Job summary
We are looking for a CAMHS Senior Mental Health Nurse Practitioner for theCAMHS Team.
The successful candidates will work in an autonomous role supporting the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of young people in the CAMHS service. There will be good access to supervision and advice from medical and non-medical colleagues to provide a safe professional framework in which to practice.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to undertake assessments, screening, diagnosis and case holding.
The post holder will be expected to deliver a high-quality innovative service for adolescents using research and good practice guidelines. They will take a lead role in developing a seamless service between community services, in-patient services, and adult mental health services.
About us
We are passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient's own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. We are always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we are hoping to find our future leaders and we will support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more - whatever stage of your career you are at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide treatment to a caseload of complex cases depending on role within the team.
- Ensure that appropriate systems are in place and in accordance with local policy
- Facilitate the effective assessment, diagnosing, care planning, prescribing and review of children and young people referred to the specialist CAMHS service.
- Link regularly with other agencies to facilitate effective communication between NMP clinics and the MDT Teams to ensure a quality service is maintained
- To be supportive of the multi-professional team and encourage effective team working, implementing and maintaining high professional standards within and outside the team
- Responsible for the supervision and appraisal of staff members of the team
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide treatment to a caseload of complex cases depending on role within the team.
- Ensure that appropriate systems are in place and in accordance with local policy
- Facilitate the effective assessment, diagnosing, care planning, prescribing and review of children and young people referred to the specialist CAMHS service.
- Link regularly with other agencies to facilitate effective communication between NMP clinics and the MDT Teams to ensure a quality service is maintained
- To be supportive of the multi-professional team and encourage effective team working, implementing and maintaining high professional standards within and outside the team
- Responsible for the supervision and appraisal of staff members of the team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Qualification in Nursing, Pharmacy or Occupational Therapy
- Non-medical prescriber (V300)
- Evidence of continuous professional development - mentoring qualification
- Evidence of continuous professional development at band 6
Desirable
- Dual qualified
- Advanced history taking and diagnostics
Experience
Essential
- Professional experience in the field of Children's mental health or equivalent
- Consolidated years of working at Band 6 in the community.
- Experience of dealing with crisis situations
- substantial experience working as an NMP
- Experience of managing & supervising staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current developments and practice
- Knowledge of the principles of Best Value/Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Knowledge of the principles of current research around Advancing Practice
Key Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good communicator with competent presentation skills. Able to communicate verbally and in writing with a wide range of people at all levels
- Able to manage change and respond flexibly to non-routine situations
- Clinically competent at diagnosing and prescribing in field of experience and competent in liaising and referring on to MDT colleagues.
- Able to work independently
Desirable
- Able to carry out a full Mental and physical health assessment including a physical examination where possible
- Advanced knowledge in interpretation of biomedical investigation
Personal Disposition
Essential
- Ability to maintain quality in own work and of others to do so (KSF 5.2)
- Willingness to travel to different locations to undertake role effectively
- Committed to the continuous development of job -related knowledge and skills
- Willing and able to work flexibly, in terms of the requirements of the role, working hours and place of employment
- Thorough understanding and commitment to operating and promoting Equality of Opportunity in relation to service users and employees
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Qualification in Nursing, Pharmacy or Occupational Therapy
- Non-medical prescriber (V300)
- Evidence of continuous professional development - mentoring qualification
- Evidence of continuous professional development at band 6
Desirable
- Dual qualified
- Advanced history taking and diagnostics
Experience
Essential
- Professional experience in the field of Children's mental health or equivalent
- Consolidated years of working at Band 6 in the community.
- Experience of dealing with crisis situations
- substantial experience working as an NMP
- Experience of managing & supervising staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current developments and practice
- Knowledge of the principles of Best Value/Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Knowledge of the principles of current research around Advancing Practice
Key Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good communicator with competent presentation skills. Able to communicate verbally and in writing with a wide range of people at all levels
- Able to manage change and respond flexibly to non-routine situations
- Clinically competent at diagnosing and prescribing in field of experience and competent in liaising and referring on to MDT colleagues.
- Able to work independently
Desirable
- Able to carry out a full Mental and physical health assessment including a physical examination where possible
- Advanced knowledge in interpretation of biomedical investigation
Personal Disposition
Essential
- Ability to maintain quality in own work and of others to do so (KSF 5.2)
- Willingness to travel to different locations to undertake role effectively
- Committed to the continuous development of job -related knowledge and skills
- Willing and able to work flexibly, in terms of the requirements of the role, working hours and place of employment
- Thorough understanding and commitment to operating and promoting Equality of Opportunity in relation to service users and employees
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).
