CAMHS Crisis Team Lead Nurse/Practitioner (NHS AfC: Band 6) - Nursing - Derbyshire Healthcare N[...]

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS; Derby; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a CAMHS Crisis Team Lead Nurse/Practitioner in Derby. This role involves delivering compassionate care to young people in mental health crises, requiring a professional qualification and experience in mental health settings. Enjoy a supportive work environment with a commitment to flexible working and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Incremental pay progression

Health service discounts

Access to LGBT+ and BAME networks

Structured learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered with NMC/HCPC/SWE.
• Experience in mental health settings.
• Experience working with children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide urgent assessment and brief intervention for mental health crises.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Develop robust safety plans for young patients.

Skills

Compassionate care

Mental health assessment

Risk assessment

Care planning

Education

Post graduate qualification in Child Mental Health

Registered Nurse/Social Worker/Occupational Therapist

Job description

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CAMHS Crisis Team Lead Nurse/Practitioner

NHS AfC: Band 6

Main area Nursing Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 9 months (0.8 wft) Hours

• Full time
• Part time

34 hours per week (8am-11pm, 7 days per week, pro rata) Job ref 383-CHI-5610-25-A

Site Temple House Town Derby City and Derbyshire Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 28/05/2025 23:59

Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.

We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.

We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.

Job overview

Do you want to be part of a forward-thinking, well respected, fast moving and multi-disciplinary young person's Urgent Care Team?

Can you deliver compassionate care to those young people that present in mental health crisis?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Nurse/Practitioner (Occupational Therapists and Social Workers) to join our CAMHS Urgent Care Team in South Derbyshire, specifically the Crisis & Home Treatment Team.

The Team will be a well-established part of the wider CAMHS Service and is supportive and well organised, with a culture of friendly, multi-disciplinary work.

You will have experience of direct work with children and young people who have mental health problems and you will be adept at undertaking mental health assessments and interventions.

You will have the necessary knowledge in assessing risk and drawing up robust safety plans and have a core professional qualification e.g. Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist and be registered with the relevant professional body.

Main duties of the job

The CAMHS Crisis & Home Treatment Team offers urgent assessment, brief intervention and intensive home treatment to children and young people presenting with a mental health crisis.

The team is 1/3 of South Derbyshire's Urgent Care Pathway that also comprises of a liaison service and a day service. All 3 teams are based at Temple House and offer appointments at base, at Royal Derby Hospital and in the community/people's homes.

The team operates from 8am - 11pm, 7 days per week. It is fast paced and innovative. Staff working in the team report having to work well as a team but also as an autonomous professional. Good assessment, formulation and care planning skills are key in this role. Training as support is offered regarding therapeutic interventions available within the offer.

Working for our organisation

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.

CQC rated us as 'GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.”

Benefits include:

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years’ service
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

As a CYP IAPT Service, we endeavour to offer an accessible, evidence-basedservice to children and young people, that delivers the right intervention at the right time.

We use Routine Outcome Measures to evidence what we do and influence our practice.

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals with recent and relevant post-registration experience to join our multi-disciplinary team.

We offer flexible working hours to meet the needs of the service.

Person specification

Core Profession

• Registered Nurse/Social Worker/Occupational Therapist
• Current professional registration with governing body (NMC/HCPC/SWE)
• BABCP registration
• Post graduate qualification in Child Mental Health
• Registered AMHP

Experience

• Recent and relevant post-registration, practice experience

Mental Health Experience

• Experience of working in a mental health setting
• Experience of working with children and young people

Additional Information

Flexible Working

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.

Disability Confident Employer

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know.

If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or email [e-mail] and we will be happy to provide assistance.

DBS Checks

The cost of undertaking a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month’s salary.

This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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