CAMHS - Neurodevelopmental Nurse

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The post holder will be a member of the multi-disciplinary CAMHS team and will be responsible for providing mental health assessments and interventions for children, adolescents and families, including those with neurodevelopmental disorders. The role encourages development of a specific therapeutic modality as a service specialty.

We are based across Greater Manchester with a focus on high quality CAMHS care; you will work within the MDT, conduct assessments, monitor ADHD clinic cases, and

Qualifications

• Experience working in CAMHS settings is required.
• Knowledge of neurodevelopmental disorders is essential.
• Experience in case management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high quality CAMHS assessments of referred children and families.
• Monitor and review young people in ADHD Clinic, including physical observations.
• Plan, implement and evaluate therapeutic approaches with the MDT, including medications.
• Collaborate with multi-agency partners to support young people and families.

Skills

MDT collaboration

ADHD assessments

Evidence-based interventions

Neurodevelopment disorders

Medication reviews

Education

NMC MH Nursing qualification

Postgraduate Diploma

Job description

The post holder will be a member of the multi-disciplinary CAMHS team. and will be responsible for providing mental health assessments and interventions for children, adolescents and families using evidence based interventions presenting with neuro developmental disorders, and other mental health difficulties. In addition, the post holder is encouraged to develop a specific therapeutic modality as a specialty for the service.

Main duties of the job

To ensure high quality CAMHS assessment of children and families referred to the service.

To monitor and review young people including recording their physical observations in ADHD Clinic. To complete assessments with young people referred. This will include the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of a variety of therapeutic approaches either alone or as a member of the MDT and including medication / physical reviews for those on medications.

NMC mental health nursing qualification and registration together with significant post qualification experience in mental health services to post graduate diploma level.

Experience of case management of young people, multi-agency working with knowledge and experience of neuro developmental disorders is essential

To ensure high quality CAMHS assessment of children and families referred to the service.

To monitor and review young people including recording their physical observations in ADHD Clinic. To complete assessments with young people referred. This will include the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of a variety of therapeutic approaches either alone or as a member of the MDT and including medication / physical reviews for those on medications.

NMC mental health nursing qualification and registration together with significant post qualification experience in mental health services to post graduate diploma level.

Experience of case management of young people, multi-agency working with knowledge and experience of neuro developmental disorders is essential

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

For Further Details / Informal Visits Contact

Jen O’Neill

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jen O'Neill Job title: Team Leader Email address: [e-mail]