Job summary
Come and Join Sheffield Children's Hospital and our CAMHS services!
We are looking for two Band 6 RMN nurses to cover maternity leave within the STAR team and we are offering an opportunity to experience working in the team for a 12 month fixed period/or when the employee returns, whichever come first.
Main duties of the job
The STAR team offer assessments in Sheffield Children's A&E department, for young people in crisis, and we are expanding and developing our home treatment service. We have an excellent and welcoming MDT team, offering specialist assessment and interventions to children and young people in Sheffield.
We aim to deliver a first class, and high quality service. To do this, we are making improvements to ensure there is the investment in staff by offering excellent supervision and training to deliver the first class service we want for children and young people visiting our services. Sound Interesting? We look forward to hearing from you.
The STAR team provide assessments for young people that present at the Sheffield Children's NHS foundation trust, primarily with a presentation of self harm and/or suicidal ideation. Additionally we also provide Community intensive treatment care and follow up care for young people who are in a mental health crisis and work alongside our community CAMHS colleagues to support families often in the home environment.
About us
Sheffield Children's is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.
We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision "to create a healthier future for children and young people."
- Outstanding patient care
- Brilliant place to work
- Leader in children's health
Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.
We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role is to support the team in conducting assessments of patients that attend SCH after experiencing a mental health crisis. Additionally to provide intensive support to a small caseload of patients in the community.
Please see the job description and personal specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role is to support the team in conducting assessments of patients that attend SCH after experiencing a mental health crisis. Additionally to provide intensive support to a small caseload of patients in the community.
Please see the job description and personal specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs grades A to C in core subjects
- A levels
- qualification as an RMN
Desirable
- Additional training post qualification undertaken
Experience
Essential
- Has worked as a band five RMN in a mental health setting
Desirable
- 1 Year minimum experience as an RMN at Band 5
- experience in a CAMHS setting
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Risk assessment skills
- Demonstrates awareness and ability to produce clear documentation
- Demonstrates effective communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs grades A to C in core subjects
- A levels
- qualification as an RMN
Desirable
- Additional training post qualification undertaken
Experience
Essential
- Has worked as a band five RMN in a mental health setting
Desirable
- 1 Year minimum experience as an RMN at Band 5
- experience in a CAMHS setting
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Risk assessment skills
- Demonstrates awareness and ability to produce clear documentation
- Demonstrates effective communication skills
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).
