Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
If you are an experienced NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our CAMHS family at our inpatient mental health services for children and young people in Rochford, Essex.
We are expanding our nursing team!
Poplar Adolescent Unit is a general acute ward with 14 beds supporting young people aged 13-18 with a variety of mental health issues.
This post would suit someone who is passionate about young people's mental health, and working in an innovative way at the forefront of NHS services.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work as a member of our multi-disciplinary team involved in the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents who access our services.
This will involve key working young people and supporting them on their recovery journey. You will work collaboratively with the young people to develop care plans, risk assessments and positive behaviour support plans, contributing to expanding the resources young people and their family need to support care in the community.
You may be required to support the therapies team with our therapeutic timetable, providing an excellent opportunity to develop your psychological skills.
Additionally you will be required to advocate for your patients in meetings both internally and externally to ensure they are receiving evidence-based, valued care.
We care for young people with a variety of mental health issues and the post would best suit someone who is able to work as part of a team, caring for young people experiencing, at times, a significant amount of distress.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
* Season Ticket Loans
* NHS discounts for staff
* Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
* Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
* The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
* Day One Flexible Employer
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further details.
Qualifications
* Registered Mental Health Nurse at degree / diploma level
* Current NMC Registration
Experience
* Knowledge of mental disorder, child development, mental health law and legislation and the nursing process
* Experience of working in a mental health setting post-registration
* Basic counselling skills
* Demonstrates an understanding of and empathy to the needs of children & young people
* Ability to effectively communicate with children, young people and their parents
* Ability to effectively communicate with other professionals, in person and on the phone
* Ability to understand and work with challenging behaviour
Personal Characteristics:
* A genuine interest in working within this specialism.
* Excellent professional attitude
* Available to work shifts, days, nights and weekends, Monday to Sunday across all inpatient units
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Mental Health Nurse registered with the NMC
* Knowledge of mental disorder, child development, mental health law and legislation and the nursing process
* Evidence of continued professional development in mental health related field
* Evidence of working with young people
* Demonstrates an understanding of and empathy to the needs of children & young people
* Ability to effectively communicate with professionals, children, young people and their parents
* Ability to understand and work with challenging behaviour
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.
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