CYP Mental Health Practitioner – MDT Focus

LSCft; Burnley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled clinician to provide mental health assessments and therapeutic interventions for children and young people in Burnley.

The post reports to Team Leaders and Consultant CAMHS with flexible working patterns considered. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and offer development opportunities within a supportive trust. Salary range £32,073 to £39,043 per annum on the NHS pay scale, with annual progression.

Qualifications

• RMN/CQSW/DipSW/BSc.OT or other relevant professional qualification.
• Experience in Mental Health service provision and completing comprehensive Mental Health assessments.
• Training with regard to CYP Mental Health of therapeutic interventions

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments of problems and provide appropriate therapeutic interventions and advice to children and/or their families/carers.
• Work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team, in addition to working as a sole practitioner, contributing to assessment and treatment decisions.
• Ensure that clinical work is determined by best evidence based practice and available guidelines, displays clear and logical structure in its implementation and is subject to reflection and evaluation.
• Deliver services within a hospital setting and community venues.
• Attend and contribute to organised clinical supervision forums with the aim of enhancing one's own and others clinical practice.
• Liaise and work, with other professionals involved with children and their families/carers, from agencies such as Health, Social Services, Education, Voluntary Services etc.
• Work with other professionals in Primary or Secondary Care settings to educate children's mental health needs in families and social settings.

Skills

Communication skills

MDT working

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

RMN/CQSW/DipSW/BSc.OT

Job description

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled clinician to provide mental health assessments and therapeutic interventions for children and young people in Burnley.

The post reports to Team Leaders and Consultant CAMHS with flexible working patterns considered. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and offer development opportunities within a supportive trust. Salary range £32,073 to £39,043 per annum on the NHS pay scale, with annual progression.