Youth Mental Health Nurse (Band 6) – Crisis Care & Growth

NHS; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Stowmarket is looking for dedicated Mental Health Nurses to join their Under 18's Suffolk Crisis Service Team. This role involves undertaking assessments and managing risk as part of a compassionate and responsive team. The position offers extensive training, career progression, and a starting annual leave of 27 days per annum, increasing with service length. The salary ranges from £38,682 to £46,580 gross per annum, offering a rewarding opportunity in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive in-house & external training programmes

Career progression

Starting annual leave of 27 days, increasing to 33 days

NHS discounts

Qualifications

• Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of mental health practice from previous experience.
• Demonstrate effective risk assessment and risk management experience.
• Experience in delivery of clinical interventions.
• Experience in working in a team delivering person-centered treatment packages.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking assessments of young people and working collaboratively with families.
• Managing and assessing risk in collaboration with all systems.
• Holding a caseload and undertaking duty.

Skills

Effective analytical and decision-making skills

Education

Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse, Occupational Therapist OR Social Worker with relevant registration

Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor training (for NMC registrants)

Ongoing professional development toward degree level

Job description

A healthcare organization in Stowmarket is looking for dedicated Mental Health Nurses to join their Under 18's Suffolk Crisis Service Team. This role involves undertaking assessments and managing risk as part of a compassionate and responsive team. The position offers extensive training, career progression, and a starting annual leave of 27 days per annum, increasing with service length. The salary ranges from £38,682 to £46,580 gross per annum, offering a rewarding opportunity in a supportive environment.