This is an exciting opportunity for a registered nurse to become part of the Teeswide CAMHS crisis team. The post is for a band 5 nurse who has a keen interest in childrens mental health and is able to work in a fast paced but rewarding service. The post is to work as an autonomous clinician carrying out crisis assessments and being able to formulate plans for young people and their carers during times of distress.

The crisis team is a 24 hour service that caters for children and young people up to the age of 18 living in the Teesside area and offers rapid assessment of mental health and emotional needs for children in crisis.

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.

Main duties of the job

The main duties involve assessment of mental health and emotional needs of children who present in crisis. The post holder needs to be able to carry out a thorough risk assessments and be able to formulate safety plans with children and their carers during times of distress.

Offer telephone support to children, young people, carers and other professionals who need advice and guidance around emotional distress.

Short term interventions around risk management and monitoring of mental state with a view to maintaining young people safely in the community wherever possible.

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

The post requires the successful candidate to work shifts over a 7 day period - both days and night duties.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Additional Information Enquiries: Alan Hanlon, 01642 058590

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

Skills

Essential

• Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to children and young people, carers/families
• Undertake lead professional responsibilities
• Manage own time and prioritise effectively
• Motivate and work positively and assertively with other members of the team.

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Acklam Road Hospital

Acklam Road

Middlesbrough

TS5 4EE

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