Community Mental Health Nurse (CAMHS)

We are looking for 2 band 6 Community CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) Nurses to work within the East Riding CORE team based at Rivendell House, Driffield, and Hull CORE Team based at Westend, delivering mental health care to children, young people and families within a community-based setting. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide assessment, support, and treatment for individuals with emotional and psychological difficulties.

Main duties of the job

Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments for children and adolescents presenting with a range of emotional, behavioural, and psychological issues. Develop individualised care plans, ensuring the involvement of children, families, and other relevant professionals. Use clinical judgment and evidence-based practices to determine appropriate interventions. Offer direct clinical care, and ensure the monitoring and evaluation of treatment progress. Linking in with other parts of the wider CAMHS network when necessary such as crisis and home treatment team.

Qualifications and knowledge

• NMC Registration
• Full understanding of the practice area and specific role applied for demonstrated on the application form

Experience

• Previous community based experience or band 6 experience transferrable to a community setting
• Evidence of development of specialist nursing skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice
• Demonstrable experience working in community nursing at band 6 level

Skills and Competencies

• Able to effectively transport self between multiple addresses/venues on a daily basis if required

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

EEO statement

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