Job summary Social and Health Together Are you passionate about getting it right for Children and young people in care? Do you want to be part of a unique short-term service to support children in mental health crisis, prevent their admission to hospital and successfully move them on to a settled placement. Do you want to be part of a Multidisciplinary team with integral Health, Social Care and Psychiatry expertise. With innovation at its heart, we are looking to recruit a team who want to be fundamental in the success of this first of its kind of service in Hertfordshire. This is joint funded Ofsted registered children's home through an integrated health and social care staffing model to care for children booked after. The home provides 3 beds for children with mental health presentations who are repeat attenders at A&E/136 suite or at risk of or have had an admission to a Tier 4 provision. Please note this is a fixed term / secondment opportunity which will end in September 2026. Main duties of the job This is an exciting opportunity to join this innovative service as a Band 7 Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), working alongside social care colleagues at Cherry Tree Cottage. As part of the MDT, the candidate will work collaboratively with the registered manager and wider team to provide a service-user focused provision. The service will provide acute containment and support to children and young people who have social and co-morbid mental health difficulties. About us Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission. Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout: Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional. Date posted 16 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 20 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 367-CYP-9011-A Job locations Cherry Tree Cottage Weston Way Baldock SG7 6ER Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities To ensure effective nursing assessment and provision of a high standard of care within the To provide mental health expertise, clinical support and direction for complex or high risk cases and support with escalating concerns with cases through the appropriate routes. To take an active role in implementing preventative measures and clinical de-escalation and management for children within the home to prevent crisis and AE attendance. To provide a safe and containing environment that will help stabilise the mental health of children experiencing a mental health crisis in order to allow them to return to their original placement and thus enhance placement stability To act as a positive clinical lead to ensure there is shared risk management and support in the management of children and young people in the Cherry Tree. To manage and develop the team who can meet the changing needs of the service user. To make highly skilled evaluations and decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group. This evidence-based approach includes monitoring outcomes, modifying and adapting interventions drawn from a range of theoretical models. To contribute directly and indirectly to a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings and agencies serving the client group To provide specialist expertise and psychological support to clients, their carers and staff working with the clients To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management Working Relationships. To ensure the day to day running of the service area is maintained to a high standard. To have in depth knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983, the code of practice and the Mental Capacity Act to ensure their effective application by the inpatients service staff. Working Relationships To develop and maintain effective working relationships with system partners such as CAMHS community teams, Specialist CYP Teams, CYP Crisis Services, General Hospitals & Emergency services. To ensure timely and active participation by the team and collaborative working with partners and stakeholders as appropriate. To maintain positive working relationships and clear communication with team members and other To enhance public relations, taking active steps to project a positive image of service users, the service and the two Trusts, HCC and HPFT. Communication Requirements To communicate effectively and skillfully with a wide range of people in a formal and informal manner and in verbal and written format consistent with their level of understanding, culture, and background to explore complex issues and make complex decisions To communicate skillfully, tactfully and sensitively highly complex and sensitive information with clients and carers, taking into account sensitive cultural barriers to communication, concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans. To communicate effectively and skillfully with other professionals in the service, other colleagues within or outside the Trusts, statutory and non-statutory agencies/partners relevant to the clients care and management (including for the purposes of safeguarding and liaison) Communicates in a way that demonstrates dignity, respect, kindness and empathy. Leadership and Staff Management Responsibility To receive regular clinical professional supervision from a consultant or more senior nurse or from clinical supervision from other senior professional colleagues as appropriate and participate in regular peer supervision within the CYP Service. To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with the appropriate operational manager and professional lead. To contribute to the development of knowledge and skills base within MDT by maintaining an active awareness of current developments in CYP mental health and national policy developments in the area of specialist CYP & Crisis care and by implementing knowledge gained To undergo and maintain up-to-date Trust mandatory training requirements Be a visible leader who is accessible to service users, carers and staff. Provide professional and clinical leadership within the service. To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping including electronic data entry and recording, report writing and the responsible exercise of professional self governance. To ensure that resources are appropriately and efficiently utilised within the service To check equipment and report equipment failures to line management as appropriate To work within financial policies, procedures, and budgets Service Development and Improvement To contribute to service development projects within own service area and other relevant agencies as required. This can involve contributing to the development, evaluation and monitoring of the service operational policies or other organizational issues, by initiating and using ones professional skills in research, service evaluation and audit To contribute to the development and improvement of the service through taking a lead role on appropriate projects To liaise with other agencies and service providers in relation to the provision of psychological services and service developments, as agreed with the appropriate operational manager and Professional Lead. To provide specialist bio-psychosocial assessments of clients referred to the team. Person Specification KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Essential Academic qualifications RNMH/RNLD/RMN Additional areas of training through short courses Degree with experience of postgraduate level study or the equivalent experience ENB 998/Mentorship evidence of management or leadership development Membership of professional bodies NMC Teaching/training experience. AREAS OF EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE Essential Management of staff in a multi-professional setting Extensive post qualifying experience Detailed awareness of issues in inpatient service areas - legislation, DoH guidance, NPSA,PEAT, CQC, NHSLA, Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act including an understanding of standards Ability to provide clinical supervision, appraisal, preceptorship and staff support methods. Knowledge in current developments in mental health or learning disabilities care Desirable Experience of working in other care settings 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 theUK 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 seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Address Cherry Tree Cottage, Weston Way, Baldock, SG7 6ER Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities To ensure effective nursing assessment and provision of a high standard of care within the To provide mental health expertise, clinical support and direction for complex or high risk cases and support with escalating concerns with cases through the appropriate routes. To take an active role in implementing preventative measures and clinical de-escalation and management for children within the home to prevent crisis and AE attendance. To provide a safe and containing environment that will help stabilise the mental health of children experiencing a mental health crisis in order to allow them to return to their original placement and thus enhance placement stability To act as a positive clinical lead to ensure there is shared risk management and support in the management of children and young people in the Cherry Tree. To manage and develop the team who can meet the changing needs of the service user. To make highly skilled evaluations and decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group. This evidence-based approach includes monitoring outcomes, modifying and adapting interventions drawn from a range of theoretical models. To contribute directly and indirectly to a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings and agencies serving the client group To provide specialist expertise and psychological support to clients, their carers and staff working with the clients To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management Working Relationships. To ensure the day to day running of the service area is maintained to a high standard. To have in depth knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983, the code of practice and the Mental Capacity Act to ensure their effective application by the inpatients service staff. Working Relationships To develop and maintain effective working relationships with system partners such as CAMHS community teams, Specialist CYP Teams, CYP Crisis Services, General Hospitals & Emergency services. To ensure timely and active participation by the team and collaborative working with partners and stakeholders as appropriate. To maintain positive working relationships and clear communication with team members and other To enhance public relations, taking active steps to project a positive image of service users, the service and the two Trusts, HCC and HPFT. Communication Requirements To communicate effectively and skillfully with a wide range of people in a formal and informal manner and in verbal and written format consistent with their level of understanding, culture, and background to explore complex issues and make complex decisions To communicate skillfully, tactfully and sensitively highly complex and sensitive information with clients and carers, taking into account sensitive cultural barriers to communication, concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans. To communicate effectively and skillfully with other professionals in the service, other colleagues within or outside the Trusts, statutory and non-statutory agencies/partners relevant to the clients care and management (including for the purposes of safeguarding and liaison) Communicates in a way that demonstrates dignity, respect, kindness and empathy. Leadership and Staff Management Responsibility To receive regular clinical professional supervision from a consultant or more senior nurse or from clinical supervision from other senior professional colleagues as appropriate and participate in regular peer supervision within the CYP Service. To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with the appropriate operational manager and professional lead. To contribute to the development of knowledge and skills base within MDT by maintaining an active awareness of current developments in CYP mental health and national policy developments in the area of specialist CYP & Crisis care and by implementing knowledge gained To undergo and maintain up-to-date Trust mandatory training requirements Be a visible leader who is accessible to service users, carers and staff. Provide professional and clinical leadership within the service. To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping including electronic data entry and recording, report writing and the responsible exercise of professional self governance. To ensure that resources are appropriately and efficiently utilised within the service To check equipment and report equipment failures to line management as appropriate To work within financial policies, procedures, and budgets Service Development and Improvement To contribute to service development projects within own service area and other relevant agencies as required. This can involve contributing to the development, evaluation and monitoring of the service operational policies or other organizational issues, by initiating and using ones professional skills in research, service evaluation and audit To contribute to the development and improvement of the service through taking a lead role on appropriate projects To liaise with other agencies and service providers in relation to the provision of psychological services and service developments, as agreed with the appropriate operational manager and Professional Lead. To provide specialist bio-psychosocial assessments of clients referred to the team. Person Specification KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Essential Academic qualifications RNMH/RNLD/RMN Additional areas of training through short courses Degree with experience of postgraduate level study or the equivalent experience ENB 998/Mentorship evidence of management or leadership development Membership of professional bodies NMC Teaching/training experience. AREAS OF EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE Essential Management of staff in a multi-professional setting Extensive post qualifying experience Detailed awareness of issues in inpatient service areas - legislation, DoH guidance, NPSA,PEAT, CQC, NHSLA, Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act including an understanding of standards Ability to provide clinical supervision, appraisal, preceptorship and staff support methods. Knowledge in current developments in mental health or learning disabilities care Desirable Experience of working in other care settings 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 theUK 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 seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Address Cherry Tree Cottage, Weston Way, Baldock, SG7 6ER Person Specification Qualifications Essential Academic qualifications RNMH/RNLD/RMN Additional areas of training through short courses Membership of professional bodies NMC Degree with experience of postgraduate level study or the equivalent experience ENB 998/Mentorship Previous Experience Essential Teaching/training experience Management of staff in a multi-professional setting Extensive post qualifying experience Skills Essential Detailed awareness of issues in inpatient service areas - legislation, DoH guidance, NPSA, PEAT, CQC, NHSLA, Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act including an understanding of standards Ability to provide clinical supervision, appraisal, preceptorship, and staff support methods Knowledge in current developments in mental health or learning disabilities care Experience of working in other care settings Committed to high-quality care and service provision for CYP Good time management Ability to work flexibly to meet the service needs Demonstrate a positive value based to supporting people with a learning disability and/or mental illhealth Ability to network and form working relationships with other agencies and health and social care providers. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Academic qualifications RNMH/RNLD/RMN Additional areas of training through short courses Membership of professional bodies NMC Degree with experience of postgraduate level study or the equivalent experience ENB 998/Mentorship Previous Experience Essential Teaching/training experience Management of staff in a multi-professional setting Extensive post qualifying experience Skills Essential Detailed awareness of issues in inpatient service areas - legislation, DoH guidance, NPSA, PEAT, CQC, NHSLA, Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act including an understanding of standards Ability to provide clinical supervision, appraisal, preceptorship, and staff support methods Knowledge in current developments in mental health or learning disabilities care Experience of working in other care settings Committed to high-quality care and service provision for CYP Good time management Ability to work flexibly to meet the service needs Demonstrate a positive value based to supporting people with a learning disability and/or mental illhealth Ability to network and form working relationships with other agencies and health and social care providers. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Address Cherry Tree Cottage Weston Way Baldock SG7 6ER Employer's website https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)