Clinical Specialist Nurse CAMHS IHT

Job summary

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Clinical Specialist Nurse based at Lanchester Road Hospital, Durham.

The Clinical Specialist will provide highly skilled, specialist clinical leadership within the CAMHS Intensive Home Treatment (IHT) service, supporting the delivery of safe, effective and responsive mental health care to children and young people experiencing significant or acute mental health difficulties. Undertaking complex clinical assessments, formulation, risk assessment and risk management, working collaboratively with young people, families and the wider professional network to develop and implement individualised care and treatment plans. They will provide specialist clinical advice and guidance to colleagues and partner agencies, supporting effective clinical decision-making and the delivery of evidence-based interventions.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Main duties of the job

Working as a senior member of the multidisciplinary team, the Clinical Specialist will contribute to the coordination and oversight of intensive home-based interventions, including supporting young people who may otherwise require hospital admission. The role will involve close partnership working with families, schools, social care, community CAMHS services and other agencies to ensure effective communication, continuity of care and coordinated multi-agency responses.

The Clinical Specialist will also contribute to the development and improvement of the IHT service, supporting clinical governance, quality improvement, audit, supervision and the development of staff.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to 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're 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.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current Professional Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council - RNMH / RNLD/ (RNSC - CAMHS Only)
• Recognised Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor
• Trained in Clinical Supervision and be providing Clinical Supervision
• And have Professional clinical knowledge and experience acquired through degree (or equivalent post registration study), supplemented by specialist training, experience, short courses at level 7 see below
• For example Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma/Masters Degree, Intermediate Systemic Family Therapy/Postgraduate diploma in CBT/British Isles Dialectical Behaviour Therapy /NMP (Independent Prescriber), Psychosocial Interventions
• And have Equivalent significant clinical experience such as working (minimum of 2 years) as a band 6 (or above) in relevant clinical area, together with evidence of relevant CPD to Level 7 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience working with patients with complex needs in the specialist field
• Significant experience working with patients who display risk behaviours
• 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

Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive knowledge of current issues relating to health needs of patients in the field of practice, regionally and nationally
• Understanding and working knowledge of the legal framework and statutory obligations under the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act
• Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
• Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice
• Clinical Governance and its application in practice
• Working knowledge of clinical medicines management
• Understanding of Psychosocial models of care and treatment (depending on specialist area)