Job summary
We are looking for an experienced nurse who is enthusiastic, motivated, and able to build relationships with teams, young people and their families effectively. It is essential for you to have experience of working with children and adolescents and/or the justice system. It would also be beneficial to demonstrate sound understanding of attachment theory, the impact of adverse childhood experience, trauma and its impact on development.
This role is challenging and rewarding. The role will require lone working, but you will have access to support from the youth offending service and Redbridge EWMHS. You will attend the weekly complex case meeting and monthly Redbridge EWMHS team meeting. A full induction will be provided.
Nursing posts within youth offending service do not come around often within Redbridge. This is a fantastic opportunity and there are ongoing discussions to make this post permanent.
Main duties of the job
Are you for ready for an interesting challenge?
An exciting opportunity has risen for a qualified and experienced mental health nurse. Redbridge Youth Offending Service (YOS) is looking for a mental health nurse with experience of working with children, young people and families to join their team. The YOS nurses provide support to the youth offending service in Redbridge community healthcare. If you have an interest in working with difficult to engage and vulnerable young people, then this is the post for you.
The role will suit an experienced child and adolescent mental health nurse who is looking to expand their skills in a specialist area. The role includes delivering consultation to colleagues within the youth offending team and wider partners, direct work with young people and representing at panels and working groups across the borough. There is also opportunity to offer assessments and mental health support for young people seen within the service.
You will receive clinical supervision from the Redbridge Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Service (EWMHS) Clinical Lead. However, your day to day line management will be provided by the Youth Offending Service.
About us
Starting with NELFTNELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
COVID-19 VaccinationWe continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.
Probationary PeriodThis post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).High Cost Area Supplement - LondonThis post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,313 and a maximum payment of £5,436 per annum pro rata).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HND/Degree in Mental Health Nursing
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
- 3+ years experience in child and adolescent mental health services
Desirable
- Further professional knowledge will have been gained through accredited courses workshops, study and in-house training programmes (e.g. CYP-IAPT training).
- 2+ years experience in B6 role or above
- Mentorship training
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance affecting children and adolescents, including Safeguarding procedures
- Advanced knowledge in youth offending specialism
- Understanding of best practice in supervision and development
Desirable
- Knowledge of audit and research
Skills
Essential
- Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
- Ability to manage own caseload and undertake assessments, including risk assessments, and to formulate appropriate care plans
- Evidence of well-developed clinical skills and knowledge in children and adolescent services, including mental health assessments and therapeutic interventions.
- Experience of working sensitively with distressing material that may have serious implications to young people and their families.
Desirable
- Advanced skills in therapeutic approaches
- Excellent written and verbal skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience of working within CAMHS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HND/Degree in Mental Health Nursing
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
- 3+ years experience in child and adolescent mental health services
Desirable
- Further professional knowledge will have been gained through accredited courses workshops, study and in-house training programmes (e.g. CYP-IAPT training).
- 2+ years experience in B6 role or above
- Mentorship training
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance affecting children and adolescents, including Safeguarding procedures
- Advanced knowledge in youth offending specialism
- Understanding of best practice in supervision and development
Desirable
- Knowledge of audit and research
Skills
Essential
- Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
- Ability to manage own caseload and undertake assessments, including risk assessments, and to formulate appropriate care plans
- Evidence of well-developed clinical skills and knowledge in children and adolescent services, including mental health assessments and therapeutic interventions.
- Experience of working sensitively with distressing material that may have serious implications to young people and their families.
Desirable
- Advanced skills in therapeutic approaches
- Excellent written and verbal skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience of working within CAMHS
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).
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Redbridge Youth Offending Team
Station Road Centre, Station Rd, Barkingside
Ilford
IG6 1NB
Employer's website
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
