Job summary
We are looking to appoint a qualified and experienced Community Mental Health Nurse to the post based in the Barnet Adolescent Service.
We are a multidisciplinary team offering an outpatient CAMH service to 13-17 year olds meeting specific referral criteria, from across the borough of Barnet. We are currently based at the Holly Oak Clinic in Edgware Community Hospital.
We offer our service to those adolescents referred to CAMHS who would benefit from a more focused and immediate response in order to encourage engagement in those who may well find this difficult, e.g. those with chronic self-harm or newly emerging psychosis, high risk adolescents, such as those in the criminal justice system or long term social worker, dual diagnosis with substance misuse, homeless or no longer living with their parents but not looked after, or have left school and not as yet established in further education or training.
We do not operate a waiting list and see adolescents within 2-4 weeks or sooner if there is high risk. We work collaboratively as a team sharing cases in order to be able to support young people up to 3 times a week. We also use the CYP IAPT model where appropriate and regularly use their outcome measures.
Main duties of the job
To support the specialist adolescent pathway in Barnet CAMHS with the systematic provision of a nursing service within the adolescent outreach team in CAMHS in Barnet for young people and their families. This is a community based nursing post located within the specialist Barnet Adolescent Team (BAS) offering outreach work to families with specific emphasis on adolescents with acute and complex mental health problems and who present with high risk to themselves and/or others. The post holder will be an active member of the integrated team providing intensive outreach and support to families and individuals in order to act as an alternative to hospital admission.
To act as a resource and support to the generic CAMHS teams, the Adolescent Service (BAS) in Barnet and the Service for Children and Adolescents with Neurodevelopmental disorders (SCAN) and the Paediatric ward at Barnet Hospital. The post holder would be expected to establish good working relationships with local GPs as well as education providers, local authority children's services and voluntary sector organisations in order to better meet the needs of young people and their families.
The post holder will directly contribute to the positive working environment within the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will require a high degree of professional autonomy and self-management, and will be required to account for their professional practice through appraisal and audit.
About us
Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust provides local, regional and national award-winning healthcare services. We have more than 3.300 staff working out of 20 main sites serving a population of 1.2 million people.We provide community health services and mental health services for young people, adults and older people. Our North London Forensic Service treats and cares for people in the criminal justice system who have mental health conditions. We also provide one of the largest eating disorders services in England, as well as drug and alcohol services.
We are an organisation that is passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion; one that prides itself in developing the leadership capabilities of its employees, looking after their health and wellbeing, creating safe spaces for staff to speak up and providing opportunities to mentor and be mentored.Our employees are the reason for delivering Good CQC ratings, excellent outcomes and outstanding patient experiences, so it is our aim to create a happy and healthy working environment where youcan thrive and succeed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification by clicking on the JD/PS attachment in the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification by clicking on the JD/PS attachment in the advert.
Person Specification
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Qualification in a core mental health profession: oNursing (RMN, RGN or RSCN) with additional therapeutic qualifications oClinical or Counselling Psychology (eligible for chartered status) oSystemic Family Psychotherapy oChild & Adolescent Psychotherapy (eligible for full membership of the Association of Child Psychotherapists) oSocial Worker with additional therapeutic qualifications e.g. systemic family therapy or CYP IAPT trainings First level qualification in art, play, drama or music therapy with additional short course certificate level in the psychological aspects of caring for children and adolescent with mental health problems/needs e.g. CBT, family therapy or equivalent with related CAMHS experience Current professional registration as applicable: the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC), Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC), Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP) or The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), or BABCP
Desirable
- Training in one of the main therapeutic modalities.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with young people in a mental health setting. Experience of case load management. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team. Experience of work at Band 7. Experience of supervision of junior staff with independent caseloads.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching both nurses and colleagues of other disciplines. Experience of working in a culturally diverse area. Experience of working with adolescents in outpatient CAMHS. Experience of working in an adolescent in-patient setting
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Evidence of well-developed clinical skills. Working knowledge and competence in at least one model of therapeutic work (e.g. Systemic, CBT, SFT, Psychodynamic). Ability to work effectively across organisational boundaries Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Teaching skills in clinical settings. Proven qualities in sustaining the mental, emotional and physical demands of specialised therapeutic work with disturbed and distressed adolescents and their families/care networks. Capacity to deal with working conditions that may occasionally involve verbal abuse and frequent exposure to highly emotive material such as child abuse and family breakdown. Ability to manage the multiple demands complex clinical environment Awareness of current national guidelines and policies in the field of CAMHS. Knowledge of legislation including the Mental Health Act 1983 in relation to children and adolescents including safeguarding children and young people, child protection procedures and policies. Good computer skills and knowledge of patient management systems. Accurate record keeping.
Desirable
- Experience in family therapy processes. Experience in using CBT techniques. Experience in setting up and facilitating groups. Knowledge of development in inter-agency partnership. Specific knowledge of current issues for Adolescent mental health.
other
Essential
- Commitment to equal opportunities. Self motivated, assertive and flexible. Ability to be mobile and accessible to the community.
Person Specification
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Qualification in a core mental health profession: oNursing (RMN, RGN or RSCN) with additional therapeutic qualifications oClinical or Counselling Psychology (eligible for chartered status) oSystemic Family Psychotherapy oChild & Adolescent Psychotherapy (eligible for full membership of the Association of Child Psychotherapists) oSocial Worker with additional therapeutic qualifications e.g. systemic family therapy or CYP IAPT trainings First level qualification in art, play, drama or music therapy with additional short course certificate level in the psychological aspects of caring for children and adolescent with mental health problems/needs e.g. CBT, family therapy or equivalent with related CAMHS experience Current professional registration as applicable: the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC), Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC), Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP) or The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), or BABCP
Desirable
- Training in one of the main therapeutic modalities.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with young people in a mental health setting. Experience of case load management. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team. Experience of work at Band 7. Experience of supervision of junior staff with independent caseloads.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching both nurses and colleagues of other disciplines. Experience of working in a culturally diverse area. Experience of working with adolescents in outpatient CAMHS. Experience of working in an adolescent in-patient setting
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Evidence of well-developed clinical skills. Working knowledge and competence in at least one model of therapeutic work (e.g. Systemic, CBT, SFT, Psychodynamic). Ability to work effectively across organisational boundaries Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Teaching skills in clinical settings. Proven qualities in sustaining the mental, emotional and physical demands of specialised therapeutic work with disturbed and distressed adolescents and their families/care networks. Capacity to deal with working conditions that may occasionally involve verbal abuse and frequent exposure to highly emotive material such as child abuse and family breakdown. Ability to manage the multiple demands complex clinical environment Awareness of current national guidelines and policies in the field of CAMHS. Knowledge of legislation including the Mental Health Act 1983 in relation to children and adolescents including safeguarding children and young people, child protection procedures and policies. Good computer skills and knowledge of patient management systems. Accurate record keeping.
Desirable
- Experience in family therapy processes. Experience in using CBT techniques. Experience in setting up and facilitating groups. Knowledge of development in inter-agency partnership. Specific knowledge of current issues for Adolescent mental health.
other
Essential
- Commitment to equal opportunities. Self motivated, assertive and flexible. Ability to be mobile and accessible to the community.
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).
