Job summary
Working within East Lancashire Child and Adolescent Service, the Child Mental Health Practitioner belongs to one of a number of relevant professional backgrounds (eg Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy etc.) The Practitioner works within an MDT Framework. The service is delivered against the principles of the THRIVE model
In line with national guidance and the CAMHS strategy, the Child Mental Health Practitioner will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team providing direct work with young people and their carers/families.
Main duties of the job
Undertake assessments of problems and provide appropriate therapeutic interventions and advice to children and/or their families/carers, particularly around issues relating to therapeutic approaches.
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, in addition to working as a sole practitioner, contributing to assessment and treatment decisions.
Ensure that the clinical work is determined by best evidence available, displays clear and logical structure in it's implementation and is subject to reflection and evaluation.
Be willing to deliver a service in locations other than an outpatient clinic base, balancing those needs of the client and/or family, those determined by the therapeutic intervention and safe practice.
Attend and contribute to organised clinical supervision forums with the aim of enhancing one's own clinical practice.
Liaise and when necessary work, with other professionals involved with children and their families/carers, from agencies such as Health, Social Services, Education, Voluntary Services etc.
Work with other professionals in Primary or Secondary Care settings to educate children's mental health needs in families and social settings.
Proactively remain up to date and professionally accountable to the relevant regulatory body code of conduct
Play an active part as a co-practitioner in the clinical assessment and decision making around children who self harm
About us
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is a large and integrated healthcare organisation, with a vision to be widely recognised for delivering safe, personal and effective care. ELCAS is part of the Division of Family Care, and we have close relationships with Paediatric colleagues.
We want to support you in developing your career in children, young people and young adults' mental health, and give you the opportunity to drive your ideas forward, having a positive impact on the lives of children and young people.
The Trust offers preceptorship for newly qualified practitioners.
The role involves travel between sites, so access to private transport for work purposes is essential. due to current circumstances the role currently combines home working as well as clinical service commitments across hospital sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assess the needs of child/young person and produce a package of care in conjunction with fellow team members and child/young person. Liaise with other Intensive Support Team members as appropriate.
- To work autonomously, carrying a caseload of complex clinical activity.
- Assess, plan and implement a package of care on an out-reach/in-centre basis as an autonomous practitioner.
- Participate in individual care approach.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate a plan of care in partnership with young people/parents and other multi-disciplinary team members.
- Assist in the admission and discharge of Intensive Support Team clients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assess the needs of child/young person and produce a package of care in conjunction with fellow team members and child/young person. Liaise with other Intensive Support Team members as appropriate.
- To work autonomously, carrying a caseload of complex clinical activity.
- Assess, plan and implement a package of care on an out-reach/in-centre basis as an autonomous practitioner.
- Participate in individual care approach.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate a plan of care in partnership with young people/parents and other multi-disciplinary team members.
- Assist in the admission and discharge of Intensive Support Team clients.
Person Specification
Attainments
Essential
- Professional Registered Qualification registered with HCPC/NMC/SWE/ or accredited IAPT qualification
- Evidence of working with childhood, emotional and psychological development
- MDT working.
- Basic IT skills essential
- Access to transport for work purposes (car driver)
Desirable
- Knowledge of CAMHS services
Other Skills
Essential
- Willing to work flexibly within the demands of this post.
Person Specification
Attainments
Essential
- Professional Registered Qualification registered with HCPC/NMC/SWE/ or accredited IAPT qualification
- Evidence of working with childhood, emotional and psychological development
- MDT working.
- Basic IT skills essential
- Access to transport for work purposes (car driver)
Desirable
- Knowledge of CAMHS services
Other Skills
Essential
- Willing to work flexibly within the demands of this post.
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).
