Job summary
Join Our Team as a Mental Health Nurse at Wessex House, Bridgwater
Are you a passionate and dedicated Qualified Mental Health Nurse (RMN) seeking a rewarding career? We invite you to be a part of our innovative and supportive environment!
We're also open to considering Registered General, Children, and Learning Disability Nurses with the right experience.
Why Wessex House?
Working on a Child & Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) Inpatient Ward is not without its challenges, but with a compassionate and skilled team by your side, you'll have the opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of young people at a pivotal moment in their journey.
Wessex House is proud to be the first CAMHS inpatient unit in the South West to have achieved full accreditation from the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCP) in March 2020. Our facility provides care for up to 12 young people aged 13 to 18 who require support for complex mental health needs.
Main duties of the job
Your Role
As a key member of our team, you'll play a crucial role in the recovery of our young people, working closely with them and their families to assess, plan, and implement tailored treatment plans. With a strong focus on recovery, you'll work towards the discharge of our young people, taking part in a range of therapeutic activities designed to support their care plans.
This is more than just a job; it's a chance to join a team that values collaboration and excellence in care. You'll work hand in hand with other professionals to deliver high-quality, compassionate care.
What We Offer
At Wessex House, we value our staff as much as our patients. We offer:
- Bespoke CAMHS training tailored to your role
- Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and supervision to support your growth
- A positive and supportive environment where you'll receive excellent support from your manager and colleagues
- Career progression opportunities, including the potential to advance to a Band 6 role
We understand the demands of the role, which is why we're committed to providing a work environment where you can thrive. You'll work on a rolling shift pattern covering a 24-hour service, ensuring a balance that works for you.
About us
As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Act as the key worker for young people open in inpatients facility, working collaboratively with the young people, their families, Care Coordinator and wider care team.
- Work with a high risk client group who have severe mental health problems, dealing with severely challenging behaviour on occasions and respond to emergency situations.
- Develop respectful and trusting relationships through the involvement of, and discussion with the child or young person.
- Consult with children, young people and their carers to make sure that their needs are understood and met in an encouraging and nurturing environment.
- Act as advocate for the young person as necessary
Please see the attached job description for full responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Act as the key worker for young people open in inpatients facility, working collaboratively with the young people, their families, Care Coordinator and wider care team.
- Work with a high risk client group who have severe mental health problems, dealing with severely challenging behaviour on occasions and respond to emergency situations.
- Develop respectful and trusting relationships through the involvement of, and discussion with the child or young person.
- Consult with children, young people and their carers to make sure that their needs are understood and met in an encouraging and nurturing environment.
- Act as advocate for the young person as necessary
Please see the attached job description for full responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Degree in Mental Health NursingExperience of working with children and young people
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Understanding of relevant legislation and policies relating to children and young people (e.g. Children's Act, MentalHealth Act, Safeguarding, NSF, Every Child Matters)Evidence of Continuous Professional DevelopmentUnderstanding of the wide range of evidence based treatment/therapeutic interventions CBT, DBTKnowledge and understanding of mental health disorders in children and young people, and their impact on both the client group and their families/carers
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Degree in Mental Health NursingExperience of working with children and young people
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Understanding of relevant legislation and policies relating to children and young people (e.g. Children's Act, MentalHealth Act, Safeguarding, NSF, Every Child Matters)Evidence of Continuous Professional DevelopmentUnderstanding of the wide range of evidence based treatment/therapeutic interventions CBT, DBTKnowledge and understanding of mental health disorders in children and young people, and their impact on both the client group and their families/carers
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
