Youth Crisis Nurse (CAMHS) — 24/7 A&E Support

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Radlett; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a C-CATT Nurse to join a frontline, multi-disciplinary team supporting children and adolescents in crisis. You will conduct specialist assessments in A&E settings, provide follow ups and short-term interventions for young people under 18 with acute emotional and behavioural crises.

The role requires driving, relevant mental health nursing qualification, and registration, with shifts including days, evenings, nights and

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Mental Health Nursing with current registration.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development / training.
• Membership to a professional body.

Responsibilities

• C-CATT provides crisis telephone line support, triage, assessments, and brief interventions.
• Face-to-face assessments and follow-ups in the community.
• 24/7 service with day, evening, night and weekend shifts.

Skills

Crisis assessment

Risk assessment

Documentation

Verbal feedback

Communication

Driving licence

Education

Degree or Diploma in Mental Health Nursing

Up-to-date professional registration

CPD/Training

Membership to professional body

Job description

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a C-CATT Nurse to join a frontline, multi-disciplinary team supporting children and adolescents in crisis. You will conduct specialist assessments in A&E settings, provide follow ups and short-term interventions for young people under 18 with acute emotional and behavioural crises.

The role requires driving, relevant mental health nursing qualification, and registration, with shifts including days, evenings, nights and