Job overview

The post holder will be a member of the urgent care provision, which has two pathways; CAMHS Crisis and Home Treatment and CAMHS Liaison. The role will predominantly be based in one of these pathways however they may be asked to cover both pathways to meet service need. These are part of the Integrated Specialist Services Directorate.  The post holder will be responsible for providing specialist mental health assessment, developing formulations, and working diagnoses, and providing intervention for young people who are in a crisis situation either at home or in one of the acute hospitals.

To promote and develop clinical excellence within the CAMHS Crisis Team to enhance the mental and emotional well-being of children and young people within Nottinghamshire through sound evidence-based approaches under the umbrella of Urgent Care. 

The CAMHS Crisis Team works across a 24/7 period. We would therefore request for some flexibility to support with 24/7 work only when required.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies

Main duties of the job

The CAMHS Crisis and Home Treatment role will focus on supporting the co-ordination of shifts and allocation of work alongside the Clinical Lead and the Shift Lead. They will undertake complex assessments and devise appropriate care plans and packages of support for young people at risk of Tier 4 admission. They will co-ordinate a plan of support to minimise Tier 4 admission length and ensure there is a robust discharge package of care. The post holder will liaise with any S136 admissions to ensure that appropriate assessments are undertaken in a timely and sensitive manner.

 The CAMHS Crisis role will focus on supporting in complex assessments, undertaking and supporting with Discharge Planning Meetings and ensuring there is appropriate flow through the acute hospitals. They will be involved in training and consultation to acute staff. The post holder will take a lead on any Paediatric Liaison assessments or ensure that there is co-ordination of care. They will provide timely, sensitive and robust plans for onward support and undertake a range evidence based interventions as part of a follow up provision. 

Working for our organisation

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.