CAMHS Nurse - Band 5-6 Developmental post

Job overview

Thank you for your interest in this band 5-6 development post in South Durham CAMHs Getting More Help Team.

We are looking to appoint a NMC registered nurse to work as a CAMHS Nurse in a band 5 role to support them through their competencies to allow them to develop the knowledge and skills of a band 6. If all competencies are completed the applicant will receive a permanent band 6 position within the team.

This post is only open to those candidates who already have their NMC registration in place and have successfully completed the preceptorship programme. Please note: Newly qualified applicants or those due to qualify will be recruited via a separate process.

The team is multi-disciplinary and provides mental health assessments, treatment and interventions for young people suffering from moderate to severe complex emotional, behavioural and psychological issues resulting in mental health problems.

Within the CAMHS Team we have a very varied work load, which means that every day will bring new and exciting opportunities for you to develop your skills. In order to support you in your development we will use regular appraisal and talent management, to identify your interests and development opportunities. As a team we will support you with both formal training and continuing professional development opportunities.

Main duties of the job

This CAMHS team is a dynamic team that is comprised of CAMHS clinicians with varying professional backgrounds, including Nursing, psychology, Social Workers enabling us to provide high quality holistic mental health care to the children and young people accessing our services.

The successful applicant will work with the MDT to provide assessments and interventions to children and young people and families. As part of the MDT we will provide ongoing support to the successful applicant through supervision and talent management.

We are a forward thinking, creative team that encourages all team members to share their ideas to improve our service for young people and their families. The role of the CAMHS clinician is crucial in young peoples recovery and improving outcomes.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As part of the MDT you will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills and provide evidence based interventions and therapies to children and young peoples.

The role can be demanding but also highly rewarding so you will need to be someone who is motivated, resilient and passionate about working with this client group.

Please refer to the attached job description,  person specification and the developmental post competencies for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS trust places an emphasis on Staff wellbeing and provides access to a number of formal staff support services, which are available to staff on appointment.