Senior CAMHS Clinical Team Lead Flexible Working

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Sunderland; Sur place; GBP 49 000 - 57 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Clinical Team Lead (Band 7) to join CAMHS SPA, overseeing referrals, triage, and risk assessments for children and young people. The role emphasizes clinical leadership at the front door of CAMHS and ensuring timely access to appropriate services.

You will work with a multi-disciplinary team, supporting colleagues in complex decision-making, safeguarding, and crisis intervention to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care for

Qualifications

• Current professional registration with an approved professional body (NMC, HCPC, Social Work England).
• Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes (KSA) portfolio route to BABCP Accreditation with current BABCP accreditation.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Degree / diploma level supplemented by specialist qualification, training, experience, courses to master's level equivalent
• Evidence of post registration training in relevant service area.
• Completion of Mentorship Course / Practice Supervisor Course.

Responsabilités

• Support the team manager with clinical leadership
• Supporting the day to day operational and clinical oversight of the Triage & Assessment of referrals.
• Conduct comprehensive triage to determine the urgency and nature of referrals. Utilise clinical judgment to prioritise cases based on risk and need.
• Gather detailed information regarding the young person's mental health history, current concerns, and psychosocial factors.
• Formulate accurate risk assessments, identifying potential risks of self-harm, harm to others, or any safeguarding concerns, and ensure appropriate action is taken.
• Provide immediate crisis intervention and support for young people in acute distress or experiencing mental health crises. Implement de-escalation techniques and ensure the safety of the individual and others.
• Develop crisis management plans that outline strategies and resources for the young person and their family during future crises.
• Care Planning
• To explore all possible avenues of appropriate support through the wider community and where appropriate, to formulate a plan for access and management within CAMHS.
• To integrate the mental health agenda, build community resilience, support early identification of mental health concerns, and improve general mental wellbeing, through the consultation support and advice.
• Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure a holistic approach.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with families, while addressing questions.

Connaissances

Current professional registration with

BABCP Accreditation route (KSA)

Continuous professional development

Clinical leadership

Formation

Degree / diploma level with specialist qualification

Evidence of post registration training

Mentorship Course / Practice Supervisor Course

Description du poste

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Clinical Team Lead (Band 7) to join CAMHS SPA, overseeing referrals, triage, and risk assessments for children and young people. The role emphasizes clinical leadership at the front door of CAMHS and ensuring timely access to appropriate services.

You will work with a multi-disciplinary team, supporting colleagues in complex decision-making, safeguarding, and crisis intervention to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care for