Specialist Practitioner Mental Health (Just One Number)

at  Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust

To have a high level of clinical expertise in the mental and emotional health needs of children, young people, and their families, (covering 0-25 years of age) and be able to complete full assessments via telephone and other forms of digital technology which enable high level and timely clinical decisions to be made. To take accountability for clinical decisions and demonstrate a high level of clinical judgement, to work autonomously and ensure appropriate action is taken when clinical risks are identified by self or team member and that the escalation process is followed appropriately. To be a key clinical point of contact for other members of the skill mix team working within Just One Number (JON), offering excellent teaching and clinical supervision to develop needs-led, evidence-based care that supports local and national priorities and policies as well as relevant clinical guidelines. To have a robust understanding of local emotional health provision and be able to give children, young people and their families and referrers appropriate advice and guidance and as needed make appropriate referrals and support colleagues to make referrals to the appropriate service.
To have excellent clinical skills and knowledge of child and young peoples mental health needs and local services. This will involve assessment (including risk assessment) and care planning, with children, young people, parents, teachers and being an active link for other stakeholders such as schools, GPs, mental health and voluntary sector organisations. To have the clinical skills and confidence to support colleagues within Just One Number, especially in assessment of current need, risk and care planning. Contribute to production and maintenance of digital resources and promotion of these within JON and with other stakeholders allowing the identification of appropriate use of self-help material and understanding when further clinical assessment is indicated.
Use of measures to monitor effectiveness and establish outcomes and share these within JON, CCS and NSFT. Uphold the professional code of conduct for the Nurse, Midwife and Health Visitor, including maintaining confidentiality and maintaining registration in line with the NMC or appropriate governing body. Follow the robust clinical risk management processes that are in place and contribute to ensuring they are adhered to within JON

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