Waltham Forest CAMHS are looking for a motivated and skilled clinician to join our busy Access Team.

In this role, the successful candidate will be part of a team operating as the front door of CAMHS. They will be responsible for working on a duty system to respond to new referrals into the service prioritising and responding to risk ensuring that young people and families are supported to be able to access the service and addressing any potential barriers. Effective communication, time management and decision making skills are essential.

Main duties of the job

The post holder would be expected to conduct holistic assessments of young people who may be experiencing mental health needs or neurodevelopmental difficulties, including an assessment of their mental health, risk to self and/or others, possible safeguarding risks, social circumstances and relationships. They will use this information to work with other professionals to develop a formulation of the young person's difficulties in order to identify those who may require additional support, either within CAMHS or from other agencies or services.

The post holder will also offer brief evidence-based interventions to young people during the assessment period. This may include direct sessions with young people, either in the clinic or in other community locations, or the provision of resources and signposting to other agencies.

About us

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

High-Cost Area Supplement

This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of �4,313 and a maximum payment of �5,436) (pro rata for part time staff).

Use of AI

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.

We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.

Person Specification

Professional Registration

Essential

• Professional registration HCPC/NMC/Social Work

Expereince

Essential

• Substantial experience working with young people
• Experience of Assessment and risk assessment

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills and ability to address barriers to engagement
• Ability to offer brief (evidence based) interventions

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Wood Street Health Centre

6 Linford Road

Walthamstow

E17 3LA

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