Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Consideration would be given to a Band 5 Development Post Do you want to be part of a rapidly developing service committed to improving the lives of Children, Young People and their families? In a period of exciting change, South Cumbria CAMHS are looking to recruit a Band 6 RMN/RGN to their ADHD pathway. The post will be full time and will cover both our Barrow and Kendal bases. The function of the ADHD pathway is the assessment, diagnosis, initiation and titration of medication and subsequent follow-up for children and young people up to the age of 18 years. The ADHD pathway works closely with both the Crisis pathway and generic CAMHS. The role will complement our existing ADHD pathway team of a clinical lead/ Independent Non-Medical prescriber and an assistant practitioner, an element of the role will be to support with supplementary prescribing. Prior attainment of the 'Independent & Supplementary Nurse Prescriber V300' would be an advantage; alternatively a willingness to undertake. We are a busy, friendly service providing a range of treatment approaches to children and young people with moderate to severe and/or complex mental health difficulties. We are committed to ongoing continuous professional development of our staff and as a member of our team. The service operates 9am-5pm Monday to Friday and across Furness and South Lakes. Car driver essential as is willingness to travel between our Barrow and Kendal base as required. Main duties of the job
To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team: To take a leadership role in the delivery of high quality service provision that promotes and improves the mental health and well-being of young people, their families and carers. Within a systemic and holistic framework undertake needs led, evidence based, highly skilled assessments and therapeutic interventions to young people, their families and carers, who present to the service, including as a result of deliberate self-harm. As part of an integrated ADHD service actively liaise and support robust partnership working arrangements between the CAMHS and Adult Mental Health services and community partners and other key stakeholders involved with the child across agencies in order that an integrated package of care is developed. Provide a high level of generic skills and competencies and work towards development of areas of clinical expertise within the field of ADHD complimenting other members of the team. To provide clinical leadership and consultation to a skill mixed team regarding ADHD and to facilitate a culture of learning and reflective practice. About us
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care. Job responsibilities
For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT. Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role. Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
First level Nursing qualification, RMN or equivalent - Information technology skills sufficient to the undertaking of the post. Additional qualifications relevant to this post ENB 603 or equivalent Specific evidence based therapeutic training. Knowledge
An ability to think systemically and holistically. Demonstrable knowledge and skills in evidence based needs led assessments, of highly complex and co-morbid presentations of children, young people, their families and carers. Demonstrable knowledge and skills in evidence based therapeutic interventions relevant to the needs of this client group. Demonstrable ability to communicate to clients, their families and professionals sensitive and often difficult to receive information, using various methods including verbal, non-verbal, written and presentation skills. Clinical/ Safeguarding risk assessment skills. Good knowledge of legislation, acts and developments relevant to the field of child related work. Knowledge of lone working risks and policy and procedure. Experience
Demonstrable knowledge/ understanding and experience in assessment of young people with complex mental health and/or complex needs such as ADHD/ASD. Evidence of an ability to effectively manage own workload and able to work autonomously. Working within a team and /or multi-agency arenas. Experience of working with young people who deliberately self-harm. Demonstrable leadership and change management skills. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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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Consideration would be given to a Band 5 Development Post Do you want to be part of a rapidly developing service committed to improving the lives of Children, Young People and their families? In a period of exciting change, South Cumbria CAMHS are looking to recruit a Band 6 RMN/RGN to their ADHD pathway. The post will be full time and will cover both our Barrow and Kendal bases. The function of the ADHD pathway is the assessment, diagnosis, initiation and titration of medication and subsequent follow-up for children and young people up to the age of 18 years. The ADHD pathway works closely with both the Crisis pathway and generic CAMHS. The role will complement our existing ADHD pathway team of a clinical lead/ Independent Non-Medical prescriber and an assistant practitioner, an element of the role will be to support with supplementary prescribing. Prior attainment of the 'Independent & Supplementary Nurse Prescriber V300' would be an advantage; alternatively a willingness to undertake. We are a busy, friendly service providing a range of treatment approaches to children and young people with moderate to severe and/or complex mental health difficulties. We are committed to ongoing continuous professional development of our staff and as a member of our team. The service operates 9am-5pm Monday to Friday and across Furness and South Lakes. Car driver essential as is willingness to travel between our Barrow and Kendal base as required. Main duties of the job
To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team: To take a leadership role in the delivery of high quality service provision that promotes and improves the mental health and well-being of young people, their families and carers. Within a systemic and holistic framework undertake needs led, evidence based, highly skilled assessments and therapeutic interventions to young people, their families and carers, who present to the service, including as a result of deliberate self-harm. As part of an integrated ADHD service actively liaise and support robust partnership working arrangements between the CAMHS and Adult Mental Health services and community partners and other key stakeholders involved with the child across agencies in order that an integrated package of care is developed. Provide a high level of generic skills and competencies and work towards development of areas of clinical expertise within the field of ADHD complimenting other members of the team. To provide clinical leadership and consultation to a skill mixed team regarding ADHD and to facilitate a culture of learning and reflective practice. About us
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care. Job responsibilities
For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT. Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role. Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
First level Nursing qualification, RMN or equivalent - Information technology skills sufficient to the undertaking of the post. Additional qualifications relevant to this post ENB 603 or equivalent Specific evidence based therapeutic training. Knowledge
An ability to think systemically and holistically. Demonstrable knowledge and skills in evidence based needs led assessments, of highly complex and co-morbid presentations of children, young people, their families and carers. Demonstrable knowledge and skills in evidence based therapeutic interventions relevant to the needs of this client group. Demonstrable ability to communicate to clients, their families and professionals sensitive and often difficult to receive information, using various methods including verbal, non-verbal, written and presentation skills. Clinical/ Safeguarding risk assessment skills. Good knowledge of legislation, acts and developments relevant to the field of child related work. Knowledge of lone working risks and policy and procedure. Experience
Demonstrable knowledge/ understanding and experience in assessment of young people with complex mental health and/or complex needs such as ADHD/ASD. Evidence of an ability to effectively manage own workload and able to work autonomously. Working within a team and /or multi-agency arenas. Experience of working with young people who deliberately self-harm. Demonstrable leadership and change management skills. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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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