Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

CYP Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist

The closing date is 19 June 2025

Job summary

Band 7

Part Time - 23.5 hours a week.. Additional hours may be available for this role. If you are interested in working up to full time hours, please do apply.

Are you a Mental Health nurse who is passionate about providing excellent care for children and young people?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Registered Mental Health Nurse to support and lead the development of pathways and care for children and young people with mental health difficulties at Darent Valley Hospital. We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and innovative nurse to join our CYP Service to work as part of our specialist nursing team supporting areas within the hospital where children and young adults may go.

The successful candidate will work across CYP services providing leadership in terms of clinical, specialist and holistic support/advice to children and young people with a variety of mental health problems. The post holder will provide relevant specialist mental health training, supervision and debriefing, and acting as the interface between CYP ED, PAU and paediatric and adult wards, and specialist mental health services (including the All Age Eating Disorder Service, Locality CAMHS Services and the Crisis team).

This post will play a key role in leading and supporting staff with the management of patients experiencing mental health difficulties and providing expert clinical knowledge in the management of mental health issues for children and young people and their families.

Main duties of the job

This post is crucial in raising awareness and promoting a wider understanding of Mental Health for CYP, requiring an evidence-based approach to education.

We are looking for you to apply if you are a motivated clinical nurse, with knowledge and experience in children and young people's mental health problems in an acute or primary care setting. You will have excellent interpersonal, IT and communication skills with the ability to organise, manage and plan your own workload effectively. You will be dedicated and passionate in your role working with children and young people whilst demonstrating excellent leadership and team working. You will be energetic anddedicated in working as an advocate in support of our children, young people and their families.

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Date posted

10 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,270 to £54,931 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

252-7258878

Job locations

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

Job description

Job responsibilities

General responsibilitiesClinical ResponsibilitiesManagerial responsibilitiesProfessional responsibilitiesEducation and development responsibilities

For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

General responsibilitiesClinical ResponsibilitiesManagerial responsibilitiesProfessional responsibilitiesEducation and development responsibilities

For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

RN Mental Health
Degree or equivalent experience
998 or equivalent qualification
CAMHS module or extensive experience

Desirable

Leadership qualification
Working towards or functioning at master level
Learning Disability qualification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Knowledge of current clinical evidence based practice within the field of CYP Mental Health
Expert knowledge of the appropriate legislation around Mental Health Act and the legal frameworks within which mental illness can be assessed and treated in CYP
Proven management and safeguarding experience and knowledge of the Children's Act
Robust knowledge and understanding of clinical governance
Knowledge of current professional issues relating to nursing and CYP mental health
Experience of applying research evidence to clinical practice

Desirable

Cannulation and phlebotomy

Experience

Essential

Extensive nursing experience with CYP at band 6
Extensive experience of working with CYP with mental health conditions in an acute healthcare setting
Experience of working with CYP with a learning disability and/or autism
Management experience
Evidence of service improvement projects
Previous experience in audit and evaluation

Desirable

Experience working for CAMHS within and acute mental health team or community setting
Previous band 7 experience

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

RN Mental Health
Degree or equivalent experience
998 or equivalent qualification
CAMHS module or extensive experience

Desirable

Leadership qualification
Working towards or functioning at master level
Learning Disability qualification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Knowledge of current clinical evidence based practice within the field of CYP Mental Health
Expert knowledge of the appropriate legislation around Mental Health Act and the legal frameworks within which mental illness can be assessed and treated in CYP
Proven management and safeguarding experience and knowledge of the Children's Act
Robust knowledge and understanding of clinical governance
Knowledge of current professional issues relating to nursing and CYP mental health
Experience of applying research evidence to clinical practice

Desirable

Cannulation and phlebotomy

Experience

Essential

Extensive nursing experience with CYP at band 6
Extensive experience of working with CYP with mental health conditions in an acute healthcare setting
Experience of working with CYP with a learning disability and/or autism
Management experience
Evidence of service improvement projects
Previous experience in audit and evaluation

Desirable

Experience working for CAMHS within and acute mental health team or community setting
Previous band 7 experience

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.

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)