Staff Nurse - CAMHS

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a Staff Nurse in Galaxy House, focusing on Children and Young People's Mental Health. This role offers a chance to provide direct care and manage a clinical team in an inclusive environment, with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction program

Annual appraisals for development

Structured preceptorship for newly qualified nurses

Qualifications

• Experience in Child and Adolescent Mental Health is essential.
• Registered Nurse qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care.
• Manage the clinical team on a shift basis.
• Participate in personal development processes.

Skills

Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Mental Health Nursing

Education

Degree in Mental Health Nursing

Diploma in Children’s Nursing

Job description

We are excited to recruit a Staff Nurse to join the Galaxy House team.

About Galaxy House

Galaxy House is an expanding service that treats young people with demanding physical and emotional issues. The department is based in the grounds of the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital and is QNIC accredited. We care for young people up to the age of eighteen years in a twelve-bed service.

Job Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Registered Nurse with a specific interest in Children and Young People's Mental Health. Candidates should have either a degree or Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or Children’s Nursing, or hold an RN qualification with CAMHS experience. Demonstrated interest and experience in Child and Adolescent Mental Health are essential.

What We Offer

• A comprehensive induction program
• Annual appraisals aimed at developing your knowledge and skills
• Structured preceptorship for newly qualified nurses

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide direct patient care
2. Ensure immediate care to the relevant client group
3. Practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust policies to ensure safe, high-quality care
4. Manage the clinical team on a shift basis, ensuring effective team management and high standards of care
5. Participate in personal development and review processes to achieve professional growth

About MFT

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, committed to creating an integrated health and social care system for over 1 million patients annually. We bring together hospitals and community services across Manchester, Trafford, and beyond, fostering collaboration and innovation. We are a digitally enabled organization with systems like Hive, our Electronic Patient Record launched in September 2022. Additionally, we are a major academic research and education provider, dedicated to high-quality research and sustainability through our Green Plan.

Inclusive Culture and Opportunities

At MFT, we promote a culture of inclusion and equal opportunity, ensuring fair career development, protecting wellbeing, and shaping the future together.

Contact

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Nicola Clibbens
• Job Title: Ward Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]
• Lesley Dawson - Service Lead
• Email: [e-mail]