CAMHS Neuro-developmental Practitioner

NHS; Stockport; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health service provider in Stockport is seeking a highly motivated Band 5/Band 6 CAMHS practitioner to join its dynamic team. The role involves supporting neurodevelopmental pathways and providing therapeutic input to children and families. Applicants should have a relevant health/social care qualification and experience working with young people. The position offers a salary of £31,049 to £46,580 per annum, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Professional involvement with users of mental health services.
• Experience of working with young people.
• Experience of multi-agency working.
• Experience of relating to young people in a group or community setting.

Responsibilities

• Support neurodevelopmental assessment pathways and contribute to MDT discussions.
• Provide advice and support to families about appropriate support strategies.
• Deliver therapeutic input to children and young people referred to the team.
• Manage a defined caseload and undertake case management responsibilities.

Skills

Ability to undertake appropriate mental health assessments

Ability to work well with a team

Ability to plan, implement and promote individual care plans effectively

Ability to work independently

Education

NMC nursing or social work or equivalent Health/social care qualification

Job description

Open to B5 staff looking to develop into a B6 role or experienced B6 practitioners.

ARE YOU READY for your next NEW CHALLENGE? We are seeking to employ a highly motivated and skilled practitioner to join and expand our dynamic, friendly and diverse multi-disciplinary team. This is a real chance be a part of the CAMHS transformation long term plan

We have an opportunity for a new full timeBand 5 / Band 6 (subject to experience) CAMHS practitioner post in Stockport CAMHS. This post is open to B5 staff, with a view to developing into a B6 role following additional neurodevelopmental training / experience. Applications are also welcome from experienced B6 practitioners.This post is based within the Neurodevelopment Pathway.

One of our priorities is supporting our team with their continued professional development. As such, we offer flexibility to ensure skills and knowledge are offered and expanded in many areas of our service.

Main duties of the job

• To support the neurodevelopmental assessment pathways, completing assessments with young people and their families and contributing to MDT discussions and decision making.o To ensure high quality CAMHS assessment of children and families referred to theservice.o To provide advice and support to families about appropriate support strategies and signpost as appropriate to relevant external agencies.o To provide access to a range of quality psychotherapeutic interventions inaccordance with individual assessed need.o To deliver therapeutic input to children and young people referred to the team.o Work as a co-therapist where appropriate with other members of the MDT.o To be responsible for and manage a defined caseload and undertake casemanagement responsibilities within the caseload.o To identify and develop strategies to manage risk to the child and others in linewith Pennine care and CAMHS procedures and protocols.o To liaise closely with a wide range of agencies regarding individual carepackages and to promote awareness of neurodevelopmental and child andadolescent mental health issues within these agencies.

About us

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We are really proud of our #PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure were a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post.

You will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example how you meet as a minimum the essential criteria from the below section and also on the person specification , to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

• NMC nursing or social work or equivalent Health /social care qualification

Experience

• Professional involvement with the users of mental health services.
• Experience of working with young people
• Experience of multi-agency working
• Experience of relating to young people in a group or community setting.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of mental health issues in young people
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and National policies in relation to young people
• Knowledge of therapeutic interventions with young people
• Understanding of youth offending services
• Knowledge of drug and alcohol issues relating to young people
• Knowledge of neurodevelopmental conditions

Skills

• Ability to undertake appropriate mental health assessments
• Ability to work well with a team
• Ability to plan, implement and promote individual care plans effectively
• Ability to work independently

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.

£31,049 to £46,580 a yearper annum pro rata