Job summaryAre you looking for a role where you can really develop your clinical practice alongside colleagues who also have skills and qualifications in non-medical prescribing and other areas?
An exciting opportunity has arisen within The East Sussex CAMHS Neuro Developmental Service for an experienced Community Mental Health Practitioner/nurse preferably with experience and skills in working with Neuro Developmental Pathways. The post is 0.8 WTE, 30 hours within our usual working hours of M-F 9-5.
The role is predominantly clinical .
We have bases in Hastings, Hailsham and Lewes CAMHS . You will hold a caseload of complex young people at all stages on the pathway, and also contribute to service development, and advise and support colleagues on neurodevelopmental issues through team meetings and reflective practice sessions.
You will need to be creative and able to manage your own diary. The role includes both lone and joint working. If you enjoy working with young people who present with neurodivergence and you can manage complex cases we would welcome your application. You would have access to regular team and individual supervision, and specific designated medical practitioner support and training including QB test training and ADOS training and updates
Main duties of the jobAssessing and contributing to the diagnosis of young people referred for ADHD and ASC assessments
Reviewing young people on medication
Contributing to team meetings and multi disciplinary meetings
This post offers the Trust's £4,000 Incentive for band 5-7 Nurses & Practitioners, as well as a relocation package up to a maximum of £8,000 (subject to terms and conditions).
About usSussex Partnership Foundation NHS Trust promotes staff well being and provides supervision and training for all staff as appropriate
Job description Job responsibilitiesAssessing and contributing to the diagnosis of young people referred for ADHD and ASC assessments
Reviewing young people on medication
Contributing to team meetings and multi disciplinary meetings
Job description
Job responsibilitiesAssessing and contributing to the diagnosis of young people referred for ADHD and ASC assessments
Reviewing young people on medication
Contributing to team meetings and multi disciplinary meetings
Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS Essential - Professional Health or Social Care Qualification (ie RMN, OT, NURSE, SOCIAL WORKER)with postgraduate training or experience relevant to child and adolescent mental health or an accredited formal post-qualification training in Mental Health e.g iapt Or Professional Health Qualification ( RGN, Paediatric Nurse, School Health Nurse) with formal postgraduation qualifications in child and adolescent mental health and experience of working in a mental health setting (as student or other), working with children, young people
EXPERIENCE Essential - Significant post qualification experience
- Experience of risk assessment of & research into suicide and self-harm
- Experience of working with self-harm client group
- Understanding of Clinical Governance
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS Essential - Professional Health or Social Care Qualification (ie RMN, OT, NURSE, SOCIAL WORKER)with postgraduate training or experience relevant to child and adolescent mental health or an accredited formal post-qualification training in Mental Health e.g iapt Or Professional Health Qualification ( RGN, Paediatric Nurse, School Health Nurse) with formal postgraduation qualifications in child and adolescent mental health and experience of working in a mental health setting (as student or other), working with children, young people
EXPERIENCE Essential - Significant post qualification experience
- Experience of risk assessment of & research into suicide and self-harm
- Experience of working with self-harm client group
- Understanding of Clinical Governance
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Additional information
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details Employer nameSussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
AddressHighmore
Western road
Hailsham
BN27 3DY
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