Specialist Nurse

• You will have strong engagement and excellent communication skills, along with experience of working collaboratively with other agencies and professions.
• You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, undertaking risk screening and triage assessments of young people and their families.
• You will liaise with and offer consultation to education, health, social care, and voluntary and community sector staff from a range of agencies.
• You will also lead and supervise interventions provided by junior staff.
• Experience of working with young people with emotional or mental health difficulties is essential.
• This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dedicated team that makes a real difference to the lives of children, young people, and their families, supporting them to access the right care and achieve positive outcomes.

Essential

• Part III or 13 of NMC live register
• Full understanding of relevant policy, legislation, drivers and their application to clinical and service area, e.g. The Mental Health Act (1983), Mental Capacity Act, Social Inclusion

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD or experiential learning at an advanced level e.g. Postgraduate/Masters level
• Leadership training/qualification/experience

Essential

• Effective inter-personal skills and experience in supervising and mentoring.
• Able to demonstrate effective communication skills.

Desirable

• Effective IT skills to use computer systems

Essential

• Evidence of development of specialist practice nursing skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/development.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area at specialist level of care

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of working in the specific field where the post is held.