CAMHS Single Point of Access Practitioner - Band 5 to 6 Development

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Bloxwich; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking qualified practitioners to join our CAMHS Single Point of Access in the Black Country. The posts are suitable for both newly qualified and experienced professionals and provide access to a supportive development framework.

The successful candidate will be recruited into a Band 5 position and develop to Band 6 within an 18‑month to two‑year period, with eligibility to register with NMC, HCPC or Social Work England depending on profession.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the workforce in a new role for our CAMHS Single Point of Access for the Black Country. The service has recently undergone a change management process to move into one centralised CAMHS Single Point of Access from the previous locality based teams in the Black Country. The service centralises the management of all incoming referrals for young people with emotional well-being and mental health needs across the Black Country, covering Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton boroughs., To provide a quality specialist service to clients (and their families/carers) referred to CAMHS across all sectors of care

To promote the reputation of CAMHS

Effectively assess and prioritise clinical complexity and risk, liaising with senior colleagues as required

Liaise with referrers and professionals in relation to clinical concerns and queries

Be a clinical point of contact for children, young people and families.

Effectively liaise with referrers, professionals, partners and agencies in relation to referrals and/or assessments

In addition to the above, progressing to:

Triage referrals into CAMHS, including the assessment and prioritisation of clinical complexity and risk.

To contribute towards referral and triage pathways and processes within CAMHS

To provide specialist assessment and intervention for complex mental health needs and to work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise systematic governance of practice within CAMHS.

To contribute to the proposal, development and implementation of policy and procedures for CAMHS and wider children and family services.

We currently employ over 3,000 members of staff and just like the population we serve, we are made up of diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Whatever your background or education, working in a healthcare setting like ours is a demanding yet extremely rewarding experience. We offer exciting and rewarding career opportunities in a variety of fields, from nursing, psychiatry, counselling and pharmacy to admin and support roles such as IT, estates and facilities and human resources.

We take pride in supporting, developing and engaging with our workforce. Staff engagement, recognition and wellbeing are vital to the success of our organisation, and we strive to provide a setting in which our staff can showcase their skills, innovative solutions and dedication to healthcare.

The successful candidate will be recruited into a band 5 position and developed to progress into band 6 positions upon completion of the development framework over an expected 18 months to two year period.

We are seeking qualified practitioners to join our vibrant and passionate team, facilitating young people's access to mental health services in the Black Country. The posts are suitable for both newly qualified and experienced professionals looking to transition into a career in CAMHS.

We welcome applicants from a range of professional backgrounds who hold a recognised core qualification and registration with an appropriate governing body such as NMC, HCPC and Social Work England.