Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a RN (Child) with an interest and experience in mental health to support children and young people presenting in mental health crisis. You will provide visible, credible, professional clinical leadership, supporting the clinical management of Children and Young People with mental health issues who have been admitted onto the inpatient wards and to support other departments in the Trust that may be caring for children/young people (such as Emergency Department and Outpatient clinics).
You should have experience of caring for children and young people with mental health conditions in either the acute or community settings, be able to work collaboratively with other agencies and have a sound knowledge of children's safeguarding.
You will be part of a team of other Specialist Nurses and will be given opportunities to develop expertise in this area in line with the requirements of the role. Restorative supervision will be offered to the post holder in addition to management and safeguarding supervision.
Main duties of the job
- To improve patient experience, quality and efficiency of service in general hospitals by focusing on CYP with mental health issues that can complicate their care and discharge.
- Ensuring the nursing care delivered to CYP with mental and physical health needs is of a high quality, research based, and is patient and family focused.
- To support the wider paediatric nursing and medical team, by arranging training opportunities to up-skill all professionals on effectively managing young people's mental health needs.
- To co-ordinate care for children and young people by liaising with the medical, nursing, SWL St Georges Mental Health CAMHS Services/SABP and other support services
- Be a champion for children's mental health and an effective role model for junior team members supporting and promoting a learning environment.
- Work in close liaison with the Paediatric Matron to allocate safe and appropriate enhanced nursing care to children and young people as required.
About us
Epsom and St Helier
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.
We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.
The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and is supported by over 500 volunteers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Clinical Nurse Specialist role
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Clinical Nurse Specialist role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRN (Child) oRelevant degree
Desirable
- oAssessment in Practice or Mentor preparation course oRecognised module in Children and Young Peoples mental health oMental Health First Aid Training/ We can Talk oExperience of liaison work in the mental health field oManagement of violence and aggression in patients e.g PMVA/Breakaway training oProfessional Nurse Advocate (Restorative Supervision) training oMasters or willingness to work towards oE-LFT Children and Young People in Mental Health settings
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- oExperience working with Children and Young People experiencing difficulty with their Mental Health and Wellbeing oEvidence of continuing professional development oLevel 3 Children's Safeguarding Course oKnowledge of the Trust vision, values, and strategic objectives oPrevention and management of violence and Aggression skills o Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health
Desirable
- oExperience of working with children/young people with eating disorders oExperience of children/young people with ASD/ADHD and Learning Difficulties oExperience of family therapy or therapeutic intervention skills
Skills
Essential
- oEffective and efficient keyboard skills in the recording of clinical information and in communicating with colleagues. oKnowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights and the competencies appropriate to your role to support their diverse needs and human rights oAbe to communicate effectively with the CYP and with other staff to ensure that the care, treatment and support is not compromised oAble to demonstrate a good understanding of the CYP communication, physical & emotional needs; can identify changing needs and recognise and promote their independence oAbility to lead and motivate others oSkills in using IT, including office applications, clinical record systems (e.g. IPM/ICM) and database/statistical applications e.g. Excel oAbility to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings
Personal attributes
Essential
- oAdaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty oWilling to engage with and learn from peers, other professionals and colleagues in the desire to provide or support the most appropriate interventions oProfessional calm and efficient manner oInfluencer and networker oDemonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals oAttention to detail oHighly motivated with ability to influence and inspire others oAbility to manage own caseload and time o Commitment to own development
Other
Essential
- Other relevant requirementsoDemonstrable commitment to and focus on quality, promotes high standards to consistently improve patient outcomes oDemonstrable skill to work together to serve our community through delivering safe and excellent clinical care oValue diversity and difference, operates with integrity and openness Treating others with compassion, empathy and respect and oShare information openly and effectively with patients, staff and relatives oWorks across boundaries, looks for collective success, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others oUses evidence to make improvements, increase efficiencies and seeks out innovation oActively develops themselves and othersA/I
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRN (Child) oRelevant degree
Desirable
- oAssessment in Practice or Mentor preparation course oRecognised module in Children and Young Peoples mental health oMental Health First Aid Training/ We can Talk oExperience of liaison work in the mental health field oManagement of violence and aggression in patients e.g PMVA/Breakaway training oProfessional Nurse Advocate (Restorative Supervision) training oMasters or willingness to work towards oE-LFT Children and Young People in Mental Health settings
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- oExperience working with Children and Young People experiencing difficulty with their Mental Health and Wellbeing oEvidence of continuing professional development oLevel 3 Children's Safeguarding Course oKnowledge of the Trust vision, values, and strategic objectives oPrevention and management of violence and Aggression skills o Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health
Desirable
- oExperience of working with children/young people with eating disorders oExperience of children/young people with ASD/ADHD and Learning Difficulties oExperience of family therapy or therapeutic intervention skills
Skills
Essential
- oEffective and efficient keyboard skills in the recording of clinical information and in communicating with colleagues. oKnowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights and the competencies appropriate to your role to support their diverse needs and human rights oAbe to communicate effectively with the CYP and with other staff to ensure that the care, treatment and support is not compromised oAble to demonstrate a good understanding of the CYP communication, physical & emotional needs; can identify changing needs and recognise and promote their independence oAbility to lead and motivate others oSkills in using IT, including office applications, clinical record systems (e.g. IPM/ICM) and database/statistical applications e.g. Excel oAbility to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings
Personal attributes
Essential
- oAdaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty oWilling to engage with and learn from peers, other professionals and colleagues in the desire to provide or support the most appropriate interventions oProfessional calm and efficient manner oInfluencer and networker oDemonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals oAttention to detail oHighly motivated with ability to influence and inspire others oAbility to manage own caseload and time o Commitment to own development
Other
Essential
- Other relevant requirementsoDemonstrable commitment to and focus on quality, promotes high standards to consistently improve patient outcomes oDemonstrable skill to work together to serve our community through delivering safe and excellent clinical care oValue diversity and difference, operates with integrity and openness Treating others with compassion, empathy and respect and oShare information openly and effectively with patients, staff and relatives oWorks across boundaries, looks for collective success, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others oUses evidence to make improvements, increase efficiencies and seeks out innovation oActively develops themselves and othersA/I
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
