Emotional Well-being Nurse Specialist for the PHN 0-19 service

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Croydon Health Services NHS Trust recherche un Infirmier Spécialiste du Bien-être Émotionnel pour mener des initiatives visant à améliorer la santé émotionnelle des enfants et des jeunes. Le titulaire du poste jouera un rôle clé dans la fourniture d'évaluations, de soutien et de formation pour optimiser les résultats de santé. Ce poste offre l'opportunité de travailler au sein d'une équipe dynamique, visant à faire une différence tangible dans la communauté de Croydon.

Qualifications

• Expérience en soins infirmiers, en santé mentale ou en santé publique.
• Compétence dans la gestion de cas complexes et la surveillance.
• Capacité à travailler en collaboration avec des équipes multidisciplinaires.

Responsibilities

• Gérer des cas d'enfants ayant des besoins émotionnels complexes.
• Fournir des formations sur la gestion du bien-être émotionnel.
• Collaborer avec des partenaires clés dans la ville de Croydon.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Collaboration

Job description

The Croydon School Nursing and Health visiting service is in the process of transforming to a Public Health Service (PHN) 0-19 service. As part of this transformation, a new enhanced pathway has been developed with the main focus on the school-aged Children and Young people to support the emotional wellbeing of the children and young people who attend a Croydon school and who live in Croydon.

The post holder will be part of the Croydon 0-19 Public Health Nursing Service, taking the main lead on the enhanced pathway for training and delivery with the outcome of improving the emotional health and wellbeing of Children and Young people on this pathway.

Provide early screening and early intervention work in conjunction with other colleagues to children and young people following notified admission to accident and emergency or paediatric wards, following an episode of acute mental health care with a specific criterion.

To support role development, the post holder will be expected to hold individual complex cases of children needing direct support and monitoring including safeguarding concerns.

The postholder will be accountable for emotional health promotional activities; developing resilience and reducing risks and some direct work with some pupils, supported by the multi-disciplinary team.

To be the named Emotional Well-being Specialist nurse in Croydon across the three localities within the PHN 0-19 Service. To collaborate with key staff and partners working in the Borough of Croydon and the Croydon Public Health Nursing Service for partnership working.

To develop the capability of the Public Health Staff to provide initial assessment and early detection of mental health problems and refer to appropriate services as required.

To monitor and provide support and advice to an identified caseload of children and young people. These children and young people may have identified health needs and /or developmental or behavioural difficulties; issues giving rise to safeguarding concerns, and/or may be children looked after by the local authority.

To act as the lead professional ensuring entry into early intervention, or referral onto specialist services

Facilitate health-enhancing activities and lead on areas of practice, for example, specific health issues, clinical governance and standards as directed by the PHN operational Lead.

To provide child specific or whole service training sessions on issues related to managing emotional wellbeing health

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.

If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that’s making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: kelly james Job title: Operational Lead for School Nursing/South Locality Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07442843371