Job summary
Sussex CAMHS has been undergoing a crucial and innovative expansion, which is seeing a substantial amount of growth in a variety of teams.
We are looking for a nurse within our Brightonand Hove NDP service, providing ADHD community CAMHS clinics for young people and their families/ carers.
If you are a Registered Mental Health Nurse, with a drive and motivation to support young people living with ADHD and ASC, then this position will provide an excitingexperience of what it is like to work in this area and open up new opportunities.
This is a permanent full time post, part of a wider, well established Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT). The role includes both lone and team working, meaning you will need to be adaptable, organised, forward thinking and a good team player.
Through regular supervision, we actively encourage and promote professional development and innovative work to all team members.
This post offers the Trust's £2,000 Golden Hello or Relocation Incentive for Band 5-6 Nurses & Practitioners, (pro rata and subject to terms and conditions; please see attached Protocol Document for full details).
Main duties of the job
Your clinical work will involve:
- Completing ADHD assessments and contributing to diagnostic decision
- Leading treatment reviews including assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating intervention (including carrying out physical observations)
- Holding your own caseload, including more complex cases
- Liaison with other agencies (school; social care)
- Supervision of junior staff/ students
- covering the duty inbox and responding to queries from families and other agencies
- completing risk assessments and care plans for young people in our care
You will be joining a friendly, supportive and creative multi-disciplinary team, dedicated to providing a high-quality ADHD and ASC service that complements the work of our wider CAMHS colleagues and in liaison/partnership with other young people's services.
You will work on all aspects of the NDP pathway including screening, assessment, group work and for ADHD including medication reviews, lifestyle reviews (school & home), care planning and risk assessment and management. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to service development of the new NDP clinical model.
About us
We provide mental health and learning disability care for children, young people and adults across Sussex and for children and young people in Hampshire.
Working in Sussex:
- Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns
- Embrace the city life with great access to visit Brighton and London
- With easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow and excellent railway links across the UK there is plenty of opportunity for adventure
Job description
Job responsibilities
In order to be a successful Band 6 Nurse in our team you will be:
- A Registered Mental Health Nurse (with the NMC)
- Experienced working with neurodevelopmental conditions assessment, diagnosis, treatment
- Experienced in risk management
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced and independent role
It would also be advantageous if you are:
- Experienced working in CAMHS (Children and Young Peoples mental health services)
- Experienced in working within a mental health setting
MAIN DUTIES
The post holder will provide specialist assessments and nursing interventions to patients with ADHD symptoms or diagnosis; liaise with other organisations and professionals to promote communication and good practice; Understand psychosocial interventions to include psycho-education, wellness recovery action plans, and discharge planning.
- To undertake assessments of individuals and their families in the designated care group. To develop alongside the service user and family their care plan.
- To offer specialist nursing assessment and advice
- To conduct ADHD progress reviews to assess a young persons response to treatment and adapt accordingly.
- To assess and manage on going risks as identified during the assessment. To regularly review risk factors and make changes to the management of them as necessary.
- To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust nursing strategy.
- To ensure that clinical practice is evidence based and consistent with relevant NICE guidelines and Trust policies and procedures.
- To provide supervision of junior staff and trainees where appropriate.
- To contribute to robust NDP MDT diagnostic decision making
See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Flexibility with working patterns is desirable as we may extend the hours of our service to include some weekend and evening work
SPFT staff have the capacity to work from home remotely where applicable and in agreement with your line manager.
Please apply using the link in this advert, or for more information explore the attachments or contact:
Patience Clarke
Clinical Service Manager
Neurodevelopmental Pathway
Job description
Job responsibilities
In order to be a successful Band 6 Nurse in our team you will be:
- A Registered Mental Health Nurse (with the NMC)
- Experienced working with neurodevelopmental conditions assessment, diagnosis, treatment
- Experienced in risk management
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced and independent role
It would also be advantageous if you are:
- Experienced working in CAMHS (Children and Young Peoples mental health services)
- Experienced in working within a mental health setting
MAIN DUTIES
The post holder will provide specialist assessments and nursing interventions to patients with ADHD symptoms or diagnosis; liaise with other organisations and professionals to promote communication and good practice; Understand psychosocial interventions to include psycho-education, wellness recovery action plans, and discharge planning.
- To undertake assessments of individuals and their families in the designated care group. To develop alongside the service user and family their care plan.
- To offer specialist nursing assessment and advice
- To conduct ADHD progress reviews to assess a young persons response to treatment and adapt accordingly.
- To assess and manage on going risks as identified during the assessment. To regularly review risk factors and make changes to the management of them as necessary.
- To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust nursing strategy.
- To ensure that clinical practice is evidence based and consistent with relevant NICE guidelines and Trust policies and procedures.
- To provide supervision of junior staff and trainees where appropriate.
- To contribute to robust NDP MDT diagnostic decision making
See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Flexibility with working patterns is desirable as we may extend the hours of our service to include some weekend and evening work
SPFT staff have the capacity to work from home remotely where applicable and in agreement with your line manager.
Please apply using the link in this advert, or for more information explore the attachments or contact:
Patience Clarke
Clinical Service Manager
Neurodevelopmental Pathway
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current registration [mental health/LD/Adult], appropriate to the job role
- Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualifying experience in the relevant care group
- Experience of working alongside people with complex health problems in the designated care group
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current registration [mental health/LD/Adult], appropriate to the job role
- Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualifying experience in the relevant care group
- Experience of working alongside people with complex health problems in the designated care group
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).
