Job summary
- Main area
- Children's Care Group
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 376-DCCG-0441-1
- Employer
- Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- CAMHS
- Town
- Doncaster
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
CAMHS Crisis Practitioner
Band 6
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to transform the way in which Children and Young People’s Emergency & Urgent Care is experienced by CYP and those who care for them across Rotherham, Doncaster & South Humber. As part of the NHS Mental Health Implementation Plan 2019/20 – 2023/24, RDaSH has undertaken the development of a crisis response services for CYP.
We are currently recruiting a number of enthusiastic and motivated clinicians to RDash's newly formed CYP Crisis Team. These dynamic team members will form part of our skilled, multidisciplinary team, and will play a key role in the implementation and delivery of the service. Clinicians will be offered the opportunity to develop skills and experience in this area through the induction process, internal training, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and supervision.
Main duties of the job
The service operates 24/7 to provide crisis mental health assessment and interventions in a range of settings. This role will predominantly be working core hours Monday to Friday to provide duty triage within the service, shift patterns inline to promote wellbeing whilst ensuring that we meet the requirements of the service.
Clinical knowledge and relevant experience of assessing and managing risk within a mental health or social care setting is essential. Continuing support and development opportunities will be provided. Professional registration with HCPC, Social Work England or the NMC is required.
Key components of the role include comprehensive mental health risk assessment, planning crisis interventions, providing 7 day follow ups and appropriately safeguarding young people. You will work collaboratively to promote safety and support young people and their family/carers through face-to-face work, via the Crisis Line and by utilising technology. The post also involves liaison with other services and external agencies to ensure effective pathways of care.
This is an extremely rewarding but challenging role. You will be working as part of a team and you will need a high level of emotional resilience to support young people and families at times of distress. You may also be required to work alone at times and need to prioritise work to be flexible to meet the needs of the service. It is also essential that you have the ability to travel in order to attend assessments.
Working for our organisation
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://ptracaccpublic.blob.core.windows.net/docs-employer/340/2515/Main_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker with current registration post first assessed year of practice
- Current professional registration
- experience and training relevant to the management and assessment of risk
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Specialist Qualification in CBT, FT or other appropriate therapy Degree or equivalent
- A qualification, or have undertaken a program of formal training in Clinical Supervision
- Supervision training
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of delivering assessment, care and treatment within mental health services
- Demonstratable experience in supporting patients presenting in mental health crisis and working autonomously
- Experience of completing clinical risk assessments and offering support and management of presenting risks.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working within a crisis service
- Working with service users and carers in service improvement
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Theoretical and practical knowledge in areas of child and adolescent mental health and good awareness of key drivers in the field.
- Highly competent in making a decision regarding ongoing patient care based on clinical and risk factors.
- High level of problem solving and planning skills.
- Effective communication skills with all disciplines and agencies to optimise patient management.
- Awareness of own competency level and how to seek appropriate help.
- Understanding of confidentiality and risk management
- Clinical audit, research and clinical governance principles.
- Have a good understanding of child protection/safeguarding policies, recording and reporting any concerns to the appropriate agency including participate in case conferences as required.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Karen Smithers
- Job title
- Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01302 796191
- Additional information
Please contact Clinical Leads:
Fran Taylor:
Hannah Pearce:
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