CAMHS Practitioner - Advice Team - SPA

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed CAMHS Practitioners to join the Getting Advice Team Pathway within the Single Point of Access function.

This is an exciting time to join our evolving service in the Getting Advice Pathway, where we are committed to improving access to mental health advice and support for children, young people, and their families. This will be a dynamic role where no two days will be the same. This will involve triaging, assessment, and formulation of young people, families, plus signposting and engagement with partner agencies, helping to identify the most appropriate support for each young person at the most appropriate time.

Applications are invited from qualified Registered Mental Health Nurses and Learning Disability Nurses, Social Workers and Occupational Therapists.

Successful applicants will be required to co-work effectively with colleagues and maintain good clinical records and data collections. Current hours of work are Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm

• To provide individual support for young people, their families and carers within Getting Advice SPA to explore ways of improving mental health and well-being via effective screening and triaging of referrals
• To support the efficient management of referrals into CAMHS – including onward referral, signposting, support to access appropriate services and guidance
• Collection of relevant data to demonstrate effectiveness of service
• Management of potential crisis situations and effective risk assessment

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:

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

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The main terms and conditions of service can be found here: https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name:
Tracy Maughan

Job title:

Pathway Lead Email address: