Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse to develop within a senior nurse role at Mill Lodge CAMHS inpatient unit. Mill Lodge CAMHS inpatient unit are looking to recruit a band 6 nurse to join our dynamic & progressive team. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, flexible & able to demonstrate that they can work in a role which demands a high degree of knowledge & skill. Applicants should possess a drive & determination to achieve high quality care for young people & their families. Mill Lodge Child & Adolescent Inpatient Unit is nationally commissioned by NHS England. It is a 10 bedded service which cares for young people aged between 13-18 years old, who have significant & complex mental health difficulties. It is part of Leeds & York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, one of the largest Specialist & Learning Disabilities Trusts in the country. The Care Quality Commission rated Mill Lodge as good. The Senior Nurse role will involve overseeing the nursing care provided on the unit, supporting & developing junior staff through preceptorships, acting as a role model, liaising with partner organisations & families, working closely with other disciplines as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team & undertaking specific duties under the direction of the Operational Manager. The post holder will participate in robust Clinical and Managerial Supervision & Reflective Practice. They will be supported by an established an established management team. Main duties of the job You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide a high level of care and support for young people between the ages of 13 and 17. This will include shift co-ordination and leadership with the support of the management team. You will act as keyworker for a small number of young people and work with them to develop risk management plans, care plans and positive behaviour support (PBS) plans. These plans will direct the care and interventions provided for each young person and you will be involved in delivering this daily. You will be responsible for carrying out medication rounds and ensuring that NG feeding is facilitated as per care plans. You will be involved in supporting a team of experienced health care assistants and band 5 nurses to carry out their role and will provide support and guidance around care provision. You will provide leadership, management supervision and clinical supervision / appraisal for junior nursing staff (and other members of a multi-disciplinary team) and will often lead / coordinate / supervise teams of staff in the delivery and evaluation of care and the service. You will be supported to take the lead on a particular area within the service, working to develop this area and there may be the expectation of delivering training or liaising with external professionals linked to the area. About us The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development. There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers. We also have an incredible bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank. Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa. Date posted 30 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 173-57724-CYP Job locations Mill Lodge York YO32 9QA Job description Job responsibilities To work closely with the CTM and Operational Manager in overseeing efficiency and effectiveness of treatment provided and support the CTM in carrying out their duties. To present as a positive and professional role model to all staff within the service and to all stakeholders, striving to maintain a philosophy of service user involvement in continuously improving the service. To work as an integrated member of the clinical team, participating in all aspects of day to day service provision. Band 6 nurses work with a caseload of service users as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing assessment, care planning and interventions. This will include the provision of highly skilled nursing care, psychological interventions, group work, clinical assessment, risk assessments / risk management, and promoting recovery and inclusion. Band 6 nurses will also provide leadership, management and supervision / appraisal for junior nursing staff (and other members of a multi-disciplinary team) and often lead / coordinate / supervise teams of staff in the delivery and evaluation of care and the service. Band 6 nurses will often have designated areas of practice to lead within the team. Nurses are expected to consistently demonstrate the Six Cs namely care; compassion; competence; communication; courage; and commitment. Job description Job responsibilities To work closely with the CTM and Operational Manager in overseeing efficiency and effectiveness of treatment provided and support the CTM in carrying out their duties. To present as a positive and professional role model to all staff within the service and to all stakeholders, striving to maintain a philosophy of service user involvement in continuously improving the service. To work as an integrated member of the clinical team, participating in all aspects of day to day service provision. Band 6 nurses work with a caseload of service users as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing assessment, care planning and interventions. This will include the provision of highly skilled nursing care, psychological interventions, group work, clinical assessment, risk assessments / risk management, and promoting recovery and inclusion. Band 6 nurses will also provide leadership, management and supervision / appraisal for junior nursing staff (and other members of a multi-disciplinary team) and often lead / coordinate / supervise teams of staff in the delivery and evaluation of care and the service. Band 6 nurses will often have designated areas of practice to lead within the team. Nurses are expected to consistently demonstrate the Six Cs namely care; compassion; competence; communication; courage; and commitment. Person Specification Qualifications Essential RMN or RNLD Values Essential A strong desire to deliver high quality evidence based care to young people and their families Experience Essential Experience in CYPMH Skills Essential Demonstrates leadership and team working skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential RMN or RNLD Values Essential A strong desire to deliver high quality evidence based care to young people and their families Experience Essential Experience in CYPMH Skills Essential Demonstrates leadership and team working skills 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. 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. 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 Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Mill Lodge York YO32 9QA Employer's website https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)