Job summary Interested in a career in CAMHS? We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurse to work within our growing team. The successful applicant will join the West London CAMHS Eating Disorder Service is based at in Ealing CAMHS, 1 Armstrong Way, Southall UB2 4SA. The West London CAMHS Eating Disorder Service is a well-established and expanding multi-disciplinary service which offers a range of evidence based clinical treatments to young people with eating disorders across the Boroughs of Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith and Fulham. The Service also links to a comprehensive Tier 2 and Tier 3 CAMH Service and a CAMHS Crisis Prevention/Care Team (ALLIANCE). The post holder will be part of a growing team of clinicians with a special interest and expertise in working with children, and young people, who are presenting with eating disorders. The successful applicant will also join a thriving team of supportive, committed and skilled nurses who are dedicated to changing the future outcomes for children and young people who present to mental health services. Main duties of the job The CAMH Nurse will work within the intensive treatment community pathway. This is an exciting new development within the team to support young people to remain in the community or to provide consistent support on paediatric wards to support discharge. This role will provide outreach into the young person's home to and local wards to provide meal and more generalised therapeutic support. The Band 5 CAMH Nurse work within the Eating Disorder Service under the supervision of the Clinical Nurse Specialist. With appropriate supervision and support they will join the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of clinical assessment and provision of therapy to young people (0-18) and their families and/or carers within the Eating Disorder Service. The role will include providing outreach work to patients who may find it hard to attend clinics and in-reach work into Tier 4 Services. The CAMH Nurse will manage physical health clinics with the support and consultation of medical staff as required. With supervision and support the CAMH Nurse will provide individual therapy to identified patients, as well as short term therapy (individual, family, groups) to patients presenting with sub-threshold disorders. As a Band 5 CAMH Nurse you will have the opportunity to contribute to service development, audit, research and quality improvement projects and you will also act as a Supervisor for student nurses on specialist placement in CAMHS. About us West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation. Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m. The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'. The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative. Date posted 20 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £34,521 to £41,956 a year pa including HCAS Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 222-LS-CAMHS- 583-A Job locations Eating Disorder - LS CAMHS Tri Borough Ealing CAMHS Southall UB2 4SD Job description Job responsibilities The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Job description Job responsibilities The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Person Specification Attitude, Aptitude and Personal Characteristics Essential Able to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy, using good communication skills Treats service users with respect and dignity at all times Enthusiastic, flexible and confident approach to working Able to prioritise own workload Willingness and ability to learn new skills and adapt to change Honesty, enthusiasm and a sense of loyalty Conducts self in a professional, courteous manner at all times and able to maintain professionalism Experience Essential Demonstrable post registration experience in mental health Experience of assessment and working therapeutically with children, young people and their families within a mental health setting Experience working with young people with eating disorder/ disordered eating presentations Experience of working in a number of ways i.e. assertive outreach, clinic based settings, home, school or other appropriate environments Experience of using therapeutic skills, such as CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Family Work Experience of interagency and multidisciplinary working Experience of assessing risk and formulating safe and effective risk management plans Experience of teaching other professionals Desirable Experience of therapeutic work with children and families where abuse or neglect has occurred Experience of audit and/or research Experience of contributing to and implementing new service developments Qualifications and Training Essential Registered on the NMC register, parts RN3, RNMH or RN4 Mentorship/ teaching and assessing qualification Desirable First or higher degree in appropriate subject area Post registration training in CAMHS Evidence of accredited courses in child and adolescent mental health practice Knowledge / Skills Essential Evidence of on-going professional development Excellent communication skills A thorough understanding of the mental health needs of young people Ability to communicate and relate well to young people Knowledge of relevant legislation guidance and good practice Knowledge of relevant legislation guidance Knowledge and understanding of child development An understanding of local and national issues relating to children's development and mental health Awareness of the dynamics of multi-disciplinary and multi- agency team working Awareness of the value of service user involvement and participation in all aspects of care and in the planning and the development of services Desirable Knowledge and understanding of attachment theory and the impacts of attachment and loss for children and young people Understanding of family dynamics Other Requirements Essential Evidence of continuing professional development as expected by the NMC. Person Specification Attitude, Aptitude and Personal Characteristics Essential Able to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy, using good communication skills Treats service users with respect and dignity at all times Enthusiastic, flexible and confident approach to working Able to prioritise own workload Willingness and ability to learn new skills and adapt to change Honesty, enthusiasm and a sense of loyalty Conducts self in a professional, courteous manner at all times and able to maintain professionalism Experience Essential Demonstrable post registration experience in mental health Experience of assessment and working therapeutically with children, young people and their families within a mental health setting Experience working with young people with eating disorder/ disordered eating presentations Experience of working in a number of ways i.e. assertive outreach, clinic based settings, home, school or other appropriate environments Experience of using therapeutic skills, such as CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Family Work Experience of interagency and multidisciplinary working Experience of assessing risk and formulating safe and effective risk management plans Experience of teaching other professionals Desirable Experience of therapeutic work with children and families where abuse or neglect has occurred Experience of audit and/or research Experience of contributing to and implementing new service developments Qualifications and Training Essential Registered on the NMC register, parts RN3, RNMH or RN4 Mentorship/ teaching and assessing qualification Desirable First or higher degree in appropriate subject area Post registration training in CAMHS Evidence of accredited courses in child and adolescent mental health practice Knowledge / Skills Essential Evidence of on-going professional development Excellent communication skills A thorough understanding of the mental health needs of young people Ability to communicate and relate well to young people Knowledge of relevant legislation guidance and good practice Knowledge of relevant legislation guidance Knowledge and understanding of child development An understanding of local and national issues relating to children's development and mental health Awareness of the dynamics of multi-disciplinary and multi- agency team working Awareness of the value of service user involvement and participation in all aspects of care and in the planning and the development of services Desirable Knowledge and understanding of attachment theory and the impacts of attachment and loss for children and young people Understanding of family dynamics Other Requirements Essential Evidence of continuing professional development as expected by the NMC. 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. 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. 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 West London NHS Trust Address Eating Disorder - LS CAMHS Tri Borough Ealing CAMHS Southall UB2 4SD Employer's website https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)