CAMHS Day Service Registered Nurse/Practitioner

Job overview

This is a newly created opportunity for a Registered Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist to join the CAMHS Day Service.

The specialist day provision is a relatively new part of the CAMHS service, opening its doors in October 2022, and provides intensive packages of person centred interventions to young people who may be at risk of admission to a Tier 4 inpatient unit without increased support.  The successful applicant will work as part of a team to help manage complex mental health needs.  You will be involved in the assessment, formulation and interventions offered as well as liaison with other agencies.

You will be part of the regular team clinical supervision processes as well as being able to access regular and frequent individual supervision.

There is a lot of scope for personal and professional development within the service.

The Trust offers a robust preceptorship package for newly qualified staff.

“It is Trust policy that for posts that are for a time limited period, applicants who are currently employed by an NHS organisation will only be appointed on a secondment basis and should have approval from their line manager this is possible before applying. Applicants who are not employed by an NHS organisation, will receive a fixed term contract. “

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a Registered Professional who will improve children and young people’s mental health, providing  support and intervention to young people and families as part of their care plan.

This will involve working with children and young people who are experiencing high levels of distress and during periods of crisis.

The role will also involve interventions to support recovery and relapse prevention. In accordance with national and local priorities, clinical guidelines, the post holder will be responsive to the needs and views of local children, to ensure the highest level of clinical evidence based practice within the resources available

The post holder will be supported to develop knowledge and skills in working systemically with children and families within our experienced multi-disciplinary teams.

The post will involve working as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of evidence-based interventions to children and their families.

CAMHS is part of the CYP-IAPT initiative and the post holder will use Routine Outcome Measures to influence and evaluate all interventions offered.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please review attached Job Description and Person Specification.   To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site.  You will need to register if you do not already have an account.