Job summary
If you are an NMC Registered Mental Health Nursewe have an exciting opportunity for you to join our CAMHS family at our inpatient mental health services for children and young people in Rochford, Essex.
We are expanding our nursing team!
Poplar Adolescent Unit is a general acute ward with 14 beds supporting young people aged 13-18 with a variety of mental health issues.
Poplar Adolescent unit is an innovative service with an MDT passionate in developing nurses. We can provide further CAMHS training via our CAMHS preceptorship programme and opportunities for further development in our award winning DBT programme, ASD and more.
This post would suit someone who is passionate about young people's mental health, and working in an innovative way at the forefront of NHS services.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work as a member of our multi- disciplinary team involved in the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents who access our services.
This will involve key working young people and supporting them on their recovery journey. You will work collaboratively with the young people to develop care plans, risk assessments and positive behaviour support plans, contributing to expanding the resources young people and their family need to support care in the community.
You may be required to support the therapies team with our therapeutic timetable, providing an excellent opportunity to develop your psychological skills.
Additionally you will be required to advocate for your patients in meetings both internally and externally to ensure they are receiving evidence based, valued care.
We care for young people with a variety of mental health issues and the post would best suit someone who is able to work as part of a team, caring for young people experiencing, at times, a significant amount of distress.
About us
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
- Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
- Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
- If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
- We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
Benefits
- 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
- Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
- Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
- £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
- Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
Work that wraps around your needs
- Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
- Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
- Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further details.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse at degree / diploma level
- Current NMC Registration
Desirable
- Degree level qualification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of mental disorder, child development, mental health law and legislation and the nursing process
Desirable
- Experience of working in a mental health setting post- registration
- Basic counselling skills
Special Aptitudes/Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of and empathy to the needs of children & young people
- Ability to effectively communicate with children, young people and their parents
- Ability to effectively communicate with other professionals, in person and on the phone
Desirable
- Ability to understand and work with challenging behaviour
Personal Characteristics:
Essential
- A genuine interest in working within this specialism.
- Excellent professional attitude
- Available to work shifts, days, nights and weekends, Monday to Sunday across all inpatient units
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further details.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse at degree / diploma level
- Current NMC Registration
Desirable
- Degree level qualification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of mental disorder, child development, mental health law and legislation and the nursing process
Desirable
- Experience of working in a mental health setting post- registration
- Basic counselling skills
Special Aptitudes/Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of and empathy to the needs of children & young people
- Ability to effectively communicate with children, young people and their parents
- Ability to effectively communicate with other professionals, in person and on the phone
Desirable
- Ability to understand and work with challenging behaviour
Personal Characteristics:
Essential
- A genuine interest in working within this specialism.
- Excellent professional attitude
- Available to work shifts, days, nights and weekends, Monday to Sunday across all inpatient units
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse registered with the NMC
- Knowledge of mental disorder, child development, mental health law and legislation and the nursing process
Desirable
- Evidence of continued professional development in mental health related field
- Evidence of working with young people
Special Aptitudes/Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of and empathy to the needs of children & young people
- Ability to effectively communicate with professionals, children, young people and their parents
Desirable
- Ability to understand and work with challenging behaviour
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse registered with the NMC
- Knowledge of mental disorder, child development, mental health law and legislation and the nursing process
Desirable
- Evidence of continued professional development in mental health related field
- Evidence of working with young people
Special Aptitudes/Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of and empathy to the needs of children & young people
- Ability to effectively communicate with professionals, children, young people and their parents
Desirable
- Ability to understand and work with challenging behaviour
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Poplar Adolescent Unit
Rochford Hospital
Rochford
SS4 1RB
Employer's website
https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
