CAMHS BAND 7

Job Description:

Main duties of the job:

• As a senior nurse & non-medical 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.
• On-call cover includes evenings, weekends & bank holidays.
• As part of the CAMHS LDT, the post holder will co-work 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.