Job Description

If you are an NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our CAMHS family at our inpatient mental health services for children and young people in Rochford, Essex.



We are expanding our nursing team!



Poplar Adolescent Unit is a general acute ward with 14 beds supporting young people aged 13-18 with a variety of mental health issues.



Poplar Adolescent unit is an innovative service with an MDT passionate in developing nurses. We can provide further CAMHS training via our CAMHS preceptorship programme and opportunities for further development in our award winning DBT programme, ASD and more.



This post would suit someone who is passionate about young people's mental health, and working in an innovative way at the forefront of NHS services.



The successful applicant will work as a member of our multi- disciplinary team involved in the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents who access our services.



This will involve key working young people and supporting them on their recovery journey. You will work collaboratively with the young people to develop care plans, risk assessments and positive behaviour support plans, contributing to expanding the resources young people and their family need to support care in the community.



You may be required to support the therapies team with our therapeutic timetable, providing an excellent opportunity to develop your psychological skills.



Additionally you will be required to advocate for your patients in meetings both internally and externally to ensure they are receiving evidence based, valued care.



We care for young people with a variety of mental health issues and the post would best suit someone who is able to work as part of a team, caring for young people experiencing, at times, a significant amount of distress.



Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.



Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.

Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.

If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.

We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.



Benefits



27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.

Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.

Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.

8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us

Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.



Work that wraps around your needs

Work bank:

You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.

Flexible working:

available from day one for most roles.

Job share:

Applications for job shares are welcomed.



Please see attached job description and person specification for further details.



Qualifications



Essential



Registered Mental Health Nurse at degree / diploma level



Current NMC Registration



Desirable



Degree level qualification



Experience



Essential



Knowledge of mental disorder, child development, mental health law and legislation and the nursing process



Desirable



Experience of working in a mental health setting post- registration



Basic counselling skills



Special Aptitudes/Abilities



Essential



Demonstrates an understanding of and empathy to the needs of children & young people



Ability to effectively communicate with children, young people and their parents



Ability to effectively communicate with other professionals, in person and on the phone



Desirable



Ability to understand and work with challenging behaviour

Personal Characteristics:

Essential



A genuine interest in working within this specialism.



Excellent professional attitude



Available to work shifts, days, nights and weekends, Monday to Sunday across all inpatient units