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Job summary

Main area
Nursing & Midwifery
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
351-SPS1145-CC
Employer
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Alfred Barrow Centre
Town
Barrow in Furness
Salary
£28,407 - £34,581 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust logo

Nurse

Band 5

Our Vision is to provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism and community based services for the populations we serve.

As an integrated mental health, learning disability and community Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including:

•    Primary and secondary mental health care for children and adults including specialist inpatient child and adolescent mental health provision, perinatal mental health, forensic services including low and medium secure care.
•    Specialist community support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism, including intensive support.
•    Community physical health and well-being services for children and adults.

The Trust was first established in 2002 and employs approximately 7,000 staff who provide care from more than 400 sites. The organisation offers opportunities for medics, mental health and general nurses, allied health professionals, psychology, administration and clerical staff, apprentices and volunteers.

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust supports flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, home/remote working, and flexi-time.

For more information visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

Job overview

Do you want to be part of a rapidly developing service? and are you committed to improving the lives of Children, Young People and their families?

In a period of exciting change, South Cumbria CAMHs are looking to recruit a full time Band 5 CAMHS Practitioner to complement the wider multi-disciplinary CAMHs; a busy, friendly service providing a range of treatment approaches to children and young people 0 – 18yrs including CBT, EMDR, psychiatry, psychology and IPT.  We also work in close collaboration with partner agencies. This is a development role ideal for newly qualified (or new to CAMHS) registered practitioner. Once the post-holder has completed a minimum of 12 months clinical practice in CAMHS and met associated competencies there will be opportunities to progress to a Band 6 Senior CAMHS Practitioner role.

We work with children, young people and families up to the age of 18years presenting with a wide range of moderate to severe, emotional and mental difficulties. Experience of working with children and young people with mental health difficulties would be an advantage.  

We are committed to ongoing continuous professional development of our staff and as a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to be involved in various training initiatives, including CYPIAPT.

 

 

Main duties of the job

1.    Work within the THRIVE model of prevention and promotion of positive emotional health and well-being in addition to acute mental health intervention. This role will mainly work with children and young people in the ‘Getting Help’ domains of the model.

2.    Develop good working relationship with children, young people and their families to promote collaborative working partnerships with children, young people, their families and other professionals.

3.    Undertake the role of Case Manager and manage a defined caseload of children and young people with emotional and mental health needs

1.    Have detailed understanding of the Mental Health Act, the Childrens Act, Gillick Competency, Human Rights Act, Mental Capacity Act any other legislation relevant to the role.

Working for our organisation

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse Mental Health/Registered Social Worker or Registered Occupational Therapist
  • Additional further training or experience in CAMHS and child psychology
  • Specific therapeutic skills relevant to children and young people with complex needs

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Ability to assess mental health needs, develop care plans and deliver appropriate interventions
  • Specific skills and knowledge in evidence based therapeutic interventions relevant to this client group
  • Good knowledge of legislation, acts and developments relevant to the field of children, young people and mental health

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working with children, young people and families
  • Experience in assessing mental health needs
  • Experience in assessing mental health needs of children and young people
  • Managing own workload with effective liaison with others

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare Leaver CovenantStep into healthDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - Gold

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Vicky Sherrington
Job title
Recruitment Manager
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