Mental Health Liaison Practitioner (CAMHS) inPlymouth inPlymouth PUBLISHED 25 DEC 2023
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MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical
a)To oversee and support the admission process for young people with an eating disorder to Derriford Hospital.
b)The post holder will support communication between UHP and community eating disorder teams within Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall.
c)To work autonomously with children and young people who are experiencing highly complex and persistent mental health difficulties including exposure to domestic violence and other trauma.
d)To establish rapport and build effective working relationships with service users and all those involved in their psychological, emotional, and behavioural well-being.
e)The post holder will communicate with parents/families/young people supporting the ward care plans and risk assessments.
f)To work jointly with other teams within the Eating Disorder Pathway and professionals in delivering the most appropriate clinical service toyoung people, children, and families/carers.
g)To liaise and consult with the wider professional network in the care of young people, offering consultation and supervision where necessary.
h)To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with the CAMHS Clinical Pathway Manager.
i)To follow appropriate local Safeguarding Adults and Children policies in all clinical work, including close liaison with all relevant agencies.
j)The post holder will participate in regular reviews, ongoing discussion of cases in treatment with other members of the multi-disciplinary team and where appropriate, co-ordinate and organise network meetings with internal/external agencies.
k)To provide advice, guidance, and consultation to external agencies to assist their understanding of the child / young person and familys complex needs, to assist in developing appropriate care pathways.
l)To provide risk assessment toyoung people and childrenwho may present in local acute settings in line with agreed procedures.
m)The post holder will support the ward staff team regarding any transfer of care to GAUs or SEDUs when required.
n)The post holder will support and provide advice to young people and families around NG feeds.
o)To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of children andyoung peopleunder their care and to effectively evaluate progress.
p)To participate in the multi-disciplinary assessment and treatment of children andyoung people.
q)To provide a leadership roleworking alongside the Eating Disorder Multidisciplinary Team.
Teaching, Training, Consultation and Supervision
a)To receive regular individual and group supervision.
b)To continue to access continuing professional development opportunities in line with agreed targets and agreed personal development plan.
c)To assist in providing supervision to nursing students to ensure that they acquire the necessary skills, competencies, and experience to contribute effectively to good mental health care of children andyoung people; and to contribute to the assessment and evaluation of such competencies.
d)To contribute advice, consultation, teaching, and training of professionals from all agencies concerned with the psychological, emotional, and behavioural well-being of young people in community and in-patient settings as appropriate.
Research, Audit and Evaluation
a)To contribute to research in the service area where required,the post holder will audit acute bed use length of stays/number of admissions looking at appropriateness and effectiveness.
b)To utilise theory, evidence-based literature, and research to support evidence-based practice of self and others.
c)To undertake project management as required to aid service development.
d)To follow appropriate ethical and professional standards and research governance procedures when conducting relevant research, audit, and evaluation.
General
a)To maintain a professional registration and to maintain the highest professional standards of practice, through professional self-governance in accordance with the relevant professional codes of practice and Trust policies and procedures, and active participation in internal and external CPD training in consultation with the CAMHS eating disorder Clinical Pathway Manager.
b)To regularly attend and participate in team meetings, away-days and other professional meetings that are appropriate to the role. To attend local and regional groups agreed to be appropriate for the role.
c)To contribute the development and articulation of best practice within professionals registration across the service and inter-agency liaison, by continuing to develop individual skills, taking part in regular professional supervision and appraisal, and maintaining an active engagement with current developments in the fields related to own professional registration.
d)To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping including electronic data entry and recording, report writing and the responsible exercise of professional self-governance in accordance with professional codes of practice and Trust policies and procedures.
e)To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies, and issues in relation to service users with mental health issues.
f)The post holder will be required to work flexibly in terms of base and in hours of clinical availability.
Physical demands of the job
a) There is a frequent requirement for sitting in a restricted position for extended periods each day (e.g., Workstation).
b) Have the ability to drive most days within the Plymouth locality and will be expected to attend meetings within Devon and Cornwall as required.
c) The writing up and uploading of information into service user electronic notes and other records.
d) Computer based work processing email communications from within the organisation, partners and regional organisations, of which some will have an urgent response time.
Mental effort
a) There is a regular requirement for high levels of concentration particularly when make a detailed clinical assessment or contribution towards one, often within a busy and noisy environment and in sometimes challenging circumstances.
b) The workload will be highly unpredictable. Uncertainty and interruptions often require immediate action from the post holder.
c) To regularly deal with complex and sometimes conflicting information in relation to clinical practice and service delivery.
d) To undertake extended periods of in-depth concentration to enable analysis and preparation of sensitive clinical reports and documentation. Frequently working to restricted and legal deadlines which usually include scheduled/unscheduled external organisational requests of which there is limited control and has to utilise local resources appropriately.
e) To maintain communication with the team, the service, and the wider partner agencies.
Emotional effort
a) Frequent exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances examples include: dealing with Young Person, Family/Carer issues relating to child protection or risk to life.
b) Participation in team processes and with staff issues e.g., safety, Risk management, service continuity.
c) There is a requirement for extended periods of intense concentration whilst delivering clinical practice. Dealing with challenge from inside the team, the service and from partner agencies.
d) Having to breach confidentiality and/or to share information that could cause embarrassment or damage to others, against their wishes and challenging colleagues about their decision-making.
e) The post holder will regularly need to respond to staff concerns and anxieties and to be available to deal with this properly and promptly whilst balancing the timescales and demands as described above.
37.5 hours per week.
We have an exciting opportunity within Livewell Southwest CAMHS Eating Disorder Pathway for a Band 7 Mental Health Liaison Practitioner to oversee and support the admission process for young people with an eating disorder to Derriford Hospital.
Our aim is to improve CYPFS mental health through the effective delivery of regularly reviewable psychological interventions using the Anna Freud iThrive framework to inform and provide safe, effective, cost efficient, timely and accessible services that are in accordance with national and local priorities and responsive to the needs and views of local children, young people and their families.
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.
Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
The post holder will support communication between UHP and Community Eating disorder teams within Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall.
The post holder will be involved in daily planning and discharge planning with the Derriford MDT.
The post holder will communicate with parents/families/young people supporting the ward care plans and risk assessments.
The post holder will be required to work flexibly in hours of clinical availability.
The post holder will support the ward staff team regarding any transfer of care to GAUs or SEDUs when required.
The post holder will support and provide advice to young people and families around NG feeds.
They will offer ward staff supervision, CPD and teaching around eating disorders and mealtime support.
They will attend and support monthly ED clinics with medical staff and other meetings where appropriate.
The post holder will offer brief therapeutic on ward input to young people and families in agreement with Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall community teams.
They will support the adjustments required to care accordingly for young people with neurodiversity in liaison with their local team and ward staff.
Working with a range of MDT colleagues you will play an active role in a committed team.
The post holder will contribute to the CAMHS Eating Disorder Pathway and will be accountable to the Clinical Pathway Manager and lead clinicians for the CAMHS Eating Disorders Pathway.
MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical
a)To oversee and support the admission process for young people with an eating disorder to Derriford Hospital.
b)The post holder will support communication between UHP and community eating disorder teams within Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall.
c)To work autonomously with children and young people who are experiencing highly complex and persistent mental health difficulties including exposure to domestic violence and other trauma.
d)To establish rapport and build effective working relationships with service users and all those involved in their psychological, emotional, and behavioural well-being.
e)The post holder will communicate with parents/families/young people supporting the ward care plans and risk assessments.
f)To work jointly with other teams within the Eating Disorder Pathway and professionals in delivering the most appropriate clinical service toyoung people, children, and families/carers.
g)To liaise and consult with the wider professional network in the care of young people, offering consultation and supervision where necessary.
h)To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with the CAMHS Clinical Pathway Manager.
i)To follow appropriate local Safeguarding Adults and Children policies in all clinical work, including close liaison with all relevant agencies.
j)The post holder will participate in regular reviews, ongoing discussion of cases in treatment with other members of the multi-disciplinary team and where appropriate, co-ordinate and organise network meetings with internal/external agencies.
k)To provide advice, guidance, and consultation to external agencies to assist their understanding of the child / young person and familys complex needs, to assist in developing appropriate care pathways.
l)To provide risk assessment toyoung people and childrenwho may present in local acute settings in line with agreed procedures.
m)The post holder will support the ward staff team regarding any transfer of care to GAUs or SEDUs when required.
n)The post holder will support and provide advice to young people and families around NG feeds.
o)To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of children andyoung peopleunder their care and to effectively evaluate progress.
p)To participate in the multi-disciplinary assessment and treatment of children andyoung people.
q)To provide a leadership roleworking alongside the Eating Disorder Multidisciplinary Team.
Teaching, Training, Consultation and Supervision
a)To receive regular individual and group supervision.
b)To continue to access continuing professional development opportunities in line with agreed targets and agreed personal development plan.
c)To assist in providing supervision to nursing students to ensure that they acquire the necessary skills, competencies, and experience to contribute effectively to good mental health care of children andyoung people; and to contribute to the assessment and evaluation of such competencies.
d)To contribute advice, consultation, teaching, and training of professionals from all agencies concerned with the psychological, emotional, and behavioural well-being of young people in community and in-patient settings as appropriate.
Research, Audit and Evaluation
a)To contribute to research in the service area where required,the post holder will audit acute bed use length of stays/number of admissions looking at appropriateness and effectiveness.
b)To utilise theory, evidence-based literature, and research to support evidence-based practice of self and others.
c)To undertake project management as required to aid service development.
d)To follow appropriate ethical and professional standards and research governance procedures when conducting relevant research, audit, and evaluation.
General
a)To maintain a professional registration and to maintain the highest professional standards of practice, through professional self-governance in accordance with the relevant professional codes of practice and Trust policies and procedures, and active participation in internal and external CPD training in consultation with the CAMHS eating disorder Clinical Pathway Manager.
b)To regularly attend and participate in team meetings, away-days and other professional meetings that are appropriate to the role. To attend local and regional groups agreed to be appropriate for the role.
c)To contribute the development and articulation of best practice within professionals registration across the service and inter-agency liaison, by continuing to develop individual skills, taking part in regular professional supervision and appraisal, and maintaining an active engagement with current developments in the fields related to own professional registration.
d)To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping including electronic data entry and recording, report writing and the responsible exercise of professional self-governance in accordance with professional codes of practice and Trust policies and procedures.
e)To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies, and issues in relation to service users with mental health issues.
f)The post holder will be required to work flexibly in terms of base and in hours of clinical availability.
Physical demands of the job
a) There is a frequent requirement for sitting in a restricted position for extended periods each day (e.g., Workstation).
b) Have the ability to drive most days within the Plymouth locality and will be expected to attend meetings within Devon and Cornwall as required.
c) The writing up and uploading of information into service user electronic notes and other records.
d) Computer based work processing email communications from within the organisation, partners and regional organisations, of which some will have an urgent response time.
Mental effort
a) There is a regular requirement for high levels of concentration particularly when make a detailed clinical assessment or contribution towards one, often within a busy and noisy environment and in sometimes challenging circumstances.
b) The workload will be highly unpredictable. Uncertainty and interruptions often require immediate action from the post holder.
c) To regularly deal with complex and sometimes conflicting information in relation to clinical practice and service delivery.
d) To undertake extended periods of in-depth concentration to enable analysis and preparation of sensitive clinical reports and documentation. Frequently working to restricted and legal deadlines which usually include scheduled/unscheduled external organisational requests of which there is limited control and has to utilise local resources appropriately.
e) To maintain communication with the team, the service, and the wider partner agencies.
Emotional effort
a) Frequent exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances examples include: dealing with Young Person, Family/Carer issues relating to child protection or risk to life.
b) Participation in team processes and with staff issues e.g., safety, Risk management, service continuity.
c) There is a requirement for extended periods of intense concentration whilst delivering clinical practice. Dealing with challenge from inside the team, the service and from partner agencies.
d) Having to breach confidentiality and/or to share information that could cause embarrassment or damage to others, against their wishes and challenging colleagues about their decision-making.
e) The post holder will regularly need to respond to staff concerns and anxieties and to be available to deal with this properly and promptly whilst balancing the timescales and demands as described above.
37.5 hours per week.
We have an exciting opportunity within Livewell Southwest CAMHS Eating Disorder Pathway for a Band 7 Mental Health Liaison Practitioner to oversee and support the admission process for young people with an eating disorder to Derriford Hospital.
Our aim is to improve CYPFS mental health through the effective delivery of regularly reviewable psychological interventions using the Anna Freud iThrive framework to inform and provide safe, effective, cost efficient, timely and accessible services that are in accordance with national and local priorities and responsive to the needs and views of local children, young people and their families.
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.
Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
The post holder will support communication between UHP and Community Eating disorder teams within Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall.
The post holder will be involved in daily planning and discharge planning with the Derriford MDT.
The post holder will communicate with parents/families/young people supporting the ward care plans and risk assessments.
The post holder will be required to work flexibly in hours of clinical availability.
The post holder will support the ward staff team regarding any transfer of care to GAUs or SEDUs when required.
The post holder will support and provide advice to young people and families around NG feeds.
They will offer ward staff supervision, CPD and teaching around eating disorders and mealtime support.
They will attend and support monthly ED clinics with medical staff and other meetings where appropriate.
The post holder will offer brief therapeutic on ward input to young people and families in agreement with Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall community teams.
They will support the adjustments required to care accordingly for young people with neurodiversity in liaison with their local team and ward staff.
Working with a range of MDT colleagues you will play an active role in a committed team.
The post holder will contribute to the CAMHS Eating Disorder Pathway and will be accountable to the Clinical Pathway Manager and lead clinicians for the CAMHS Eating Disorders Pathway.
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