Job summary
These positions have been set up to meet the mental health crisis needs of NCL (North Central London) population, defined as those people under the age of 18, who present to A&E departments, pediatric wards, Crisis Hubs and NCL CAMHs clinicians if required.
The post holder will contribute to providing a 7-day crisis service for children and young people experiencing mental health problems. The service will operate (12:00 noon to 12am midnight with possible extension to 24hours in near future) including weekends and Bank Holidays.
Working autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the CAMHS Services, the post holder will undertake a range of therapeutic tasks individually and jointly with members of the multi-disciplinary NCL CAMHS Crisis Team including:
Assess deliberate self-harm (DSH) cases in A&E or on the paediatric wards. Crisis support, intervention and consultation to our community based CAMHS colleagues across NCL and assessments in Crisis Hubs (North and South Hub).Triage young people in A&E and identify whether there are concerns about mental health but where it is not clear that they require a psychiatric assessment.Provide training to A&E staff and paediatric ward staff.The post holder will provide operational management and clinical supervision to band 6 practitioners across NCL when required.
Main duties of the job
Crisis and Liaison Intervention Service
To undertake initial mental health and risk assessments of young people following acts of deliberate self-harm. These will take place mainly in A&E, Crisis Hubs and on the paediatric wards. We use Biopsychosocial modality to undertake comprehensive assessments which will inform care pans.To undertake initial mental health and risk assessments following other risky behaviors and urgent mental health presentations, in the A&E departments and the hubsTo consult with staff at the Tier 3 CAMHS teams to provide further specialist assessment if necessary.To follow the assessment protocol for such cases and to complete the clinical record on the relevant (Electronic patient records).To identify and respond appropriately to child protection issues within Local Authority, Pan- London and national Safeguarding Children guidelines.To provide training to the mental health leads of children's wards, A & E staff and others as appropriate.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Qualification at degree level or equivalent and registration with relevant professional body with a core profession clinical/counselling Psychology, psychotherapy, systemic family psychotherapy social work, nursing, occupational therapy.
- Relevant training or qualification in child and adolescent mental health.
- Relevant training on safeguarding and child protection.
Desirable
- Training in one of the main therapeutic modalities.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of clinical and risk assessment and treatment of children and young people across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings
- Previous experience of working in CAMHS, with proven track record of working with children, young people and their families offering assessment and stabilisation during periods of high risk
- Experience of case load management.
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching colleagues of other disciplines.
- Experience of working in an adolescent in-patient setting.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Essential
- Working knowledge in at least one model of therapeutic work (e.g. Systemic, CBT, SFT, Psychodynamic).
- Teaching skills in clinical settings
- Capacity to deal with working conditions that may occasionally involve verbal abuse and frequent exposure to highly emotive material such as child abuse and family breakdown
- Awareness of current national guidelines and policies in the field of CAMHS
- Good computer skills and knowledge of patient management systems.
- Accurate record keeping.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Specific knowledge of current issues for Adolescent mental health.
- Experience in using CBT techniques Experience in setting up and facilitating groups.
- Specific knowledge of current issues for Adolescent mental health.
Person Specification
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Qualification at degree level or equivalent and registration with relevant professional body with a core profession clinical/counselling Psychology, psychotherapy, systemic family psychotherapy social work, nursing, occupational therapy.
- Relevant training or qualification in child and adolescent mental health.
- Relevant training on safeguarding and child protection.
Desirable
- Training in one of the main therapeutic modalities.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of clinical and risk assessment and treatment of children and young people across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings
- Previous experience of working in CAMHS, with proven track record of working with children, young people and their families offering assessment and stabilisation during periods of high risk
- Experience of case load management.
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching colleagues of other disciplines.
- Experience of working in an adolescent in-patient setting.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Essential
- Working knowledge in at least one model of therapeutic work (e.g. Systemic, CBT, SFT, Psychodynamic).
- Teaching skills in clinical settings
- Capacity to deal with working conditions that may occasionally involve verbal abuse and frequent exposure to highly emotive material such as child abuse and family breakdown
- Awareness of current national guidelines and policies in the field of CAMHS
- Good computer skills and knowledge of patient management systems.
- Accurate record keeping.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Specific knowledge of current issues for Adolescent mental health.
- Experience in using CBT techniques Experience in setting up and facilitating groups.
- Specific knowledge of current issues for Adolescent mental health.
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).
