Job summary
If you are passionate about the care that Children and Young people with a mental health illness receive, we have an opportunity for someone to join our organisation and influence their care within an acute hospital setting. If you are motivated to act as the child's advocate, to educate children, parents and staff, to work with external agencies and help ensure a smooth pathway to more specialised care for the child and young person as needed, then come and join the team at Maidstone and Tunbridge wells hospital.
We have an opportunity for atalented and experienced Paediatric or Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability nurseto join our team to act as a Paediatric Mental Health Liaison Nurse. You will be joining another full time band 6 nurse currently in this role based on the inpatient unit Hedgehog. You will be supported by a whole paediatric teams of various specialities across the unit.
Main duties of the job
Reviewing children and young people with mental health problems in the Emergency Departments, Ambulatory Units and Acute Childrens wards whilst receiving medical care and/or awaiting a mental health assessment. Supporting staff around the management of children and young people with mental health related conditions. You will provide relevant training, supervision / debriefing and support to staff and act as the interface between the Emergency departments, Ambulatory Units, Childrens wards, NELFT and the CAMHS Service.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Would you like to work flexibly?In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net if this is problematic)and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: 25th March 2024
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net if this is problematic)and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: 25th March 2024
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Must have proven experience at appropriate level involving care of acute paediatrics
- Must have post qualification experience / knowledge base of working with children and young people who have a mental health illness
- Must have knowledge of Mental Health Legislation, including the Equality Act, Medical Records Act, Data Protection Act, Mental Health Act 1983 (updated by the 2007 Act)
- Proven management and safeguarding experience
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance
- Knowledge of local community and understanding of a multi-cultural, racially diverse population
- Knowledge of current professional issues relating to nursing
- Understanding of equal opportunities
- Understanding of patient confidentiality
Desirable
- Post registration study
- Experience working for CAMHS within an acute mental health team - community or inpatient service
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent or experience
- RMN/RSCN/RN Child
- Evidence of a relevant post-registration professional development
- Teaching/ Assessing Qualification
Desirable
- Specialist course relevant to post
Skills
Essential
- Ability to support and manage a case-load of patients including assessment, planning, monitoring and evaluation, including providing health promotion and education to patients and carers
- Ability to organise and deliver a high standard of evidence based clinical nursing care
- Ability to demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- De-escalation management of situations
- Implementation of staff training packages / sessions
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Must have proven experience at appropriate level involving care of acute paediatrics
- Must have post qualification experience / knowledge base of working with children and young people who have a mental health illness
- Must have knowledge of Mental Health Legislation, including the Equality Act, Medical Records Act, Data Protection Act, Mental Health Act 1983 (updated by the 2007 Act)
- Proven management and safeguarding experience
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance
- Knowledge of local community and understanding of a multi-cultural, racially diverse population
- Knowledge of current professional issues relating to nursing
- Understanding of equal opportunities
- Understanding of patient confidentiality
Desirable
- Post registration study
- Experience working for CAMHS within an acute mental health team - community or inpatient service
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent or experience
- RMN/RSCN/RN Child
- Evidence of a relevant post-registration professional development
- Teaching/ Assessing Qualification
Desirable
- Specialist course relevant to post
Skills
Essential
- Ability to support and manage a case-load of patients including assessment, planning, monitoring and evaluation, including providing health promotion and education to patients and carers
- Ability to organise and deliver a high standard of evidence based clinical nursing care
- Ability to demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- De-escalation management of situations
- Implementation of staff training packages / sessions
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
