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Hospital Play Specialist The Hospital Play Specialist role will, under the accountability of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to offer normalising and specialised play for children and young people with complex healthcare needs and their families, considering age, stage of development, medical condition and background to promote emotional health and optimal development, this will include the effects of hospitalisation, ill health and treatments required. The Play Specialist is required to have knowledge and experience of developmental, emotional and social play for all age ranges and abilities of children in hospital. Inform, educate, support and advise other healthcare specialists, nursing staff, and families in the role of play. Use play to help and assist in alleviating anxieties, pain, or emotional trauma caused to the child, young person and their families, which can often occur in the unfamiliar hospital environment, aiding them to engage in hospital life, promoting their understanding of their healthcare needs, investigations and treatments. The post holder is expected to be a fully integrated member of the department team. Contribute to the maintenance, consistency and development of the play service throughout the Trust. Receive requests from relevant healthcare professionals and other HPS for a patient to be seen following a referral to a medical consultant and his team. To escort children and young people to theatre (where appropriate) in line with Trust policy, to aid and promote understanding and coping mechanisms. Nursery Nurse To assist in therapeutic assessments and carry out play programmes for children and young people in hospital, according to their individual needs and as part of the overall care plan. To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of play using reflective practice to achieve best outcomes. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

The Liaison Psychiatry Service provides a 24 hour, 7 day a week in and out of hours comprehensive service to patients, clinicians and carers at the local District General Hospital (DGH). This includes specialist mental health assessment and intervention to people of all ages from the age of 18 who present or, are admitted to the DGH. We provide a specialist consultation-liaison service to referring clinicians and clinical teams, assisting them in decision making in difficult and complex cases, and providing both formal and informal education to qualified and unqualified staff, and offer a broad range of specialist psychosocial treatments for individual inpatients. Staff within the service are also representing the Devon Partnership Trust in the general hospital setting and will play a vital role in communicating and maintaining a good working relationship between the two organisations. Through consultation, assessment and interventions, the Liaison Psychiatry Service aims to - Arrive at a formulation which will identify the correct care pathway and ensure this is implemented Improve the quality of mental health care for all patients Improve quality of life for both patients and carers Identify and manage risk Reduce the length of stay in the general hospital Prevent hospital admissions Reduce the number of incidents and complaints Measure improvements of health outcomes Determine service needs A key aim of the service is to contribute to the acute care pathway, ensuring that those persons who present to the DGH receive a timely specialist mental health assessment by a specialist mental health worker. A significant proportion of these presentations will be those who present with acts of self harm and suicidal behaviours. In Torbay, our service incorporates the following areas: Acute Care Pathway (ACP) Ensuring a timely response to people who attend the Emergency Department and facilitating discharge from the Acute Medical Unit and other wards. Inpatient Assessing and reviewing patients who are kept on caseload for a period of monitoring whilst they remain in-patients in Torbay and South Devon DGH. This will include dementia, delirium, depression, eating disorders, psychosis, medication management & support for patient and ward in challenging situations, on-going risk assessment and monitoring. Integrated Psychological Medicine Service (IPMS) Ensuring pathways are in place to allow access to the right treatment at the right time for those who present with both complex physical and psychological needs. There are high rates of mental health problems among people with long-term medical conditions and people with severe mental illness have a reduced life expectancy which can be due to physical health issues. Duties and Responsibilities Communication and Working Relationship Skills Contribute to the team and engage with a wide range of stakeholders including staff, service users, their carers and other statutory and voluntary sector agencies. Impart complex and sensitive information to: Patients and families/carers re assessment, care planning, treatment and review Multi disciplinary teams to ensure the provision of consistent well coordinated care Primary care teams regarding client care External agencies also involved in the provision of care eg: voluntary and private sector, police, social services, housing, employment etc Services user and carer groups Liaise with a wide range of other professions and agencies. Contribute to the safe and effective day to day operations of the services including the handling of clinical enquiries. Present information, some of which may be contentious, to patients and their families and carers. Planning and Organisational Skills Attend management and professional meetings as directed by their line manager and professional lead. Responsible for planning and co-ordinating own day to day work load in collaboration with the needs of the service users and the wider needs of the service. This requires excellent prioritisation skills. Plan and organise case conferences liaising with other agencies as required to meet the needs of their clients. Ensure that interventions are planned in an integrated and co-ordinated manner particularly where dependent on other external agencies. Analytical and Judgemental Skills Undertake bio-psycho-social assessments, developing a working formulation and diagnosis which will identify onward care pathways. As part of the bio-psycho-social assessment completion of risk assessment and formulation will determine risk management plans. Further assessments/reviews may be required and adjustments made to care pathways where appropriate. Understands and recognises own limitations and seeks supervision when necessary. Responsibility for Research and Development Participate in research and development in line with service delivery & development. Freedom to Act Work without direct supervision and take accountability for your own actions. When tasks are delegated, ensure that the person you have delegated these tasks to is appropriately skilled to undertake the tasks. Work within the operational policies and service specifications of the team. Responsibility for Patient/Client Care, Treatment and Therapy Responsible for developing care whilst service users are in the DGH. This will include assessing, planning, intervention and evaluation. Ensuring active involvement of service users and their carers. Triage/prioritise referrals by assessing and advising on eligibility criteria. Provide specialist advice to referrers/other multi-disciplinary staff in relation to the care of the patient. Participate in safeguarding adults and children. Act in an advisory and collaborative role in interpretation of clinical, professional and technical policies relating to adult mental health. Appraise current practices and standards in light of new research findings and introduce evidence based techniques as appropriate. Responsibility for Policy and Service Development Implementation Participate in programmes of audit and research within the team and implement the findings. Contribute to professional clinical governance arrangements in order to ensure the quality of the service provided. Participate in the development of Mental Health Services. Work collaboratively on the formulation of, and review of policies, standards, guidelines and procedures within DPT and the DGH. Attend and participate in relevant groups to include policy implementation, networking , peer review to promote benchmarking and sharing of best practices. Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources Responsible for care of own equipment. Responsibility for Human Resources, e.g. Supervision, Training, HR Advice and Management Supervision of junior qualified and non-qualified staff. Provide clinical supervision. Co-ordinate the activity of the team and facilitate handover meetings. Provide mentorship to students allocated to the team. Take a clinical lead in the absence of the team leader / practice lead. Participate in clinical & managerial supervision as well as annual PDR. Participate in team staff support. Support staff within the DGH to holistically manage people presenting with complex mental health issues and offer appropriate therapeutic interventions. To actively participate in producing and delivering training packages to our colleagues in the DGH and acting as a point of reference as required. Keep up to date with all Core and Essential Training requirements. Responsibility for Information Resources and Administrative Duties Maintain up to date clinical records in a timely and accurate manner in line with standard operating procedures. Any Other Specific Tasks Required The postholder works towards complying with the core competencies for mental health liaison practitioners as described in the Competency Framework for Liaison Mental Health Nursing. Professional Duties Practice in a way that actively minimises dependency and promotes recovery. Communicate information in a way that makes it relevant and understandable for service users and carers, working to the principles of the functions policy implementation guidelines and practice in line with the standards and values set out in them. Work co-operatively with staff colleagues within the Acute Hospital, other parts of the mental health services, primary care & other statutory and non-statutory organisations. Ensure a duty of care to your patients and clients, who are entitled to receive safe and competent care. The Service User wishes, feelings, values and beliefs should be taken into consideration as well as the views of the people close to them. Take personal accountability for your own practice. This means that you are answerable for your actions and omissions, regardless of advice or directions from another professional in accordance with the NMC Professional Code of Conduct.

Communication and Working Relationship Skills. Contribute to the teams engagement including liaising with a wide range of other professionals and agencies. Impart complex and sensitive information to : Patients and families/carers re assessment, care planning, treatment and review Multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the provision of consistent well-coordinated care Primary care teams regarding client care External agencies also involved in the provision of care e.g. voluntary and private sector, police, social services, housing, employment etc Service user/carer groups Contribute to the safe and effective day to day operations of the service including the handling of clinical enquires. Provide and receive information some of which may be contentious, sensitive and complex to and from individuals and their families/carers and actively seek support as appropriate. Provide a high standards of written and verbal communication that is clear and in line with professional documentation standards. Participate in clinical meetings, professional meetings, and clinical risk meetings. Communicate information in a way that makes it relevant and understandable for service users and carers, working in line with practice standards and operational policies. Actively contribute to multi-disciplinary team working. Facilitate fair access to social care services and promote social inclusion regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or disability Analytical and Judgemental Skills. Undertake risk assessments and determine the appropriate course of action which has taken into consideration a range of possible options. Where necessary, ensure that consultation with senior colleagues is undertaken. Have an awareness of your own clinical competencies, knowledge base and experience, and ensure that you practice within this and seek support as required. Planning and Organisational Skills. Responsible for managing own workload to ensure the needs to the individuals who use our services are met, taking the wider needs of the team into consideration. Ensure that interventions are planned in an integrated and co-ordinated manner, this may include liaison with external agencies. Plan their own workload and the workload of junior colleagues (e.g. Band 3 colleagues) to ensure that the care provided is high quality and cost efficient. Responsibility for Patient/Client Care, Treatment and Therapy. Understand social factors that impact upon mental health Ensure that all interventions have clear outcomes and that these are taken into consideration when sourcing the resources to best meet the individuals needs. Deliver services using a recovery and strengths approach where the needs of the individual and their carers are held as central and their involvement is proactively encouraged Deliver care in line with evidence based practice and employ engagement and therapeutic skills that are appropriate to the clinical situation presented. Provide specialist advice to referrers/other multi-disciplinary staff in relation to the care of individuals. Ensure that appropriate action is taken to safeguarding adults and children. This will include attending safeguarding meetings and implementing relevant care plans under the guidance of a Senior Mental Health Practitioner. Ensure that assessment and treatment plans are holistic, outcome focused and take into account the physical health and social needs of the individual, including input of significant others Ensure the monitoring and review of mental health medication taking into consideration interactions with physical health needs. Ensuring timely and accurate documentation of all clinical activity in line with professional guidance and best practice. Practice in a way that actively minimises dependency and promotes recovery. Contribute to clinical governance arrangements in order to ensure the quality of the service provided, this will include ensuring performance targets are met to provide high quality care. Responsibility for maintaining Supervision contact, mandatory training and HR policy compliance. Ensure that core training is maintained and you participate in training and development opportunities, in line with the Directorates Workforce Plan, and to meet professional requirements. Responsibility for Information Resources and case management records. Ensure information resources are used to maintain a knowledge of Trust, Directorate and Team priorities and safety initiatives. Maintain up to date clinical record in a timely and accurate manner. Ensure information is shared with key stakeholders and other agencies in a secure manner Freedom to Act. Work without direct supervision but within parameters of role. Take accountability for your own actions Work within the parameters of a defined team caseload and take accountability for your own actions Work within the operational policies and service specifications of the team. Equality & Diversity Devon Partnership NHS Trust is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse workforce and so we welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion or sexual orientation, maternity/pregnancy, marriage/civil partnership or transgender status. The Trust expects all staff to behave in a way which recognises and respects this diversity in line with the appropriate standards. Recovery It is a requirement of all employees to have an understanding of the broad principles of the Recovery Approach and to incorporate them into every aspect of their work in support of the Trusts aim to provide services that support peoples recovery through being holistic and promoting social inclusion, self-management, personal autonomy and independence. Risk Management / Health and Safety Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, ensure that agreed safety procedures are carried out and maintain a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors. Records Management The post holder has responsibility for the timely and accurate creation, maintenance and storage of records in accordance with Trust policy, including email documents and with regard to the Data Protection Act, The Freedom of Information Act and any other relevant statutory requirements. Clinical Governance, Compliance and Performance The post holder will be responsible for proving that the Care Quality Commission outcome areas have been met in all registered/related activities for which the post holder is responsible. Where outcomes are not met the post holder is expected to put in place/recommend action to improve. The post holder will proactively seek and engage the support of the governance teams in the Compliance and Corporate Development directorate to gather information as required. The post holder will build an understanding of and adhere to the CQC guidelines as well as the Trusts guidelines on the approach to maintaining CQC registration. Prevention and Control of healthcare Associated Infection The post holder is expected to comply with Trust Infection Control Policies and conduct themselves at all times in such a manner as to minimise the risk of healthcare associated infection. Smoking The Trust operates a non-smoking policy. Employees are not permitted to smoke anywhere within the premises of the Trust or when outside on official business. Staff must also be mindful of public perception and must therefore not smoke whilst travelling in Trust identified vehicles or when can be identified as Devon Partnership Mental Health Trust staff. Policies & Procedures Trust employees are expected to follow Trust policies, procedures and guidance as well as professional standards and guidelines. It is your responsibility to read and familiarise yourself with all policies relevant to your job role. These are grouped into two sections, HR and Clinical and can be found on the Trust intranet site or via your line manager. You will also be required to comply with any training needs that arise from reviews or variations of policies and procedures. Safeguarding Safeguarding is part of everyday practice and all Trust employees are required to work in accordance with policies, procedures and professional codes to safeguard people who use our service, their children, families and carers from abuse. Staff must be aware of any children that live with, or have contact with, the person in their care, promoting the Childs welfare and ensuring their needs have been taken into account as part of the overall assessment and practice process, engaging other agencies as appropriate. All staff should have the knowledge and skills to work in such a way as to reduce the likelihood of abuse, be alert to, and take appropriate action in relation to, safeguarding issues. Where staff are unsure what appropriate action to take, they should always escalate

Health and Safety Coordinator

£30k to £35k depending on experience

Ideally looking for Manufacturing / Production background

IOSH Qualified would be preferred

Will be working in a Manufacturing / Factory environment - ideally looking for a candidate that wants to learn and grow into a full QHSE role in the future

Training will be provided - NEBOSH can be supported - development in Health and Safety Management in the future.

The role will involve full exposure into Health and Safety - out on the shop floor - supporting the colleagues onsite and making sure that all Health and Safety processes are adhered to.

Will be supported by the Group Health and Safety Manager

Based in Swadlincote

Duties of a Health and Safety Coordinator

• Following processes and procedures for all staff
• Actively going on the shop floor
• Implementing systems
• Make sure that all the staff are following protocol, training and running tool box talks
• Reviewing the safety of the site and ensuring any issues are actioned and resolved
• Maintaining a safe work place
• Ensure that the site meets all legal expectations.
• Prepare and enforce policies to establish a culture of health and safety
• Investigate accidents / recommend solutions to the issues

Experience required for a Health and Safety Coordinator

• Hands on approach / Proven Experience of a Health and Safety role
• Manufacturing and production background preferred
• An involvement in audits
• Staff training and development
• A can do approach to work - look for a solution to the problem and see it through
• Good interpersonal skills / communication skills at all levels
• Dealing with the facilities on site - to ensure they are serviced and scheduled
• Ability to produce reports and develop relevant policies

Details of a Health and Safety Coordinator

Days Monday to Friday - 40 hours per week - 8am to 5pm

Based in the Swadlincote area

£30k to £35k per annum

Permanent position

If you have the right experience and are interested in the Health and Safety Coordinator position please click apply

The Liaison Psychiatry Service provides a 24 hour, 7 day a week in and out of hours comprehensive service to patients, clinicians and carers at the local District General Hospital (DGH). This includes specialist mental health assessment and intervention to people of all ages from the age of 18 who present or, are admitted to the DGH. We provide a specialist consultation-liaison service to referring clinicians and clinical teams, assisting them in decision making in difficult and complex cases, and providing both formal and informal education to qualified and unqualified staff, and offer a broad range of specialist psychosocial treatments for individual inpatients. Staff within the service are also representing the Devon Partnership Trust in the general hospital setting and will play a vital role in communicating and maintaining a good working relationship between the two organisations. Through consultation, assessment and interventions, the Liaison Psychiatry Service aims to - Arrive at a formulation which will identify the correct care pathway and ensure this is implemented Improve the quality of mental health care for all patients Improve quality of life for both patients and carers Identify and manage risk Reduce the length of stay in the general hospital Prevent hospital admissions Reduce the number of incidents and complaints Measure improvements of health outcomes Determine service needs A key aim of the service is to contribute to the acute care pathway, ensuring that those persons who present to the DGH receive a timely specialist mental health assessment by a specialist mental health worker. A significant proportion of these presentations will be those who present with acts of self harm and suicidal behaviours. In Torbay, our service incorporates the following areas: Acute Care Pathway (ACP) Ensuring a timely response to people who attend the Emergency Department and facilitating discharge from the Acute Medical Unit and other wards. Inpatient Assessing and reviewing patients who are kept on caseload for a period of monitoring whilst they remain in-patients in Torbay and South Devon DGH. This will include dementia, delirium, depression, eating disorders, psychosis, medication management & support for patient and ward in challenging situations, on-going risk assessment and monitoring. Integrated Psychological Medicine Service (IPMS) Ensuring pathways are in place to allow access to the right treatment at the right time for those who present with both complex physical and psychological needs. There are high rates of mental health problems among people with long-term medical conditions and people with severe mental illness have a reduced life expectancy which can be due to physical health issues. Duties and Responsibilities Communication and Working Relationship Skills Contribute to the team and engage with a wide range of stakeholders including staff, service users, their carers and other statutory and voluntary sector agencies. Impart complex and sensitive information to: Patients and families/carers re assessment, care planning, treatment and review Multi disciplinary teams to ensure the provision of consistent well coordinated care Primary care teams regarding client care External agencies also involved in the provision of care eg: voluntary and private sector, police, social services, housing, employment etc Services user and carer groups Liaise with a wide range of other professions and agencies. Contribute to the safe and effective day to day operations of the services including the handling of clinical enquiries. Present information, some of which may be contentious, to patients and their families and carers. Planning and Organisational Skills Attend management and professional meetings as directed by their line manager and professional lead. Responsible for planning and co-ordinating own day to day work load in collaboration with the needs of the service users and the wider needs of the service. This requires excellent prioritisation skills. Plan and organise case conferences liaising with other agencies as required to meet the needs of their clients. Ensure that interventions are planned in an integrated and co-ordinated manner particularly where dependent on other external agencies. Analytical and Judgemental Skills Undertake bio-psycho-social assessments, developing a working formulation and diagnosis which will identify onward care pathways. As part of the bio-psycho-social assessment completion of risk assessment and formulation will determine risk management plans. Further assessments/reviews may be required and adjustments made to care pathways where appropriate. Understands and recognises own limitations and seeks supervision when necessary. Responsibility for Research and Development Participate in research and development in line with service delivery & development. Freedom to Act Work without direct supervision and take accountability for your own actions. When tasks are delegated, ensure that the person you have delegated these tasks to is appropriately skilled to undertake the tasks. Work within the operational policies and service specifications of the team. Responsibility for Patient/Client Care, Treatment and Therapy Responsible for developing care whilst service users are in the DGH. This will include assessing, planning, intervention and evaluation. Ensuring active involvement of service users and their carers. Triage/prioritise referrals by assessing and advising on eligibility criteria. Provide specialist advice to referrers/other multi-disciplinary staff in relation to the care of the patient. Participate in safeguarding adults and children. Act in an advisory and collaborative role in interpretation of clinical, professional and technical policies relating to adult mental health. Appraise current practices and standards in light of new research findings and introduce evidence based techniques as appropriate. Responsibility for Policy and Service Development Implementation Participate in programmes of audit and research within the team and implement the findings. Contribute to professional clinical governance arrangements in order to ensure the quality of the service provided. Participate in the development of Mental Health Services. Work collaboratively on the formulation of, and review of policies, standards, guidelines and procedures within DPT and the DGH. Attend and participate in relevant groups to include policy implementation, networking , peer review to promote benchmarking and sharing of best practices. Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources Responsible for care of own equipment. Responsibility for Human Resources, e.g. Supervision, Training, HR Advice and Management Supervision of junior qualified and non-qualified staff. Provide clinical supervision. Co-ordinate the activity of the team and facilitate handover meetings. Provide mentorship to students allocated to the team. Take a clinical lead in the absence of the team leader / practice lead. Participate in clinical & managerial supervision as well as annual PDR. Participate in team staff support. Support staff within the DGH to holistically manage people presenting with complex mental health issues and offer appropriate therapeutic interventions. To actively participate in producing and delivering training packages to our colleagues in the DGH and acting as a point of reference as required. Keep up to date with all Core and Essential Training requirements. Responsibility for Information Resources and Administrative Duties Maintain up to date clinical records in a timely and accurate manner in line with standard operating procedures. Any Other Specific Tasks Required The postholder works towards complying with the core competencies for mental health liaison practitioners as described in the Competency Framework for Liaison Mental Health Nursing. Professional Duties Practice in a way that actively minimises dependency and promotes recovery. Communicate information in a way that makes it relevant and understandable for service users and carers, working to the principles of the functions policy implementation guidelines and practice in line with the standards and values set out in them. Work co-operatively with staff colleagues within the Acute Hospital, other parts of the mental health services, primary care & other statutory and non-statutory organisations. Ensure a duty of care to your patients and clients, who are entitled to receive safe and competent care. The Service User wishes, feelings, values and beliefs should be taken into consideration as well as the views of the people close to them. Take personal accountability for your own practice. This means that you are answerable for your actions and omissions, regardless of advice or directions from another professional in accordance with the NMC Professional Code of Conduct.

Health and Safety Manager

Permanent Position

£35k to £42k depending on experience

Swadlincote area

Days - Monday to Friday

Duties of a Health and Safety Manager

• Following processes and procedures for all staff
• Actively going on the shop floor
• Implementing systems
• Make sure that all the staff are following protocol, training and running tool box talks
• Reviewing the safety of the site and ensuring any issues are actioned and resolved
• Maintaining a safe work place
• Ensure that the site meets all legal expectations.
• Prepare and enforce policies to establish a culture of health and safety
• Investigate accidents / recommend solutions to the issues

Experience required for a Health and Safety Manager

• Hands on approach / Proven Experience of a Health and Safety Managers role
• Nebosh Qualified
• Make regular inspections onto the shop floor
• A background in quality and environmental experience would be an advantage
• An involvement in audits
• Staff training and development
• A can do approach to work - look for a solution to the problem and see it through
• Good interpersonal skills / communication skills at all levels
• Dealing with the facilities on site - to ensure they are serviced and scheduled
• Ability to produce reports and develop relevant policies

Details of a Health and Safety Manager

Days Monday to Friday - 40 hours per week

Based in the Swadlincote area

£35k to £42k per annum

Permanent position

If you have the right experience and are interested in the Health and Safety Manager position please click apply

Barnet CAMHS is looking for a Clinical / Counselling Psychologist to join our friendly, supportive, and experienced multi-disciplinary specialist mental health service. We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled clinician who can contribute to addressing our treatment waiting list using a creative, robust, and dynamic approach. They should maintain clinical curiosity and engage in reflective practice as well as be able to be an advocate for children, young people, and families’ needs. Clinicians who have previous experience within CAMHS settings (including working with safeguarding, risk, and different neurodevelopmental profiles) would be at an advantage.

We are an organisation that is passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion; one that prides itself in developing the leadership capabilities of its employees, looking after their health and wellbeing, creating safe spaces for staff to speak up, and providing opportunities to mentor and be mentored. Our employees are the reason for delivering Good CQC ratings, excellent outcomes and outstanding patient experiences, so it is our aim to create a happy and healthy working environment where you can thrive and succeed.



You will help the service provide a variety of specialist psychological interventions (e.g. CBT, ACT, TF-CBT, EMDR, DBT-informed, parenting work, groups and family / systemic work) for a broad range of complex mental health concerns and neurodevelopmental differences experienced by children, young people and families within a socially, economically and culturally diverse London borough. The post primarily involves offering assessments and therapy, as well as regular opportunities to deliver supervision, consultation, groups, and other aspects of our servic

We are more than happy to talk through the post further or arrange informal visits.

The partnership between Barnet,Enfieldand Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH) and Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (C&I) is going from strength to strength since it was originallyestablishedin 2021 forming the North London Mental Health Partnership.


Why choose to join the Partnership?

• We believe that by working together, our two Trusts can achieve more for the residents of North Central London and our patients than we can by working apart.

• Deliver the best care using the most up-to-date practise in supporting those with mental health illnesses.

• Transforming and creating a positive environment for our service users,staffand visitors.

• Creating and working together to becomea great placeto work for all our staff.

• We offer flexible working, a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives, NHS Pension and so much more.

• Generous Annual Leave Allowance

• NHS Discounts in a large variety of retail stores and services.

• We have excellent internal staff network support groups.


Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile.


This advert closes on Thursday 26 Sep 2024

1. Working autonomously within the parameters of the role leading on implementing the delivery of quality nursing care, contributing to the physical, psychological, social, recreational and spiritual care in a recovery focused way through therapeutic engagement and activities, and taking steps to address any issues that arise. 2. Leading on and undertaking activities to ensure that the fundamentals of care are met - nutrition, hydration, hygiene, comfort, emotional and social support. 3. Co-ordinating and evaluating collaborative patient-centred care; getting feedback and improving plans with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT). 4. Providing accurate information about care in an accessible format to patients and their relatives / carers. 5. Liaising and working positively with members of the multidisciplinary team and partner organisations. 6. Administering, and monitoring the side-effects of, medication; monitoring service user compliance. 7. Safety; safe custody of medicines, sharps, clinical equipment, report all incidents following trust policy. 8. Developing the management of care needs through: a. Initial data collection b. Monitoring of individual service user / patient progress c. Feedback and discussion d. Producing reports and in-care reviews e. Devising a plan of care and interventions supervised by a Registered Nurse. 9. Leading on and directing junior to staff in providing hands-on care to service users including: a. Undertaking 1-1 engagement with service users in an honest, open and non- judgmental way. b. Recognising and valuing service users as individuals, acknowledging the importance of maintaining the service users respect and dignity at all times and ensure that the care provided respects equality and diversity. c. Developing care plans that reflect service user needs and relevant patient care documentation working in partnership with service users, wider MDT and friends/relatives/significant others. d. Ensuring the monitoring and recording service user clinical observations are undertaken, such as Physical observations and vital signs and treating or escalating as appropriate any signs or symptoms of deterioration or that do not fulfill the personal parameters to the relevant professional for treatment. Promote healthy lifestyles and give health promotion advice and support. e. Implementing the principles of recovery: encouraging and supporting service users to engage with healthy lifestyles, facilitating psychosocial activities and other activities of their interest. Where appropriate contributing to psychological interventions. 10. Escorting service users, as required, in line with Trust policies. 11. Facilitating the admission and discharge of service users, ensuring needs of the patient and service including relevant legislative or required documentation are completed. 12. Advocating for service users needs and rights within Trust policy. Encouraging and empowering service users to have an optimum level of responsibility for their individual programme of care. Knowledge and Frameworks 13. Demonstrating an enhanced understanding of Mental Health signs and symptoms and an understanding of how these may present in practice including recognition of impact on patient presentation and behaviour including risk factors. Supporting junior staff to develop understanding of mental health signs and symptoms and develop appropriate responses to these in practice. 14. Recognizing and responding appropriately to challenging behaviour in line with Trust policies and training. Supporting junior staff in managing difficult situations and deescalation and developing resilience and strategies to manage. 15. Demonstrating a depth of knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of the MHA, MCA and DOLS and other legislation applicable to the practice area and how they are implemented in practice ensuring adherence to legislation at all times. Communication 16. Contributing to an effective communication process with appropriate and accurate information to patients, carers, family, friends and colleagues. Engaging and listening carefully and actively, and responding using appropriate language and accessible communication methods and skills. Developing communication skills to enable and support difficult conversations, acknowledging cultural differences and professional boundaries. 17. Demonstrating effective clinical communication and documentation to internal and external stakeholders ensuring: effective verbal and written handover of relevant and objective information. Demonstrating ability to determine key information, ability to recognize and describe effectively symptoms of mental illness, distress or of a deteriorating patient, and ability to escalate issues of concerns effectively and in a timely manner 18. Contributing towards the on-going quality of service and care by managing the patient caseload, organizing care including delegating tasks and duties appropriately to staff with relevant Competency, identifying and mitigating any risk issues in relation to the service users health and social care. Informing the relevant Health care professionals if there are any significant: a. Changes in the service users physical or mental state b. Factors relevant to the service user c. Incidents related to the service user 19. Maintaining timely and accurate service user written/electronic records in line with Trust policy. Use care plans, pathway documents and Information System progress notes appropriately and in a timely manner 20. Reporting, without delay, any safety or security concerns to maintain the safety of service users, carers, staff and others to appropriate persons ( this could include clinical, environmental, legaL) 21. Understanding and contributing to the Trust risk assessment policy, including being aware of the need to follow all safeguarding procedures; being aware of the necessity to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults at all times when working with service users. 22. Responding respectfully to concerns / complaints raised by patients, families and carers and escalate in accordance with trust polices. 23. Maintaining confidential information in accordance with Trust Policies. Teamworking and Professional development 24. Protecting service users, self and others by maintaining a clean and healthy environment in accordance with health and safety and infection control policies. Ensuring safe working practices and working environment including monitoring and maintaining cleanliness of the service area and report, without delay, all hazards - real and potential. Leading audit and compliance activities and reports. 25. Working in ways that support shared responsibility within the team: demonstrating support, respect and courtesy towards colleagues; working in a professional manner and with Trust values always in mind, respecting the boundaries of the relationship with service users/patients, carers and staff. 26. Leading, attending and participating in team meetings and contributing ideas to multi- Professional team discussions. 27. Engaging in reflective practice to ensure effective patient care is based on evidence based practice and with Trust values in mind. Attending staff training and meetings including reflective practice groups and activities including the development of reflective portfolio. 28. Participating in supervision by nominated senior staff member, including annual review of performance as part of the appraisal (or PADR) system. Providing supervision to Provide supervision to Band 3 and 4 non-registered staff. 29. Demonstrating own role to others and acting as role model to others at all times in accordance with Trust values providing junior leadership role. 30. Undertaking mandatory training as required by Trust policy other CPD training related to the role or area of work. Maintain a relevant work development portfolio and comply with all requirements of NMC revalidation 31. Contributing to clinical or governance reviews of the teams activity and the monitoring of performance. Contributing to relevant audit practice development on research activity that may be taking place in the work area. 32. Contributing in training and development programmes of staff and supporting the clinical placements of student nurses. 33. Acting as lead for the assessment and co-ordination of the Care Certificate for all Healthcare Support Workers in the clinical area, particularly if reasonable adjustments need to be made to complete training and learning. 34. Ability to fulfil all the requirements of the role (including physical) and if unable to then reasonable adjustments may need to be made either to your role or place of work to ensure safety of self, staff and patients. 35. Undertake any other duties that are commensurate with the band and nature of the post Research and Quality 36. Contributing to research and audit activities, disseminating knowledge and results and contributing to relevant audit practice development on research activity that may be taking place in the work area. 37. Contributing to service improvement (Quality Improvement and Innovation) and developments, benchmarking exercises.

As aRegistered Mental Health Nurseyou provide direct personal care to service users/ patients, without direct supervision, and co-ordinate the care given by colleagues.

The post holder will deliver high quality safe nursing care, ensuring consistently high standards of practice and clinical excellence which comply with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of professional conduct.

The role includes leading the delivery of comprehensive service user assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of person-centered care in a collaborative way. The post holder will co-ordinate a first class service that includes assessment and monitoring of physical health, maintaining service users rights, supervising junior staff and students, working collaboratively with the Multi-Disciplinary Team and maintaining a safe and therapeutic working environment and accurate records. Band 5 nursing roles are only open only to staff with a nursing registration, obtained as a result of completing a qualification recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Main duties of the job:
• Able to provide quality care that is responsive to service user’s needs, without close supervision
• Teaching ability
• Resilient: able to cope with difficult interpersonal situations.
• Approachable Self-aware, self-confident and intrinsically motivated to do a good job and to motivate others
• Forms very effective working relationships with colleagues
• Advocates for all individuals, particularly those with protected characteristics; promotes equality and diversity
• Empathy for service users including individuals who have experienced mental health problems.
• Loyal and able to advocate for and show pride in the work area and organization and demonstrates values of trust and NHS
• Flexibility to work shift patterns across 24hrs, 7days a week and across all clinical areas as required

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust(SLaM) provide the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK as well as substance misuse services for people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. We work closely with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London and are part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre. There are very few organisations in the world that have such wide-ranging capabilities working with mental illness. Our scope is unique because it is built on three major foundations: care and treatment, science and research, and training.

1. Working autonomously within the parameters of the role leading on implementing the delivery of quality nursing care, contributing to the physical, psychological, social, recreational and spiritual care in a recovery focused way through therapeutic engagement and activities, and taking steps to address any issues that arise.

2. Leading on and undertaking activities to ensure that the fundamentals of care are met - nutrition, hydration, hygiene, comfort, emotional and social support.

3. Co-ordinating and evaluating collaborative patient-centred care; getting feedback and improving plans with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).

4. Providing accurate information about care in an accessible format to patients and their relatives / carers.

5. Liaising and working positively with members of the multidisciplinary team and partner organisations.

6. Administering, and monitoring the side-effects of, medication; monitoring service user compliance.

7. Safety; safe custody of medicines, sharps, clinical equipment, report all incidents following trust policy.

8. Developing the management of care needs through:

a. Initial data collection

b. Monitoring of individual service user / patient progress

c. Feedback and discussion

d. Producing reports and in-care reviews

e. Devising a plan of care and interventions supervised by a Registered Nurse.



9. Leading on and directing junior to staff in providing hands-on care to service users including:

a. Undertaking 1-1 engagement with service users in an honest, open and non- judgmental way.

b. Recognising and valuing service users as individuals, acknowledging the importance of maintaining the service user’s respect and dignity at all times and ensure that the care provided respects equality and diversity.

c. Developing care plans that reflect service user needs and relevant patient care documentation working in partnership with service users, wider MDT and friends/relatives/significant others.

d. Ensuring the monitoring and recording service user clinical observations are undertaken, such as Physical observations and vital signs and treating or escalating as appropriate any signs or symptoms of deterioration or that do not fulfill the personal parameters to the relevant professional for treatment. Promote healthy lifestyles and give health promotion advice and support.

e. Implementing the principles of ‘recovery’: encouraging and supporting service

users to engage with healthy lifestyles, facilitating psychosocial activities and other activities of their interest. Where appropriate contributing to psychological interventions.

10. Escorting service users, as required, in line with Trust policies.

11. Facilitating the admission and discharge of service users, ensuring needs of the patient and service including relevant legislative or required documentation are completed.

12. Advocating for service users’ needs and rights within Trust policy. Encouraging and empowering service users to have an optimum level of responsibility for their individual programme of care.

Knowledge and Frameworks

13. Demonstrating an enhanced understanding of Mental Health signs and symptoms and an understanding of how these may present in practice including recognition of impact on patient presentation and behaviour including risk factors. Supporting junior staff to develop understanding of mental health signs and symptoms and develop appropriate responses to these in practice.

14. Recognizing and responding appropriately to challenging behaviour in line with Trust policies and training. Supporting junior staff in managing difficult situations and de’escalation and developing resilience and strategies to manage.

15. Demonstrating a depth of knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of the MHA, MCA and DOLS and other legislation applicable to the practice area and how they are implemented in practice ensuring adherence to legislation at all times.

Communication

16. Contributing to an effective communication process with appropriate and accurate information to patients, carers, family, friends and colleagues. Engaging and listening carefully and actively, and responding using appropriate language and accessible communication methods and skills. Developing communication skills to enable and support difficult conversations, acknowledging cultural differences and professional boundaries.

17. Demonstrating effective clinical communication and documentation to internal and external stakeholders ensuring: effective verbal and written handover of relevant and objective information. Demonstrating ability to determine key information, ability to recognize and describe effectively symptoms of mental illness, distress or of a deteriorating patient, and ability to escalate issues of concerns effectively and in a timely manner

18. Contributing towards the on-going quality of service and care by managing the patient caseload, organizing care including delegating tasks and duties appropriately to staff with relevant Competency, identifying and mitigating any risk issues in relation to the service users’ health and social care. Informing the relevant Health care professionals if there are any significant:

a. Changes in the service user’s physical or mental state

b. Factors relevant to the service user

c. Incidents related to the service user

19. Maintaining timely and accurate service user written/electronic records in line with Trust policy. Use care plans, pathway documents and Information System progress notes appropriately and in a timely manner

20. Reporting, without delay, any safety or security concerns to maintain the safety of service users, carers, staff and others to appropriate persons ( this could include clinical, environmental, legaL)

21. Understanding and contributing to the Trust risk assessment policy, including being aware of the need to follow all safeguarding procedures; being aware of the necessity to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults at all times when working with service users.

22. Responding respectfully to concerns / complaints raised by patients, families and carers and escalate in accordance with trust polices.

23. Maintaining confidential information in accordance with Trust Policies.

Teamworking and Professional development

24. Protecting service users, self and others by maintaining a clean and healthy environment in accordance with health and safety and infection control policies. Ensuring safe working practices and working environment including monitoring and maintaining cleanliness of the service area and report, without delay, all hazards - real and potential. Leading audit and compliance activities and reports.

25. Working in ways that support shared responsibility within the team: demonstrating support, respect and courtesy towards colleagues; working in a professional manner and with Trust values always in mind, respecting the boundaries of the relationship with service users/patients, carers and staff.

26. Leading, attending and participating in team meetings and contributing ideas to multi- Professional team discussions.

27. Engaging in reflective practice to ensure effective patient care is based on evidence based practice and with Trust values in mind. Attending staff training and meetings including reflective practice groups and activities including the development of reflective portfolio.

28. Participating in supervision by nominated senior staff member, including annual review of performance as part of the appraisal (or PADR) system. Providing supervision to Provide supervision to Band 3 and 4 non-registered staff.

29. Demonstrating own role to others and acting as role model to others at all times in accordance with Trust values providing junior leadership role.

30. Undertaking mandatory training as required by Trust policy other CPD training related to the role or area of work. Maintain a relevant work development portfolio and comply with all requirements of NMC revalidation

31. Contributing to clinical or governance reviews of the team’s activity and the monitoring of performance. Contributing to relevant audit practice development on research activity that may be taking place in the work area.

32. Contributing in training and development programmes of staff and supporting the clinical placements of student nurses.

33. Acting as lead for the assessment and co-ordination of the Care Certificate for all Healthcare Support Workers in the clinical area, particularly if reasonable adjustments need to be made to complete training and learning.

34. Ability to fulfil all the requirements of the role (including physical) and if unable to then reasonable adjustments may need to be made either to your role or place of work to ensure safety of self, staff and patients.

35. Undertake any other duties that are commensurate with the band and nature of the post

Research and Quality

36. Contributing to research and audit activities, disseminating knowledge and results and contributing to relevant audit practice development on research activity that may be taking place in the work area.

37. Contributing to service improvement (Quality Improvement and Innovation) and developments, benchmarking exercises.


This advert closes on Thursday 12 Sep 2024

Applicants must have successfully completed the SCPHN qualification/ or be due to qualify in September 2024 and hold a full driving licence, with the ability to drive to various locations within the city. To provide an evidenced-based family centred public health service that focuses on identifying health needs and vulnerability within the family and community. The aim of this service is prevention and early detection of ill health and the promotion of a healthy lifestyle. The Health Visitor assesses needs in partnership with their clients, then plans and evaluates care which is implemented themselves or delegated to the skill mixed team members. This is done in collaboration with the client, other members of the Primary Health Care team and / or other agencies. Newcastle upon Tyne Hospital NHS Foundation Trust actively promotes staff well-being and a positive work and home life balance. We embrace new technology with the roll out of agile working across the 0-19 service. As an NHS employee you will have access to the usual NHS benefits. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay. Interview Date: 12 September 2024 Full and part time hours, permanent and fixed term posts available You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

As a Team Leader, you will lead a team of Support Workers to deliver a bespoke and person-centred support plans for an individual with mental health and/or learning disabilities that display challenging behaviours and complex needs. You will play a lead role in ensuring a therapeutic environment is provided and maintained that promotes choice, wellbeing and the promotion of an independent lifestyle for the People We Support. You will also play a key role in developing the potential of the Support Workers and helping them reach the next stages of their careers. We are also looking for someone who be an ambassador ourcore values Respect- Respect everyone's journey. Excellence- Strive to make a difference. A-Team- Aspire to new heights together. Compassion- Compassion in every action. Harmony- The essence of our care. Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Management:Lead, supervise, and support a team of support workers, ensuring they provide excellent care and support to clients. Client Support:Develop and implement individualised support plans in collaboration with clients, their families, and other professionals. Quality Assurance:Monitor and maintain high standards of care in line with company policies and CQC regulatory requirements. Training & Development:Identify training needs and opportunities for staff development, ensuring continuous professional growth. Administrative Duties:Manage rotas, oversee the completion of accurate records and reports, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Communication:Act as a key point of contact for clients, families, and external agencies, fostering strong and effective communication. Main Job Duties To lead, manage and develop a team of support workers and act as a champion for service users safety and dignity. To organise, support and be responsible for their team of Support Workers in their general daily work. Act as a role model for good clinical and care governance practice. To conduct supervisions, observations, welfare checks and provide a thorough induction process into the supported living house of new support workers during their shadowing period. Continue with all existing support staff once they finished probationary periods. To effectively plan and deploy staff according to their assessed needs, planning and covering for senior and support workers during sickness, urgent appointments and holiday periods. To lead on implementing safeguarding policy and practice in the locality by completing investigations, reviews and supervisions to ensure all staff provide a robust safeguarding protocols. Represent the supported living service at external and internal meetings. To ensure the health and safety of service users; to report any health and safety issues or equipment failures to the manager. To manage the day to day risks and implement safety measures for staff to follow according to their daily tasks or activities. Promote the professional image of the services through excellent communication, appropriate behaviour and professional appearance. Maintain skills and knowledge and ensure that care is delivered according to the latest guidelines and best practice evidence is available. To carry out Internal and external observations for all senior support staff minimum of every month. New starters must have these carried out every week. Documented and actions in place. To provide Manager On-Call service. To adhere to all company Policies and Procedures ensuring all updated information is followed. Understand the requirements of the Mental Capacity Act (2019) and Deprivation of Liberty Safegaurds (2008) in relation to consent and best interest decision making. (Soon to be renamed Liberty Protection Safeguards. LPS) Responsible for managing the service users budgets and auditing the service users finance records. Plan and implement the transition of new service users, to review support plans and update during their first two weeks. Ensuring all risk assessments are in place. Maintain positive and reliable contact with family, carers or service users within the supported living, ensuring the provision of regular feedback, information and opportunities for involvement in their life. Investigate complaints, concerns or incidents, record findings and instigate appropriate actions and to report to Senior Management Team as well as any other relevant agency (e.g. CQC, OFSTED, LA safeguarding teams). Responsible for managing auditing the senior support worker are maintaining the motability cars in accordance to the Motability scheme

Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!

A Vacancy at Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust.

Specialist Grade Doctor
Child Development Centre, Hillingdon Hospital site



Permanent, 10 PAs with 2 SPAs

We are seeking a Specialist Grade Doctor in Community Child Health and Neurodisability.

You will be joining an enthusiastic, friendly and dynamic Team, who are open to change and innovation. The job is based at the Child Development centre on the Hillingdon Hospital site. This role combines the competencies of neurodevelopmental paediatrics and child protection.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop further experience in Community Paediatrics. The post holder is expected to work independently, and supervision and support will be provided. The post holder will have the opportunity to lead on their own special interests that complement other interests in the department.

Applicants must have at least 4 years experience in Paediatrics, and be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC), UK.

Applicants wishing to work less than full-time will be considered.

This post attracts a generous Study Budget and a range of lifestyle benefits, such as staff discounts, cycle to work scheme and discount on the purchase and leasing of new cars.

Further information and to arrange a site visit:
Dr Ahmed Ahmed, Clinical Lead, Community Child Health and Neurodisability
Email Address: Ahmed.Ahmed@nhs.net
Secretary: Nirmala Mothe, Tel No. 01895 488788
Email Address : Nirmala.Mothe2@nhs.net

The post holder is expected to be autonomously and as part of the multidisciplinary team. The post holder will be a GMC registered with at least 4 years post graduate training including training and experience in paediatrics, and being able to demonstrate specific skills to work in community paediatric service. The post holder will be part of a dynamic and experienced community paediatric team which provides a full range of community paediatric services in children 0-19 years of age. The post holder will be expected to have experience in a wide range of community paediatrics. The post holder will have competence in assessment, diagnosis and management in child development, disability, behavioural, social and educational paediatrics. The post holder will work closely with other paediatric colleagues to provide safeguarding, (including child protection and Looked after children) and neuro disability services. The level of responsibility and delegated duties will depend on previous experience, and the post holder will have a supervising Consultant Paediatrician. The postholder will be accountable to the Lead Clinician and Clinical Director.

This post is a full time post with 10 Programmed Activities with 2 SPAs. Applicants wishing to work less than full time can also apply for this post. This postholder will be based at the Child Development Centre,Woodland centre, Hillingdon Hospital.

CNWL is a nationally leading NHS Foundation Trust providing Mental Health, Community Health and Child Health Services across London and the South East of England.

Over the last few years our catchment area has grown significantly, making the Trust’s population more diverse than ever. The area spans the communities of London, Milton Keynes and wider geographical areas of Buckinghamshire, Surrey, Kent and Hampshire. There are areas of great affluence as well as deprivation, and there are over 100 first-languages spoken in these communities.

We were authorised as a Foundation Trust on 1 May 2007.

The Trust is organised in to three Divisions: Jameson, Goodall and Diggory. Goodall Division is responsible for the delivery of Mental Health and community Learning Disability services in Hillingdon, as well as all CNWL’s specialist rehabilitation provision and CAMHS provision in NW London. We also deliver community physical health services in a number of boroughs in NW London, including Hillingdon Harrow, Ealing and neighbouring System of North Central London.

Our staff play a fundamental role in our delivery of excellent outcomes and excellent patient experience, so it is our aim to create a happy and healthy working environment where you can thrive and succeed.

www.cnwl.nhs.uk



Working within a multidisciplinary team in child development centre assessment and follow up care for children with neurodevelopmental disorders and comorbidities.

Delivering Paediatric clinics in local special schools within Hillingdon.

EHCP assessment clinics and looked after children clinics.

Covering for Child protection medical assessments (excluding sexual abuse) 9:00 – 5:00 service.

Accurate and timely documentation of clinic consultations and care plan.

To work to the agreed job plan and provide safe effective service and achieve departmental KPIs.

Act as an autonomous, registered practitioner who is legally and professionally accountable for own unsupervised actions guided by the professional code of conduct and Trust guidelines and protocols.


This advert closes on Sunday 11 Aug 2024

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CLINICAL To hold a caseload of both specialist and generic work dependant on clinical competence and experience. To undertake assessments, treatment and consultation work based upon a conceptual framework and employing research based evidence. To provide direct therapeutic interventions in line with the grading of the post, including assessments, formulation and therapeutic input into children, young people and families referred into the service. Undertake risk assessments and care plans accordingly, in line with the THRIVE framework To work in ways that are sensitive to the needs of children and young people families from a wide range of racial, cultural and religious backgrounds. To be responsible for the screening of referrals to children and Young Peoples services. To participate directly in the teams duty rotas. To exercise responsibility and autonomy, within supervisory, managerial and accountability structures, for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients To deliver care co-ordination, ensuring effective assessment, care planning and risk management processes are maintained. Involve the views of children, their families, referring agents and other professionals involved in the network of care including organising multi-agency meetings. To produce a clinical formulation and intervention plan founded on evidence based practice in co-operation with the child young person and carers To hold responsibility for standards of clinical practice within area of specialist knowledge To work jointly and collaboratively with other team members in order to enhance and develop the provision of services to young people and their families. To have an effective knowledge base of other modalities so as to engage and work effectively with colleagues in other disciplines. To provide consultation, advice and guidance to junior colleague. To promote effective multi-agency work. To contribute theoretical knowledge to the process of managing risk within the multi-agency network Undertake risk management for all children including the protective and risk factors present in the network of significant relationships. Identify and respond appropriately to child protection issues, as described with the guidelines of Local Safeguarding Childrens Board and Northwest Boroughs Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust safeguarding policies Maintain clear and comprehensive electronic clinical records, to ensure information is accurate and complies with Data Protection Act and professional body and Trust standards. To engage with using routine outcome measures as clinically appropriate including their use in clinical practice and inputting data into clinical records. To work collaboratively with children, young people and their families and contribute to the trusts service user participation agenda. COMMUNICATION To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients and to monitor and evaluate progress during the course of both multi and uni disciplinary care. To effectively communicate professional opinions, verbally and in writing to other relevant professionals. Attend Child Protection Case conferences as a representative from children and young peoples mental health services. Provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information to children, young people and families and to other professionals with in young peoples services. Communicate effectively with children, young people and their carers, when in crisis and in challenging family situations Organise and facilitate multi-agency meetings and reviews Elicit highly sensitive information using engagement/ communication skills which are appropriate to the young persons stage of development Work, as part of an integrated multi professional team, ensuring good communication and working relationships with other professionals Provide written reports detailing the progress of the mental health intervention. TEACHING, TRAINING AND SUPERVISION. Participate in regular supervision, engage in reflective practice and committed to continued development. To provide training to other professionals to improve mental health knowledge and skills in line the transformation of children and young peoples mental health services To provide specific training and /or presentations to other agencies, statutory and voluntary, and promote and deliver specialist training programmes To contribute to training placements for a range of professional disciplines from different background so that trainees acquire the necessary skills, competencies and experience to contribute effectively to positive change. To assess trainees competencies and write placement reports for trainees in line with Trust, professional body regulations Work collaboratively with partner agencies within the principles of THRIVE. This will include joint working; consultation; and training aiming to develop joint working across agencies. Maintaining registration / accreditation requirements in accordance with the appropriate professional body in line with their professional qualification. Be accountable for own clinical practice and professional behaviour MANAGEMENT, POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT Identify priorities within and initiatives within the service and advice managers on the level of resources for service development. Contribute to the services evidence based practice by engaging with audits and evaluations as appropriate To contribute to recruitment processes by assisting with shortlisting, interviewing and the induction of recruited staff. To support the workload of colleagues within the service through co-working practices. Contribute to service developments. RESEARCH AND SERVICE EVALUATION To maintain an up to date knowledge of the evidence base in relation to mental health knowledge and other interventions. To contribute to planning and implementing systems for evaluation and monitoring of therapeutic practice and outcomes of clinical work within the service. Participate in research, evaluation and audit in response to the clinical and professional interest of the post, and to monitor standards, quality and consumer reaction to the provision of services in accordance with NICE guidance Participate in appropriate audit. Quality assurance programmes and research as directed. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT To receive and engage in regular clinical supervision in accordance with Trust Clinical Governance Standards and the Code of Practice and ethical guidelines of professional body To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice through active participation in internal and external CPD training in consultation with the post holders service manager to meet professional body requirements for CPD and registration. To contribute to the development of best practice in the service by taking part in regular supervision and appraisal and maintaining awareness of current developments in the field. To maintain professional body registration.

CLINICAL To hold a caseload of both specialist and generic work dependant on clinical competence and experience. To undertake assessments, treatment and consultation work based upon a conceptual framework and employing research based evidence. To provide direct therapeutic interventions in line with the grading of the post, including assessments, formulation and therapeutic input into children, young people and families referred into the service. Undertake risk assessments and care plans accordingly, in line with the THRIVE framework To work in ways that are sensitive to the needs of children and young people families from a wide range of racial, cultural and religious backgrounds. To be responsible for the screening of referrals to children and Young Peoples services. To participate directly in the teams duty rotas. To exercise responsibility and autonomy, within supervisory, managerial and accountability structures, for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients To deliver care co-ordination, ensuring effective assessment, care planning and risk management processes are maintained. Involve the views of children, their families, referring agents and other professionals involved in the network of care including organising multi-agency meetings. To produce a clinical formulation and intervention plan founded on evidence based practice in co-operation with the child young person and carers To hold responsibility for standards of clinical practice within area of specialist knowledge To work jointly and collaboratively with other team members in order to enhance and develop the provision of services to young people and their families. To have an effective knowledge base of other modalities so as to engage and work effectively with colleagues in other disciplines. To provide consultation, advice and guidance to junior colleague. To promote effective multi-agency work. To contribute theoretical knowledge to the process of managing risk within the multi-agency network Undertake risk management for all children including the protective and risk factors present in the network of significant relationships. Identify and respond appropriately to child protection issues, as described with the guidelines of Local Safeguarding Childrens Board and Northwest Boroughs Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust safeguarding policies Maintain clear and comprehensive electronic clinical records, to ensure information is accurate and complies with Data Protection Act and professional body and Trust standards. To engage with using routine outcome measures as clinically appropriate including their use in clinical practice and inputting data into clinical records. To work collaboratively with children, young people and their families and contribute to the trusts service user participation agenda. COMMUNICATION To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients and to monitor and evaluate progress during the course of both multi and uni disciplinary care. To effectively communicate professional opinions, verbally and in writing to other relevant professionals. Attend Child Protection Case conferences as a representative from children and young peoples mental health services. Provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information to children, young people and families and to other professionals with in young peoples services. Communicate effectively with children, young people and their carers, when in crisis and in challenging family situations Organise and facilitate multi-agency meetings and reviews Elicit highly sensitive information using engagement/ communication skills which are appropriate to the young persons stage of development Work, as part of an integrated multi professional team, ensuring good communication and working relationships with other professionals Provide written reports detailing the progress of the mental health intervention. TEACHING, TRAINING AND SUPERVISION. Participate in regular supervision, engage in reflective practice and committed to continued development. To provide training to other professionals to improve mental health knowledge and skills in line the transformation of children and young peoples mental health services To provide specific training and /or presentations to other agencies, statutory and voluntary, and promote and deliver specialist training programmes To contribute to training placements for a range of professional disciplines from different background so that trainees acquire the necessary skills, competencies and experience to contribute effectively to positive change. To assess trainees competencies and write placement reports for trainees in line with Trust, professional body regulations Work collaboratively with partner agencies within the principles of THRIVE. This will include joint working; consultation; and training aiming to develop joint working across agencies. Maintaining registration / accreditation requirements in accordance with the appropriate professional body in line with their professional qualification. Be accountable for own clinical practice and professional behaviour MANAGEMENT, POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT Identify priorities within and initiatives within the service and advice managers on the level of resources for service development. Contribute to the services evidence based practice by engaging with audits and evaluations as appropriate To contribute to recruitment processes by assisting with shortlisting, interviewing and the induction of recruited staff. To support the workload of colleagues within the service through co-working practices. Contribute to service developments. RESEARCH AND SERVICE EVALUATION To maintain an up to date knowledge of the evidence base in relation to mental health knowledge and other interventions. To contribute to planning and implementing systems for evaluation and monitoring of therapeutic practice and outcomes of clinical work within the service. Participate in research, evaluation and audit in response to the clinical and professional interest of the post, and to monitor standards, quality and consumer reaction to the provision of services in accordance with NICE guidance Participate in appropriate audit. Quality assurance programmes and research as directed. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT To receive and engage in regular clinical supervision in accordance with Trust Clinical Governance Standards and the Code of Practice and ethical guidelines of professional body To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice through active participation in internal and external CPD training in consultation with the post holders service manager to meet professional body requirements for CPD and registration. To contribute to the development of best practice in the service by taking part in regular supervision and appraisal and maintaining awareness of current developments in the field. To maintain professional body registration.