NHS
Job title:
Staff Nurse
Company
NHS
Job description
The Croft Child & Family Unit in Cambridge is a nationally commissioned Tier 4 hospital for children under the age of 13 who require inpatient treatment for mental health difficulties. Uniquely The Croft is proud to support families remaining together and can have parents stay alongside their children to work towards their goals.We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Nurse to complement our multidisciplinary team.The Staff Nurse is a pivotal role in supporting and empowering families during their time on the ward, in addition you will be developing your clinical skills and supervising junior staff in readiness to progress in your career.We will provide quality supervision, space for reflection, and opportunities for professional development.With Cambridge Children’s hospital as part of our future, where a unique vision of integrated mental health and physical healthcare sit alongside research, you will be working as part of a wider system of professionals bringing this project to the children and families of East Anglia.This is a 24/7 shift work role, and physical intervention training is a requirement. Do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to hear more about The Croft or the role.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will provide quality evidence based nursing advice, support and care for service users aged 13 and under with their parent within a multidisciplinary setting. For a diverse client group who display a range of mental health issues; neurodevelopmental and behavioural challenges. They will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care, and will have a working knowledge of local, national policies and legislation which govern current service provision.The post holder will be responsible for identifying and contributing to the training needs of junior registered and unregistered staff, and ensure that issues of equality, diversity and rights are dealt with in accordance with good practice and legislation. They will ensure that effective communication pathways exist, and that they act within their sphere of responsibility, managing the shift in the absence of the Ward Manager or the designated deputy.About usCambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting andempowering them to lead a fulfilling life.Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include children’s, adult and older people’s mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development.To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.ukDate posted22 April 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number310-CYPF-7071801-AJob locationsThe Croft Child and FamilyUnit Block, 21 Ida DarwinFulbourn, CambridgeCB21 5EEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilitiesTo be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the evidence based care required, including health promotion for a named service user/group ensuring it meets Trust timescales. To participate in the setting of quality standards, including the monitoring and reviewing in line with current clinical guidance practice and policy. To ensure the postholder understands and meets their professional role and responsibilities under the Care Programme Approach. To ensure that the requirements of the Mental Health Act 2007 are observed, adhered to and implemented. To promote carer and service user involvement within the service and for its provision. To encourage recovery, discovery and independence, taking into account risk assessment and management. To establish therapeutic relationships with service users and the implementation of evidence based therapeutic interventions with appropriate boundaries in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Councils professional code of conduct. To demonstrate care and compassion in your work. To respect and value the different therapeutic approaches within the multidisciplinary team but ensure that the agreed philosophy approach is adopted and followed. To be responsible for maintaining and conducting oneself in a professional manner towards service users, carers, colleagues and other agencies, at all times. To participate in working collaboratively with other Trust services and external agencies to provide seamless care for service users. To ensure that they contribute and work towards the service/organisational aims and objectives. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilitiesTo be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the evidence based care required, including health promotion for a named service user/group ensuring it meets Trust timescales. To participate in the setting of quality standards, including the monitoring and reviewing in line with current clinical guidance practice and policy. To ensure the postholder understands and meets their professional role and responsibilities under the Care Programme Approach. To ensure that the requirements of the Mental Health Act 2007 are observed, adhered to and implemented. To promote carer and service user involvement within the service and for its provision. To encourage recovery, discovery and independence, taking into account risk assessment and management. To establish therapeutic relationships with service users and the implementation of evidence based therapeutic interventions with appropriate boundaries in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Councils professional code of conduct. To demonstrate care and compassion in your work. To respect and value the different therapeutic approaches within the multidisciplinary team but ensure that the agreed philosophy approach is adopted and followed. To be responsible for maintaining and conducting oneself in a professional manner towards service users, carers, colleagues and other agencies, at all times. To participate in working collaboratively with other Trust services and external agencies to provide seamless care for service users. To ensure that they contribute and work towards the service/organisational aims and objectives.Person SpecificationEducation / QualificationsEssential
- Registered Nurse Mental Health (RNMH) or other specialism relating to post such as Registered Nurse, Learning Disability (RNLD) or Registered Nurse Children’s (RNC).
- Live NMC registration
Desirable
- Additional qualification for specialism.
ExperienceEssential
- Basic level of managing young people/service users with complex mental health needs
Desirable
- Experience of providing mentorship
- Experience relating inpatient Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Skills & AbilitiesEssential
- Enthusiastic and has the ability to participate in full rotational shifts
- Ability to carry out physical intervention
- Ability to use own initiative, to enable a contribution to a multidisciplinary team approach
Knowledge & UnderstandingEssential
- Commitment to and understanding of evidence based practice
- Awareness of safeguarding issues and responsibilities under relevant legislation
Desirable
- Understanding of the Care Programme Approach (CPA)
Physical RequirementsEssential
- Physically able to undertake a demanding role safely, as and when required.
OtherEssential
- Demonstrates an interest in working with this age group
Person SpecificationEducation / QualificationsEssential
- Registered Nurse Mental Health (RNMH) or other specialism relating to post such as Registered Nurse, Learning Disability (RNLD) or Registered Nurse Children’s (RNC).
- Live NMC registration
Desirable
- Additional qualification for specialism.
ExperienceEssential
- Basic level of managing young people/service users with complex mental health needs
Desirable
- Experience of providing mentorship
- Experience relating inpatient Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Skills & AbilitiesEssential
- Enthusiastic and has the ability to participate in full rotational shifts
- Ability to carry out physical intervention
- Ability to use own initiative, to enable a contribution to a multidisciplinary team approach
Knowledge & UnderstandingEssential
- Commitment to and understanding of evidence based practice
- Awareness of safeguarding issues and responsibilities under relevant legislation
Desirable
- Understanding of the Care Programme Approach (CPA)
Physical RequirementsEssential
- Physically able to undertake a demanding role safely, as and when required.
OtherEssential
- Demonstrates an interest in working with this age group
Expected salary
£29970 – 36483 per year
Location
Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire – Cambridge
Job date
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 23:52:30 GMT
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