NHS
Job title:
Community Mental Health Practitioner
Company
NHS
Job description
This is an exciting opportunity to come and join the Harrogate CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Team) working across Harrogate District. We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic Mental Health Practitioner to join our great team.Within this role we will support you to expand on your knowledge and expertise with opportunity to develop your interest in our assessments and pathways when working with people with suspected psychosis.The team works collaboratively with a range of partner agencies in order to meet the individual needs of children and young people experiencing Mental Health issues.You will be enthusiastic and highly motivated with experience in the delivery of high-quality planned care. You will be a valued member of the team and will develop excellent working relationships with our partners.You can expect regular supervision and support from the collective leadership.Main duties of the jobYou must be willing to work collaboratively with children and young people aged 6 – 18 years of age, as well as their carers and families.You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to adapt these to meet the individual’s need. You are required to have the ability and experience to manage complex cases in partnership with other agencies.You are required to use your own initiative and make decisions independently for this post.There is an expectation of commitment to the development of high-quality care, and to engage in quality improvement activities. You will be supported with regular management and clinical supervision.About usWe are a part of the TEWV Trust, and Harrogate CAMHS is a part of North Yorkshire and York CAMH Service.From education and prevention,and specialist care –our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the children and young people of our region feel safe, understood and cared for.We work to the Trust’s values of respect, compassion and responsibility.Date posted25 February 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number346-NYC-018-25Job locationsDragon Parade Clinic2 Dragon ParadeHarrogateHG1 5BYJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.Nursing applicants should already hold NMC registration and have successfully completed their preceptorship programme. Please note: Newly qualified Nurses or those due to qualify will be recruited via a separate process.Additional contact details: Gill gentle 01423 726900 Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.Nursing applicants should already hold NMC registration and have successfully completed their preceptorship programme. Please note: Newly qualified Nurses or those due to qualify will be recruited via a separate process.Additional contact details: Gill gentle 01423 726900Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- Current professional registration with an approved body
- Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to post
- Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
- For registered nurses: MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education or willingness to work towards. Qualification must be achieved within agreed timescale.
- Trained Clinical Supervisor (within agreed timescale).
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area
ExperienceEssential
- Working with people with children and young people
Desirable
- Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation
- Working in a community setting
- Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Working in partnership with other agencies
KnowledgeEssential
- Evidenced based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
- Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act).
- Care Programme Approach and its application in practice
- Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice.
- Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
- Clinical Governance and Clinical Supervision
- Research and development methodology.
- Awareness of psychological models of care and treatment.
SkillsEssential
- Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team
- Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Undertake lead professional and care co-ordinator responsibilities (within agreed timescale)
- Manage own time and prioritise effectively
- Motivate and work positively and assertively with other members of the team.
- Provide effective teaching, training and clinical supervision (within agreed timescale).
- Use approved breakaway techniques (within agreed timescale).
Personal AttributesEssential
- Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours
- Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable young people and their families and carers
- Able to engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in distressing and challenging circumstances
- Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team
- Able to use own initiative and make decisions independently
- Committed to continual quality and service improvement
- Self aware and committed to professional and personal development. Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- Current professional registration with an approved body
- Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to post
- Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
- For registered nurses: MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education or willingness to work towards. Qualification must be achieved within agreed timescale.
- Trained Clinical Supervisor (within agreed timescale).
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area
ExperienceEssential
- Working with people with children and young people
Desirable
- Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation
- Working in a community setting
- Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Working in partnership with other agencies
KnowledgeEssential
- Evidenced based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
- Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act).
- Care Programme Approach and its application in practice
- Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice.
- Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
- Clinical Governance and Clinical Supervision
- Research and development methodology.
- Awareness of psychological models of care and treatment.
SkillsEssential
- Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team
- Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Undertake lead professional and care co-ordinator responsibilities (within agreed timescale)
- Manage own time and prioritise effectively
- Motivate and work positively and assertively with other members of the team.
- Provide effective teaching, training and clinical supervision (within agreed timescale).
- Use approved breakaway techniques (within agreed timescale).
Personal AttributesEssential
- Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours
- Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable young people and their families and carers
- Able to engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in distressing and challenging circumstances
- Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team
- Able to use own initiative and make decisions independently
- Committed to continual quality and service improvement
- Self aware and committed to professional and personal development. Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision
Expected salary
£29970 – 36483 per year
Location
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Job date
Thu, 27 Feb 2025 08:30:08 GMT
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