Job Overview University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for a detailed job description for the role. Main duties of the job We are delighted to be able to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our inpatient child and adolescent mental health team as a band 7 paediatric mental health nurse specialist on a fixed term basis for 12 months. We have a dedicated multidisciplinary team who care for children and adolescents who are inpatients with acute mental health needs. We also have an in-reach CAMHS team based within our children's emergency department who you will work closely with to ensure our patients are supported from the front door and through to their admission and discharge. We have good links with our community CAMHS services to provide a supportive discharge process for the patient and their family. Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached. Working for our organisation As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted. Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities You will work as an autonomous nurse specialist assessing and supporting patients whilst in the acute phase of their admission to us. You will be fully supported in this role with peer support as well as clinical supervision. UHS offers fantastic training and development giving you the best possible opportunities to achieve the career you want. Development of our staff is central to the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care. We can offer opportunities to develop within a supportive environment, and our staff survey results reflect our commitment to facilitate your career progression. Responsibilities As a band 7 paediatric mental health nurse specialist you will - Have primary responsibility for the provision of specialist nursing for a defined patient/client group, practicing autonomously as a core member of the multi-disciplinary team. Be responsible for leading a team (in the absence of the team lead) to provide the safe therapeutic management of a defined patient / client caseload. Be the identified key worker for a patient/client caseload to co-ordinate / oversee therapeutic treatment and care. Provide specialist advice, education and support to patients, their carers and other health care professionals. Practice clinically in agreed care settings and advise and support Divisions regarding the overall management of the service. Work across professional, departmental and Trust boundaries as required to develop and support patient-centred seamless care, with particular responsibility for leading nurse-led care initiatives. Experience/skills Be a registered mental health nurse or be a registered paediatric nurse with a background within mental health Level 7 Post Grad Cert (Min 60 Credits), Master’s Degree within relevant speciality or equivalent knowledge to be assessed through evidence of relevant speciality training, experience or portfolio Have specialist clinical skills and experience as a band 6 or equivalent within a mental health setting. Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote learning in practice providing an excellent learning environment for all Person specification Trust Values Essential criteria Patients first Always Improving Working Together Skills and competencies Essential criteria Communication Negotiation skills Problem solving General IT skills Interpersonal skills Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience Essential criteria Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register Level 7 Post Grad Cert (Min 60 Credits), Master’s Degree within relevant speciality or equivalent knowledge to be assessed through evidence of relevant speciality training, experience or portfolio Specialist training / Qualification in area of practice Provide evidence of leading learning in practice Evidence of experience and completion of all band 6 competencies within relevant speciality Specialist clinical skills and experience within specialist area Evidence of change Management, leadership and innovation Clinical experience at Band 6 or equivalent within relevant speciality Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote learning in practice providing an excellent learning environment for all Provide evidence of supporting / managing and supervision of a range of learnings in practice Desirable criteria Counselling / advanced communication skills qualification / training Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed Multidisciplinary team working Experience of nurse-led care / clinics in own practice Team leadership role Awareness of own leadership skills/style Registered as an independent prescriber Leadership Qualification / training