About this role
Job summary Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and their families? We are looking for a skilled and compassionateMindworks Community Clinician to join our dynamic CYPS Mindworks Hub team. In this rewarding role, you will play a vital part in delivering timely mental health support for young people with moderate to severe emotional and mental health needs, using your clinical expertise to assess, triage and provide effective, person-centred care. If you thrive in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment and are committed to improving outcomes for children and young people, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a member of the multi-disciplinary specialist team, providing services to children and young people 6-18 years and young people in transition to adult services with mental health needs, emotional and behavioural problems whilst also providing leadership to our Mindworks community team.
The main responsibilities of the post holder will be providing assessments and treatment within our Mindworks Community Teams in North Surrey either individually or with a member of the multidisciplinary team depending on the complexity of the referral, both in clinic and community settings. The post holder will be able to offer a range of therapeutic interventions appropriate to the care pathway the young person is on.
As part of a busy CYPS Directorate and alongside our Alliance Partnership including local voluntary sector organisations, you will be supporting the team in leading with the implementation and embedding of the THRIVE Framework across our newly created Mindworks Community Team in Surrey.
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.
We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will work closely with the Mindworks Alliance including School Based Needs, Surrey Well Being Partnership and other agencies during office hours, responding to referrals of young people presenting in need.
For further details please refer to the Job Description.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Demonstrable post-qualification experience of working in the community with young people with moderate to severe mental health difficulties and their families. Ability to Undertake: Mental Health Assessments, Risk Assessment and Implement Risk management Plans and outcome measures.
Qualifications Essential
Relevant professional qualification and registration in Nursing, Social Work or Occupational Therapy (NMC, HCPC or SWE)
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Unither House
Curfew Bell Road
Chertsey
KT16 9FG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)