Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Join us at an exciting time for the Durham and Darlington CAMHS teams! Our service is undergoing dynamic and exciting service changes in order to improve access for children and young people to CAMHS. The service also aspires to promote patient centred and needs led journeys through the CAMHS service and is looking for professionals to join us to make this a positive experience. Durham & Darlington Single Point of Access (SPA) CAMHS are looking for enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated CAMHS Clinicians to work as part of a fast paced, highly acclaimed multi-disciplinary team. We carry out online, telephone and face-to-face evidence-based assessments across Durham and Darlington and provide access to pathways for children & young people. You will join the service at a time where a real difference can be made to children and young people's lives. You will be expected to have the necessary skills and experience to undertake comprehensive mental health assessments with children and families. Candidates should be skilled professionals with excellent interdisciplinary working skills and interested in contributing to the development of an innovative service. Main duties of the job
Assessment of children and young people alongside their families and other professionals involved, to identify the best support for them in a time of mental health difficulty. Working with partner agencies to identify external support as well as internal CAMHS pathways. Assessments are carried out across our four CAMHS bases, Darlington, Easington, South Durham and North Durham. Travel time and mileage expenses are covered where home to base distance is exceeded. Minimum Requirements
Candidates must have 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework. About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby. From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for. We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it. We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life. Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. Internal applicants must ensure that prior to applying they have agreement from their current line manager that they can be released on a secondment basis. The Trust is a strongly value based, person-centred organisation which has taken a strategic approach to continued service improvement, the modernisation of clinical roles and the use of care pathways embedded within a functioning system of governance. We offer potential applicants further training and development, the opportunity to shape and contribute service transformation, clinical and management supervision and support to develop in line with Personal Development Plans. Person Specification
Qualification
Current professional registration with appropriate body in healthcare or social work. Evidence of continuing professional development Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area (or work towards, within agreed timescale) 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework. Depending on work area, recognised sign-off mentor (or equivalent) or must be achieved within agreed timescale. Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent) CAMHS Degree Certificate in teaching & assessing in clinical practice as appropriate to own profession. Recognised qualification in a specific model of therapy e.g. family therapy, CBT etc. Recognised training in Facilitation of Parenting Groups Experience
Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team Working with young people and families Knowledge
Understanding of relevant legislation Understanding of safeguarding and its application in practice The trusts QIS System 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. Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust £37,338 to £44,962 a year (pro rata) per annum Contract
Fixed term Duration
12 months Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
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Join us at an exciting time for the Durham and Darlington CAMHS teams! Our service is undergoing dynamic and exciting service changes in order to improve access for children and young people to CAMHS. The service also aspires to promote patient centred and needs led journeys through the CAMHS service and is looking for professionals to join us to make this a positive experience. Durham & Darlington Single Point of Access (SPA) CAMHS are looking for enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated CAMHS Clinicians to work as part of a fast paced, highly acclaimed multi-disciplinary team. We carry out online, telephone and face-to-face evidence-based assessments across Durham and Darlington and provide access to pathways for children & young people. You will join the service at a time where a real difference can be made to children and young people's lives. You will be expected to have the necessary skills and experience to undertake comprehensive mental health assessments with children and families. Candidates should be skilled professionals with excellent interdisciplinary working skills and interested in contributing to the development of an innovative service. Main duties of the job
Assessment of children and young people alongside their families and other professionals involved, to identify the best support for them in a time of mental health difficulty. Working with partner agencies to identify external support as well as internal CAMHS pathways. Assessments are carried out across our four CAMHS bases, Darlington, Easington, South Durham and North Durham. Travel time and mileage expenses are covered where home to base distance is exceeded. Minimum Requirements
Candidates must have 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework. About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby. From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for. We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it. We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life. Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. Internal applicants must ensure that prior to applying they have agreement from their current line manager that they can be released on a secondment basis. The Trust is a strongly value based, person-centred organisation which has taken a strategic approach to continued service improvement, the modernisation of clinical roles and the use of care pathways embedded within a functioning system of governance. We offer potential applicants further training and development, the opportunity to shape and contribute service transformation, clinical and management supervision and support to develop in line with Personal Development Plans. Person Specification
Qualification
Current professional registration with appropriate body in healthcare or social work. Evidence of continuing professional development Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area (or work towards, within agreed timescale) 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework. Depending on work area, recognised sign-off mentor (or equivalent) or must be achieved within agreed timescale. Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent) CAMHS Degree Certificate in teaching & assessing in clinical practice as appropriate to own profession. Recognised qualification in a specific model of therapy e.g. family therapy, CBT etc. Recognised training in Facilitation of Parenting Groups Experience
Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team Working with young people and families Knowledge
Understanding of relevant legislation Understanding of safeguarding and its application in practice The trusts QIS System 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. Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust £37,338 to £44,962 a year (pro rata) per annum Contract
Fixed term Duration
12 months Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
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