Job summary
The role of the Gloucester House CAMHS Nurse will be to provide CAMHS nursing input to young people aged between 5-14 years. This will involve intensive working as part of an MDT Team.
You will be responsible for a defined caseload of clients, delivering a range of evidence-based interventions for pupils with social emotional and mental health needs with co-occurring neurodiverse presentations. You will work in an integrated way with education within a multi-disciplinary team and will receive regular clinical supervision from a senior member of the Service. You will also be expected to work jointly with other members of the team offering specialist CAMHS advice, consultation and training as required.
You will have a keen interest in improving outcomes for young people with SEMH and neurodiverse conditions as well as capturing these within the caseload work. Training will be provided alongside access to the training and CPD opportunities working at the Tavistock and Portman enables.
Main duties of the job
Identify and support diagnosis of neurodiverse conditions, nursing related presentations relating to medication side effects, depression and anxiety, and other health related issues
Support the planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of evidenced-based care to service users, conscious of their changing healthcare needs and varying levels of complexity, working collaboratively with other clinicians and stakeholders
Liaise with MDT and wider networks including FCAMHS, CAMHS, school nursing and psychiatry
Identify and assess risk and complete and update necessary documentation
Participate in the care planning process under supervision within the context of multidisciplinary team including case reviews.
To carry out on-going assessment of the impact of prescribed medication on individual young people both in terms therapeutic effect and untoward side effects.
Communicate in a competent and sensitive manner, complex information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients under their care where clients may be volatile and aggressive and/or resistant to treatment.
Participate in case conferences, review and planning meetings including with external agencies as appropriate.
About us
The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We are particularly keen to attract candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to better meet the needs of the service users and students that we serve.The Trust aims to ensure that all job applicants, employees or clients are treated fairly and valued equally regardless of sex, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, domestic circumstances, age, race, colour, disablement, ethnic or national origin, social background or employment status, sexual orientation, religion, beliefs, HIV status, gender identity, political affiliation or trade union membership. Selection for training and development and promotion will be on the basis of the individual's ability to meet the requirements for the job. You are responsible for ensuring that the Trust's policies, procedures and obligation in respect of promoting equality and diversity are adhered to in relation to both staff and services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with up-to-date NMC registration
- Post-qualification experience within acute or Community Mental health setting (Adult Mental Health or CAMHS)
- Degree level or equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post-qualification experience
- Experience of working independently
Desirable
- Nursing work with children and adolescents with mental health problems
- Experience of working with children and young people with Autism
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of a commitment to gaining an understanding of the professional-patient relationship
- Evidence of the applicant's interest in and development of therapeutic clinical skills
- Evidence of creativity in applying knowledge and experience
- Good record keepingKnowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and government policy and capacity to work within relevant guidelines
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding and appreciation of the unique challenges associated with autism and/or LD for children, young people and their families
- Knowledge and appreciation of the roles of other CAMHS workers and other professional groups providing medical and therapeutic services in services for children with disabilities
- Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to Safeguarding
- Sound knowledge of Child Protection procedures and implications
- Knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural differences within and between different communities
Personal Attributes (demonstrable)
Essential
- Capacity for working as a Team member and ability to work under supervision.
- Capacity to use initiative, take authority, work alone and collaboratively in a challenging environment
- Capacity to work with families and different family members experiencing trauma, difficulties and breakdown
- Ability to think clearly and express self
- Ability to engage and work effectively with young people and their parents/carers
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with up-to-date NMC registration
- Post-qualification experience within acute or Community Mental health setting (Adult Mental Health or CAMHS)
- Degree level or equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post-qualification experience
- Experience of working independently
Desirable
- Nursing work with children and adolescents with mental health problems
- Experience of working with children and young people with Autism
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of a commitment to gaining an understanding of the professional-patient relationship
- Evidence of the applicant's interest in and development of therapeutic clinical skills
- Evidence of creativity in applying knowledge and experience
- Good record keepingKnowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and government policy and capacity to work within relevant guidelines
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding and appreciation of the unique challenges associated with autism and/or LD for children, young people and their families
- Knowledge and appreciation of the roles of other CAMHS workers and other professional groups providing medical and therapeutic services in services for children with disabilities
- Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to Safeguarding
- Sound knowledge of Child Protection procedures and implications
- Knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural differences within and between different communities
Personal Attributes (demonstrable)
Essential
- Capacity for working as a Team member and ability to work under supervision.
- Capacity to use initiative, take authority, work alone and collaboratively in a challenging environment
- Capacity to work with families and different family members experiencing trauma, difficulties and breakdown
- Ability to think clearly and express self
- Ability to engage and work effectively with young people and their parents/carers
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).
