Job summary
The Becton Centre for Children and Young People is one of the largest providers of specialist Tier 4 CAMHS in the UK.
We are looking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and highly motivated registered nurse to join our established nursing team.
Main duties of the job
The Becton Centre for Children and Young people comprises of three units Emerald Lodge up to 13 years age. Sapphire Lodge 13-18 and Ruby Lodge Learning Disabilities and mental Health up to the age of 18. As a site we offer assessment, care and treatment for young people who are experiencing complex mental health, emotional and behavioural issues.
Our Multi-Disciplinary team comprises of Psychiatrists, Nurses, Health Care Support Workers, Psychologist, therapists, teachers, admin and support services who are committed to develop a service that provides high quality care for children and families.
We will provide, A full induction. The opportunity to further enhance your knowledge and skills. Regular management and clinical supervision. Training and Development opportunities and Preceptorship for newly qualified nurses.
About us
Sheffield Children's is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.
We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision "to create a healthier future for children and young people."
- Outstanding patient care
- Brilliant place to work
- Leader in children's health
Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.
We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication and Relationship skills
- To maintain confidentiality of information regarding children, young people, families and individual staff at all times.
- Provide and receive complex or sensitive information.
- To work within and promote collaborative and partnership working, with both colleagues and the client group.
- To promote and maintain effective communication and positive working relationships throughout the Unit and wider services, both internal and external to CAMHS.
- To promote and maintain effective communication and positive therapeutic relationships with children, young people and families.
- To act as an advocate for children young people and families.
- To attend and participate within regular Unit meetings.
- To liaise with and report issues, concerns or untoward incidents to the nurse in charge, deputy / Unit Manager, CAMHS Tier 4 Senior Nurse Manager or the on call CAMHS Manager.
Knowledge, Training and Experience
- To have RMN / RN (Mental Health) or RNLD / RN (Learning Disabilities) registration and use this knowledge in the daily care of children, young people and families.
- To carry out the duties as directed by the NMC and within the Code of Professional Conduct.
- Able to assess, plan implement and evaluate programmes of care for children, young people and families who require a Tier 4 service.
- Act as a preceptor / mentor for newly registered staff nurses and student nurses.
- Identify own personal and professional needs through the personal development review and clinical supervision process.
- To ensure that personal mandatory and statutory training requirements are met in accordance with Sheffield Childrens NHS Foundation Trust policies.
- Develop skills and knowledge in assessing clinical risk and its management and are able to interpret client clinical presentation information and take appropriate action.
- Develop skills and knowledge in the safe administration of medicines including those that are classed as Controlled as per Trust policies.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication and Relationship skills
- To maintain confidentiality of information regarding children, young people, families and individual staff at all times.
- Provide and receive complex or sensitive information.
- To work within and promote collaborative and partnership working, with both colleagues and the client group.
- To promote and maintain effective communication and positive working relationships throughout the Unit and wider services, both internal and external to CAMHS.
- To promote and maintain effective communication and positive therapeutic relationships with children, young people and families.
- To act as an advocate for children young people and families.
- To attend and participate within regular Unit meetings.
- To liaise with and report issues, concerns or untoward incidents to the nurse in charge, deputy / Unit Manager, CAMHS Tier 4 Senior Nurse Manager or the on call CAMHS Manager.
Knowledge, Training and Experience
- To have RMN / RN (Mental Health) or RNLD / RN (Learning Disabilities) registration and use this knowledge in the daily care of children, young people and families.
- To carry out the duties as directed by the NMC and within the Code of Professional Conduct.
- Able to assess, plan implement and evaluate programmes of care for children, young people and families who require a Tier 4 service.
- Act as a preceptor / mentor for newly registered staff nurses and student nurses.
- Identify own personal and professional needs through the personal development review and clinical supervision process.
- To ensure that personal mandatory and statutory training requirements are met in accordance with Sheffield Childrens NHS Foundation Trust policies.
- Develop skills and knowledge in assessing clinical risk and its management and are able to interpret client clinical presentation information and take appropriate action.
- Develop skills and knowledge in the safe administration of medicines including those that are classed as Controlled as per Trust policies.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN/RNLD registration or awaiting registration
Desirable
- Qualifications and Training RMN / RN (Mental Health) or RLDN / RN (Learning Disabilities) registration or awaiting registration Degree in relevant subject AF / In
Experience
Essential
- Multi-disciplinary working
Desirable
- CAMHS experience / placement Previous experience of working with children and young people or Adult mental health experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Legal Frameworks relevant to MH care Risk assessment / management Nursing process
Desirable
- Clinical governance Current CAMHS practice / issues Health and Safety
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN/RNLD registration or awaiting registration
Desirable
- Qualifications and Training RMN / RN (Mental Health) or RLDN / RN (Learning Disabilities) registration or awaiting registration Degree in relevant subject AF / In
Experience
Essential
- Multi-disciplinary working
Desirable
- CAMHS experience / placement Previous experience of working with children and young people or Adult mental health experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Legal Frameworks relevant to MH care Risk assessment / management Nursing process
Desirable
- Clinical governance Current CAMHS practice / issues Health and Safety
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).
