Job summary
Do you have a real passion for working with children and young
people with learning disabilities? We
are looking for an experienced and highly motivated clinician to join our
Herefordshire Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Learning Disability
(LD) team to help deliver responsive and effective support for children, young
people and their families.
This post is for 30 hours (0.8 WTE) a week and is based in
Hereford City. The team sits alongside our Eating Disorder and Crisis team, and
our core CAMHS service. 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
We are excited to offer:
- A very supportive team
- High quality regular Line Management supervision
- Robust appraisals
- Opportunities to further develop your clinical skills
through training and quality clinical supervision
- Career Progression opportunities
- Flexible working, allowing you to maintain work-life balance
- Wellbeing and support programmes
- A wide range of NHS discounts
- The service is embracing compassionate leadership and the
need to innovate and work differently in supporting childrens mental health
Main duties of the job
You will care co-ordinate a number of young people on your caseload,
taking responsibility for assessments and therapeutic interventions.
You will carry out risk assessments appropriate for children and young
people with mental health needs and learning disabilities and monitor and
evaluate interventions using outcome measures.
You will have a proven ability to liaise with and work in collaboration
with relevant agencies according to the needs of the young person. You will
promote and maintain good working relationships and effective communication
through liaison with service users, colleagues and other professionals.
You will operate in any appropriate settings including CAMHS bases,
schools, families homes, residential homes, CDCs etc. Occasional working
within highly emotional environments with families and staff groups will
require a high degree of self-awareness and effective communication skills.
You will work flexible hours to ensure the service can operate
effectively to meet individual needs.
This post requires completion of all mandatory training including Safety
Intervention (subject to Occupational Health Clearance).
About us
We are community hospitals, neighbourhood teams and community health services across Worcestershire and the provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We work in partnership with other organisations to keep our community well at home for as long as possible.
We provide services for people of all ages, across a range of settings, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions.
We have an open and supportive culture, recognised by the CQC and other external regulators. We want you to thrive, offering you every opportunity to develop. We will support you; help you fulfil your ambitions with a varied and flexible training programme; and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We endeavour to offer an attractive work-life balance, with flexibility in our approach to help you get the most out of your career.
We provide our staff with direct access to a wealth of resources to support their wellbeing, from our Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub, to wellbeing festivals or access to free online exercise classes.
At the core of our values, we are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights. We take every opportunity to strengthen our approach to equality and diversity in delivering best patient care and the employment of our staff.
We would encourage you to visit the Trusts Recruitment Microsite, click the Employer Website link.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post
holder will:
- Use their
initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work
and the service they provide to patients.
- Hold
continuing responsibility and effective management of the learning disability
pathway case load in CAMHS, ensuring recovery-focused specialist health
interventions are delivered to children and young people with learning
disabilities and mental health needs in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Assist in
monitoring the appropriateness of referrals in relation to service access
criteria, and monitor/develop the child service offered.
- Asses the
mental health/behavioural needs and deliver therapeutic interventions with
young people and their families, using approaches such as functional and
developmental assessment, Positive Behaviour Support and family/parenting work.
- Act as a
key worker for an individual caseload.
- Within their
sphere of competence, be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare
of the children, young people and/or vulnerable adults for whom they are
responsible or may come into contact with in.
- Facilitate/teach
effective systems to carers/parents to enable the transfer of skills required
to maintain positive management of behaviours.
- Deliver
consultation to other professionals and agencies.
- Work with
individuals and groups to prevent relapse of mental health and behaviours that
challenge.
- Support generic
CAMHS staff in learning disability related issues.
- Promote
knowledge of mental health and the prevention of mental health illness with
children and young people, members of the public and families.
- Review and
reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional
and operational supervision and the staff appraisal system.
- Promote
and maintain good working relationships and effective communication through
liaison with patients, their families, colleagues and other professionals.
- Carry out
risk assessments appropriate for children and young people with a learning
disability.
- Monitor and evaluate interventions
using outcome measures.
- Develop, monitor and audit
standards of practice to ensure compliance with best practice.
- Contribute towards
preparation and delivery of training for carers and education staff, team
members, colleagues in the trust and a variety of other agencies.
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
The post
holder will:
- Use their
initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work
and the service they provide to patients.
- Hold
continuing responsibility and effective management of the learning disability
pathway case load in CAMHS, ensuring recovery-focused specialist health
interventions are delivered to children and young people with learning
disabilities and mental health needs in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Assist in
monitoring the appropriateness of referrals in relation to service access
criteria, and monitor/develop the child service offered.
- Asses the
mental health/behavioural needs and deliver therapeutic interventions with
young people and their families, using approaches such as functional and
developmental assessment, Positive Behaviour Support and family/parenting work.
- Act as a
key worker for an individual caseload.
- Within their
sphere of competence, be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare
of the children, young people and/or vulnerable adults for whom they are
responsible or may come into contact with in.
- Facilitate/teach
effective systems to carers/parents to enable the transfer of skills required
to maintain positive management of behaviours.
- Deliver
consultation to other professionals and agencies.
- Work with
individuals and groups to prevent relapse of mental health and behaviours that
challenge.
- Support generic
CAMHS staff in learning disability related issues.
- Promote
knowledge of mental health and the prevention of mental health illness with
children and young people, members of the public and families.
- Review and
reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional
and operational supervision and the staff appraisal system.
- Promote
and maintain good working relationships and effective communication through
liaison with patients, their families, colleagues and other professionals.
- Carry out
risk assessments appropriate for children and young people with a learning
disability.
- Monitor and evaluate interventions
using outcome measures.
- Develop, monitor and audit
standards of practice to ensure compliance with best practice.
- Contribute towards
preparation and delivery of training for carers and education staff, team
members, colleagues in the trust and a variety of other agencies.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN/RN (Child)/RN (LD/SW or OT
- Relevant professional registration
Desirable
- Relevant Post graduate study or be able to demonstrate further skills based training
Experience
Essential
- Experienced gained during pre- registration training either in a mental health or child placement setting
- Use of therapeutic interventions with children and young people i.e. 1:1, counselling, family therapy and group work
- Providing consultation
- Liaising across Tier I-IV CAMH Services
Desirable
- 12 month minimum post registration experience in mental health care.
- Working in inpatient settings
- Providing care in community settings
- Working in a multi-disciplinary Team
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of Health Service
- Good knowledge of recognised disorders and illnesses in the field of mental health
- Understand a range of communication styles when working with children and families in distress
- Knowledge of Mental Health Act
Desirable
- Hold an interest in a specialist area
- Working knowledge of mental health issues in CAMH Services
- Awareness of budgets and responsible use of resources
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Appropriate and adaptable communication
- Undertake audit
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work as a member of a team
Desirable
- Basic IT competency
- Ability to undertake risk assessments within CAMHS
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Awareness of personal strengths and limitations
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN/RN (Child)/RN (LD/SW or OT
- Relevant professional registration
Desirable
- Relevant Post graduate study or be able to demonstrate further skills based training
Experience
Essential
- Experienced gained during pre- registration training either in a mental health or child placement setting
- Use of therapeutic interventions with children and young people i.e. 1:1, counselling, family therapy and group work
- Providing consultation
- Liaising across Tier I-IV CAMH Services
Desirable
- 12 month minimum post registration experience in mental health care.
- Working in inpatient settings
- Providing care in community settings
- Working in a multi-disciplinary Team
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of Health Service
- Good knowledge of recognised disorders and illnesses in the field of mental health
- Understand a range of communication styles when working with children and families in distress
- Knowledge of Mental Health Act
Desirable
- Hold an interest in a specialist area
- Working knowledge of mental health issues in CAMH Services
- Awareness of budgets and responsible use of resources
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Appropriate and adaptable communication
- Undertake audit
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work as a member of a team
Desirable
- Basic IT competency
- Ability to undertake risk assessments within CAMHS
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Awareness of personal strengths and limitations
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the 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).
