CAMHS Crisis Nurse

The Teesside CAMHS crisis and liaison team are looking to recruit a band 5 nurse to work alongside the rest of the nursing workforce. The crisis team is a 24 hour and 7 days a week service which provides urgent responses to children under the age of 18 who present with acute mental health crises. The service is accessed via 111 select option 2 for mental health but also provides liaison services for the two paediatric A&E departments across Teesside. The successful candidate will be expected to work alongside band 6 nurses to provide triage, assessment and short term treatment for children and their carers. Whether you're an experienced Registered Nurse or a Newly Registered Nurse, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a service that puts patient care first. You will have the time and support to make a real difference every day. Student Nurse's that are due to register in the next 3 months are very welcome to apply. Full training and Preceptorship programme will be provided to help you build confidence and develop your career in this specialist area. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa, The successful applicant will need to work as part of a nurse led team and be able to work in partnership with children, young people and their carers to ensure safe and effective care in a crisis. This will involve:

• Telephone triage work via 111 select option 2 for mental health
• Collaborative safety planning with patients and carers
• Liaison with key stakeholders such as schools, social care, GPs and emergency services
• Rapid assessment of patients in a crisis
• Short term intervention using evidence based theory
The crisis team works closely with community CAMHS and our Intensive Home Treatment Service therefore excellent communication is essential for this role.

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby. From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for. We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health. We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.