Camhs Clinician

Community CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) is a large mental health service comprising pathways and services from tier 1 (mental health and well being in schools) all the way up to preventing accessing tier 4 beds via a high intensity pathway. We are embedded within the acute and community services for City and Hackney, working in multi disciplinary ways with physical and community health partners through the Homerton Healthcare, which is leading the neighborhoods agenda for children. We work in an integrated way with other mental health services within the borough, via a CAMHS Alliance. **Main duties include**: - Contribute to ASD and LD interventions in the context or tier 2 group delivery - Hold own caseload for clinical interventions under supervision - Support and coordinate CAMHS work with specific Community Groups - Plan and organise the group schedule in advance, utilising administration - Support clinical work of qualified staff in relation to ASD and LD e.g. reports, outcome measures and group interventions - Deliver evidence based group work for ASD and LD and maintain a database for group-work and workshops as appropriate - Develop clinical resources for ASD and LD work including teaching and training - Liaise closely with the designated Clinical Operational Lead and Psychology assistants for ASD - Assist with research projects; audit activities and teaching. Undertake activities appropriate to the post, under the guidance of the line manager. - Be part of a CAMHS Service, involved in all team activities as appropriate. - Maintain clear records of referrals management and all clinical activity (RiO) - Plan and organise own workload under guidance from the supervisor and complete administrative tasks as necessary. - Work flexibly to support clinical work. - Undertake personal development activities appropriate to the post, under the guidance of the line manager Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond. We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home. Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times. We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly. Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits. Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.