Job summary
We are extremely pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurse who would like to pursue a career in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. The successful applicant will be supported in their development through formal teaching, experiential learning and supervision thus allowing them to apply for progression opportunities within the service.
The successful applicant will join the Hounslow CAMHS Neuro-developmental Team which is based at Heart of Hounslow Centre for Health, 92 Bath Rd, Hounslow, TW3 3EL.
The Neuro-Developmental is part of the Hounslow Specialist CAMH Service, which also includes an adolescent team, learning disability team and child and family team. The Service also links to a comprehensive Community CAMH Service, CAMHS Crisis Prevention/Care Team (ALLIANCE) and a CAMHS Eating Disorder Service. The post holder will be part of a growing team of clinicians with a special interest and expertise in working with children, and young people, who are presenting with complex mental health needs.
Main duties of the job
The CAMH Nurse will join the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of clinical assessment and provision of therapy to young people (0-18) and their families and/or carers within the Hounslow CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Team. With appropriate and robust supervision and support they will provide assessment and intervention, which will include individual and group therapy to patients presenting with neurodevelopmental conditions and mental health comorbidities.
The CAMH Nurse will also join a thriving team of supportive, committed and skilled nurses who are dedicated to changing the future outcomes for children and young people who present to mental health services.
As a CAMH Nurse you will have the opportunity to contribute to service development, audit, research and quality improvement projects and service user involvement
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree/diploma in Nursing
- Professional registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) RMN.
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Evidence of post basic training in relevant subject to area of work
Experience
Essential
- Working with children in a health/education or other setting
- Clinical case work and managing own work with limited supervision
- Multi-disciplinary and multi-agency work
Administration and Record Keeping
Essential
- Competent in the use of clinical recording systems such as RIO, JADE and COMMIT
- Understands the process for keeping safe, secure and relevant clinical records
- Understands and is able to use online incident reporting systems.
- Able to use email to support effective communication in line with Trust policy
- Able to use Microsoft PowerPoint and other communication methods
Attitude, Aptitude and Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Able to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy, using good communication skills
- Treats service users with respect and dignity at all times
- Enthusiastic, flexible and confident approach to working
- Able to prioritise own workload
- Willingness and ability to learn new skills and adapt to change
- Honesty, enthusiasm and a sense of loyalty
- Conducts self in a professional, courteous manner at all times and able to maintain professionalism
Knowledge / Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of on-going professional development
- oExcellent communication skills
- oA thorough understanding of the mental health needs of young people
- oAbility to relate well to young people
- oKnowledge of relevant legislation guidance and good practice
- oKnowledge and understanding of Child development
- oAn understanding of local and national issues relating to children's development and mental health
- oAwareness of the dynamics of multi-disciplinary and multi- agency team working
- oAwareness of the value of service user involvement and participation in all aspects of care and in the planning and the development of services
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of attachment theory and the impacts of attachment and loss for children and young people
- Understanding of family dynamics
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree/diploma in Nursing
- Professional registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) RMN.
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Evidence of post basic training in relevant subject to area of work
Experience
Essential
- Working with children in a health/education or other setting
- Clinical case work and managing own work with limited supervision
- Multi-disciplinary and multi-agency work
Administration and Record Keeping
Essential
- Competent in the use of clinical recording systems such as RIO, JADE and COMMIT
- Understands the process for keeping safe, secure and relevant clinical records
- Understands and is able to use online incident reporting systems.
- Able to use email to support effective communication in line with Trust policy
- Able to use Microsoft PowerPoint and other communication methods
Attitude, Aptitude and Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Able to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy, using good communication skills
- Treats service users with respect and dignity at all times
- Enthusiastic, flexible and confident approach to working
- Able to prioritise own workload
- Willingness and ability to learn new skills and adapt to change
- Honesty, enthusiasm and a sense of loyalty
- Conducts self in a professional, courteous manner at all times and able to maintain professionalism
Knowledge / Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of on-going professional development
- oExcellent communication skills
- oA thorough understanding of the mental health needs of young people
- oAbility to relate well to young people
- oKnowledge of relevant legislation guidance and good practice
- oKnowledge and understanding of Child development
- oAn understanding of local and national issues relating to children's development and mental health
- oAwareness of the dynamics of multi-disciplinary and multi- agency team working
- oAwareness of the value of service user involvement and participation in all aspects of care and in the planning and the development of services
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of attachment theory and the impacts of attachment and loss for children and young people
- Understanding of family dynamics
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).
