Job summary
Do you want to make a difference to children and young people with complex mental health needs?
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and passionate senior mental health nurse to provide support to the already established nursing team and wider MDT. Ideally you must have a minimum of 2 years experience as an RMN.
You will be part of a talented multidisciplinary team, working together, sharing expertise and benefiting from excellent professional development opportunities. All focused on being the best you can be, to deliver CAMHS services that really stand out.
You will work collaboratively with the ward manager to lead the team, with a commitment to their professional development as well as your own.
Main duties of the job
Wessex House is a generic adolescent inpatient unit for young people from the age of 13 years, up until 18 years of age. Wessex House has developed effective working practices with a rich and diverse therapeutic structure.
You will contribute to the assessment, planning and implementation of treatment plans for children and young people with complex mental health needs and their families, who would benefit from admission to an inpatient unit. You will supervise support staff, participating in a variety of therapeutic activities related to the client care plans.
You will inspire the team and the patients to be the best that they can be and your communication skills will ensure the team work well together to achieve team objectives and maintain excellent standards of care.
Liaison, advice and consultation with wider CAMHS colleagues and a range of external agencies such as Children and Social Care and education will be a key part of the role.
About us
As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with relevant professional body NMC
- Relevant degree or working towards
- Relevant professional qualification e.g. registered mental health nurse
Desirable
- Relevant management and leadership experience/training/qualification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of Recovery focused practice
- Experience as a Mental Health professional
- Relevant experience in a community/inpatient setting
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of a range of therapies, e.g.; motivational interviewing, solution focused therapy and a psychological therapy (i.e. CBT/DBT)
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to work with frequent exposure to highly distressing or highly emotional circumstances
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Broadway House
Broadway Park
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 5LX