A registered mental health nurse post at Cherry Tree Cottage, a four-bed children's home staffed jointly by Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust and county social services. The nurse gives crisis containment and therapeutic support to looked-after children with mental health needs, as part of a multidisciplinary team. The home takes children who may be repeat A&E attenders or at risk of inpatient admission, and newly qualified nurses are welcome with a preceptorship. NMC registration is required.
What the job involves
- Provide crisis containment and therapeutic support to children and young people with social and co-morbid mental health difficulties
- Care for young people who have a history of self-harm and suicidal ideation
- Contribute to the planning, development, provision and review of the service as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Work within the ARC (Attachment, Regulation and Competency) framework and non-violent resistance ethos
- Work collaboratively with the Registered Manager, Team Leader, HPFT Clinical Lead, CAMHS community team and other clinicians
- Work alongside social care colleagues in an integrated health and social care model
- Help create a warm and nurturing environment to enhance the wellbeing of children and young people
- Work within professional guidelines under the clinical and professional supervision of the Team Leader and Registered Manager
What’s required
Qualifications
- Degree, diploma or equivalent in nursing (mental health nursing)
Registration & licences
- NMC registration
Skills & knowledge
- Understanding of common mental health conditions, such as psychosis, mood disorders, personality disorders and anxiety disorders
- Awareness of risk assessment principles
- Basic knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding
Nice to have
- Pre or post registration training or short courses in mental health
- Community and inpatient nursing experience
- Experience of crisis services
- Physical health skills
- Experience of working with children and young people
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
