Clinical Mental Health Specialist

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Specialist for their ASC and ADHD services. The successful candidate will provide supervision to both qualified and unqualified staff, deliver clinical services in various settings, and conduct assessments for service users with complex mental health needs. This role requires strong decision-making skills and the ability to collect data effectively for audits and research. An ideal position for those committed to enhancing mental health services within the community.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide clinical supervision and mentorship to unqualified staff and students.
• Experience in delivering clinical services in various settings.
• Competence in complex decision making and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide Clinical Specialist input into the ASC and ADHD service.
• Conduct evidence-based assessments for service users with complex mental health needs.
• Collect and collate data for audit and research purposes.

Job description

• The post holder will provide Clinical Specialist input into the ASC and ADHD service
• To provide clinical supervision to unqualified staff, undergraduates and students.
• To provide clinical services within the service area covered by the community team. The team comprises 4 multi-disciplinary staff
• Service delivered in a wide range of settings and locations: client homes, residential services, day care, educational facilities, GP practices, office / clinic, hospital wards, virtually.
• Provide specialist breadth and depth of skills and knowledge to deliver evidence-based assessment to service users with complex mental health needs/ASC
• Demonstrate enhanced competence in complex decision making, assessment and the management of clinical needs
• Collect and collate data / information effectively for the purpose of audit, research and service performance
• Mentor, supervise and teach qualified and unqualified staff including student

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification