Job Title
Mental health nurses are highly skilled professionals who provide care and support to individuals with mental health issues.
About the Role
This role involves working with young people aged 8-18 years who present with complex mental health issues. You will be confident in assessing and planning treatment, working collaboratively with multi-agency teams and involving families in the care process.
You will have excellent communication skills and be able to relate to young people, involving them in all aspects of their care. Experience of working in a least-restrictive environment is essential.
The role requires you to be resilient and able to manage challenging behaviors, using de-escalation skills when necessary. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing psychological, psychotherapeutic and psychosocial support with pharmacological treatment.
Key Responsibilities
* Engaging young people and developing therapeutic relationships
* Supporting young people through therapeutic interventions/programs
* Escorting and supporting young people in the community
* Attending meetings to share feedback about young person's presentation
* Completing records and notes in accordance with policy
* Safeguarding young people
* Care planning
* Medication management
* Risk assessment and risk management
Requirements
* NMC registration required
* Proactive approach to decision making
* Resilience and ability to manage challenging behaviors
* Excellent communication skills
* Willingness to learn and develop skills
* Able to work independently and as part of a team
* Empathetic and kind
* Good communication skills
* A desire to genuinely help others and make a difference