Job SummaryThe Rotherham CAMHS Service have gone through a period of service redesign and therefore have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 CAMHS Practitioner to join our Getting Help Pathway Team. The successful candidate will join a multi-disciplinary team completing assessments and providing evidence based interventions, advice and support to professionals, parents and young people
Main duties of the jobWe are looking for a CAMHS Practitioner who is passionate about delivering high quality and effective services to children, young people and their families. You will be child and young person centered in your approach and have excellent clinical skills, experience of multi-agency working and be able to demonstrate the ability to work independently and autonomously. You will have experience of working within a children and young people safeguarding framework.
As a service we are committed to the professional development of the workforce, we have a well- established preceptorship programme and clinical, safeguarding and managerial supervision alongside a talent management programme.
About usRotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Job responsibilitiesPlease view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Professional qualification in Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social Work with current professional registration.
Desirable- Degree or equivalent. Specialist qualification in CBT, Family Therapy or other recognised therapeutic modality.
- Qualification or formal training in Clinical Supervision.
ExperienceEssential- Significant post-qualification experience working with children, young people and families with complex mental health difficulties.
- Experience managing complex caseloads
- Experience of multidisciplinary and multi-agency working. Experience of assessment, care planning, intervention and risk management.
Desirable- Experience delivering presentations and training
- Experience delivering family work within child and family services.
KnowledgeEssential- Knowledge of child and adolescent mental health theory and practice.
- Understanding of NICE guidance and evidence-based interventions. Knowledge of safeguarding, confidentiality, governance and risk management.
- Understanding of routine outcome measures and care planning processes.
Desirable- Knowledge of wider NHS and social care policy.
- Understanding of ADHD and ASD assessment pathways
- Knowledge of audit, research and quality improvement methodologies.
SkillsEssential- Excellent assessment, formulation and therapeutic intervention skills.
- Ability to manage and prioritise a complex caseload.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to provide clinical supervision and support others.
- Good IT skills including electronic patient records and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong organisational, problem-solving and time management skills
Desirable- Experience of delivering formal presentations and training programmes.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
This job is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. We welcome applications from those requiring sponsorship. 
