Job summary
Are you an experienced and
motivated mental health practitioner? Are you passionate about improving mental
health services for children and young people with learning disabilites? Are
you looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to contribute to a
developing service?
Then we want to meet you!
An exciting opportunity has arisen
for a senior practitioner to join our CAMHS Learning Disability team in Herefordshire
and Worcestershire. The successful applicant will deliver assessments and
therapeutic interventions across both Worcestershire and Herefordshire, working
both in the community and from bases.
No two days will be the same, so
flexibility, problem solving skills and a desire to make a difference are all
vital for this role.
You will receive regular clinical
and line management supervision to the CAMHS LD Team and be offered continuing
professional development and training throughout your career. Flexible and
hybrid working is also available.
This is full time post, but we would
consider applicants looking for part time.
Main duties of the job
You will provide specialist input for young people with
intellectual/learning disabilities and mental health needs. This will include
assessment of needs and risk, implementation and evaluation of care with the YP,
the carer, MDT and other agencies
You will hold a defined caseload and ensure effective liaison and
consultation with them, their families and carers, GPs and others services
about support, management, possible risks and contingency strategies.
You will liaise with, advise, and support all other
professionals/agencies working with the young person and family members to meet
the needs of those young people. This will include attending clinical meetings,
MDT meetings, high risk complex case meetings, and other meetings as
appropriate.
You will ensure that all young people have documented care plans which
are reviewed and evaluated on a regular basis
You will mentor allocated RMN/RNLD student practitioners.
You will undertake regular supervision of own case load with the team
lead.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,
we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals
and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health
and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of
all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over
100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible
working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,
and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value
diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.
What we offer;
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27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service
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Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
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Flexible and agile working opportunities
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Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
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Wide range of supportive staff networks
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Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
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your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to
pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from
you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a practitioner with extensive
post-registration experience working with children and young people with
learning disabilities and behavioural / mental health needs that challenge
services, you will assess and deliver therapeutic interventions to your defined
caseload of young people.
You will provide consultation
to other agencies around learning disability issues
You will have a strong skillset
in assessment and management of risk
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a practitioner with extensive
post-registration experience working with children and young people with
learning disabilities and behavioural / mental health needs that challenge
services, you will assess and deliver therapeutic interventions to your defined
caseload of young people.
You will provide consultation
to other agencies around learning disability issues
You will have a strong skillset
in assessment and management of risk
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-registration experience working with children and young people with learning disabilities and behavioural / mental health needs that challenge services
- Experience of assessment and delivery of therapeutic interventions with young people with learning disabilities and their families
- Provision of consultation to other agencies around learning disability issues
- Assessment and management of risk
Desirable
- Provision of clinical supervision to other staff
- Analysing data and outcome measures
- Work across a range of settings and with a range of agencies
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Appropriate and adaptable verbal and written communication
- Good time management and organisational skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification RNLD, OT, SALT, Social Work, RMN etc.
- Postgraduate qualification relevant to child and adolescent mental health and learning disabilities or relevant further training
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Specific training in areas such as Solihull Approach, Sensory Processing/integration, Positive Behavioural Support
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
Knowledge
Essential
- Good working knowledge of behavioural/mental health issues in LD CAMHS work
- Knowledge of approaches to assessment and intervention with young people with learning disabilities and their families
- Good knowledge of safeguarding issues
Desirable
- Knowledge in associated areas such as Attachment, Sensory needs, Autism Spectrum Conditions, Parental adjustment
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-registration experience working with children and young people with learning disabilities and behavioural / mental health needs that challenge services
- Experience of assessment and delivery of therapeutic interventions with young people with learning disabilities and their families
- Provision of consultation to other agencies around learning disability issues
- Assessment and management of risk
Desirable
- Provision of clinical supervision to other staff
- Analysing data and outcome measures
- Work across a range of settings and with a range of agencies
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Appropriate and adaptable verbal and written communication
- Good time management and organisational skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification RNLD, OT, SALT, Social Work, RMN etc.
- Postgraduate qualification relevant to child and adolescent mental health and learning disabilities or relevant further training
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Specific training in areas such as Solihull Approach, Sensory Processing/integration, Positive Behavioural Support
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
Knowledge
Essential
- Good working knowledge of behavioural/mental health issues in LD CAMHS work
- Knowledge of approaches to assessment and intervention with young people with learning disabilities and their families
- Good knowledge of safeguarding issues
Desirable
- Knowledge in associated areas such as Attachment, Sensory needs, Autism Spectrum Conditions, Parental adjustment
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act
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).
