CAMHS Staff Nurse | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Rochford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Rochford is seeking an NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse to join their CAMHS team. The role involves working with children and young people, developing care plans, and providing supportive mental health care. Ideal candidates will have a genuine interest in children's mental health and possess effective communication skills. The position offers a competitive benefits package including 27 days holiday, excellent pension, and options for flexible working.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of pay

£8K relocation package

Staff discounts and benefits

Flexible working from day one

Qualifications

• Current NMC Registration required.
• Experience in a mental health setting post-registration is desirable.
• Knowledge of mental health law and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Develop care plans and risk assessments.
• Support therapies team with psychological skills.

Skills

Understanding of mental disorders

Effective communication with children and parents

Empathy towards children and young people

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse at degree / diploma level

Degree level qualification

Job description

Overview

If you are an NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our CAMHS family at our inpatient mental health services for children and young people in Rochford, Essex. We are expanding our nursing team. Poplar Adolescent Unit is a general acute ward with 14 beds supporting young people aged 13-18 with a variety of mental health issues. This post would suit someone passionate about young people’s mental health and working in an innovative way at the forefront of NHS services.

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of our multi-disciplinary team involved in the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents who access our services.
• Develop care plans, risk assessments and positive behaviour support plans and contribute to expanding the resources young people and their families need to support care in the community.
• Support the therapies team with our therapeutic timetable, providing an opportunity to develop your psychological skills.
• Advocate for your patients in meetings both internally and externally to ensure they are receiving evidence-based, valued care.
• Work collaboratively with young people to develop care plans, risk assessments and positive behaviour support plans, contributing to expanding the resources young people and their family need to support care in the community.
• Work as part of a team caring for young people experiencing, at times, a significant amount of distress.

Qualifications

Essential
• Registered Mental Health Nurse at degree / diploma level
• Current NMC Registration
Desirable
• Degree level qualification

Experience

Essential
• Knowledge of mental disorder, child development, mental health law and legislation and the nursing process
Desirable
• Experience of working in a mental health setting post-registration
• Basic counselling skills

Special Aptitudes/Abilities

Essential
• Demonstrates an understanding of and empathy to the needs of children & young people
• Ability to effectively communicate with children, young people and their parents
• Ability to effectively communicate with other professionals, in person and on the phone
Desirable
• Ability to understand and work with challenging behaviour

Personal Characteristics

Essential
• A genuine interest in working within this specialism.
• Excellent professional attitude
• Available to work shifts, days, nights and weekends, Monday to Sunday across all inpatient units

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us.
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.