Clinical Nurse Specialist (NMP)

What will CATAT offer.

• Consultation/Advice
• prescribing of medications
• review of medications
• review and assessment of mental health and physical health
• Enhanced assessments
• Ensure that children & young people in Norfolk & Suffolk access care in the least restrictive environment possible.
• Case Formulation
• Face to face community-based visits
• Attending MDT, LEAPs, CETRs, MALMs, Linking in with inpatient and acute wards.
• Therapeutic interventions and approaches in relation to the expressed mental health needs of the CYP. Such as emotional regulation, DBT skills, AMBIT technics, risk management.
• Systemic approach to working with CYP, families, carers, and wider professional networks.
• Training and education for other services
• Promote joined up working and liaison with other involved services and teams across mental and physical health and children's services.

(The above list is not exhaustive, merely a starting point to show you what we do)

You MUST be able to drive as we cover all of Norfolk and all of Suffolk

CATAT are seeking to appoint applicants who hold a nursing qualification on part 1 of the NMC register. Applicants must have experience in a senior clinical role within the specialist field of child and adolescent mental health. The successful applicant must demonstrate evidence of additional post graduate education and training including successful completion of V300 Independent/supplementary prescribing. Candidates who have not completed a prescribing qualification but can demonstrate knowledge and experience within the specialist field will be considered for the post but must be committed to further development and training prior progression to a Band 7 role.

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

At Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, inclusion is at the heart of how we work. We are committed to creating a fair, transparent and accessible recruitment process where every candidate has the opportunity to succeed.

We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, particularly those currently underrepresented in our workforce, including those from the global majority. We recognise that not everyone has equal access to opportunities and are working to address this.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and ensuring all candidates receive a positive and equitable experience.

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Essential: - Registered Mental Health Nurse; - Non-Medical Independent Prescriber

Desirable: - Study experience at masters level, study at that level or clinical experience.

Essential: - Extensive experience of practice within clinical area with proven track record in delivering high quality care.

Desirable: - Community experience; - Under 18s experience

Essential: - Ability to self-manage time and meet agreed deadlines.; - Carry out assessments and reviews of mental state and risk/s

Desirable: - Strong commitment to improving patient services with a clear focus on achieving performance goals; - Advocate for the patient/s