Things you didn't know about working in Children, Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) at Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust:

Not only RMN'S but we also accept applications from RGN's, RNLD's and RCN's.

Bluebird House is one of six Five Forensic Children's mental health units in the country and one of only 3 that accept both male and female patients.

You will receive an additional 1401 per annum on top on your annual salary.

Currently working outside of HIOW NHS then you will also qualify for a golden hello payment of 2500.

The opportunity to apply to enrol on the Children's and Young Persons Mental Health Inpatient Training Programme with the University of Reading.

You will have the opportunity to work with some of the most complex 12-18 year olds in the country who experience complex mental health difficulties and challenging behaviour. Many of the young people we help have experienced previous placements breakdown, prior to being admitted to Bluebird. We always ensure we spend a lot of time building a relationship with all of our young people by providing a safe, controlled environment.

Main duties of the job

Take charge of a ward regularly and accept duties delegated by the Ward Manager.

Support management of a clinical area including the deployment, supervision, teaching of staff/students and resources.

Assess individual care needs and develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care as well as setting standards of care across clinical areas

Take responsibility for the management, deployment and supervision of junior staff in clinical area throughout the span of duty.

About us

Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.

As a Trust, our footprint spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, wholeheartedly committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities.

- We function as a unified team, placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.

- Our 7,000+ workforce is skilled and diverse, with a deep commitment to ongoing staff development. We offer customised training, leadership pathways, and a plethora of career opportunities.

- We respect and listen to your thoughts, ideas, and concerns via well-established network of staff groups to increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Building on all this, we are currently working closely with other local NHS Trusts to integrate all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services across Hampshire and Isle of Wight. Our new organisation is set to launch in April 2024 and will incorporate Southern Health, Solent, Isle of Wight and Sussex Partnership Trusts.

While the new Trust will be substantially bigger, it will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, streamlining services and making healthcare across the county more accessible.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RMN/RNLD/RSCN Sub part 1 of the NMC Register
• In depth post qualification experience at Band 5 working in mental health
• Mentorship Course
• Clinical Supervision Training
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Employer details

Employer name

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bluebird House

Tatchbury Mount, Calmore

Southampton

Hampshire

SO40 2RZ

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