Job summary
Employer heading
CAMHS - Neurodevelopmental Nurse
Band 6
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If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join ourÌý#PennineCarePeople
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Job overview
The post holder will be a member of the multi-disciplinary CAMHS team. and will be responsible for providing mental health assessments and interventions for children, adolescents and families using evidence based interventions presenting with neuro developmental disorders, and other mental health difficulties. In addition, the post holder is encouraged to develop a specific therapeutic modality as a specialty for the service.
Main duties of the job
To ensure high quality CAMHS assessment of children and families referred to the service.
To monitor and review young people including recording their physical observations in ADHD Clinic. To complete assessments with young people referred.Ìý This will include the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of a variety of therapeutic approaches either alone or as a member of the MDT and including medication / physical reviews for those on medications. Please see JD for full details of Job role.Ìý
NMC mental health nursing qualification and registration together with significant post qualification experience in mental health services to post graduate diploma level.Ìý
Experience of case management of young people, multi-agency working with knowledge and experience of neuro developmental disorders is essential
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Working for our organisation
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of ourÌý#PennineCarePeopleÌýand do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.Ìý
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Person specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Mental Health Nurse NMC registered
- Experience with working with Young people and their familys
- Experience of working with young people with neurodevelopmental difficulties
- Significant post qualification experience in mental health services to post graduate diploma level.
Desirable criteria
- ADOS trained
- NMP or willing to complete course
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of mental health issues in young people
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and National policies in relation to young people.
- Knowledge of therapeutic interventions with young people
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of drug and alcohol issues relating to young people
- Experience of relating to young people in a group or community setting.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Professional involvement with the users of mental health services.
- Experience of case management of young people
- Experience of multi-agency working
Desirable criteria
- Experience of delivering groups to CYP
- Experience of relating to young people in a group or community setting
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to undertake appropriate mental health assessments
- Ability to carry out therapeutic interventions with this client group
- Ability to manage a caseload effectively
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
- John Birch
- Job title
- Operational Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 716 2020
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
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Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
225 Old Street
225 Old Street
OL6 7SR
- Telephone
- 01617163181
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