Role Overview
We are seeking a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to establish and lead our in-school clinical mental health provision. This is a unique and vital post designed to bridge the gap between pastoral care and specialist clinical services for our secondary school students (ages 11-18) in Blackpool.
You will be the dedicated clinical expert, responsible for providing high-quality, evidence-based early intervention and therapeutic support, managing clinical risk, and consulting with staff on complex mental health needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Practice and Case Management
Triage and Assessment: Conduct initial clinical assessments and risk screening for students referred with emerging mental health issues (e.g., self-harm, anxiety, depression).
Therapeutic Intervention: Deliver short-term, focused therapeutic interventions (e.g., CBT-informed techniques) on a one-to-one or small group basis.
Referral Gateway: Act as the primary link for timely and appropriate referral to external services, including CAMHS, and coordinate care plans with external professionals.
Risk Management: Develop, document, and review robust risk assessments and safety plans for high-risk students in collaboration with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) team.
Consultation and Training
Staff Consultation: Provide expert clinical guidance and advice to the school's Pastoral Team, SENCO, and teaching staff on effectively supporting students with MH needs in the classroom.
CPD Delivery: Design and deliver staff training on topics such as mental health awareness, de-escalation, trauma-informed practice, and clinical boundary setting.
Parental Support: Offer psychoeducation and guidance to parents/carers regarding their child's mental health journey.
Governance and Safeguarding
Safeguarding: Work as a key member of the safeguarding team, ensuring all clinical and pastoral practices are compliant with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and NMC professional standards.
Record Keeping: Maintain meticulous, confidential, and compliant clinical records.
Why Join Our Team?
Clinical Autonomy: Lead your own service model in a supported educational environment.
Term-Time Contract: Enjoy school holidays while maintaining a competitive NHS Band 6/7 equivalent salary.
Professional Impact: Significantly influence the mental health strategy and culture of an entire secondary school in Blackpool.
How to Apply:
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This school s committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references