Transition Clinician

We are seeking an individual to support the next stages in the development of the newly established CAMHS transitions service. This role will be a pilot, and it will run for 12 months initially, but the hope is that this role will become permanent, so we can continue to support young people from our CAMHS inpatient settings to the next stage in their recovery. As a team we adopt a holistic approach, not only focusing on mental health but also addressing the physical, social, educational, and motivational needs of the young people we work with. By employing the "social prescribing" model, we help young people engage with life through activities that promote community connections, sports, education, employment, housing, and more. Your role will empower young people to build confidence, improve wellbeing, and work towards their long-term health goals. We work in both the inpatient and community settings. We work from Kent and Medway Adolescent Hospital. We work with multiple services, and we will often have daily communications with community CAMHS, Children's Services, education providers, third-party services, adult services. The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).Main duties of the job To contribute as a key member of the CAMHS Transitions Team, providing high-quality care to young people and developing, planning, and implementing individualised treatment programmes based on the specific needs of each young person. To critically assess and evaluate the effectiveness of care programmes, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal outcomes. To provide expert clinical knowledge and skills across both inpatient and community settings, delivering evidence-based interventions and direct care. To manage caseloads autonomously, ensuring effective time management while delivering care and support to young people in inpatients and community., Please refer to the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities of the role.

• Knowledge of risk management and ability to monitor and assess risk, Experience of working with difficult, disturbed or challenging children/young people requiring skilled and complex interventions
• Experience of working therapeutically with parents/carers/families of children and young people with complex mental health problems
• Experience of assessment carried out autonomously in order to determine the most appropriate treatment plan from a range of options for the child/young person, Successful completion of a graduate training (e.g. nursing, social work, occupational therapy) or equivalent substantial CAMHS clinical experience
• To be eligible for registration as a full member of the appropriate professional body (e.g. HCPC, NMC) where appropriate, Successful completion of a graduate training (e.g. nursing, social work, occupational therapy) or equivalent substantial CAMHS clinical experience
• To be eligible for registration as a full member of the appropriate professional body (e.g. HCPC, NMC) where appropriate
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

We are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway and are rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our teams support children, young people and adults with a wide range of mental health needs. We also provide specialist services, including all-age eating disorder services and neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people, such as autism and ADHD. Because we work across the whole county and across hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the people we serve. Our vision is simple: we are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It's why we're passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. Everything we do is guided by our values: caring, inclusive, curious and confident. Join us if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's working well together.