Clinical Specialist (Social Work, Nursing or Occupational Therapy) inBirmingham inBirmingham PUBLISHED 13 MAY 2024
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The DBT Team part of the role is 2 days per week, you will attend Consult, business and referrals meetings and support the group on rotation.
Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Clinical Specialist (with a core profession of Social Work, Nursing or Occupational Therapy) to apply for a post within Personality and Complex Trauma (PACT) Service within FTB and to be part of the DBT service.
This team is for young people with complex presentations. The team is a combination of Specialist Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Lived Experience, Psychology, Art Psychotherapy and Community & Peer Support Workers and there is a ethos of shared team working. The role requires a highly skilled practitioner who has exceptional skills in the clinical management of young people with emotional, social and interpersonal difficulties often with complex trauma.
Within PACT (3 days per week) the post holder will be expected to hold a small clinical caseload, andbe part of the DBT team (2 days per week) and undertake the DBT training delivered by the British Isles as part of the role. The work is city wide and MDT based.
I'm so grateful to be part of this fantastic and supportive team. I have learnt so much from both my patients and colleagues. Working with DBT patients can be challenging and rewarding at the same time - which is very dialectic' - DBT Therapist
If you are interested in developing your clinical skills in working with young people with complex needs, and also having the freedom and support to work creatively then this is the job for you.
Main duties of the job
The Personality and Complex Trauma Team provides trauma informed care to children and young people with complex and high-risk presentations. The principal duties are:
- Manage a small case load 3 days per week in PACT
- Assessment and collaborative care planning to empower young people to reach their goals.
- Implement and monitor care with the young person using highly specialist skills based on trauma informed care and trauma-based psycho education and skills.
- Liaison with internal and external services
- Build trusting and effective therapeutic relationships with young people to help support distress and foster hope.
- Manage risk and empowerment of young people to be active within this process.
- Provides day-to-day supervision and/or clinical supervision to others.
- Provides line management to more junior staff
- Developing in-depth formulations
- Offering consultations to wider FTB services
- Creating a space to think about young people within stressed NHS services
The DBT Team part of the role is 2 days per week, you will attend Consult, business and referrals meetings and support the group on rotation. We offer regular assessment slots and individual work to support the group. We have monthly supervision to support you in this role.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current Nursing Registration (CHILD,RMN,RNLD)/ social work registration / Occupational therapist registration Willingness to undertake further training as required.
- Management Training
- Degree in relevant subject
- Training in Research
- Post registration training in a treatment modality to diploma/degree standard as a minimum such as CBT/Systemic/DBT.
Essential
- Extensive experience in Mental Health work with adolescents or young adults.
- Experience of working with families with mental health difficulties.
- Substantial experience of leading or managing and supervision of other staff within this area of work.
- Additional specialist training e.g. Nurse prescriber, AMHP, Advanced Medical Practitioner
- Work with minimal supervision
- Additional Therapy training e.g. DBT, CBT, Systemic,
Essential
- Interest in developing services for clients within a 0-25 mental health service. Enthusiasm for working with this client group and their families.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current Nursing Registration (CHILD,RMN,RNLD)/ social work registration / Occupational therapist registration Willingness to undertake further training as required.
- Management Training
- Degree in relevant subject
- Training in Research
- Post registration training in a treatment modality to diploma/degree standard as a minimum such as CBT/Systemic/DBT.
Essential
- Extensive experience in Mental Health work with adolescents or young adults.
- Experience of working with families with mental health difficulties.
- Substantial experience of leading or managing and supervision of other staff within this area of work.
- Additional specialist training e.g. Nurse prescriber, AMHP, Advanced Medical Practitioner
- Work with minimal supervision
- Additional Therapy training e.g. DBT, CBT, Systemic,
Essential
- Interest in developing services for clients within a 0-25 mental health service. Enthusiasm for working with this client group and their families.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Finch Road Primary Care Centre
2 Finch Road
Lozells, Birmingham
B19 1HS
Employer's website
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Clinical Specialist (with a core profession of Social Work, Nursing or Occupational Therapy) to apply for a post within Personality and Complex Trauma (PACT) Service within FTB and to be part of the DBT service.
This team is for young people with complex presentations. The team is a combination of Specialist Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Lived Experience, Psychology, Art Psychotherapy and Community & Peer Support Workers and there is a ethos of shared team working. The role requires a highly skilled practitioner who has exceptional skills in the clinical management of young people with emotional, social and interpersonal difficulties often with complex trauma.
Within PACT (3 days per week) the post holder will be expected to hold a small clinical caseload, andbe part of the DBT team (2 days per week) and undertake the DBT training delivered by the British Isles as part of the role. The work is city wide and MDT based.
I'm so grateful to be part of this fantastic and supportive team. I have learnt so much from both my patients and colleagues. Working with DBT patients can be challenging and rewarding at the same time - which is very dialectic' - DBT Therapist
If you are interested in developing your clinical skills in working with young people with complex needs, and also having the freedom and support to work creatively then this is the job for you.
Main duties of the job
The Personality and Complex Trauma Team provides trauma informed care to children and young people with complex and high-risk presentations. The principal duties are:
The DBT Team part of the role is 2 days per week, you will attend Consult, business and referrals meetings and support the group on rotation. We offer regular assessment slots and individual work to support the group. We have monthly supervision to support you in this role.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Essential
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Essential
Essential
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Finch Road Primary Care Centre
2 Finch Road
Lozells, Birmingham
B19 1HS
Employer's website
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Clinical Specialist (with a core profession of Social Work, Nursing or Occupational Therapy) to apply for a post within Personality and Complex Trauma (PACT) Service within FTB and to be part of the DBT service.
This team is for young people with complex presentations. The team is a combination of Specialist Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Lived Experience, Psychology, Art Psychotherapy and Community & Peer Support Workers and there is a ethos of shared team working. The role requires a highly skilled practitioner who has exceptional skills in the clinical management of young people with emotional, social and interpersonal difficulties often with complex trauma.
Within PACT (3 days per week) the post holder will be expected to hold a small clinical caseload, andbe part of the DBT team (2 days per week) and undertake the DBT training delivered by the British Isles as part of the role. The work is city wide and MDT based.
I'm so grateful to be part of this fantastic and supportive team. I have learnt so much from both my patients and colleagues. Working with DBT patients can be challenging and rewarding at the same time - which is very dialectic' - DBT Therapist
If you are interested in developing your clinical skills in working with young people with complex needs, and also having the freedom and support to work creatively then this is the job for you.
Main duties of the job
The Personality and Complex Trauma Team provides trauma informed care to children and young people with complex and high-risk presentations. The principal duties are:
- Manage a small case load 3 days per week in PACT
- Assessment and collaborative care planning to empower young people to reach their goals.
- Implement and monitor care with the young person using highly specialist skills based on trauma informed care and trauma-based psycho education and skills.
- Liaison with internal and external services
- Build trusting and effective therapeutic relationships with young people to help support distress and foster hope.
- Manage risk and empowerment of young people to be active within this process.
- Provides day-to-day supervision and/or clinical supervision to others.
- Provides line management to more junior staff
- Developing in-depth formulations
- Offering consultations to wider FTB services
- Creating a space to think about young people within stressed NHS services
The DBT Team part of the role is 2 days per week, you will attend Consult, business and referrals meetings and support the group on rotation. We offer regular assessment slots and individual work to support the group. We have monthly supervision to support you in this role.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current Nursing Registration (CHILD,RMN,RNLD)/ social work registration / Occupational therapist registration Willingness to undertake further training as required.
- Management Training
- Degree in relevant subject
- Training in Research
- Post registration training in a treatment modality to diploma/degree standard as a minimum such as CBT/Systemic/DBT.
Essential
- Extensive experience in Mental Health work with adolescents or young adults.
- Experience of working with families with mental health difficulties.
- Substantial experience of leading or managing and supervision of other staff within this area of work.
- Additional specialist training e.g. Nurse prescriber, AMHP, Advanced Medical Practitioner
- Work with minimal supervision
- Additional Therapy training e.g. DBT, CBT, Systemic,
Essential
- Interest in developing services for clients within a 0-25 mental health service. Enthusiasm for working with this client group and their families.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current Nursing Registration (CHILD,RMN,RNLD)/ social work registration / Occupational therapist registration Willingness to undertake further training as required.
- Management Training
- Degree in relevant subject
- Training in Research
- Post registration training in a treatment modality to diploma/degree standard as a minimum such as CBT/Systemic/DBT.
Essential
- Extensive experience in Mental Health work with adolescents or young adults.
- Experience of working with families with mental health difficulties.
- Substantial experience of leading or managing and supervision of other staff within this area of work.
- Additional specialist training e.g. Nurse prescriber, AMHP, Advanced Medical Practitioner
- Work with minimal supervision
- Additional Therapy training e.g. DBT, CBT, Systemic,
Essential
- Interest in developing services for clients within a 0-25 mental health service. Enthusiasm for working with this client group and their families.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Finch Road Primary Care Centre
2 Finch Road
Lozells, Birmingham
B19 1HS
Employer's website
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