Job Summary
Have you ever thought about working in CAMHS but are unsure if you have the right skills? Do you have a passion for working in mental health? If you have the core qualifications we would like to hear from you. We don’t mind if you don’t have all the desirable elements. Our induction programme and ongoing learning opportunities will give you the opportunity to build on your existing skills, to be yourself and thrive in a reputable CAMHS service that’s last CQC inspection rated our care as outstanding.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for registered professional to work in our CAMHS Intensive Home Treatment Team and we really want to hear from you. It is an exciting time for the service as we grow and expand our offer to the young people and families of North Derbyshire. We want you to help transform our service and expand our Intensive Home Treatment Team. Working alongside an already well established team we have a well-developed clinical supervision programme.
As an autonomous practitioner you will be responsible for managing your own work load within the requirements of the post.
Our workforce comes from various professional backgrounds and there are opportunities for building up professional networks within the service. We value the diversity of our clinicians and the different skill sets that they bring with them.
We offer flexible working, and have special leave and staff support policy in place.
Person Specification
Qualification/registration
Essential
- Qualifications and Training
- RN or Registered Social Worker or registered OT or Degree or Diploma qualification in relevant profession as above
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Post basic training in child & adolescent mental health
- Graduate level or post graduate qualification Application
Desirable
- Post basic training in child & adolescent mental health
- Graduate level or post graduate qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of service development
- Two years post qualifying experience in a relevant field.
- Working knowledge of health, social care, education ,criminal justice and the independent sector
Desirable
- Experience of service evaluation & audit
- Experience of involving users & carers in service developments
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date working knowledge of legislation relevant to CAMHS and mental health
- Competent in assessing mental health risk and difficulties, interpreting sensitive information and formulating care plans in a collaborative way.
- Ability to engage with ‘hard to reach clients’ in clinical and non-clinical environments.
- Ability to use appropriate IT packages and e mail competently
Desirable
- Extensive knowledge base in child & adolescent development and mental health
- Experience in the preparation & provision of training
- Experience in provision of clinical supervision.
- Participation in research projects
- Experience of the Criminal Justice System oKnowledge of pharmacology and its application to CAMHS
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Qualities essential to clinical practice e.g. respect, genuineness and personal integrity
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A car driver with full current driving licence and own transport. For disabled applicants suitable alternative arrangements may be agreed if necessary
- Be prepared to work as a lone worker in community settings
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement
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.
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).
Closing Date: 23 March 2025
