Cyp Crisis Team Clinical Lead - Wigan, United Kingdom - Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

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Wigan, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

The post will be instrumental in the success and future developments of the pathway and will ensure that all professional and patient contact with the service is of the highest professional standard at all times.

Working alongside senior clinical staff you will respond rapidly to requests for assistance when a young person is presenting in crisis.

You will contribute to the assessment and management of young people experiencing episodes of crisis within a clear and structured Risk Assessment and Risk Reduction framework and identify therapeutic goals to support the young person and families/carers.

You will refer on to specialist in-patient services as necessary or work collaboratively with other services involved to reduce the need for inpatient care.

You will develop holistic, safety and recovery focused care plans and mobilise support around the child and family to promote resilience and reduce the likelihood of future crisis episodes.

As a member of the multi-disciplinary team the service will intensively support young people and families under a number of different pathways.

This includes an in-reach, consultation and assessment model where a young person has been admitted to a paediatric ward, out of hours Crisis Access and Referral Point, rapid intervention on 72 hour care pathways and longer term intervention on 4-6 week Home Intensive Treatment care pathways.

To assume responsibility for management of a complex caseload and exercise the highest standards of autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of children, young people and their families/carers using specialist knowledge and evaluation of care programmes in collaboration with children, young people and their families/carers liaising with and referring to relevant agencies as appropriate.
To undertake specialist assessment of children, young people with mental health needs referred to the service including risk assessment, gathering appropriate information from their family/ carers and other relevant agencies.
Following assessment, to develop a formulation and plan for intervention, based on an appropriate conceptual framework in collaboration with the child, young person and parents/carers, communicating this to the referrer and other relevant professionals.
Communicate highly complex information in a way that supports understanding and collaborative working and breaks down barriers whilst addressing issues of safeguarding and risk.
To have highly developed specialist knowledge, underpinned by theory and practice that allows delivery of evidencebased interventions in line with NICE guidance and that meet the standards and requirements of the recommended psychological therapy.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work.

From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

Pay Enhancements - 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
Excellent pension
Cycle to work scheme
Salary sacrifice car scheme
Wellbeing programme
Blue Light Card Discounts

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