Job Title: Band 7 Senior Nurse Practitioner - ADHD/CAMHS Team
Location: Guernsey
Type: Permanent
Salary: £52,932 - £69,605 per annum
Job Summary:
Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Senior Nurse Practitioner to provide highly specialised nursing care within our client's Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) in Guernsey. This role focuses on a multidisciplinary team approach to managing clients with neuro-developmental disorders. The successful candidate will foster strong relationships with various agencies involved in the care of young people and will monitor treatment pathways to ensure integrated care delivery.
Responsibilities:
Patient/Service User Care:
- Deliver high standards of care based on best practice to maintain patient safety and quality.
- Coordinate the assessment of patients with complex needs, including those with unconfirmed diagnoses.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate specialised care programmes using evidence and research.
- Lead a team in acute and chronic situations, ensuring patient and support network needs are met.
- Involve patients in care planning, respecting their beliefs and dignity.
- Utilise data to guide decision-making regarding patient conditions.
- Request specific clinical tests within the scope of expertise and policy.
- Act as a health promoter and educator for patients and their support networks.
- Uphold professional standards within the team.
- Manage incidents and participate in risk management and quality processes.
- Ensure safeguards are in place for patients and escalate any safety concerns appropriately.
Communication:
- Build therapeutic relationships with patients and their support networks, respecting their views and cultural differences.
- Promote and use a wide range of communication skills to meet complex needs.
- Manage conflicts among staff, patients, and support networks.
- Establish effective working relationships with the multidisciplinary team and external agencies.
- Communicate compassionately and professionally with patients and their support networks.
- Maintain clear and accurate electronic and paper records of care.
Leadership:
- Act as a professional role model, advocating for patients and promoting high standards of practice.
- Lead the department or service effectively.
- Coordinate nurse-led and multi-agency activities.
- Investigate complaints and clinical incidents, sharing learning with the team.
- Promote team success and excellent standards of care.
- Ensure team awareness of organisational objectives, policies, and procedures.
- Conduct values-based appraisals and support staff with performance issues.
- Lead recruitment efforts and foster a positive working environment.
- Advocate on behalf of patients and service users.
- Reflect on decisions and actions, utilising support networks.
Planning and Organisation:
- Organise own and others' workloads, recognising and adjusting priorities as needed.
- Lead shift planning and work scheduling, ensuring appropriate staff allocation.
- Delegate activities within agreed systems of working, considering skill mix and staffing levels.
Policy and Service Development:
- Lead and contribute to service developments and propose policy changes.
- Support senior management in implementing improvements.
- Ensure staff adherence to relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Partnership Working:
- Understand and apply CARE Values principles.
- Promote collaborative working within a multidisciplinary team.
- Lead effective team working, encouraging suggestions for care improvement.
- Facilitate partnership working and information dissemination.
- Participate in and lead team meetings.
Responsibility for Physical and Financial Resources:
- Use public funds responsibly and appropriately.
- Authorise expenditure and manage resources effectively.
- Manage budget and report deviations.
- Ensure safe use of equipment and proper handling of valuables.
Professional Development:
- Maintain professional development and revalidation requirements.
- Participate in and lead supervision and appraisal processes.
- Continually develop knowledge and skills, sharing with colleagues.
- Develop induction and learning programmes for new staff and students.
- Ensure an effective learning environment for students and staff.
Research Development and Audit:
- Use clinical data to inform audit activities and service development.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives and audits.
- Stay informed on evidence-based practice and trends.
Analysis and Data Management:
- Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators for service development.
- Use data sources to investigate incidents.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Extensive experience in working with children and young people with neurodevelopmental disorders within a CAMHS setting.
- Knowledge of treatment modalities such as DBT, CBT, and Systemic Therapy.
- Full driving licence.
- Supervision skills.
Full Qualifications to be Achieved by Second Gateway:
- Management Qualification Level 5 and above.
Key Criteria:
- Evidence of CARE Values application.
- Leadership and change management experience.
- Excellent time management and resource management skills.
- CPD evidence.
- Strong communication skills for complex situations.
- Ability to lead and motivate staff.
- Flexible and responsive to service needs.
- Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to self and staff development.
- Ability to manage stress in self and others.
If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about providing excellent care within CAMHS, we invite you to apply now through Sanctuary Personnel for this rewarding role.
