Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a CAMHS Nurse with Non-medical Prescribing qualification to work in a dynamic and diverse team.
The post holder will be working as part of the CAMHS team and will be responsible for the development and delivery of independent non-medical prescribing within South Durham CAMHS. This post will be working with children and young people with ADHD, and represents an exciting opportunity to deliver therapy and interventions along side prescribing.
This post is being advertised to address a temporary need however the Trust has made the commitment to offer Registered Nurses a permanent contract with the Trust. In the event that the need for this post ends, a suitable alternative post will be offered (this does not apply to other registered professions). Applicants should be aware that alternatives may require some flexibility on role and/or location.
Applicants must ensure that prior to applying they have agreement from their current line manager that they can be released on a secondment basis.
In the event that permanent funding is secured for this post the successful applicant will be confirmed in post on a permanent basis.
Main duties of the job
The post holder must have completed the V300 Non-Medical Prescribing Course and be registered with the NMC. Who will provide an independent prescribing service for young people in line with Trust policy and supported through a Governance framework.
Theywill be responsible for reviewing young people referred to the service with a view to reviewing their progress and physical healthcare in line with NICE requirements. The post holder will ensure that all service users receive regular prescribing reviews.
About us
While working for South Durham CAMHS we will offer robust clinical, management and caseload supervision.
There are learning and development opportunities within the service and formal learning opportunities will be agreed via appraisal and talent management.
While working for Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust you will have access to :
Staff discounts via health service discounts and Vivup
Cycle 2 Work Scheme
Lease Car Scheme
Complimentary Therapies
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification which outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification which outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- V300 Non Medical Prescriber Qualification
- NMC Registered
Desirable
- Mentoring students qualification
- Post Graduate Qualification in relevant Area
Experience
Essential
- Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carer's
- Providing clinical supervision
- working in a muti disciplinary team
Desirable
- Leadership or management experience
- Experience working with children/young people with Mental health
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of safeguarding and its application
- Clinical risk assessment and management and its application in practice
- Demonstrate knowledge to post graduate level of caring for young people with Mental Health
Desirable
- The trusts QIS system (quality improvement)
Skills
Essential
- Communicate complex and sensitive information to young people, families, carer's
- Able to work flexibly and cooperatively as part of a team
- Committed to continued quality and service improvement
- Able to engage young people and work effectively in addressing challenging situations
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- V300 Non Medical Prescriber Qualification
- NMC Registered
Desirable
- Mentoring students qualification
- Post Graduate Qualification in relevant Area
Experience
Essential
- Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carer's
- Providing clinical supervision
- working in a muti disciplinary team
Desirable
- Leadership or management experience
- Experience working with children/young people with Mental health
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of safeguarding and its application
- Clinical risk assessment and management and its application in practice
- Demonstrate knowledge to post graduate level of caring for young people with Mental Health
Desirable
- The trusts QIS system (quality improvement)
Skills
Essential
- Communicate complex and sensitive information to young people, families, carer's
- Able to work flexibly and cooperatively as part of a team
- Committed to continued quality and service improvement
- Able to engage young people and work effectively in addressing challenging 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
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).
