Staff Nurse - CAMHS

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Registered Nurse eager to work with young people facing mental health challenges. You will provide vital patient care, manage the clinical team, and contribute to a dedicated service at a children's hospital. Qualifications include a Mental Health Nursing degree or relevant CAMHS experience. Join us in making a difference in healthcare.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction program

Annual appraisals for professional development

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification with CAMHS experience required.
• Must demonstrate interest in Children and Young People's Mental Health.
• Experience in direct patient care and team management.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to young people.
• Ensure immediate care for the relevant client group.
• Practice in accordance with professional conduct codes.

Skills

Passion for working with young people

Interest in Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Ability to manage a clinical team

Education

Degree or Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or Children's Nursing

Job description

Galaxy House is an expanding service that treats young people with demanding physical and emotional issues. You must be motivated and passionate about working with young people with mental health concerns, as the job can be physically and emotionally demanding as well as rewarding.

The department is based in the grounds of the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital and the service is QNIC accredited. We look after young people up to the age of eighteen years and are a twelve-bedded service.

The post holder will:

1. Provide direct patient care
2. Be responsible for ensuring immediate care to relevant client group
3. Practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust policies to provide a safe and quality service
4. Take delegated responsibility for managing the clinical team on a shift basis, ensuring effective team management and high standards of quality care
5. Participate fully in personal development and review processes, including a structured preceptorship for newly qualified post holders

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Registered Nurse with a specific interest in Children and Young People's Mental Health. You will need either a degree or Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or Children's Nursing, or have an RN qualification with CAMHS experience. You must demonstrate interest and experience in working with Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS).

In return, we provide a comprehensive induction program and annual appraisals to support your professional development.

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, with a turnover of over £3bn. We are creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients relying on our services annually.

We bring together 10 hospitals & community services across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, encouraging collaborative working & transformation. Our 30,000 workforce is supported to pursue ambitious goals. We set high standards that other Trusts aim to emulate, offering extraordinary opportunities.

We have implemented Hive, a digital Electronic Patient Record system launched in September 2022, to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness, and foster research & innovation.

As a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, we support high-quality research programs. We are also committed to sustainability through our Green Plan, contributing to making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development, and prioritize your health and wellbeing. Join us and help shape the future of healthcare.