Job summary
Newham CAMHS is delighted to be able to offer a new and innovative role working in partnership with Primary care. This is the first stage in a project aimed at integrating specialist and primary care to help families get the right care at the right time.
We are looking for a proactive and experienced mental health nurse to assist young people and their families at a GP practice in assessing mental health needs, assessing and managing risk, signposting and where appropriate undertake short term interventions with them.
The successful applicant will be an important link between services and will support primary care colleagues with training and support and with development of the service.
We are looking for an enthusiastic nurse with experience in working with networks, building relationships with key services and has experience and expertise of working with children and young people.
We are dedicated to having a workforce supported to meet their professional goals through training, workshops and a host of career development opportunities. Staff wellbeing is also at the forefront of our priorities and we also offer a variety of ways to enhance your working life with us.
Main duties of the job
The job will include triage, providing early assessment, risk assessment and risk management plan, treatment and onward referral to appropriate care pathways or support. The role will include working as part of the PCN and Newham CAMHS MDT, training of PCN staff and may include work on PCN MH initiatives. The post-holder will be responsible for the clinical and operational functions of the role, ensuring good record-keeping and timely access to services.
The role will require a highly skilled, experienced and motivated Mental Health Practitioner. This would be a graduate, qualified Mental Health nurse/specialist Allied Healthcare Professional fully registered with the appropriate professional/ regulatory body. CAMHS experience, to provide care to CYP patients who present in General Practice, would be desirable. As a Band 7, the post holder will have responsibility to support other staff and be an effective team member in both the PCN and Newham CAMHS teams.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see JD (Job Description) and PS (Personal Specification) for full details of role requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see JD (Job Description) and PS (Personal Specification) for full details of role requirements.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Relevant degree level Nursing qualification
- Registered as a nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Council
- Evidence of post registration continued professional development, qualifications or equivalent experience
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- Experience practicing as a Mental Health Nurse in the Community
- Previous experience of functioning as a team member
- Previous experience of Management and Clinical Supervision, including annual appraisal
- Previous experience of service development, quality improvement and of bringing innovation and new ideas to practice
- nnovation and new ideas to practice ? Previous experience of working within the health or care system
Desirable
- Lived -experience of accessing mental health services
- Experience of using DIALOG+ (as a service user or professional)
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Sound knowledge of the NMC Code
- Good knowledge of current and relevant local and national agendas impacting Community Mental Health, including the Community Mental Health Framework for Adults and Older Adults
- Sound knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act and Care Act, relevant national standards and other relevant national policies.
- Excellent knowledge & understanding of recovery principles
- Knowledge of NICE guidance in relation to a wide range of mental disorders and the ability to ensure that evidence based practice with clear clinical outcomes is embedded into practice.
- Excellent communications skills
- Skills in using electronic clinical systems and associated Microsoft 365 applications
Other
Essential
- Self -aware demonstrating a positive attitude on achieving the best results and overcoming obstacles.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team and able to both/influence and work across professional boundaries.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure, motivate others and be flexible and adaptable to change.
- Demonstrates they care and values others, able to acknowledge and reward good work, celebrating team and individual success.
- Develop inclusivity and respect for others
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to self - development
- Passionate about population health
- Committed to coproduction
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Relevant degree level Nursing qualification
- Registered as a nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Council
- Evidence of post registration continued professional development, qualifications or equivalent experience
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- Experience practicing as a Mental Health Nurse in the Community
- Previous experience of functioning as a team member
- Previous experience of Management and Clinical Supervision, including annual appraisal
- Previous experience of service development, quality improvement and of bringing innovation and new ideas to practice
- nnovation and new ideas to practice ? Previous experience of working within the health or care system
Desirable
- Lived -experience of accessing mental health services
- Experience of using DIALOG+ (as a service user or professional)
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Sound knowledge of the NMC Code
- Good knowledge of current and relevant local and national agendas impacting Community Mental Health, including the Community Mental Health Framework for Adults and Older Adults
- Sound knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act and Care Act, relevant national standards and other relevant national policies.
- Excellent knowledge & understanding of recovery principles
- Knowledge of NICE guidance in relation to a wide range of mental disorders and the ability to ensure that evidence based practice with clear clinical outcomes is embedded into practice.
- Excellent communications skills
- Skills in using electronic clinical systems and associated Microsoft 365 applications
Other
Essential
- Self -aware demonstrating a positive attitude on achieving the best results and overcoming obstacles.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team and able to both/influence and work across professional boundaries.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure, motivate others and be flexible and adaptable to change.
- Demonstrates they care and values others, able to acknowledge and reward good work, celebrating team and individual success.
- Develop inclusivity and respect for others
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to self - development
- Passionate about population health
- Committed to coproduction
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
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).
