Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a registered nurse to become part of the Teeswide CAMHS crisis team. The post is for a band 5 nurse who has a keen interest in childrens mental health and is able to work in a fast paced but rewarding service. The post is to work as an autonomous clinician carrying out crisis assessments and being able to formulate plans for young people and their carers during times of distress.
The crisis team is a 24 hour service that caters for children and young people up to the age of 18 living in the Teesside area and offers rapid assessment of mental health and emotional needs for children in crisis.
This post is only open to those candidates who already have their NMC registration in place and have successfully completed the preceptorship programme.Please note: Newly qualified applicants or those due to qualify will be recruited via a separate process.
Main duties of the job
The main duties involve assessment of mental health and emotional needs of children who present in crisis. The post holder needs to be able to carry out a thorough risk assessments and be able to formulate safety plans with children and their carers during times of distress.
Offer telephone support to children, young people, carers and other professionals who need advice and guidance around emotional distress.
Short term interventions around risk management and monitoring of mental state with a view to maintaining young people safely in the community wherever possible.
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
The post requires the successful candidate to work shifts over a 7 day period - both days and night duties.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Additional Information Enquiries: Alan Hanlon, 01642 058590
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post requires the successful candidate to work shifts over a 7 day period - both days and night duties.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Additional Information Enquiries: Alan Hanlon, 01642 058590
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD (RNSC - CAMHS only )
- To be recognised practice assessor / mentor or work towards in an agreed timescale
- Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 month probationary period)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Experience
Essential
- Working with people with mental ill health / learning disabilities
- Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation
- Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Working in partnership with other agencies
Skills
Essential
- Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to children and young people, carers/families
- Undertake lead professional responsibilities
- Manage own time and prioritise effectively
- Motivate and work positively and assertively with other members of the team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD (RNSC - CAMHS only )
- To be recognised practice assessor / mentor or work towards in an agreed timescale
- Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 month probationary period)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Experience
Essential
- Working with people with mental ill health / learning disabilities
- Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation
- Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Working in partnership with other agencies
Skills
Essential
- Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to children and young people, carers/families
- Undertake lead professional responsibilities
- Manage own time and prioritise effectively
- Motivate and work positively and assertively with other members of the team.
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).
