Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the South Tees CAMHS Getting Help teams for an Emotional Resilience Nurses to join us. We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated, appropriately experienced and qualified nurse to join our developing team.
This post is being advertised to address a temporary need of 12 months however the Trust has made the commitment to offer the successful applicant a permanent contract with the Trust. In the event that the need for this post ends, a suitable alternative post will be offered at the same band. Applicants should be aware that alternatives may require some flexibility on role and/or location.
CAMHS has moved to a Thrive service model, working closely with our multi-agency partners and service providers to deliver across the model of Getting Advice, Getting Help, Getting More Help and Risk Support. Our teams are committed to developing collaborative, innovative services to improve resilience and promote good mental health and wellbeing for Children, Young People & Families.
The successful candidate will have responsibility for the effective management of a community caseload of children and young people referred to the service. The South Tees Getting Help team covers the Middlesbrough & Redcar localities. The team base is currently Evergreen at Acklam Road Hospital, though this may change in the future.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, well-motivated, forward-thinking clinician to work as part of our team - working with young people with mild to moderate mental health needs. The post holder will work within the Getting Help team with the principal objectives of providing mental health assessments, therapeutic interventions (both group and individual) and liaising with other services and our partner agencies.
You will work as part of a team but will need to be confident in your own clinical decision-making skills. You will work with a range of professionals from a variety of different agencies including social care, education and a range of community sector partners.
The post holder will provide clinical and caseload management supervision and mentorship to students and junior staff working within the team. There will be the opportunity to participate in service development, audit, research activities, pathway development and ongoing training needs of the clinical teams.
Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants can travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for further detailed information regarding the role and main responsibilities.
Additional contact details
Sara Horsman, Clinical Lead - sara.horsman@nhs.net
Or
Gillian Sweeney - Clinical Lead - gilliansweeney@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for further detailed information regarding the role and main responsibilities.
Additional contact details
Sara Horsman, Clinical Lead - sara.horsman@nhs.net
Or
Gillian Sweeney - Clinical Lead - gilliansweeney@nhs.net
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working with children and young people with mental health and emotional needs in a healthcare, education or community setting.
- Working collaboratively with children, young people and their families/carers.
- Providing clinical supervision (or equivalent).
Desirable
- Leadership or management experience
- Experience working in primary care and/or a multiagency setting.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration with appropriate body in healthcare (e.g. school nurse, health visitor, RSCN)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Degree/diploma in Child and Adolescent Mental Health (or equivalent knowledge), or to achieve within agreed timescale
- Certificate in teaching & assessing as appropriate to own profession, or to achieve within agreed timescale.
- Clinical Supervisor (or equivalent).
- Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
- To complete Youth Aware of Mental Health (YAM) training within 6 months of employment
Desirable
- Qualification in a specific therapeutic modality e.g. Systemic Practice, CBT, Family Therapy, Psycho-dynamic Psychotherapy etc.
- Leadership or management qualification
Skills
Essential
- Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to children, young people, carers/families and all members of the multiagency team.
- Work effectively as part of a multiagency team and undertake lead professional or care coordinator responsibilities.
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
- Demonstrable knowledge to post-graduate level of evidence-based practice in caring for children and young people in the designated field.
Desirable
- The Trust's Quality Improvement System (QIS)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working with children and young people with mental health and emotional needs in a healthcare, education or community setting.
- Working collaboratively with children, young people and their families/carers.
- Providing clinical supervision (or equivalent).
Desirable
- Leadership or management experience
- Experience working in primary care and/or a multiagency setting.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration with appropriate body in healthcare (e.g. school nurse, health visitor, RSCN)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Degree/diploma in Child and Adolescent Mental Health (or equivalent knowledge), or to achieve within agreed timescale
- Certificate in teaching & assessing as appropriate to own profession, or to achieve within agreed timescale.
- Clinical Supervisor (or equivalent).
- Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
- To complete Youth Aware of Mental Health (YAM) training within 6 months of employment
Desirable
- Qualification in a specific therapeutic modality e.g. Systemic Practice, CBT, Family Therapy, Psycho-dynamic Psychotherapy etc.
- Leadership or management qualification
Skills
Essential
- Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to children, young people, carers/families and all members of the multiagency team.
- Work effectively as part of a multiagency team and undertake lead professional or care coordinator responsibilities.
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
- Demonstrable knowledge to post-graduate level of evidence-based practice in caring for children and young people in the designated field.
Desirable
- The Trust's Quality Improvement System (QIS)
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).
