This is a key and fast paced role in a busy community CAMHS team. The post holder will be required to undertake initial assessments for children and young people referred into the service, ensuring safeguarding, risk management and care planning are implemented to the highest standard, and at all times that the service offers effective patient-centred care. You will be expected to hold a diverse case load of young people with complex emotional needs which requires significant attention to detail particularly around risk management in the community, thus co-ordinating and working with external agencies such as social care and education etc. You will have the opportunity to co-facilitate groups and treatment alongside multidisciplinary team colleagues to offer evidenced based care.

This post offers the Trust's �4,000 Incentive for band 5-7 Nurses & Practitioners, as well as a relocation package up to a maximum of �8,000 (subject to terms and conditions).

Main duties of the job

As B6 MHP, you will hold a professional qualification in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, or any other discipline that is registered by a recognised regulatory body. You will work as part of a CAMHS multidisciplinary community team, providing assessment and treatment to children experiencing moderate to severe mental illness. You will be expected to contribute to the formulation and care planning for children and families and take the lead for cases that require complex multi-agency involvement.

About us

If you haven't thought about living and working in West Sussex before then you should consider the following:o Journey from the coast to the countryside in minuteso Enjoy a lifestyle where there are renowned cycle routes and picturesque walks, including the famous South Downs Way in the South Downs National Park!o Embrace taking time to discover all the miles of scenic coastlineo Easy access to airports - Gatwick and Heathrow are both within 90 minutes of the county, providing links to Europe and beyondo London is also within easy reach via local and national bus routes and national mainline stations

Job description

Job responsibilities

Initial assessment

Ongoing direct intervention

Participating in multi-disciplinary case formulation

Participating in delivering group interventions

Representing CAMHS in professional forums and in complex networks

Working within the legal and policy frameworks

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Registered Professional Qualification
• NMC, HPC or Social Work England Registration
• Post Basic Courses / Study Days
• Evidence of CPD and professional portfolio

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• post qualification experience
• Experience of working with people with mental Health problems
• Understanding and contribution to the Clinical Governance Agenda
• Previous experience in similar role
• Risk assessment experience

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

New Park House

North Street

Horsham

RH12 1RJ

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