An exciting opportunity has arisen for a mental health practitioner to work as part of the Respond and Intensive Support Team.

The team provides support to YP'S who are presenting with risk and require more support than they already receive

The team works together to provide brief interventions and stabilisation for YP'S

The YP's receive 2 weeks intensive treatment and once risk is stabilised can be discharged

Its a full team approach which benefits the wider team with sharing competencies and the YP as they get the experience of everyone's knowledge

Main duties of the job

Assess young people and families with mental health difficulties

Provide Interventions for young people with mental health difficulties who are presenting with a lot of risk

Provide intensive support as frequent as is needed as frequently as daily

Work flexible hours to fit the need of the service

CASHER shifts will be available

Work alongside the local CAMHS services and Youtherapy to support young people with complex needs

Work alongside schools and families to get the best outcome for young people

To support and help junior members of staff to develop their skill

To work with young people for a 2 week period to stabilise risk

To attend daily morning meetings to find out about updates on YP's and the work for the day

About us

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it's not just a good place to work it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assess young people and families with mental health difficulties

Provide Interventions for young people with mental health difficulties who are presenting with a lot of risk

Provide intensive support as frequent as is needed as frequently as daily

Work flexible hours to fit the need of the service

CASHER shifts will be available

Work alongside the local CAMHS services and Youtherapy to support young people with complex needs

Work alongside schools and families to get the best outcome for young people

To support and help junior members of staff to develop their skill

To work with young people for a 2 week period to stabilise risk

To attend daily morning meetings to find out about updates on YP's and the work for the day

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered professional qualification in Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, OT or other equivalent qualification.

Desirable

• Post registration qualification in child & adolescent mental health or qualification in therapeutic approaches with children, young people, parents or carers
• Qualification in teaching, assessing and mentoring of students.

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of experience working in a community setting as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Evidence of carrying out comprehensive assessments and care plans.
• Evidence of collaborative working with other services.

Desirable

• Relevant post qualifying experience of working within children and families.
• Significant post- registered qualification experience with children, adolescents and families in the area of mental health ( 0-25ys ).

Personal

Essential

• Evidence of ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal.
• Evidence of ability to work as an effective member of a team.
• Evidence of ability to work under pressure.
• Evidence of ability to exercise a high level of Judgment and decision-making.
• Evidence of ability to prioritise work appropriately.
• Evidence of awareness to extend knowledge and personal development.
• Evidence of ability to collaborate effectively within and across services.
• Evidence of ability to adapt to changing environment.
• Evidence of being able to work flexible hours
• Evidence of car owner/driver or access to a suitable alternative transport to enable to undertake the role.

Management

Essential

• Evidence of ability to manage own time effectively.
• Evidence of ability to use clinical supervision effectively.
• Evidence of ability to use basic IT and information systems.
• Evidence of ability to keep clear and accurate records.

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Annes Primary Care Centre

Durham Avenue

Blackpool

FY8 2EP

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