CAMHS Clinician

at  Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Maintains safety, privacy and dignity of all children and young people in the delivery of patient centred care recognising and respecting differences including spiritual and cultural beliefs.Takes steps to obtain patient consent to care and treatment (or consent from the person with parental responsibility), in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act and Fraser Guidelines, ensuring that patients who lack mental capacity remain at the centre of decision-making and are fully safeguarded.Acts, wherever applicable, in accordance with the Mental Health Act andassociated policies and procedures.Responsible for recognising the potential for or signs of patient harm, abuse or neglect, including poor clinical practice, reporting all such concerns and taking all reasonable steps to protect the patient. Responsible for identifying and reporting concerns regarding the safeguarding of children who may be at risk. Participates in Safeguarding Children Strategy meetings.Responsible for ensuring the highest professional standards and attitudes towards the care of children and young people are maintained at all times and that care is delivered in accordance with evidence based practice by all members of the team.Patients have a range of mental health conditions, may demonstrate behaviours that challenge and may have difficult family situations of relevance.Provides clinical/professional advice on complex issues to other members of the clinical team and staff from other disciplines.Has responsibility for own caseload of patients and takes responsibility as lead professional or care co-ordinator as appropriate.Assesses patients including those with complex needs and develops, implements and evaluates intervention plans as part of the multi-disciplinary team, with the involvement of the patient and their carer or person with parental responsibility.Ensures intervention plans are based on current risk assessment, evidence based practice, critical thinking and whole system support requirements that take account of relevant physical, social, cultural, psychological, spiritual, genetic and environmental factors.Undertakes risk assessments in accordance with the Trusts Clinical RiskAssessment and Management Policy, devising and implementing actions and intervention plans which take the risk formulation fully into account.May be required to accompany and provide support to children and young people within a variety of community settings, dependent on current risk assessment. This may include education and community integration.Responsible, if appropriately qualified, for the safe transport and administration of medicines in accordance with Trust policy, legal requirements and NMC guidance, where applicable.
May be a non-medical prescriber.Supports individuals and their families/carers in the community, providing advice and liaising with other support services to co-ordinate individual support packages.Provides health education and advice on health promotion to children and young people and their carers.Responsible for decision making and coordination in a crisis situation, where necessary seeking advice and guidance from other relevant professionals.Where appropriate and with authorisation, acts as an advocate for patients/carers.Attends Mental Health Act tribunals

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