Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Nurse to work within the Cambridge CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Team.
We work with children and young people with moderate to severe mental health disorders with comorbid ASD, LD and ADHD, providing comprehensive assessment and intervention. This role would mainly work within the ADHD pathway, however there will also be opportunities for development in other pathways. We are looking for an individual who is interested and passionate about working with young people in a CAMHS setting. We provide neurodevelopmental assessments and post-diagnostic support to young people and their families, including ADHD medication prescribing and monitoring, and psychoeducation.You will receive clinical supervision relevant to your role. We have a monthly CPD programme and regular MDT reflective meetings. You will join a supportive team who are passionate about making a difference to young people and their families.
If you are looking for a new challenge, enjoy variety in your work and wish to be part of a multidisciplinary team striving to make a difference for our community by supporting young people and their families, then we want to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
o To provide an evidence-based therapy service to children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders such as Autism, ADHD and Learning Disabilities in the Neurodevelopmental Service CAMHS which is part of the Children, Young People and Families Directorate in CPFT.o Patients will be managed on a community basis, providing assessment of neurodevelopmental disorders and/or comorbid mental health disorder and evidence-based therapy.o At the same time as offering advice and consultation on patient's mental health care to colleagues and partner agencies and to other non-professional carers.o To work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team's and Trust's policies and procedures.
About us
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting andempowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.
Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.
Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.
For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
To work as an integral member of the CAMHS Neurodevelopment Community Team, providing comprehensive mental health and diagnostic assessments of ADHD and other specialist assessments (if applicable such as Qb, SALT, OT, Cognitive), demonstrating the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of data from a variety of sources including, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care. To be part of the MDT ADHD formulation meetings and have the ability to utilise specialist knowledge to make decisions about a child or young persons mental health and neurodevelopmental needs. To provide physical health checks including height, weight and blood pressure for children taking medication for ADHD. To provide ADHD medication reviews in clinic under the supervision of the ADHD doctors. To participate in the prevention and early detection of emotional and mental health difficulties in children and adolescents referred to the service. To participate in the planning and delivery of evidence-based therapeutic programmes e.g. Positive Behaviour Support, CBT and Parenting programmes on both an individual and group basis to children and young people and their families. To develop formulations of presenting problems or situations that integrate information from assessments within a coherent framework that draws upon mental health theory and evidence which incorporates developmental, interpersonal, societal, cultural and biological factors. To evaluate and make treatment decisions in collaboration with the Multidisciplinary Team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
To work as an integral member of the CAMHS Neurodevelopment Community Team, providing comprehensive mental health and diagnostic assessments of ADHD and other specialist assessments (if applicable such as Qb, SALT, OT, Cognitive), demonstrating the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of data from a variety of sources including, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care. To be part of the MDT ADHD formulation meetings and have the ability to utilise specialist knowledge to make decisions about a child or young persons mental health and neurodevelopmental needs. To provide physical health checks including height, weight and blood pressure for children taking medication for ADHD. To provide ADHD medication reviews in clinic under the supervision of the ADHD doctors. To participate in the prevention and early detection of emotional and mental health difficulties in children and adolescents referred to the service. To participate in the planning and delivery of evidence-based therapeutic programmes e.g. Positive Behaviour Support, CBT and Parenting programmes on both an individual and group basis to children and young people and their families. To develop formulations of presenting problems or situations that integrate information from assessments within a coherent framework that draws upon mental health theory and evidence which incorporates developmental, interpersonal, societal, cultural and biological factors. To evaluate and make treatment decisions in collaboration with the Multidisciplinary Team.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- A recorded/UK registered qualification with NMC such as Learning Disability Nurse, Children's Nurse, Adult Nurse or RMN
Desirable
- Training in an evidence-based therapeutic intervention recommended by NICE Guidelines relevant to CAMHS, i.e. CBT, IPT, Systemic Therapy
- Additional training in managing challenging behaviour
- Training in ADHD diagnostics such as Qb (computerised) assessment or willingness to undertake training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children, young people and families
- Experience of working with children or adults with ADHD, learning disability and/or autism.
- Experience of undertaking mental health and risk assessments
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
Desirable
- Post-qualification experience in assessment and treatment of children, young people and families and/or adults.
- Experience of undertaking mental health risk assessments of children and young people
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Evidence of ability to exercise a high level of judgement and decision-making.
- Evidence of ability to keep clear and accurate clinical records.
- Willingness and ability to participate as an independent practitioner in assessments.
Desirable
- Ability to assess and treat children and young people with neuro developmental disorder and their families
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of Child and Adolescent Mental health
- Knowledge and understanding of neuro developmental disorders.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- A recorded/UK registered qualification with NMC such as Learning Disability Nurse, Children's Nurse, Adult Nurse or RMN
Desirable
- Training in an evidence-based therapeutic intervention recommended by NICE Guidelines relevant to CAMHS, i.e. CBT, IPT, Systemic Therapy
- Additional training in managing challenging behaviour
- Training in ADHD diagnostics such as Qb (computerised) assessment or willingness to undertake training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children, young people and families
- Experience of working with children or adults with ADHD, learning disability and/or autism.
- Experience of undertaking mental health and risk assessments
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
Desirable
- Post-qualification experience in assessment and treatment of children, young people and families and/or adults.
- Experience of undertaking mental health risk assessments of children and young people
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Evidence of ability to exercise a high level of judgement and decision-making.
- Evidence of ability to keep clear and accurate clinical records.
- Willingness and ability to participate as an independent practitioner in assessments.
Desirable
- Ability to assess and treat children and young people with neuro developmental disorder and their families
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of Child and Adolescent Mental health
- Knowledge and understanding of neuro developmental disorders.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Brookside Family Consultation Clinic
18a Trumpington Road
Cambridge
CB2 8AH
Employer's website
https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
