CYP Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist

As per the JD: Work alongside the CAMHS crisis and All Age Eating Disorder Service to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing provision. Lead the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating of specialist care, including supporting and evaluating the work of paediatric and agency staff. Provide specialist advice for children, young people and families on the nursing care and management of mental health. Review children and young people in paediatric and adult ED, who require an inpatient bed and ensure appropriate risk assessments are completed. Review policies and procedures in relation to CAMHS and the management of children and young people in the acute setting. Act as an advocate for the children and young people and their family, and where necessary refer to external agencies for identified support. Actively involve children and young people and their families (where appropriate) in decisions about the care and support they receive. Inform children and young people about participation initiatives, and actively support the development of such initiatives. Conduct a daily review of children and young people admitted to inpatient areas, and provide support for all clinical areas in relation to mental health for children and young people. Assess and manage clinical events to ensure safe and effective care. Maintain accurate and complete nursing records. Support best practice in relation to safe custody of controlled drugs under the Misuse of Drugs Act and in accordance with hospital policy and NMC guidelines.

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