To provide visible, credible professional clinical leadership, supporting the clinical management of Children with mental health conditions who have been admitted on to the inpatient ward.

Working collaboratively with the wider MDT including services external to the organisation. To develop a service that provides excellent care to Children, young people and their families.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

To improve patient experience, quality and efficiency of service in general Hospitals by focusing on the significant number of children that have mental health problems complicating their care and discharge.

To ensure the Nursing care delivered to children and young people with mental and physical health needs is of a high quality, research based, and is patient and family focused.

To case manage children with mental health problems, liaising effectively between the local medical and CAMHS teams.

To support the Ward Manger with 24 hour clinical and managerial responsibility for the area, and to support the wider Paediatric Nursing and Medical team, by arranging training opportunities to up-skill all professionals on how to effectively manage young peoples mental health needs. This will also include the collaborative co-ordination of the operational management of the acute Paediatric wards, including line management of a cohort of Nurses, with additional roles and across Paediatrics.

To be a champion for childrens mental health and an effective role model for junior team members supporting and promoting a learning environment.

To work in a supernumerary role as Paediatric Mental Health Liaison Nurse however, there may be times when the post holder may be required to cover the demands of the Unit/Department. This will be pre-arranged where possible.

Act as a lead in strategic management and development of the childrens mental health and eating disorders service. Work collaboratively and effectively with mental health staff within the Paediatric area, and support the care group in achieving key quality indicators in relation to childrens mental health, and in providing evidence-based practice and development of new services/pathways, to include audit and change management.

A sound knowledge of safeguarding and process is also essential to this role, to ensure the safety of all Children, young people and their families.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Tom Johnson Clinical Matron for Children's Services on tjohson4@nhs.net or 01392 403412

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Barrack Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

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