Bank Band 7 CPN/SW/OT, Welwyn - SW1525

We are currently seeking an experienced Children and Young People's Mental Health Services (CYPMHS) Clinician, at Band 7 to work via a Bank Contract, based in Welwyn for our CAMHS Services.

The role involves supporting shared activities within the team which may include supporting the Bank Duty Worker, and supporting those waiting for treatment via check-in calls, assessments, and any tasks required in the absence of young people's allocated worker.

Applicants should have some experience of working in a healthcare setting and hold a valid Professional Registration.

Main duties of the job:

• To undertake tasks as designated which may include: responding to urgent referrals, queries, and requests for support from children, young people, families, carers, and professionals.
• The post holder will provide clinical support, manage urgent referrals and enquiries, and maintain service continuity in the absence of allocated staff.
• Working collaboratively with the bank duty worker when extra support is required.
• To provide timely triage, risk assessment, and clinical decision-making for children and young people presenting with emotional, behavioural, psychological, or mental health difficulties.

Job responsibilities:

• To work in a culturally sensitive and inclusive manner, recognising and responding appropriately to the diverse needs of children, young people, and families from a range of backgrounds.
• To contribute to clinical governance activities, maintaining accurate clinical records, and adhering to organisational policies, procedures, and professional standards.
• To maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, safeguarding requirements, national guidance, and local policies relating to children, young people, and mental health services.
• To maintain professional registration and continuing professional development in accordance with professional and organisational requirements.
• To deliver specialist assessments, consultations, and interventions that are consistent with the post holder's professional background and competencies.

Person Specification:

• Qualification in one of the following and current full professional registration as relevant to the specific profession: Diploma/BSc/MSc in Occupational Therapy OR BA, BSc, MA, MSc, DipSW, CQSW in Social Work OR BSc/DipHE/MSc Mental Health Nursing
• Post qualification experience in a CYPMHS team or related area, or several years experience prior to qualification, with experience of working with moderate to severe mental health problems and knowledge of a range of clinical interventions with children/adolescents and their carers/families.
• Experience of multi-disciplinary team working, and inter-agency collaboration.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers, and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Knowledge and ability to positively manage change including the ability to initiate service developments or be involved in service planning.
• Hold a current driving licence and have access to a car insured for business use (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving).

Benefits: The Trust offers a range of benefits including a competitive salary, flexible working, and a highly compassionate, values-driven culture.

About Us: Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is rated by the Care Quality Commission as an Outstanding provider of mental health and learning disability services.