CAMHS Nurse

An new opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 CAMHS Nurse, to join the Community Getting more help Team in Easington CAMHS.

Easington CAMHS are a small team, who love to work together to support the needs of children young people and their families.

This post is being advertised as a permanent position.

Following a period of service development, we are proud that every member of staff has a manageable caseload. We support one another at every opportunity and no one is ever alone with their decisions. Supervision is available regularly and actively encouraged .

As a CAMHS clinician you will be involved in providing mental health support and advice to children and young people. You will work collaboratively within the local team, whilst working with other CAMHS teams and many external providers. You will support group work, and offer one to one sessions.

This really is a varied role, in a friendly team where you will be able to develop skills and experience of working with children and young people.

Nursing applicants should already hold NMC registration. Please note: Newly qualified Nurses or those due to qualify will be recruited via a separate process., The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of the mental health difficulties experienced by children and young people, and have an understanding of the therapies and other interventions used in treatment. Knowledge and understanding of common Neurodevelopmental conditions such as ASC and ADHD, and how these are assessed and treated, is also a requirement of the post; as is the ability to recognise and manage common physical health complications experienced by children and young people experiencing Mental Health and Neurodevelopmental difficulties.

The successful applicant will be involved in continuous service development, and will work closely with external and internal agencies to review, improve, and deliver services to the community. There is also a requirement to maintain high standards of personal and professional development, and the successful applicant will be expected to train in a specialist modality of therapeutic intervention following their successful preceptorship period.

The Easington CAMHS Team work in a busy and dynamic environment, and they pride themselves on being leaders in delivering high quality compassionate care to children and young people, while protecting and promoting staff wellbeing and development. The successful post holders will be expected to match the ethos of the team, and commit to ongoing personal and service development, while maintaining a high standard of professionalism and compassion. In return we will offer a friendly, secure, and professional experience, and investment in your development as a healthcare professional.