Specialist Nurse/SALT/OT/ASW Psychological Practitioner

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Specialist Nurse/SALT/OT/ASW Psychological Practitioner. This exciting role offers the chance to work within a dynamic Learning Disability service, providing essential psychological interventions to children and young people facing emotional and mental health challenges. As part of a supportive team, you will engage in multi-disciplinary work, ensuring the highest standards of care. With ample opportunities for professional development and a commitment to equality and diversity, this position is perfect for motivated individuals eager to make a difference in the lives of young patients. Don't miss the chance to be part of a CQC rated Good Trust on its journey to excellence.

Benefits

Flexible working

CPD opportunities

In-service teaching and supervision

Health and wellbeing activities

Qualifications

• Graduate qualified health professional with clinical experience in mental health.
• Familiarity with NICE compliant psychological interventions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct CAMHS assessments for children and young people up to age 18.
• Provide evidence-based interventions for complex mental health needs.

Skills

Clinical experience with children and young people

Multi-agency collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Assessment skills

Education

Graduate training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, or speech and language therapy

Job description

Specialist Nurse/SALT/OT/ASW Psychological Practitioner

Band 7

Main area: Specialist Nurse/SALT/OT/ASW Psychological Practitioner Grade Band 7

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

• Full time
• Part time
• Job share
• Flexible working

Job ref: 395-KM039-25

Site: George Turle House, Town: Canterbury

Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro rata

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 17/02/2025 23:59

Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London, Essex, Kent and Medway. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives and staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest heavily in your development, because when you are valued and supported, we provide the best care to our patients.

Job overview

Learning Disability clinician within the Learning Disability Service.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a graduate qualified health professional to join our dynamic Learning Disability service.

Driven by the principles underpinning the national CYP-IAPT programme, the service provides the latest in evidence-based NICE compliant psychological interventions to children, young people, and their families experiencing emotional wellbeing and mental health difficulties. You will be a highly motivated and innovative individual with clinical experience working with children and young people.

Main duties of the job

As a key part of our Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Service, the post holder will undertake CAMHS assessments of children and young people up to age 18 to inform formulation, diagnosis and recommendations for treatment within a spectrum of mental health presentations. You will have a caseload, offering evidence-based interventions to children and adolescents with complex mental health needs and their families.

You must demonstrate an interest in multi-agency and multi-disciplinary work and be familiar with evidence-based practice in children’s mental health. There are excellent opportunities for CPD, in-service teaching, and supervision within the team and the Trust.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a graduate training (e.g. nursing, social work, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy)
• To be eligible for registration as a full member of the appropriate professional body (e.g. HCPC, NMC)

Experience

• Experience of working with patients with neurodevelopmental and learning disabilities
• Experience of carrying out generic assessment with other colleagues in the multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of providing clinical interventions in different cultural contexts

We believe in bringing your authentic and best self to work, in order to deliver the best care to our patients. We are committed to supporting our employees holistically.

Equal opportunities employer

We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity and positively encourage applications from all sections of the community regardless of any protected characteristic.