Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the CYPMHS Access Team based at The Cove. The Access Team is looking to recruit a band 6 RMN/Social Worker/Occupational Therapist to complete holistic and comprehensive gatekeeping assessments for young people across the Lancashire and South Cumbria footprint.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be based at The Cove and would work across the Lancashire and South Cumbria footprint in various settings to undertake assessments of young people, including A&E, paediatric wards, police custody and home environments. You will join mental health act assessments for young people to provide gatekeeping assessments collaboratively to avoid young people experiencing repeated assessments.
The post holder will be required to undertake specialist CYPMH access (gatekeeping) mental health assessments (including clinical risk) with clinical and crisis interventions for young people presenting with acute and severe mental health episodes in critical situations.
Provide CYPMH access assessments across Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust for young people, aged 13 years to 18 years, to support the staff in the provision of planning, managing and evaluating specialised care.
To provide a specialist role in the co-ordination of care for young people and their families, who are residing in CYPMH inpatient services out of the Lancashire/South Cumbria area. Also, be aware of the national demand for CYPMH inpatient beds and reliably inform internal staff of any out of area admissions/need for specialist out of area beds.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge across a range of interventions and assessment methods related to the speciality.
- A range of theoretical knowledge underpinning clinical practice
- Working knowledge of: Children Act 1989 / Mental Health Act / Children Young People / Child Protection recent children’s legislation
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing supervision and case management to staff
- Experience of carrying out specialist assessments for gate-keeping purposes
- Experience working within CYPMH
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level registered nurse/registered social worker/registered OT
- Must have completed relevant preceptorship/equivalent
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This advert is for Clinical Team Leader with Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust in The Cove. It is listed as a Band 6 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Aug 2026.
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