Children And Young Person'S Mental Health Specialist Nurse

Job summary At West Suffolk Hospital we are committed to ensuring that the mental health needs of patients are understood and supported when receiving care within our services.
We recognise that in order to enable staff to provide care for people who have additional complex mental health needs there is a need to enhance the specialism within our services to include additional mental health professionals within our workforce.
We are very excited to be able to advertise a Band 7 post for a mental health professional who has experience of working with children and young post holder will work alongside the Head of Mental Health, safeguarding team and children's teams across West Suffolk Hospital , including outpatient areas to build a provision which has a positive impact on the health outcomes of children and young people.
A pivotal aspect of this post will be direct interventions with young people who have been admitted to West Suffolk Hospital and require support for their mental health alongside physical health needs.
There will be a requirement for the successful applicant to build relationships both with internal and external teams in order to develop effective and therapeutic pathways of care which are mindful of the impact of different factors for all children's mental health and wellbeing.
Main duties of the job To provide clinical leadership and training on the delivery of care for children and young people in West Suffolk Hospital who have mental health needs.
To provide training and support that will improve the experience of these patients and those who are involved in their care.
To be responsible for developing care packages and programs of care for young people who have complex mental health needs including self-harm or have an eating disorder, including the involvement of multi-agency input around the child or young person and their family's needs.
To communicate complex and sensitive information and advice to child or young person and their families, carers and professionals, including information about diagnosis and prognosis, to find ways of enabling the information to be understood, providing empathy and reassurance.
To review children and young people presenting in the Emergency Department (ED) or ambulatory areas with mental health associated needs who have been assessed by the Psychiatric Liaison team and require an inpatient bed; to ensure appropriate risk assessments are completed and communicated.
To ensure that the children and young people receive safe and effective care whilst under the care of WSH, have an inpatient plan of care, risk assessment and discharge care plan.
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Job description Job responsibilities See full job description attached Provide specialist assessment by applying appropriate, evidence-based assessment approaches to the understanding and response to individuals needs Advise on the care of children and young people who have mental health needs and their carers/families Onward referral and liaison with appropriate community specialist services Communicate with the community teams to support them in reaching into the hospital for those patients who are open to them or if a new referral has been made to start the therapeutic relationship with them and be part of discharge planning.
Person Specification Education & Qualification Essential Registered Nurse (RMN) 1st level degree Knowledge of CYP acquired through post registration education.
Desirable Additional nursing qualification.
Degree/ Masters level qualification relevant to CYP Mentorship Qualification Relevant teaching qualification Experience & Knowledge Essential Post-registration clinical experience of working with children and young people with mental health needs in different settings Experience of recent involvement in practice/ service development.
Experience of working with groups and individuals in a variety of roles and settings Demonstrated experience of working as an autonomous practitioner Demonstrated ability to lead and manage services Experience of professional supervision of staff Experience of audit/ evaluating clinical practice Desirable Knowledge of research methods and methodologies.
Understanding of competency frameworks oExperience of supporting systematic practice development/ quality improvement Skills & Abilities Essential Incorporating and demonstrating competencies including person-centred care, therapeutic skills, sharing knowledge, best practice, and critical reflective practice at enhanced specialist level Ability to use a range of therapeutic skills Effective role-modelling Understanding practice and promoting person-centred and relationship-centred care Collaborative and multi-agency working Critical reflection Facilitator and arbitrator Acting as a decision maker and advocate Good organisational skills Enhanced knowledge of CYP mental health Application of sources of research and research methods to evaluate and enhance practice Desirable Knowledge of research methods and methodologies.
Understanding of competency frameworks Experience of supporting systematic practice development/ quality improvement Personal Qualities Essential Enhanced communication skills.
Ability to provide supervision, critical companionship and support to team members.
Ability to operate effectively with a constantly developing relationship with key stakeholders and associated agencies.
Able to work on own initiative.
Ability to work in groups/one to one.
Ability to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy Ability to treat families affected by CYP mental health with respect and dignity, adopting a culturally sensitive approach that considers the needs of the whole person.
Positive mental attitude and a willingness to discuss and negotiate issues and ideas with the appropriate team / individual Ability to learn through practice Flexible approach to working hours/duties