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This is a Band 6, full time, fixed term position for 12 months, working within the Children and Young People's Mental Health Services (CYPMHS) Crisis Team. We will consider applications for a band 5 - 6 progression for newly qualified staff. Applicants must be a registered clinician with a Trust recognised professional body. You will require experience of working in mental health services, ideally with young people and families, and will have an understanding of the kinds of mental health presentations experienced by young people and know how to formulate care packages around their needs. You will be confident in undertaking risk assessments and safety plans with young people who present in an emergency, and you will be required to undertake all aspects of work within the Crisis Team e.g. emergency assessments, urgent assessments, undertaking liaison work and supporting the Crisis Call Line. You will be responsible for supervising junior members of staff and will understand the benefits of working as part of an established multi-disciplinary team (MDT).

The Crisis Team operates 7 days per week, 365 days a year between the hours of 8am and 8pm.

The team work shifts over 7 days.

You will participate in coordinating a shift when you are on rota to do so.

You will undertake a variety of emergency and urgent assessments according to clinical need on any given day.

You will participate in daily MDT planning meetings.

You will be provided with a clinical supervision framework including individual and group supervision and you may be required to supervise non-registered staff.

You will independently undertake clinical risk assessments and formulate management plans for young people and families in a crisis situation.

You will work with other agencies as well as teams within CYPMHS to provide appropriate interventions and packages of care.

You may be required to support the Crisis Call Line by taking calls and signposting appropriately.

For more Information about this Job, please contact - Toni Littlewood - toni.littlewood@nhs.net /07912486465

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full requirements of the role.

Adverts will close early where the maximum number of applicants is reached.

Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.

We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.