Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification Typical tasks for this role? To support the ward manager in leading day-to-day running of the ward. To lead on nursing feedback in ward round and other professional meetings To take on the Primary Nurse role for individual young people. To assist in the development of junior staff and act as a role model to them. To ensure the provision of excellent, evidence-based nursing care for the children, young people (CYP) and their families at all times. To put children, young people, their families and carers at the centre of everything we do. To ensure the provision of a welcoming, caring, clean and safe environment for the CYP and their families. Recognising escalation in behaviour or shift in ward dynamics and proactively address this with staff or young people. Monitoring observations and ensuring safe practice and act appropriately and in line with unit procedure. Supervising junior staff and students to ensure the delivery of safe and effective care. For further details / informal visits contact: Name Lucy Cooper Job title Ward Manager Email address lucy.cooper54@nhs.net Additional contact information Please contact during working hours Monday- Friday to discuss post. Person specification Education/ Qualifications: Essential criteria Maximum score 4 Registered Mental Health Nurse at degree or diploma level. NMC Registered Nurse (Child) (or Registered Nurse) relevant to area of practice CAMHS Mental Health Desirable criteria Maximum score 4 Degree level qualification NVQ D32/33 Assessors course Experience/Skills Essential criteria Maximum score 12 Teaching, supervision and managerial experience of coordinating and managing patient care Knowledge of mental disorder, child development, mental health law and legislation and the nursing process Understanding of professional and current issues in childrens and mental health nursing. Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues Handling safeguarding issues according to Trust policies and procedures Understating or evidence of fulfilling PREP requirements for Revalidation Awareness of equality and diversity Desirable criteria Maximum score 4 Experience of working in a mental health setting postregistration Basic counselling skills Special Aptitudes/Abilities: Essential criteria Maximum score 8 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 Basic understanding of budget and resource management Desirable criteria Maximum score 2 Ability to understand and work with challenging behaviour Personal Characteristics: Essential criteria Maximum score 10 A genuine interest in working within this specialism. A good level of fitness and mobility Shows evidence of common sense, tolerance and empathy Shows a mature, accepting warm attitude Demonstrates professionalism (in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct) and good interpersonal relationships at all times.