Children's Mental Health Specialist Nurse

2 months ago

Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Qualified Nurse or SCPHN with significant Children and Young People experience to join our 'Award Winning' team. The successful candidate will have a specialist interest in providing the best care for Children Looked After (CLA) and a passion for emotional and mental health.

Main Responsibilities
  • Work alongside the Named Nurse for Children Looked After (CLA) to improve the recognition, assessment, co-ordination, access, and delivery of healthcare for Children Looked After, with a specific focus on those with additional mental and emotional health needs.
  • Undertake statutory health assessments for Children Looked After, specifically those with known additional mental and emotional health needs.
  • Work collaboratively with carers and multi-agency partners to progress health assessments, healthcare plans, and enable a good understanding of the mental and emotional healthcare needs of the young people in their care.
  • Provide specialist advice and consultation on the care and treatment of Care Leavers to carers and the wider partner agencies, ensuring a seamless transition into adult mental health services where indicated.
  • Work collaboratively with the Named Nurse CLA, other members of the Children Looked After Health Service, and CAMHS to contribute to and develop programmes, pathways, policies, and processes that support this cohort of children to make healthy lifestyle choices and optimize their health.
  • Provide specialist expertise in relation to the emotional and mental health needs of Children Looked After and Care Leavers to the CLA Health Service, staff across the Trust, and the wider Integrated Care System.
About Us

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers a wide range of benefits, including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market-leading annual leave allowance, career progression, and regular conversations. The Trust is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment that allows staff to thrive and develop their careers.

Person Specification
  • Please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification for additional information and a full breakdown of responsibilities.

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