About this role
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated practitioner to join Leeds Childrens and Young Persons Mental Health Service. The post holder will work as part of the CORE team, a dynamic and busy multidisciplinary team. CORE stands for: Children & Young People Outreach & Home treatment Risk assessment & Formulation Enhanced Support We are a citywide team from a range of backgrounds, including psychiatry, mental health and paediatric nursing, psychology and social work. We provide specialist assessment and formulation and intervention for young people up to the age of 18 and their families. We are committed to keeping the needs of the children and young people we see at the heart of what we deliver. The team actively participates in clinical and other forms of supervision. To complement our existing multidisciplinary team, we are seeking either a registered Mental Health Nurse, or induvial with relevant professional registration who has previous experience of working with Children and Young People with risk and complex mental health needs. You will work independently and with the wider team to support young people and their families. If you are highly motivated to learn new skills and work with young people then please get in contact with us. Applications are welcomed from those registered with NMC/ SWE/ HCPC/ACP. If you have any questions about the job, please contact Louise Austen-Rose [email protected] or [email protected]
Main duties of the job Main duties will include Working with children and young people and their families within their homes and a clinic setting. The role is patient facing and you will be expected to work from within a base. Working as part of an MDT, attending team meetings, formulation and case discussion and working collaboratively with other agencies. Taking the role of duty clinician, triaging referrals and responding to calls where needed. Training will be provided. Participate in the delivery of a range of evidence-based interventions mental health focussed interventions and actively support leadership Participate and support within the assessment clinic and contribute to the assessment and planning implementation and evaluation of care for young people. Develop and maintain effective relationships within wider CYPMHS and external agencies Participate in reflective practice and continuous professional development. Please review the job description and person specification attached for full requirements of the role.
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Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we? Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
Please see the link below for information on Eligibility for Sponsorship from Leeds Community Healthcare Trust.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
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Person Specification
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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.
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Employer details Employer name Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Leeds Community Healthcare Trust
Leeds
LS5 3DB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)