Multi-Agency Rapid Response Nurse Associate

Job summary

The role of the Nursing Associate is to work with the Registered CAMHS Practitioner and other members of the multi-disciplinary team, providing and monitoring care and contributing to the ongoing assessment, as agreed with supervising clinician(s) and in line with the service pathways. They will monitor the condition and health needs of children in mental health crisis on a continual basis in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

This role will support the MARRS with delivering the care and treatment for young people on the caseload.

The Nurse Associate will participate in assessments for young people in crisis who may also present with complex Social Care needs. As part of this role, you will also be expected to work with families and carers in the environment which is most appropriate for the young person.

To support the ongoing monitoring including a young person's mental state, medication and attend clinic reviews working alongside other professional groups within CAMHS. You will participate in the assessment, treatment, and review of a defined caseload, working alongside other clinicians to deliver the best outcomes for children and young people who have complex mental health needs.

Support the team by providing supervision, teaching and coaching. To review patients on the case load and adjust care plans alongside the multi-disciplinary Team.

To liaise with other agencies involved in the care and treatment of the young person.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.