NHS

CAHMS Nurse


Pay35,392.00 - 42,618.00 / year
LocationSouthampton/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: C0021-24-0509?language=en&page=259&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      We are passionate about working with children and young people. Our strength lies in our humanity and the values we uphold. It is important to us that children and young people are seen and we take the time needed to listen to their story.

      We are looking to recruit a Band 6 CAMHS Nurse, who will develop into a band 7 CAMHS Nurse / Mental Health Practitioner after 18 months.

      If you are passionate about working with children and young people and share our values, we would love to hear from you.

      This is a permanent post of which full time (37.5 hrs) can be offered.

      The CAMHs team is part of a supportive and innovative child and adolescent mental health service (CAMHS) in Southampton. The aim of this service is to support a child/young person in continuing with their mental health recovery at home with their families with the right support and most importantly the least restrictive.

      The CAMHS team is a strong and supportive team and has excellent structures to offer regular supervision and support. This is a great opportunity to join our team in Solent NHS Trust Children & Families Service line to support in the delivery of high-quality children's mental health services. We are looking for exceptional individuals with the right attitude, skills and knowledge who share our passion to deliver the best quality care experience for children and their families.

      Main duties of the job

      The post holder will be responsible for providing a highly skilled and specialist Intervention on both an individual and group basis as appropriate using techniques and knowledge gained through experience, self-development, and evidence-based practice.

      They will ensure that a high quality, timely, accessible, and evidence-based service is available to all service users who need it throughout the team.

      The post holder will work autonomously in carrying out therapeutic work based on clear theoretical concepts and the application of related techniques and will be responsible for providing assessment, case management and intervention to children, young people and their families / carers. The post holder will also complete intervention on disordered eating. Alongside the clinical aspect of the role the post holder will be involved in developing and sustaining partnership working with individuals, groups, communities and agencies, providing clinical supervision to trainees and other professionals and contributing to service development as appropriate.

      About us

      At Solent, our teams mirror the communities we serve. The Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging plan fosters authenticity, ensuring every Solent NHS Trust member feels visible, validated, and valued.

      The Annual Staff survey positions us among top-performing Community and Mental Health trusts in 3 of 9 themes:

      • Compassion and inclusivity
      • Each voice matters
      • Staff Engagement

      Our commitment to enhancing diversity, inclusion, and belonging fosters a strong sense of uniqueness, celebrated among colleagues, contributing to excellent patient outcomes.

      We welcome applications from underrepresented communities, offering an informal chat for those uncertain about job fit. Our revamped recruitment process prioritizes inclusivity, aligned with Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interviews.

      Join our 7 staff networks:

      DisAbility

      LGBTQ+Allies

      Carers

      50+

      Multi Faith

      Black, Asian, and minority ethnic

      Veterans

      Solent supports flexible working, providing a carer's passport. Our award-winning Health and Wellbeing service, including Employment Disability, Neurodivergent, and Menopause support, makes Solent NHS an inclusive workplace.

      We promote staff vaccination as the primary defense against Flu and Covid-19. Join us in contributing to outstanding patient outcomes in a diverse and inclusive environment.

      Date posted

      15 July 2024

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 6

      Salary

      £35,392 to £42,618 a year

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time, Flexible working

      Reference number

      449-Team3-1680

      Job locations

      Adelaide Health Centre, Western Community Centre

      William Macleod Way

      Southampton

      Hampshire

      SO16 4XE


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      *Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      *Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • R.M.N., RMCN, RNLD or other nurse qualification with LD/CAMHS experience considered.
      • Postgraduate level of study/degree relevant to discipline or equivalent experience

      Experience

      Essential

      • Significant or demonstrable experience in mental health to show the breadth/depth of experience required for the role.
      • Crisis management skills
      • Community care experience
      • Stress management
      • Knowledge and experience in child protection/safeguarding procedures, to recognise abuse and escalate appropriately within statutory timeframes.
      • To hold a clinical caseload of complex health needs including mental health as a lead professional within a multi-agency team.
      • Ability to work autonomously
      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • R.M.N., RMCN, RNLD or other nurse qualification with LD/CAMHS experience considered.
      • Postgraduate level of study/degree relevant to discipline or equivalent experience

      Experience

      Essential

      • Significant or demonstrable experience in mental health to show the breadth/depth of experience required for the role.
      • Crisis management skills
      • Community care experience
      • Stress management
      • Knowledge and experience in child protection/safeguarding procedures, to recognise abuse and escalate appropriately within statutory timeframes.
      • To hold a clinical caseload of complex health needs including mental health as a lead professional within a multi-agency team.
      • Ability to work autonomously

      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

      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

      Solent NHS Trust

      Address

      Adelaide Health Centre, Western Community Centre

      William Macleod Way

      Southampton

      Hampshire

      SO16 4XE


      Employer's website

      https://www.solent.nhs.uk/join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Solent NHS Trust

      Address

      Adelaide Health Centre, Western Community Centre

      William Macleod Way

      Southampton

      Hampshire

      SO16 4XE


      Employer's website

      https://www.solent.nhs.uk/join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

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