Job summary
This is an exciting time to join the CAMHS Neurodiversity team. We are currently expanding and developing a number of pilot projects offering young people with neurodiversity and mental health difficulties, flexible quality care. The Nursing Associate role is a new and dynamic addition to the team and we are excited at the opportunities it can offer in providing quality and timely care for the young people and their families who access the service.The Nurse Associate will be actively involved in assessing and prescribing care as well as supporting and supervising unregistered staff in deliver of person centred care plans for the individual. The role has the opportunity to develop and facilitate specifically themed group work, working across schools, private and voluntary sector as well as part of an MDT within CAMHS, Education and Social Care.The role offers the opportunity to utilise and promote your nursing registration, taking on leadership roles, providing line management and supervising lower banded staff and students, as well as leading with physical health clinics that support the care delivery for young people. We are looking for a energetic individual that has a passion for providing and developing the best quality person centred care, for the young people with neurodiversity and mental health difficulties within Plymouth.
All Livewell Southwest staff are expected to able and
willing to work across a 7 day service.
Job Share(s) Considered
Main duties of the job
- The Nursing Associate will work as part of a team, delivering health and social care that focuses on the holistic needs of service users.
- They will carry out specific clinical tasks and responsibilities as delegated by registered practitioner.
- Manage a defined case load under the indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse, using evidence based/client centred principles to undertake a range of delegated tasks independently: assess, plan, implement, evaluate interventions and contribute to the service provision.
- To take responsibility for planned/defined tasks as required.
- To plan and undertake clinical tasks guided by standard operating procedures and protocols.
- To delegate work to support worker staff as required.
- To undertake the ongoing supervision of the routine work of band 2/3 clinicians.
- Take responsibility for the training of others and may be required to deliver training.
- To be responsible for the comprehensive assessment, planning, treatment and evaluation of care for children and young people, under the appropriate delegation from a registered practitioner and in close liaison with the individual/carer and families. Contribute to ongoing assessment recognising when it is necessary to refer to others for reassessment
"please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility"
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise providing integrated health & social care services for people across Plymouth, South Hams & West Devon, as well as some specialist services for people living in parts of Devon & Cornwall. With teams in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, health & wellbeing hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience, we always value being kind, respectful, inclusive, ambitious, responsible and collaborative. Transforming services to make them sustainable, ensuring that we value, support & empower each other.
We are committed to involving the people we care for, families & carers in everything that we do, working towards co-production where we can. Helping us to deliver the right care for people, in the right place & at the right time. By putting people at the centre of what we do, we ensure to support people to lead, healthy independent lives & be the very best at helping people to live well.
Valuing our employees making an investment in their development a priority. We offer:
Protected CPD time for registered staff
Various development pathways and ongoing regular training packages for all staff
Leadership & mentoring programmes
Access & funding for training including Care Certificate, Assistant Practitioners Course & Scholarship Into Nurse Training
A Robust Preceptorship
A bespoke induction programme
Existing members of the NHS Pension Scheme can continue their membership when they join the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for the comprehensive assessment, planning, treatment, and evaluation of a specific group of young people under the appropriate delegation from a registered practitioner and in close liaison with young people, families/carers.
- To give compassionate, holistic evidence-based practice to young people and support to families/carers within CAMHS bases and community settings in line with national and organisational approved policies / procedures and individual care plans.
- Undertakes delegated clinical skills within their role having once undertaken relevant training, deemed competent and adhere to standard operating procedures.
- Monitor the condition and health needs of young people within their care on a continual basis in partnership with young people, families/carers, and the CAMHS Multidisciplinary Team
- To demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of conditions relevant to the clinical area.
- Observes any changes in the young persons condition, manages these changes in line with scope and competence, reporting findings to the most appropriate clinician/team in a timely manner. In the event of a change in young persons status, can safely decide whether to proceed with treatment and/or seeks support from another health professional to decide.
- Safely uses a range of invasive interventions within the defined scope of the role.
- Implements the goal planning process and outcome measures used in the clinical area to review progress of the patient.
- Support young people to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural, health and wellbeing.
- To educate young people and families/carers regarding the impact of cognitive, perceptual, and physical deficits on patients safety and independence
- To plan, organise and lead when delegated both formal and informal treatments and health education activities for young people and families/carers.
- Contribute to ongoing assessment recognising when it is necessary to refer to others for reassessment.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, providing clear verbal, digital or written information and instructions
- Recognise and report any situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor care outcomes
- Prioritise the day-to-day management of own caseload/ workload delegating activities to junior staff as appropriate
- Engage in public health, community development, and in the reduction of health inequalities and increased self-management
- To undertake specifically identified administrative and clerical tasks associated with patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for the comprehensive assessment, planning, treatment, and evaluation of a specific group of young people under the appropriate delegation from a registered practitioner and in close liaison with young people, families/carers.
- To give compassionate, holistic evidence-based practice to young people and support to families/carers within CAMHS bases and community settings in line with national and organisational approved policies / procedures and individual care plans.
- Undertakes delegated clinical skills within their role having once undertaken relevant training, deemed competent and adhere to standard operating procedures.
- Monitor the condition and health needs of young people within their care on a continual basis in partnership with young people, families/carers, and the CAMHS Multidisciplinary Team
- To demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of conditions relevant to the clinical area.
- Observes any changes in the young persons condition, manages these changes in line with scope and competence, reporting findings to the most appropriate clinician/team in a timely manner. In the event of a change in young persons status, can safely decide whether to proceed with treatment and/or seeks support from another health professional to decide.
- Safely uses a range of invasive interventions within the defined scope of the role.
- Implements the goal planning process and outcome measures used in the clinical area to review progress of the patient.
- Support young people to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural, health and wellbeing.
- To educate young people and families/carers regarding the impact of cognitive, perceptual, and physical deficits on patients safety and independence
- To plan, organise and lead when delegated both formal and informal treatments and health education activities for young people and families/carers.
- Contribute to ongoing assessment recognising when it is necessary to refer to others for reassessment.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, providing clear verbal, digital or written information and instructions
- Recognise and report any situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor care outcomes
- Prioritise the day-to-day management of own caseload/ workload delegating activities to junior staff as appropriate
- Engage in public health, community development, and in the reduction of health inequalities and increased self-management
- To undertake specifically identified administrative and clerical tasks associated with patient care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
- Foundation Degree (FdSc in Healthcare Practice (Nursing Associate)
- GCSEs Grade A-C (Grades 4-7) in Maths and English or Functional Skills level 2 in Maths and English
Desirable
- Continued professional development in relevant areas relating to child health care.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of and the ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience in working with children and families.
- Experience of child protection.
- Experience in participating in facilitating health education/promotion groups
Desirable
- Experience in supporting the development of less experienced staff
- Experience in supervising students and other staff
- Experience in delegating tasks
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Knowledge of child development and child mental health.
- Knowledge of child protection
- Ability to assess and monitor health observations
Desirable
- Knowledge of neurodiversity in children autism, ADHD, learning disability, Tics and Tourettes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
- Foundation Degree (FdSc in Healthcare Practice (Nursing Associate)
- GCSEs Grade A-C (Grades 4-7) in Maths and English or Functional Skills level 2 in Maths and English
Desirable
- Continued professional development in relevant areas relating to child health care.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of and the ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience in working with children and families.
- Experience of child protection.
- Experience in participating in facilitating health education/promotion groups
Desirable
- Experience in supporting the development of less experienced staff
- Experience in supervising students and other staff
- Experience in delegating tasks
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Knowledge of child development and child mental health.
- Knowledge of child protection
- Ability to assess and monitor health observations
Desirable
- Knowledge of neurodiversity in children autism, ADHD, learning disability, Tics and Tourettes.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
