Mental Health Nurse - CAMHS Inpatient

The closing date is 21st Oct 2024

Job summary

Join Our Team as a Mental Health Nurse at Wessex House, Bridgwater

Are you a passionate and dedicated Qualified Mental Health Nurse (RMN) seeking a rewarding career? We invite you to be a part of our innovative and supportive environment!

We're also open to considering Registered General, Children, and Learning Disability Nurses with the right experience.

Why Wessex House?

Working on a Child & Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) Inpatient Ward is not without its challenges, but with a compassionate and skilled team by your side, you'll have the opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of young people at a pivotal moment in their journey.

Wessex House is proud to be the first CAMHS inpatient unit in the South West to have achieved full accreditation from the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCP) in March 2020. Our facility provides care for up to 12 young people aged 13 to 18 who require support for complex mental health needs.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

Your Role

As a key member of our team, you'll play a crucial role in the recovery of our young people, working closely with them and their families to assess, plan, and implement tailored treatment plans. With a strong focus on recovery, you'll work towards the discharge of our young people, taking part in a range of therapeutic activities designed to support their care plans.

This is more than just a job; it's a chance to join a team that values collaboration and excellence in care. You'll work hand in hand with other professionals to deliver high-quality, compassionate care.

What We Offer

At Wessex House, we value our staff as much as our patients. We offer:

• Bespoke CAMHS training tailored to your role
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and supervision to support your growth
• A positive and supportive environment where you'll receive excellent support from your manager and colleagues
• Career progression opportunities, including the potential to advance to a Band 6 role

We understand the demands of the role, which is why we're committed to providing a work environment where you can thrive. You'll work on a rolling shift pattern covering a 24-hour service, ensuring a balance that works for you.

About us

As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.

You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.

We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.

Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone! 

Job description

• Act as the key worker for young people open in inpatients facility, working collaboratively with the young people, their families, Care Coordinator and wider care team.
• Work with a high risk client group who have severe mental health problems, dealing with severely challenging behaviour on occasions and respond to emergency situations.
• Develop respectful and trusting relationships through the involvement of, and discussion with the child or young person.
• Consult with children, young people and their carers to make sure that their needs are understood and met in an encouraging and nurturing environment.
• Act as advocate for the young person as necessary

Please see the attached job description for full responsibilities.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with the NMC

 

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

 

Desirable

• Degree in Mental Health Nursing
• Experience of working with children and young people

 

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Understanding of relevant legislation and policies relating to children and young people (e.g. Children's Act, MentalHealth Act, Safeguarding, NSF, Every Child Matters)
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development