Thank you for your interest in this band 5-6 development post in South Durham CAMHs Getting More Help Team.
We are looking to appoint a NMC registered nurse to work as a CAMHS Nurse in a band 5 role to support them through their competencies to allow them to develop the knowledge and skills of a band 6. If all competencies are completed the applicant will receive a permanent band 6 position within the team.
This post is only open to those candidates who already have their NMC registration in place and have successfully completed the preceptorship programme. Please note: Newly qualified applicants or those due to qualify will be recruited via a separate process.
The team is multi-disciplinary and provides mental health assessments, treatment and interventions for young people suffering from moderate to severe complex emotional, behavioural and psychological issues resulting in mental health problems.
Within the CAMHS Team we have a very varied work load, which means that every day will bring new and exciting opportunities for you to develop your skills. In order to support you in your development we will use regular appraisal and talent management, to identify your interests and development opportunities. As a team we will support you with both formal training and continuing professional development opportunities.
Main duties of the job
This CAMHS team is a dynamic team that is comprised of CAMHS clinicians with varying professional backgrounds, including Nursing, psychology, and Social Workers enabling us to provide high quality holistic mental health care to the children and young people accessing our services.
The successful applicant will work with the MDT to provide assessments and interventions to children and young people and families. As part of the MDT, we will provide ongoing support to the successful applicant through supervision and talent management.
We are a forward-thinking, creative team that encourages all team members to share their ideas to improve our service for young people and their families. The role of the CAMHS clinician is crucial in young people's recovery and improving outcomes.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention to crisis and specialist care -- our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities, and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in, and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families, and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need to lead their best possible life.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As part of the MDT, you will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills and provide evidence-based interventions and therapies to children and young people.
The role can be demanding but also highly rewarding so you will need to be someone who is motivated, resilient, and passionate about working with this client group.
Please refer to the attached job description, person specification and the developmental post competencies for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS trust places an emphasis on Staff wellbeing and provides access to a number of formal staff support services, which are available to staff on appointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD (RNSC - CAMHS only)
* To be recognised practice assessor/mentor or work towards in an agreed timescale
* Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 month probationary period)
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Experience
Essential
* Working with people with mental ill health/learning disabilities
* Working in a person-centred therapeutic organisation
* Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
* Working in a multi-disciplinary team
* Working in partnership with other agencies
Knowledge
Essential
* Evidence-based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
* Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act)
* Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
* Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice
* Clinical Governance and its application in practice.
* Confident working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections
Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
South Durham CAMHS, Acley Centre
Carers Way
Newton Aycliffe
DL5 4PE
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