Job summary The CAMHS Crisis Team is nurse led service which works with children and young people who present in a Crisis related to their Emotional and Mental Health needs.
Our service is provided for those who are up to 17 years of age unless they have a diagnosis of an Eating Disorder or Neurodevelopmental Disorder.We provide Crisis assessments within the acute hospitals and the community.
Theseassessments are provided for those who are at significant risk to themselves or others due to their mental health, at risk of significant self-harm or in acute psychological or emotional distress that is causing them to not be able to go about their daily activities, such as going to school and looking after themselves.We also offer brief crisis support to young people and or families, who can offer support and strategies around managing distress, self-harm, anxiety, low mood and many other concerns.
Main duties of the job To work with young people and where appropriate and necessary their families or care providers who present in Mental Health Crisis.To provide ongoing support, therapeutic interventions when agreed, practical assistance and problem resolution under the supervision of a senior team member.To support young people and families to implement and review risk planning and engage in relevant support services.
About us Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting andempowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community.
These services include children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.
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For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities 1.
To support Young People with a range of practical, health and social issues under the supervision of a senior member of the Work with service users to facilitate access and engagement in a range of support Develop a rapport based upon championship and friendship, but within appropriate and transparent Help users gain access to resources including benefits and welfare Help to identify early signs of relapse by monitoring users progress, level of functioning and mental state and alert the appropriate staff involved in the individuals To attend meetings internal and external to the Maintain adequate records as required by existing procedures, entering appropriate details on the service users case notes as Planning skills involving liaison and coordination of other professionals in partnership agencies also attending meetings case conferences to discuss complex and high risk young people to ensure a successful outcome9.
Attend and participate in team/care plan review meetings as Develop good working relationships with other organisations that are able to help individuals achieve their goals, including colleges, schools, other training providers and voluntary agencies, the inpatient units and community services.
Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential Good general education Level of educational attainment to NVQ 3 / AS Level or equivalent.
Desirable Training in mental health or social care Experience Essential Experience of working with people in a mental health or social care setting Working with young people and families Desirable Previous work with people with serious mental illness Previous experience of working in a health or social care setting, either statutory or non-statutory service Skills & Abilities Essential Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision Good interpersonal skills Ability to liaise and network widely and effectively Ability to drive/transport clients Knowledge & Understanding Essential Good understanding of the difficulties faced by people experiencing mental health.
Desirable An awareness of the principles of social inclusion and recovery Other Essential Be able to travel in the community by driving, sometimes for lengthy periods of time