Children and Young Person's Mental Health Nurse - Eating Disorders

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in the United Kingdom seeks a motivated, qualified nurse to join their Children & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) team in Aylesbury. The role involves assessing and providing evidence-based treatment for children and young people, developing therapeutic activities, and collaborating with various agencies. Nurses at any level, including those ready to advance their careers, are encouraged to apply. A range of benefits including career progression, leave, and NHS discounts are offered.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS discounts

Competitive pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a full valid driving license and have access to a vehicle for work.
• Motivated qualified nurses are needed to join a multidisciplinary team.
• Career path opportunities available for band 5 and band 6 nurses.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide evidence-based treatment for children and young people.
• Take responsibility for clinical caseload and therapeutic interventions.
• Deliver training and support to partner agencies.

Skills

Collaborative assessment and planning

Therapeutic interventions

Communication skills

Driving license

Education

Qualified nurse

Job description

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively assess, plan, and provide evidence-based treatment programmes for children and young people referred to the Buckinghamshire CAMHS Eating Disorder Service.
• Take responsibility for an agreed clinical caseload, involving key working and providing therapeutic interventions.
• Develop and maintain relevant and evidence-based therapeutic activities as appropriate to the patient's needs.
• Deliver training, supervision, consultation, and support to partnership agencies and education settings, promoting positive mental health and early access to treatment.
• Work closely with a range of agencies, including Social Care, schools, and other CAMHS teams, to meet the needs of children and young people and develop integrated services.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a full valid driving license and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

Within Children & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Buckinghamshire we are looking for motivated qualified nurse who are looking to work in a great team alongside nurses, occupational therapists and social workers, all of whom are dedicated to improving services for young people. You may be a band 5 ready for the next step in their career, or an experienced band 6 nurse who wants to gain exposure in a new area. Either way, we have a career path ready for you.

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria. As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team".

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team