CAMHS Crisis Clinician

We are pleased to advertise an exciting opportunity for an outstanding candidate (RMN, OT or Social Worker) to join our dynamic and energetic CAMHS Emergency Care Service (CECS). CECS provide Therapeutic Assessments for young people under 18 presenting with a mental health crisis to A&E's and paediatric wards in South West London. We are committed to improving the care of CYP experiencing a mental health crisis and aim for the time we spend with CYP, their families / carers to be meaningful with a focus on formulation and intervention alongside assessment.
CECS Clinicians also provide follow up appointments and are also a key link to further support and liaise closely with the young person, family and other professionals to ensure a smooth transition to the appropriate treatment/ support. The team utilise skills gained in specialist training courses including Solutions Focused Therapy, DBT skills, Family Work and Therapeutic Assessment.
If you are committed and passionate about supporting Children and Young People, are enthusiastic to work in an energetic team who are developing innovative ways of working, then we would encourage you to apply for this role., The successful candidate will support all aspects of the CECS pathway including triaging referrals, meeting with CYP and their families / carers in ED and paediatric wards to provide comprehensive assessment and interventions, offer follow up appointments and arrange ongoing care.
Caring for CYP experiencing a mental health crisis requires a supportive multi-agency approach and the successful candidate will liaise with all professionals involved in the CYP's care such as Acute Trust clinicians, social care, CAMHS teams, schools, GP's in addition to consulting with and referring to other professionals/ services such as the SWLSTG Adolescent Outreach Team, Safeguarding Leads, CAMHS Inpatient Pathway, Transition workers and Adult Mental Health Services.
The role will utilise the candidates' excellent organizational skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team with many opportunities to build professional relationships across different services and organisations within health and social care., The CECS Team, Leadership and Administration Hub is based at Springfield. As CECS provide a service to St Georges, St Helier and Kingston Hospital the role requires travel to these locations where required for Clinical Work and meetings with other professionals., To undertake psychosocial assessment of young people presenting to acute hospitals in mental health crisis. Assessments will take place on the Paediatric wards and A&E Departments of St George's, St Helier, and Kingston Hospital.
- To liaise and consult with CAMHS colleagues to provide further specialist assessment if necessary.
- To offer follow up appointments following initial assessment to review risk management plans and assess further support required. To provide links and transition support to other services as indicated.
- To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options in consultation with teams across the Trust and wider agencies including social services, voluntary services, CAMHS teams, the Adolescent Assertive Outreach team, psychiatric inpatient wards, respectively.
- To provide advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals working in other agencies and contribute to multi-agency care planning.
- To provide clinical leadership of CAMHS cases to clinicians of the Paediatric wards, Adult Psychiatry Liaison teams and A&E staff.
- To follow the assessment protocol and to complete the clinical record on the CAMHS Clinical Information System (IAPTUS) maintaining clinical records appropriately and in line with the Trust policy
- To participate in regular clinical supervision.
- To ensure high standards of verbal and written communication with all staff and clients that maximise user involvement in the delivery of care and treatment
- To comply with London Child Protection Procedures on the management of child protection issues and those of South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.
Educational
- To use evidence-based approach to develop, inform, and maintain a high standard of practice.
- To be reflective, self-questioning and continuously appraise own performance.
- To evaluate clinical input and to review outcomes with the team.
- To work with other members of the team providing education of supporting young people presenting with a mental health crisis to staff in A&E and Paediatric wards,
- To take an active part in the organisation and delivery of multi-disciplinary training by the team to enhance the competency and ability of GPs to identify and treat self-harm, emotional and mental health related difficulties.
- To act as a mentor/ practice educator to students on placement within the CAMHS Emergency Care Service and support the learning of students in other CAMHS teams.
Clinical Governance
- To maintain professional registration.
- To contribute to the education and training of A & E, paediatric and Adult Psych Liaison staff on specialist assessment and best practice care of children and young people with mental health needs.
- To develop and maintain good relationships and clear lines of communication with other professionals, agencies, and departments.
- To participate in staff development programmes.
- To participate in the development and auditing of service standards.
- To keep up to date with current developments, national guidelines, and research-based practise in CAMHS.
- To actively contribute to complex case reviews and multiagency meetings in the planning of care for children and young people.
- To be proactive in seeking the views of service users and stakeholders in helping to evaluate and review the work of the service.
Administration
- To keep up to date comprehensive clinical notes and prepare formal documents such as letters, referral and discharge summaries and reports.
- To maintain and record client contact statistics using CAMHS clinical systems.
- To ensure administrative tasks are completed within the time scales set down in the service standards.
- To attend team meetings, supervision support sessions and reviews as agreed.
-To contribute to the formulation and evaluation of policies and the development of ideas for changing policies as appropriate.
Training and Development
- To attend all mandatory and statutory training sessions as required by the Trust.
- To participate in continuing professional development, monitoring requirements and make recommendations for the most appropriate model of service delivery.
- To receive professional and clinical supervision from an appropriately experienced clinician within the field of child mental health.
- To receive management supervision with a nominated manager at agreed frequency.
- To participate in annual Performance Appraisal and Development Review (PADR), in line with Agenda for Change and Knowledge and Skills Framework.
- To undertake personal development as identified in the Personal Development Plan (PDP).
At South West London St Georges Mental Health Trust we are committed to providing services which embrace diversity and that promote equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Committed Employer, and welcome applications from all sections of the community and people of all protected characteristics. We are Members of Stonewall Diversity Champions and Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion.
As part of the Trust's commitment to Equalities and Diversity, the Trust supports the establishment of Staff Networks groups to promote diversity in the workplace:
+ BME (Evolve) Staff Network
+ Christian Staff Network
+ DiverseAbility
+ Deaf Staff Network
+ Mental Health Staff Forum
+ Women's Staff Network
+ LGBTQIA+
We are committed to supporting the Armed Forces Community and has signed the Armed Forces Covenant.
We provide reasonable adjustments to the interview process for any candidates with a disability.
Please note:
+ That the closing date listed is a guide only and that the vacancy may close earlier should sufficient number of applicants have been received
+ That once you have submitted your application you agree to your application being transferred to a 3^rd party e-recruitment system
+ That should you not have heard from us within three weeks from the closing date your application has not successful
+ That priority consideration for applications may be given to at-risk NHS employees
+ That should you be successful and appointed, you authorise South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust to confirm your previous NHS service via an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process
+ That your employment is offered subject to successful completion of a Probationary Period depending on your Band (except medical roles)
+ That we are a smoke-free Trust

NHS AfC: Band 7
South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust has a rich history, well-established community links and an international reputation. We provide a full range of local mental health services to the Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton and Wandsworth London boroughs, as well as specialist forensic mental health services, including specialised services such as national deaf adults and CAMHS inpatients and OCD.
We are committed to providing high quality integrated health and social care for local people with mental health problems in South West London and more specialist mental health services for people throughout the UK. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' however we aim to be 'outstanding'.
Our Values
We take pride in providing specialist care to our service users where our Trust values; being consistent, compassionate, collaborative, respectful and open is at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is "making life better together".
When you join us, you'll be part of something special - an innovative and rapidly growing organisation that is helping to redefine the Mental Health, education and social care landscape in the UK.
As a Trust, we are happy to talk flexible working., We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.
We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.
This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.