Band 6 - Staff Nurse

Job description:

Band 6 CAMHS Nurse responsible for assessing the mental health needs of children and young people, developing and delivering evidence-based care plans, managing complex caseloads, collaborating with families and multidisciplinary teams, coordinating care, and promoting safeguarding in community settings.

Key responsibilities:

• Comprehensive assessments:
  
  Conduct thorough mental health assessments of children and young people, including presenting symptoms, developmental history, family dynamics, and social context.
• Care planning:
  
  Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings, utilizing evidence-based practices and considering the needs of the child, family, and wider support network.
• Therapeutic interventions:
  
  Deliver a range of therapeutic interventions, including individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and psychoeducation sessions, tailored to the specific needs of each child and family.
• Case management:
  
  Manage a complex caseload, prioritizing needs, coordinating care with other professionals, and ensuring timely follow-up appointments.
• Safeguarding:
  
  Actively identify and respond to potential safeguarding concerns, reporting any suspected abuse or neglect according to established procedures.
• Community engagement:
  
  Build relationships with local agencies and community services to facilitate access to support and promote mental health awareness.
• Clinical supervision:
  
  Participate in regular clinical supervision to maintain professional development and reflect on practice.

Required skills and qualifications:

• Professional registration:
  
  Relevant professional registration with the appropriate regulatory body (e.g., Nursing and Midwifery Council for nurses)
• Postgraduate qualification:
  
  A postgraduate qualification in child and adolescent mental health, such as a diploma or masters in CAMHS
• Clinical experience:
  
  Proven experience working with children and young people with a range of mental health needs in a clinical setting
• Communication skills:
  
  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with children, young people, families, and other professionals.
• Case management skills:
  
  Strong organizational and time management skills to manage a complex caseload effectively