Job summary University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.
Main duties of the job We have an exciting opportunity for a band 6 Mental Health Nurse to join our dedicated in patient paediatric mental health clinical nurse specialist team.The successful candidate will work within an established multidisciplinary team to support our children and young people across the children's hospital.
Although you will be working as a wider team, there is a level of autonomy associated with the role to be able to see and assess children and young people independently and plan their care accordingly.Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role.
We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below.
To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London.
The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep.
The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work.
Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service.
Job description Job responsibilities UHS offers a wealth of support and training, we have a dedicated lead Matron for Mental Health for the whole trust as well as a dedicated CAMHS Matron for the Children's Emergency Department who leads the in-reach team for HIOW Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.Both teams work closely together to provide the best possible care and out comes for our patients.
Alongside this we have an education team who are committed to providing our staff with the specific training and education to allow staff to develop and progress within their specific area of expertise.
Person Specification Trust Values Essential Patients First Always Improving Working Together Qualifications, knowledge and experience Essential Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register Degree qualification or equivalent 120 credits at L6 Post registration qualification within area of speciality.
Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies Provide evidence of supporting/ managing a range of learners in practice Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice Extensive post registration experience within specialist area.
Knowledge of current issues within the acute health service.
Understanding of personal accountability.
Confident of own knowledge base, aware of learning needs and seeks guidance when appropriate.
Able to critically review and communicate clinical information.
Desirable Registered on MSc Pathway - completion of HTPA Competencies Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed Counselling qualification Palliative care course IT training Change Management, clinical practice development.
Multidisciplinary team working.
Interest in nurse -led care.
Organisational/strategic awareness.
Clear about professional accountability and autonomous practice components of role.
Skills and competencies Essential Communication Problem solving Leadership Teamwork General IT skills