Join our dynamic team in a newly created role as a therapeutic care workers within the children and young people’s ward.
Are you passionate about supporting and empowering children and young people with mental health challenges? Do you thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment? We are currently seeking compassionate and dedicated Band 4 therapeutic care workers to join our team and play a vital role in our children’s ward. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work with and be supported by a team of clinical practice educators. Our dynamic, enthusiastic, and supportive senior nursing and mental health teams will provide mentorship and guidance to help you grow and thrive.
In addition, we offer numerous opportunities for professional development including dedicated mental health supervision and mentoring.
Furthermore, our Trust is proud to be awaiting the rebuild and launch of our purpose-built paediatric emergency department, providing an innovative and well-equipped environment for patient care. If you are dedicated to making a positive impact on the mental health and well being of children and young people we want to hear from you.
The Therapeutic Care Worker role has been developed to provide support to
registered nurses in meeting the needs of children and young people with both
physical and mental health needs.
It is envisaged that this will be a developmental role suitable for highly
motivated individuals looking to gain clinical experience before pursuing further
professional training in either nursing or psychological therapies. The post
requires excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills and an aptitude for
developing a range of practical and listening skills.
The post offers a comprehensive induction, clinical supervision from the
CAMHS team, and health care assistant training. Previous experience of
working with young people is essential. The post holder will need to work
flexibly to address the unique requirements of the children and young people’s
service, involving rotational shift patterns, nights and weekend work.
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the topFor more information please follow link
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This advert closes on Wednesday 29 Jan 2025