Job summary
Due to recent investment into Mental Health services,We are launching a number of new developments across both our core CAMHS and our specialist CAMHS provision.
We are thrilled that the development of our core CAMHS provision means that we can offer a new opportunity for a Specialist Mental Health Nurse to join our CAMHS Team to support the needs of our children and young people.
We are looking for an experienced Mental health Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team. Our team includes as mix of Psychiatrists, Nursing, Social work, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, and support staff.
If you have a passion for working with children, young people and their families we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will:
Deliver, as part of wider Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) high quality, timely and comprehensive mental health service for children and young people (CYP) with a range of complex mental health needs. To focus on evidence-based bio-psychosocial assessment and nursing specialistinterventions, working towards evidence-based recovery. Ensuring the nursing profession is represented within the Multi-disciplinary approach to care. To provide the co-ordination and collaboration in meeting the needs for a defined caseload working directly with CYP, their families/carers and external agencies .
The post holder will participate in the delivery of the agreed aims and objectives of the service and identify factors which may inhibit these from being achieved. They will assist in the delivery of a high standard of professional care. They will implement agreed systems for the monitoring of effectiveness of care. They will participate in the education and management of junior staff, including Students and preceptees for Nursing. They will participate in team and service development and evaluation. Liaison, advice and consultation with a wide range of agencies arecentral to the role.
About us
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is an award-winning organisation with over 9000 employees. We are one of the largest integrated Health and Social Care providers, covering services across North & South Staffordshire, Shropshire, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire, Isle of Wight, and Essex.
We pride ourselves on the services provided to support with the well-being of all our employees both physically and mentally and offer counselling support and lifestyle information. Opportunities for flexible working are also available depending on the role.
We encourage career development provided by in house training programs and coaching support.
As part of our strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, we welcome applications from candidates who meet the specific criteria, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, physical and/or mental disability or offending background.
We are embedding values based and inclusive recruitment practices to ensure that all applicants, from any backgrounds, have an equal chance of success in achieving a role with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level Mental Health Nurse
- Professional registration with NMC
- Demonstrable knowledge and continuous post qualified experience/professional developmentt
- Conforms to Professional requirements of NMC Code
- Recognised appropriate qualification in assessing & supervising student Nurses
Desirable
- Additional Psychological intervention/Professional Qualification including CYP IAPT training, CBT, CBTp, Family Interventions, CAT, DBT, Solution focussed interventions, Positive Behaviour support Planning,
- Specific Supervision and or Leadership qualification such as Professional Nurse Advocate
- Professional specific additional qualification eg, Principles of Physical Health Assessment, Non-Medical Prescriber, Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP), Enhanced clinical practice
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of extensive post registration experience with working with those who may experience complex mental Experience of working in the NHS. Experience of working Interview and application form health needs in the community setting
- Experience of working with people who have difficulty in engaging with services and have complex mental health needs
- Experience of making decisions autonomously whilst working with people and families in the community setting
- Experience of integrating care delivery across multi-disciplinary /multi agency teams
- Experience of holistically assessing, formulating and managing YP needs which may be complex and involve a multi agency and co-ordinated approach
- Experience of effectively managing mental health related issues/referrals/need for advice face to face and virtually, including telephone, at times of high demand and in relation to highly stressful/emotive situations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level Mental Health Nurse
- Professional registration with NMC
- Demonstrable knowledge and continuous post qualified experience/professional developmentt
- Conforms to Professional requirements of NMC Code
- Recognised appropriate qualification in assessing & supervising student Nurses
Desirable
- Additional Psychological intervention/Professional Qualification including CYP IAPT training, CBT, CBTp, Family Interventions, CAT, DBT, Solution focussed interventions, Positive Behaviour support Planning,
- Specific Supervision and or Leadership qualification such as Professional Nurse Advocate
- Professional specific additional qualification eg, Principles of Physical Health Assessment, Non-Medical Prescriber, Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP), Enhanced clinical practice
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of extensive post registration experience with working with those who may experience complex mental Experience of working in the NHS. Experience of working Interview and application form health needs in the community setting
- Experience of working with people who have difficulty in engaging with services and have complex mental health needs
- Experience of making decisions autonomously whilst working with people and families in the community setting
- Experience of integrating care delivery across multi-disciplinary /multi agency teams
- Experience of holistically assessing, formulating and managing YP needs which may be complex and involve a multi agency and co-ordinated approach
- Experience of effectively managing mental health related issues/referrals/need for advice face to face and virtually, including telephone, at times of high demand and in relation to highly stressful/emotive situations
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).
