Job summary
Are you an experienced band 6 or an existing Band 6 RNLD/RMN with a passion for working with children and young people and have a creative flair?
This role is an exciting opportunity for a motivated nurse with a strong passion for supporting individuals with possible learning difficulties/disability and or neurodiversity alongside mental health challenges to work in a busy CORE CAMHS service, using a combination of clinical care and creative therapeutic interventions to promote independence, enhance communication and improve overall mental well being through a variety of creative approaches.
Main duties of the job
Carrying out thorough assessments for young people that are referred to core camhs, potentially with some extra needs alongside mental health difficulties. Develop and review care plans, with a focus on integrating a creative approach to support emotional wellbeing.
Utilise creative interventions alongside nursing interventions to enhance communication, social engagement and emotional expression. Tailoring therapy activities to individual needs and capabilities to ensure that therapeutic goals are met.
Collaborative working with other agencies inside and outside of the trust contributing to multidisciplinary assessments and reviews.
Safeguard the wellbeing of the young person by assessing risk and implementing safety plans, following safeguarding protocols and reporting concerns according to local safeguarding procedures.
About us
We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website
We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.
We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.
We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.
We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.
From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information with regard to this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information with regard to this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- NMC RNLD or RMN live register or equivalent professional registration relevant to the post
- post graduate qualification or additional training in learning disability, mental health , autism or related fields
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area at specialist level of care
- Evidence of promoting/supporting active user/carer involvement/participation
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of working in the specific field where the post is held
- Leadership/management experience which has had a positive impact and created change within the service delivery/practice
Skills and Compentencies
Essential
- Effective inter-personal skills and experience in supervising and mentoring .
- Able to demonstrate effective communication skills .
- Good time management skills.
- Work within the culture of improving working lives and working time directive
- Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity.
Desirable
- Ability to lead and motivate staff to embrace change
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- NMC RNLD or RMN live register or equivalent professional registration relevant to the post
- post graduate qualification or additional training in learning disability, mental health , autism or related fields
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area at specialist level of care
- Evidence of promoting/supporting active user/carer involvement/participation
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of working in the specific field where the post is held
- Leadership/management experience which has had a positive impact and created change within the service delivery/practice
Skills and Compentencies
Essential
- Effective inter-personal skills and experience in supervising and mentoring .
- Able to demonstrate effective communication skills .
- Good time management skills.
- Work within the culture of improving working lives and working time directive
- Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity.
Desirable
- Ability to lead and motivate staff to embrace change
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).
