Clinical Lead Crisis Team CAMHS

NHS; Horwich; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to improving mental health services for young people. In this role, you'll work alongside experienced clinical staff to provide high-quality assessments and interventions for children in crisis. Your expertise will help develop tailored care plans that support both the young individuals and their families, promoting resilience and recovery. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying a supportive work environment that values professional growth and collaboration.

Benefits

Pay Enhancements for Evenings and Weekends

27 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays

Excellent Pension

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing Programme

Blue Light Card Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people in crisis.
• Ability to develop holistic care plans with families.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex caseloads and ensure high standards of care.
• Supervise junior team members and support their development.

Skills

Assessment and Management of Young People

Crisis Intervention

Risk Assessment

Evidence-based Interventions

Clinical Supervision

Training Delivery

Education

Core Profession Registration (Nursing/Social Worker/OT)

Specialist Qualification in CBT or Family Therapy

MSc in Relevant Subject

Job description

Job summary

The post will be instrumental in the success and future developments of the pathway and will ensure that all professional and patient contact with the service is of the highest professional standard at all times. Working alongside senior clinical staff you will respond rapidly to requests for assistance when a young person is presenting in crisis.

You will contribute to the assessment and management of young people experiencing episodes of crisis within a clear and structured Risk Assessment and Risk Reduction framework and identify therapeutic goals to support the young person and families/carers.

You will refer on to specialist in-patient services as necessary or work collaboratively with other services involved to reduce the need for inpatient care. You will develop holistic, safety and recovery focused care plans and mobilise support around the child and family to promote resilience and reduce the likelihood of future crisis episodes.

As a member of the multi-disciplinary team the service will intensively support young people and families under a number of different pathways. This includes an in-reach, consultation and assessment model where a young person has been admitted to a paediatric ward, out of hours Crisis Access and Referral Point, rapid intervention on 72 hour care pathways and longer term intervention on 4-6 week Home Intensive Treatment care pathways.

Main duties of the job

To have management of complex caseloads and exercise the highest standards of autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of children, young people and their families/carers using specialist knowledge and evaluation of care programmes in collaboration with CYP and their families/carers liaising with and referring to relevant agencies as appropriate.

To undertake specialist assessment of CYP with mental health needs referred to the service including risk assessment, gathering appropriate information from their family/carers and other relevant agencies developing a formulation and plan for intervention, based on an appropriate conceptual framework in collaboration with the child, yp & parents/carers, communicating this to the referrer and other relevant professionals.

To have highly developed specialist knowledge, underpinned by theory and practice that allows delivery of evidence-based interventions in line with NICE guidance & that meet the standards and requirements of the recommended psychological therapy.

To clinically supervise junior members of the team. Providing guidance & support to other clinicians, fostering a collaborative environment. Supporting developing staff training and learning for service delivery improvement.

To complete audits, ensuring compliance with clinical governance frameworks & regulations, further developing & implementing new clinical services and initiatives.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements - 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts

Date posted

02 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

437-7159188

Job locations

CAMHS, Floor 2, Pike View Medical Centre

Victoria Roard

Horwich

BL6 5PY

Job description Job responsibilities

See attached documents for role job description and person specification

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts

Job description Job responsibilities

See attached documents for role job description and person specification

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION Essential

• Core profession with current recognised registration (nursing/social worker/OT

Desirable

• Specialist Qualification in CBT, Family Therapy or other appropriate therapy
• MSc in relevent subject

Experience Essential

• Working with CYP/Families
• Working in community

Desirable

• working in leadership role
• working autonomously
• understanding of Safe Guarding

Skills Essential

• evidence of delivering training.
• evidence of experience in formulating, assessing and planning care.

Person Specification EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION Essential

• Core profession with current recognised registration (nursing/social worker/OT

Desirable

• Specialist Qualification in CBT, Family Therapy or other appropriate therapy
• MSc in relevent subject

Experience Essential

• Working with CYP/Families
• Working in community

Desirable

• working in leadership role
• working autonomously
• understanding of Safe Guarding

Skills Essential

• evidence of delivering training.
• evidence of experience in formulating, assessing and planning care.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

CAMHS, Floor 2, Pike View Medical Centre

Victoria Roard

Horwich

BL6 5PY

Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

CAMHS, Floor 2, Pike View Medical Centre

Victoria Roard

Horwich

BL6 5PY

Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)