Job summary
We are looking for a creative, forward thinking and motivated CAMHS Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our friendly and professional multi-disciplinary Emotional & Behavioural CAMHS Team based in Bedford, within the North Bedfordshire Specialist CAMHS Service. Our team is inclusive and we consciously think about varying contexts we work within (i.e. racial, cultural and socio-economic factors). Our work is underpinned by strong values to treat each other, service users and agency partners with respect and care. We would be happy to consider requests for flexible working, for example taking into account any caring responsibilities.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be offering assessments, supporting group offers, and treatments to young people with moderate to severe mental health difficulties, involving parent/carers, schools and other agencies as appropriate. You will require a high degree of professional autonomy, organization, and self-management, and the ability to work well in a team. You will be supported by regular clinical and management supervision sessions, access to a variety of internal CPD sessions, and annual performance appraisals. You will also participate in weekly clinical discussions with the teams, monthly complex case discussions and a monthly reflective space.
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 attached JD and PS for detailed description of role and responsibilities
The successful candidate will be part of the discipline they have trained in or intend to develop in, and will receive specialist clinical supervision. There are opportunities to take part in discipline-specific meetings within Bedfordshire CAMHS and ELFT.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached JD and PS for detailed description of role and responsibilities
The successful candidate will be part of the discipline they have trained in or intend to develop in, and will receive specialist clinical supervision. There are opportunities to take part in discipline-specific meetings within Bedfordshire CAMHS and ELFT.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (Part 3/8/13 of the UKCC Register)
Desirable
- Mentorship or equivalent teaching qualification/experience
- CBT or DBT training
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a mental health setting working with adolescents or young people, families/ carers.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting
- Experience risk assessing and safety planning with young people, families, and supporting network.
- Experience of working in or liaising closely with multi agency teams working with adolescents or young adults e.g. Youth Services, YOT etc.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a culturally diverse area.
- Experience of supporting service development
- Experience of using CBT or other evidence based therapeutic interventions
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of potential barriers and resources within a multi-agency setting that affect mental health and are relevant to children, young people and their families
- Knowledge of systems and the environment can impact on child/adolescent mental health
- Knowledge of evidence based mental health interventions
- Knowledge and application of outcome measures.
- Awareness of current national legislation, guidelines, and polices in the field of CAMHS (Children Act, Mental Health Act and associated legislation including Child Protection Procedures)
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability and motivation to further develop by meeting developmental objectives by their deadline and a high degree of self-awareness and an ability to reflect on personal and professional attitudes and accept feedback.
- Ability to communicate effectively and clearly (written and oral), including an ability to communicate and work in highly emotive circumstances.
- Ability to work independently and manage a caseload while meeting deadlines and keeping patient information up to date.
- Ability to assess mental health needs, develop care plans, implement and review care.
- Interest and motivation to continue professional development, including training in evidence based therapies.
- Ability to risk assess, safety plan, and safeguard young people and their families. Including supportive network as appropriate.
- Motivation to work towards to co-facilitate therapeutic groups
- Ability to work sensitively and compassionately with patients and their families, especially when they are distressed, and when delivering sensitive information.
- Ability to liaise with multi-agency professionals in the young person's life, provide consultation, and deliver sensitive information in professional manner.
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to contain and work with organizational stress and identify when additional personal support may be necessary.
- Ability to be reflective and utilize clinical and peer supervision to support patient care.
- Motivation to work towards delivering training and CPD to multi-disciplinary teams and other agencies.
- Competent use of IT packages e.g. Word, excel, etc.
Desirable
- Ability to provide psychosocial/ cognitive therapeutic intervention to people with mental health difficulties and adjust the care/resources based on their individual needs. (E.g. CBT, DBT, Solution focused therapy, Motivational interviewing, etc.)
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (Part 3/8/13 of the UKCC Register)
Desirable
- Mentorship or equivalent teaching qualification/experience
- CBT or DBT training
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a mental health setting working with adolescents or young people, families/ carers.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting
- Experience risk assessing and safety planning with young people, families, and supporting network.
- Experience of working in or liaising closely with multi agency teams working with adolescents or young adults e.g. Youth Services, YOT etc.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a culturally diverse area.
- Experience of supporting service development
- Experience of using CBT or other evidence based therapeutic interventions
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of potential barriers and resources within a multi-agency setting that affect mental health and are relevant to children, young people and their families
- Knowledge of systems and the environment can impact on child/adolescent mental health
- Knowledge of evidence based mental health interventions
- Knowledge and application of outcome measures.
- Awareness of current national legislation, guidelines, and polices in the field of CAMHS (Children Act, Mental Health Act and associated legislation including Child Protection Procedures)
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability and motivation to further develop by meeting developmental objectives by their deadline and a high degree of self-awareness and an ability to reflect on personal and professional attitudes and accept feedback.
- Ability to communicate effectively and clearly (written and oral), including an ability to communicate and work in highly emotive circumstances.
- Ability to work independently and manage a caseload while meeting deadlines and keeping patient information up to date.
- Ability to assess mental health needs, develop care plans, implement and review care.
- Interest and motivation to continue professional development, including training in evidence based therapies.
- Ability to risk assess, safety plan, and safeguard young people and their families. Including supportive network as appropriate.
- Motivation to work towards to co-facilitate therapeutic groups
- Ability to work sensitively and compassionately with patients and their families, especially when they are distressed, and when delivering sensitive information.
- Ability to liaise with multi-agency professionals in the young person's life, provide consultation, and deliver sensitive information in professional manner.
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to contain and work with organizational stress and identify when additional personal support may be necessary.
- Ability to be reflective and utilize clinical and peer supervision to support patient care.
- Motivation to work towards delivering training and CPD to multi-disciplinary teams and other agencies.
- Competent use of IT packages e.g. Word, excel, etc.
Desirable
- Ability to provide psychosocial/ cognitive therapeutic intervention to people with mental health difficulties and adjust the care/resources based on their individual needs. (E.g. CBT, DBT, Solution focused therapy, Motivational interviewing, etc.)
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).
