Job Description
Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 8a Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist and Non-Medical Prescriber to join the Neuro-Developmental and Learning Disabilities Team, Hammersmith & Fulham (H&F) CAMHS which is based at 48 Glenthorne Rd, London W6 0LS.The Neuro-Developmental and Learning Disabilities Team is part of the Tier 3 H&F CAMH Service, which also includes an adolescent team, learning disability team and child and family team. The Service also links to a comprehensive Community CAMH Service, CAMHS Crisis Prevention/Care Team (ALLIANCE) and a CAMHS Eating Disorder Service. The post holder will be part of a growing team of clinicians with a special interest and expertise in working with children, and young people, who are presenting with complex mental health needs.The Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist will also join a thriving team of supportive, committed and skilled nurses who are dedicated to changing the future outcomes for children and young people who present to mental health services. Main duties of the job As a Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist you will work as an autonomous clinician to provide advanced mental health assessment and specialist intervention for children, young people and families referred to the Service. You will also contribute to the leadership and development of the CAMHS Nursing Team and you will have the opportunity to be involved in service development, audit, research and quality improvement projects.The Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist will carry out highly specialist diagnostic assessments of children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Tic disorders) and co-morbid mental health problems. They will offer a range of individual, family and group therapeutic interventions, including risk management, appropriate for children and young people attending the Service.Non-Medical Prescribing responsibilities are an essential part of this role and training as an Independent Non-Medical Prescriber is required. Working for our organisation West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m. The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative. Detailed job description and main responsibilities The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attachedThe person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Person specification Qualifications and Training Essential criteria Degree/diploma in NursingProfessional registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) RMN.Evidence of accredited courses in child and adolescent mental health practiceMSC level training in a relevant specialist field or appropriate experienceMentorship/ teaching and assessing qualificationNon-Medical Prescribing Qualification Desirable criteria Relevant management training/ qualificationResearch trainingCYP IAPT training Experience Essential criteria Demonstrable post qualifying experience of working within a multidisciplinary CAMHS.Demonstrable experience working with children and young people with Neuro-developmental disordersExperience of working in a number of ways i.e. assertive outreach, clinic based settings, home, school or other appropriate environmentsExperience of assessing risk and formulating safe and effective risk management plansExperience of managing and supervising others in a clinical and performance management context including appraisalsExperience of developing operational protocolsExperience of teaching other professionalsExperience of delivering mental health awareness and bespoke CAMHS training to non CAMHS professionalsExperience of delivering training to colleaguesExperience of management of child protection emergencies Desirable criteria Experience of audit and/or researchExperience of contributing to and implementing new service developments Core Competencies Essential criteria Able to confidently and competently undertake generic and emergency CAMHS assessmentsAble to confidently and competently undertake specialist assessments relevant to area of practiceUnderstands developmental issues for children and able to adapt interventions accordinglyUnderstands the need for and able to competently assess riskUnderstands individual and service safeguarding responsibilities, policy and procedureUnderstands the elements of effective engagement and can apply these to working practiceDemonstrates excellent written and verbal communicationAble to foster strong therapeutic alliances Understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of evidence based interventionsUnderstanding of and commitment to service user involvement, patient led care and choiceUnderstands the need for and has experience of undertaking family and parenting work as part of CAMHS supportUnderstands the importance of assessment that explores and considers individual cultural identity and associated support needs.Experience of providing consultation and liaison support to colleagues, referral agencies and services responsible for the care, support and wellbeing of service users and their families/carersAble to promote self-management and recovery by working with service users and their families to understand their condition and identify and reinforce strengths, resources and coping skillsAble to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team, actively engaging in and supporting duty and emergency rotas, peer support, training and skills development Able to build strong partnerships with external agencies and developAble to confidently and safely plan for and manage change and transitionActively uses supervision and opportunities for development of skills Specialist Competencies Essential criteria Experience of undertaking specialist assessment at a level appropriate to the job Specialist assessment and treatment of specific groups (e.g. Neuro-development disorders)Understanding of need for and ability to form effective working partnerships with internal and external partnersAbility to develop and implement clear and robust operational policy and protocolAbility to lead the development and implementation of new structures and process that impact on staff at all levels Desirable criteria CBT / DBT / Family Therapy / Group Therapy Administration and Record Keeping Essential criteria Competent in the use of clinical recording systems such as RIO, JADE and COMMIT Understands the process for keeping safe, secure and relevant clinical records Understands and is able to use online incident reporting systems.Able to use email to support effective communication in line with WLMHT policy Able to use Microsoft PowerPoint and other communication methods to support the delivery of high quality, engaging training and presentations Attitude, Aptitude and Personal Characteristics Essential criteria Able to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy, using good communication skillsTreats service users with respect and dignity at all timesEnthusiastic, flexible and confident approach to workingAble to prioritise own workloadWillingness and ability to learn new skills and adapt to changeHonesty, enthusiasm and a sense of loyaltyConducts self in a professional, courteous manner at all times and able to maintain professionalism in an often