Clinical Specialist Nurse

Job summary The South Durham CAMHS are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and confident professional to take an exciting opportunity of becoming a Clinical Specialist Nurse within our diverse and friendly are based at the Acley Centre, however the successful candidate will be expected to travel independently.
In this role, you will offer clinical leadership support to colleagues, participate in service development, co-ordination of the assessment, treatment and management of young people accessing the service.
The Clinical Specialist Nurse will offer advice and consultation regarding the management of the client group to colleagues within the team and other agencies, as necessary.
We are looking for someone who is highly motivation with a keen interest for continuing the improvement of our young people's care and treatment.
We are proactive in developing and piloting new ways of working, taking in consideration the voices of our Service Users and their Families to develop better ways of working.
The service is currently going transformation and as such this is an exciting time to join the team and be a part of the modelling of this transformation.
We will look forward to welcoming the successful candidate to work alongside the team in developing future ways of working.
If you are looking for an opportunity to develop your skills, then this could be the job for you!
Main duties of the job An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Band 7 Clinical Specialist Nurse, with a recognised qualification in a governed therapy or advanced clinical qualification.
Non-Medical Prescriber qualification is desirable, although is it not essential as part of this role.
The successful candidate will be expected to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment and provide clinical leadership within the team, working alongside the Team Manager utilising skills to support team members.
The post holder will be part of a resilient and professional team working collaboratively with internal and external partners to support the needs of those who are experiencing a deterioration in their mental health and their family / carer needs.
The team takes a recover orientated, formulation driven approach, which values shared decision making.
Strong team working is essential, requiring networking with a variety of people, as well as working in partnership with a range of different agencies both internal and external to the team.
A commitment to proving a high-quality service and making a difference to young people's and their families experiences and outcomes is paramount to this post.
You will be able to demonstrate strong clinical leadership, coaching skills, excellent / sound knowledge of mental health care, complex risk assessment, safeguarding and its application to practice.
About us We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education, prevention, crisis and specialist care, our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities, and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help.
In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood.
Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We are committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region.
We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Job description Job responsibilities It is an expectation that the successful candidate will hold an additional qualification in a specifical therapeutic treatment.
You will be well supported and work within a friendly team with opportunities for continuing professional development.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current Professional Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council - RMN / RNLD/ RGN (RNSC - CAMHS Only).
Recognised Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor or currently in progress of achieving.
Trained in Clinical Supervision and providing Clinical Supervision or in the process of achieving Postgraduate diploma in a subject relevant to the area Or be willing to work towards and achieve within 2 years and Within the first year of being in post hold a recognised qualification in a governed therapy/advanced clinical qualification Intermediate Systemic Family Therapy/Post Grad diploma in CBT/British Isles Dialectical Behaviour Therapy /NMP (Independent Prescriber) Have Equivalent clinical experience to that of a Post Grad Diploma/master's level such as working as a band 6 (or above) in relevant clinical area with significant experience (see below under experience), together with evidence of relevant CPD Skills Essential Extensive knowledge of normal child and adolescent development, child and adolescent mental health disorders and knowledge of specialist therapeutic interventions within the CAMHS speciality and Child Protection Procedure/Policy.
Excellent verbal written and communication skills which are clearly demonstrated.
Good organisational and time management skills.
Community Transformation Framework or iThrive Framework and its application in practice Research methodology or within agreed timescale Developing practice standards Inter-agency and partnership working Demonstrate clinical history taking and assessment skills in order to provide nurse led diagnosis and treatment planning Demonstrate leadership qualities and motivational skills Demonstrate effective communication, organisational and administrative skills Write reports Use multimedia materials for presentations in professional settings Use approved techniques in physical intervention if required in appropriate clinical area Demonstrate recovery-focussed practice.
Experience Essential Significant experience working with patients with complex needs in the specialist field Significant experience working with patients who display risk behaviours Clinical risk assessment and management and its application in practice Working collaboratively with service users their families and carers Working in a multi-disciplinary team Quality improvement activities