Clinical Specialist - CAMHS

The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering a high standard of clinical leadership to the team as well as the multi-agency team. The post holder will ensure clinical standards are maintained in the delivery of care across all aspects of the service., Providing specialist knowledge and support to the team and wider multi-agency colleagues is also integral. We are passionate about the delivery of high quality services that promote and improve the wellbeing of children and young people.
You will be well supported and work within a friendly supportive team with opportunities for continuing professional development., The Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team is part of a wider County Durham and Darlington Neurodevelopmental Pathway. Since our service transition in 2021 we have developed positive relationships with partner agencies across social care, education, health and voluntary sector.
The post holder will work closely with these agencies, screening referrals and making joint decisions about whether they might benefit from a neurodevelopmental assessment as a multi-agency panel.
The post-holder will lead clinicians in high standard neurodevelopmental assessments, take part in MDT huddles and attend complex case discussions with professionals from wider CAMHS teams and external services.
If the contract type on the vacancy states 'Fixed Term' this would mean the vacancy is being advertised to address a temporary need for the duration stipulated on the advert, however, in the event that permanent funding is secured for the post the successful applicant will be confirmed in post on a permanent basis.
Internal applicants must ensure that prior to applying they have agreement from their current line manager that they can be released on a secondment basis.
We are aware that Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is increasingly being used to generate responses for application forms. Applications for this role should be written by the applicant and if, during shortlisting, a Recruiting Manager believes AI has been used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability., TEWV encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is committed to the protection of staff, service users and visitors to the Trust from second hand smoke and currently operates a no smoking policy which ensures all buildings and grounds are smoke free.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals who have experience of mental ill health or learning disabilities. Our service users and carers tell us our staff should be consistently concerned with maintaining and improving care with pride, empathy and compassion.
This job advert may close as soon as sufficient suitable applications have been received. If interested please apply for this post as soon as possible.
In order for your application to be successfully processed we will require references from your current and previous employer(s) which must cover a minimum period of three years. Please ensure that the reference section of your application is completed appropriately giving the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current and previous line manager(s). If this section is not fully completed your application may not be processed.
If your application is successful, the information you give on your application form will be used to create and be retained on your electronic staff record and to provide access to core Trust systems.
Please note that if the post you are applying for requires a DBS check, you will be required to also subscribe to the DBS Update Service, if successful, and thereafter renew your subscription each year. The Trust will reimburse the subscription fee.

The Durham and Darlington CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced professional to join our dynamic and evolving team. We are a Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team and are looking for a Clinical Specialist to support the team in delivering high quality assessments to children and young people aged 0-19., The post holder will need excellent communication skills to lead and deliver on ongoing service development. Communicate with other stakeholders and share join decision making.
The post holder will need to be skilled in the assessment of children with the ability to differentiate other potential factors such as attachment.
To apply for this role you will have a detailed understanding of Safeguarding and Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice. Neurodevelopmental Assessment is a growing agenda nationally and, thus, there is a high demand across County Durham and Darlington. Having the skills and confidence to manage a high pressure role involving reporting directly to commissioners and the Trust senior managers is an essential part of this role.

Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust, a multi-award winning Trust is a well-managed and financially stable organisation with an excellent track record for providing high quality mental health services in North Yorkshire, the Tees Valleys and County Durham.
The scope of the service innovation and genuine collaboration between North Yorkshire County Council and Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Trust is unprecedented and provides a secure base to ensure ongoing success.

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care -our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.