Job summary
- Main area
- Mental Health
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 23.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 252-6862377
- Employer
- Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Darent Valley Hospital
- Town
- Dartford
- Salary
- £48,270 - £54,931 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/02/2025 23:59
Employer heading
CYP Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
CYP Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
Band 7
Part Time – 23.5 hours a week
Are you a Mental Health nurse who is passionate about providing excellent care for children and young people?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Registered Mental Health Nurse to support and lead the development of pathways and care for children and young people with mental health difficulties at Darent Valley Hospital. We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and innovative nurse to join our CYP Service to work as part of our specialist nursing team supporting areas within the hospital where children and young adults may go.
The successful candidate will work across CYP services providing leadership in terms of clinical, specialist and holistic support/advice to children and young people with a variety of mental health problems. The post holder will provide relevant specialist mental health training, supervision and debriefing, and acting as the interface between CYP ED, PAU and paediatric and adult wards, and specialist mental health services (including the All Age Eating Disorder Service, Locality CAMHS Services and the Crisis team).
This post will play a key role in leading and supporting staff with the management of patients experiencing mental health difficulties and providing expert clinical knowledge in the management of mental health issues for children and young people and their families.
Main duties of the job
This post is crucial in raising awareness and promoting a wider understanding of Mental Health for CYP, requiring an evidence-based approach to education.
We are looking for you to apply if you are a motivated clinical nurse, with knowledge and experience in children and young people’s mental health problems in an acute or primary care setting. You will have excellent interpersonal, IT and communication skills with the ability to organise, manage and plan your own workload effectively. You will be dedicated and passionate in your role working with children and young people whilst demonstrating excellent leadership and team working. You will be energetic and dedicated in working as an advocate in support of our children, young people and their families.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you’ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As per the JD -
1.1 Work alongside the CAMHS crisis and All Age Eating Disorder Service to assess, plan,
implement and evaluate nursing provision.
1.2 Lead the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating of specialist care, including
supporting and evaluating the work of paediatric and agency staff
1.3 Provide specialist advice for children, young people and families on the nursing care and
management of mental health.
1.4 Review children and young people in paediatric and adult ED, who require an inpatient bed
and ensure appropriate risk assessments are completed
1.5 Review policies and procedures in relation to CAMHS and the management of children and
young people in the acute setting.
1.6 Act as an advocate for the children and young people and their family, and where necessary
refer to external agencies for identified support
1.7 Actively involve children and young people and their families (where appropriate) in
decisions about the care and support they receive.
1.8 Inform children and young people about participation initiatives, and actively support the
development of such initiatives.
1.9 Conduct a daily review of children and young people admitted to inpatient areas, and
provide support for all clinical areas in relation to mental health for children and young
people.
1.10 Assess and manage clinical events to ensure safe and effective care
1.11 Maintain accurate and complete nursing records.
1.12 Support best practice in relation to safe custody of controlled drugs under the Misuse of
Drugs Act and in accordance with hospital policy and NMC guidelines
Person specification
Education and Qualification
Essential criteria
- RN Mental Health
- Degree or equivalent experience
- 998 or equivalent qualification
- CAMHS module or extensive experience
Desirable criteria
- Leadership qualification
- Working towards or functioning at master level
- Learning Disability qualification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of current clinical evidence based practice within the field of CYP Mental Health
- Expert knowledge of the appropriate legislation around Mental Health Act and the legal frameworks within which mental illness can be assessed and treated in CYP
- Proven management and safeguarding experience and knowledge of the Children’s Act
- Robust knowledge and understanding of clinical governance
- Knowledge of current professional issues relating to nursing and CYP mental health
- Experience of applying research evidence to clinical practice
Desirable criteria
- Cannulation and phlebotomy
Experience
Essential criteria
- Extensive nursing experience with CYP at band 6
- Extensive experience of working with CYP with mental health conditions in an acute healthcare setting
- Experience of working with CYP with a learning disability and/or autism
- Management experience
- Evidence of service improvement projects
- Previous experience in audit and evaluation
Desirable criteria
- Experience working for CAMHS within and acute mental health team or community setting
- Previous band 7 experience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Clare Jones
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01322 428889
- Additional information
For further information regarding this post please contact Lynn Brooks (Associate Director of Nursing, CYP Services) on 01322 428889/[email protected] We look forward to meeting you soon and encourage you to come along for an informal visit.
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