Job summary
We are looking to recruit an experienced registered nurse. We welcome applications from all nurse registrations.
CNDS is a specialist tertiary service working in collaboration with local multi-agency services to provide second opinions for children and young people across the North East of England and North Cumbria, who may have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other co-occurring mental health or neurodevelopmental concerns. CNDS provides outpatient, day patient and outreach services, this includes detailed diagnostic second opinion assessments, alongside consultation and advice on management. The team is commissioned to provide ASD training to local clinicians. As a clinical academic team, CNDS have close working links with Newcastle University and are involved in the delivery of research studies and there may be opportunities to for the nurse to become involved in future research projects.
The post holder would have experience/interest in working with children and young people who have ASD and an understanding of, or skills in the diagnostic assessment process. They will have a child centred focus with a creative flexible approach to supporting each child's specific needs. There is an expectation that the post holder will develop their clinical skills to enable them to contribute to the assessment, diagnostic formulation and consultation service that CNDS provides.
Main duties of the job
The role involves:
- Observation of children in the home and school environments
- Liaising with parents and other professionals from other organisations
- Acting as a representative for CNDS in external multi-disciplinary meetings
- Participating in internal MDT team meetings
- Opportunities to support student nurses in the role of a clinical placement supervisor/assessor
- Having an individual caseload of children and young people up to the age of 18 years.
- Producing written summaries of observations
- To individually assess risk and document findings
- To carry out physical health monitoring with children and young people
- Supporting the specialist teacher with small groups of children in a bespoke environment i.e. The Hub base in CNDS. These children are mainly aged 3-8 years.
- The post holder will actively contribute to second opinion assessments for autism alongside team members, following the CNDS assessment pathway.
The role will involve supervision and support to nursing colleagues within the team
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 13th September 2022
Closing date : 27th September 2022
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 13th September 2022
Closing date : 27th September 2022
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Certificate and Experience
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse RNMMH, RMN,RNLD
- Minimum two years' experience post registration.
- Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community team
- None Medical Prescriber
- Clinical Leadership and delegation skills
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs
- Evidence of a high level of professional organisational skills (self and others)
- Proven track record of an affective advocate for service users and their carers
Desirable
- Debriefing skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to adapt within a changing environment
- Ability to work effectively with other professionals within the MDT framework
Desirable
- Good Conflict resolution skills
Person Specification
Certificate and Experience
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse RNMMH, RMN,RNLD
- Minimum two years' experience post registration.
- Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community team
- None Medical Prescriber
- Clinical Leadership and delegation skills
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs
- Evidence of a high level of professional organisational skills (self and others)
- Proven track record of an affective advocate for service users and their carers
Desirable
- Debriefing skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to adapt within a changing environment
- Ability to work effectively with other professionals within the MDT framework
Desirable
- Good Conflict resolution skills
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).
