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We are looking for an experienced, thoughtful, innovative, resilient and containing individual to join us working with children, young people and their families within the newly formed 0-18 multi-disciplinary Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) team in NHS Grampian. We are seeking individuals that share values that are important to us – striving for excellence, being respectful, kind, collaborative, efficient, forward thinking, patient centred and resilient – and those that embody these values in their day to day work.
We have recently undergone a service redesign which has formed an across the age range service covering the whole of the Grampian region, with geographically based teams. This 0.5wte post is based within the Aberdeenshire CAMHS team. Joining us at this time means that there are lots of opportunities for staff to take responsibility for developing services within the newly formed structure. We are part of the North of Scotland Regional CAMHS and Tier 4 Networks and share a close relationship with Dudhope Young People’s In-patient Unit.
There are excellent opportunities for a wide range of clinical experience, contributing to departmental research and audit; and to be part of a service undergoing new developments. One to one, peer and multi-disciplinary supervision structures are in place to support professional reflection and growth. The service values staff learning and development and there is an active monthly CPD programme.
Extensive experience of working autonomously with children and young people with complex and / or Tier 4 clinical presentations is required. Demonstrable skills in and experience of clinical risk assessment and management in CAMHS are essential. Applicants should also have extensive experience of supervising junior staff members. Extensive experience of working collaboratively with other professional groups and partner agencies, and evidence of published research and audit projects will be an advantage.
For further information please contact: Dr Lynn Buntin or Dr Rachael Smith, Consultant Clinical Psychologist’s, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Tel: 01224 550139. We look forward to hearing from you!