CAMHS - Neurodevelopmental Nurse

Pennine Care; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sponsorship available

Flexible working opportunities

Job summary

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for a CAMHS specialist to conduct mental health assessments and deliver evidence-based interventions for children, adolescents and families. The post encourages developing a specialty therapeutic modality within the service.

The role requires an NMC registered mental health nurse with post-qualification experience in youth mental health, with strong case management and multi-agency collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• NMC mental health nursing qualification and registration.
• Significant post-qualification experience in mental health services to post-graduate diploma level.
• Experience delivering parent training.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality CAMHS assessments of children and families referred to the service.
• Monitor and review young people including ADHD Clinic observations; plan, implement and evaluate therapeutic approaches as part of MDT.
• Involve medication/physical reviews for those on medications; develop a specialty modality for the service.

Skills

Mental health assessments

Therapeutic interventions

Team collaboration

Caseload management

Independent working

Creativity and flexibility

Education

NMC mental health nursing qualification

Post graduate diploma level

Experience delivering parent training

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. Please see JD for full details of Job role.

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.

Working for our organisation

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#PennineCarePeopleand 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.

Education / Qualifications

• NMC mental health nursing qualification and registration
• Significant post qualification experience in mental health services to post graduate diploma level.
• Experience of delivering parent training

Experience

• Professional involvement with the users of mental health services.
• Experience of case management of young people
• Experience of multi-agency working
• Experience of working with neuro developmental disorders
• Experience of relating to young people in a group or community setting.
• Experience of delivering groups to CYP

Knowledge

• Knowledge of mental health issues in young people
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and National policies in relation to young people.
• Knowledge of therapeutic interventions with young people
• Understanding of Youth Offending services
• Knowledge of drug and alcohol issues relating to young people

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to undertake appropriate mental health assessments
• Ability to carry out therapeutic interventions with this client group
• Ability to work well with a team
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work creatively and flexibly in a clinical context

Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.

Pre-Employment Checks

• Identity verification
• Right to work check
• Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
• Professional registration and/or qualification check
• Occupational health assessment
• Employment history and reference validation

All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their HMRC employment history to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history andreferences.

If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current government guidance. If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.

Once Checks Are Complete - The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You’ll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.

Pennine Care are committed to the ‘Get ahead on Flex’ pledge initiative to support the right to request flexible working for all colleagues. “We can work flexibly, as a modern and model employer, flexible and less than full-time working isn’t a barrier to progress in the NHS – it is commonplace”. To support a positive experience for all colleagues we are committed to considering all requests for flexible working, in line with service needs.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.

If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you.

Please note: We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and need extra time or adjustments to complete your application, please contact us as soon as possible. We will ensure you are not disadvantaged where a reasonable adjustment is appropriate.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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