Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse - CAMHS Crisis Team

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Job Title: Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse - CAMHS Crisis Team
Specialism: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
Location: Nottingham, UK
Salary: £26.50 per hour
Type: Locum, Full-time (3 months)

Are you intrigued by the idea of making a real difference in the lives of children and adolescents experiencing mental health crises? Join us in Nottingham as a Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse in the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Crisis Team. This full-time locum role is a fantastic opportunity to expand your skills over a dynamic three-month period while earning £26.50 per hour. As a key member of our team, you'll be working on the front lines, playing an integral role in providing crisis resolution, home treatment, and liaison services.

Perks and benefits

• Flexible locum working: Tailor your schedule to achieve an excellent work-life balance.
• Competitive pay: Earn £26.50 per hour while gaining valuable experience.
• Varied clinical experience: Work across hospital and community settings to broaden your expertise.
• Professional development: Benefit from supported supervision, continuous learning, and dedicated time for reflection and growth.
• Great location: Enjoy working in Nottingham, a vibrant city with a rich cultural heritage and lively community spirit.

What you will do

• Conduct comprehensive specialist assessments, including risk assessments and risk management, for young people experiencing mental health crises.
• Work autonomously as an accountable practitioner, delivering clinically effective therapeutic interventions using evidence-based practice.
• Conduct specialised assessments of young people following self-harm incidents and attempted suicides.
• Engage in consultation and liaison with a range of agencies to provide holistic support.
• Deliver intensive, high-quality home-based treatment to help avoid unnecessary hospital admissions.
• Support colleagues with the planning and implementation of comprehensive care plans.
• Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with patients, families, and professionals.
• Adhere to safeguarding procedures, ensuring the safety and welfare of children and young people.
• Participate in continuous professional development and maintain high standards of care.

Requirements

• Competence in assessment and risk assessment.
• Strong care planning and safety planning skills.