CAMHS Triage and Assessment Team Lead Practitioner / Nurse

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Derbyshire is seeking a compassionate professional for their Triage and Assessment team. This role involves triaging young people to ensure proper pathways, conducting mental health assessments, and working with a multi-disciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have experience in mental health and strong communication skills. Benefits include generous leave, NHS pension, and ongoing training opportunities. The position is based in Long Eaton, United Kingdom.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Yearly appraisal and ongoing training

Generous NHS pension scheme

Health service discounts

Access to employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Experience in carrying out mental health assessments.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with professionals.
• Ability to formulate care and safety plans.

Responsibilities

• Triaging young people on the assessment wait list.
• Conducting robust mental health assessments.
• Liaising with different professionals.
• Formulating care plans and conducting risk assessments.

Skills

Mental health assessments

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Documentation

Job description

Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.

We've been rated 'good' overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."

We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our "People First Culture" which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community.

We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.

Working in the Triage and Assessment team

You will be responsible for carrying our triage calls to all young people on our assessment wait list to ensure they are on the correct pathway.

You will then carry out robust mental health assessments, formulating a plan of care, risk assessing and liaising with other teams internally and externally to CAMHS. You will have regular contact with young people suffering from moderate to severe and enduring mental health difficulties from a wide range of backgrounds.

You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team and hold a small caseload of young people presenting with risky behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Triaging young people
• Carrying out robust mental health assessments
• Liaising with different professionals from various agencies
• Clear and accurate documentation on our systems
• Formulating care plans
• Carrying out risk assessments
• Creating safety plans
• Working alongside young people with enduring mental health problems and their families
• Working across our Derbyshire bases

Benefits

• Commitment to flexible working where possible
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays (increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years of service)
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progressionFree confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities

Inclusion and Support

Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know. If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or email [email protected] and we will be happy to provide assistance.

DBS Checks

The cost of undertaking a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month's salary.

Application Process

This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.