CAMHS BAND 7

Job Description:

Main duties of the job:

• As a senior nurse & nonmedical prescriber the post holder will hold a complex caseload undertaking assessment diagnosis & treatment of CYP presenting with mental health ND &/or sleep problems.
• Assessment of physical health & continued monitoring will be undertaken in addition to behavioural assessment & input including direct work with CYP/families & other professionals.
• All work undertaken by the successful candidate will be underpinned by the NHSE STOMP & STAMP agendas knowledge of which is required to be demonstrated by applicants in addition to an understanding of other key legislation & events that are driving the care & treatment of people with IDD.
• The post holder will work within the outpatient service undertaking initial assessment of new referrals alongside MDT colleagues take part in the duty review rota & the senior LD nurse on call rota providing advice & guidance to professionals from wider CAMHS & other health & emergency services.
• Oncall cover includes evenings weekends & bank holidays.
• As part of the CAMHS LDT the post holder will cowork with colleagues within the MDT as required and also assist in day patient assessments to gain clarity of complex presentations and prevent inpatient admission.
• As a senior nurse provision of clinical supervision & line management of staff will be undertaken in accordance with NMC & trust policies.

Remote Work :

No