeguarding and managerial supervision alongside a talent management programme.
If you are shortlisted for interview we will contact you via your NHS jobs account, so please check this regularly.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as you can.
Main duties of the job
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust is committed to our responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, therefore we apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure that the people selected are right for the job.
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. We welcome people from all backgrounds and are keen to reflect the population we serve. The Trust would like to particularly encourage people from LGBTQ+, black and ethnic minority, disability backgrounds and male applicants to apply as the Trust is under-represented in these groups. However, it must be stressed that selection will be solely on merit and in accordance with the Trust Appointment of Staff Policy
We would welcome applicants with lived experience, including providing unpaid care and/or support to a family member or friend with a disability, health condition, frailty, mental health problem, addiction or other health and care needs. We actively welcome applications from people who have used our services.
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://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
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
- A professional Nursing qualification or Occupational Therapist qualification or Social Work with current registration
Desirable
- 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
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post qualification experience, including experience of working with young people with complex mental health problems and working with children and families in particular.
- Managing and prioritising a complex caseload
- Experience of Multi-Disciplinary Working
- The ability to provide patient centred assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation with children, young people, parents and families using mental health nursing skills.
- Ability to undertake Risk Assessments and identify appropriate plans in partnerships with the young person, families and other agencies
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
- 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
Desirable
- Wider NHS and social care policy
- Importance of public relations
- Research, audit and quality improvement methodologies
- Understanding of assessment of children suspected of having ADHD/ ASD.
Skills
Essential
- High level of problem solving and planning skills
- Effective communication skills with all disciplines and agencies to optimise patient management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A professional Nursing qualification or Occupational Therapist qualification or Social Work with current registration
Desirable
- 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
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post qualification experience, including experience of working with young people with complex mental health problems and working with children and families in particular.
- Managing and prioritising a complex caseload
- Experience of Multi-Disciplinary Working
- The ability to provide patient centred assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation with children, young people, parents and families using mental health nursing skills.
- Ability to undertake Risk Assessments and identify appropriate plans in partnerships with the young person, families and other agencies
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
- 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
Desirable
- Wider NHS and social care policy
- Importance of public relations
- Research, audit and quality improvement methodologies
- Understanding of assessment of children suspected of having ADHD/ ASD.
Skills
Essential
- High level of problem solving and planning skills
- Effective communication skills with all disciplines and agencies to optimise patient management
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).
