Community Paediatric Nurse - Stafford (Band 6)

Job Description:

As a Band 6 Community Paediatric Nurse with expertise in mental health in Stafford, you will play a vital role in supporting children and adolescents with mental health challenges, ensuring they receive comprehensive care, education, and emotional support in their community.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assessment and Care Planning: Conduct comprehensive assessments of the mental health needs of children and adolescents and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

2. Mental Health Nursing: Provide expert mental health nursing care to young patients, including assessment, intervention, and evaluation of care for a wide range of mental health conditions.

3. Medication Management: Administer and monitor psychiatric medications as prescribed, ensuring safe and effective use, and educate patients and their families about these medications.

4. Crisis Intervention: Be prepared to respond to mental health crises and provide immediate support during acute episodes, working in coordination with emergency psychiatric services when necessary.

5. Collaboration: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including child and adolescent psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and educators, to ensure holistic and patient-centered care.

6. Family Support and Education: Provide education and support to patients and their families to promote understanding and coping with mental health conditions.

7. Documentation: Maintain thorough and accurate patient records in compliance with NHS and healthcare standards.

8. Health Promotion: Contribute to mental health promotion initiatives within the community, focusing on prevention and early intervention.

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a specialisation in Paediatric Nursing.
• Band 6 level experience or equivalent in a similar role.
• Valid nursing license in the United Kingdom.
• Expertise in paediatric mental health nursing.
• In-depth knowledge of child and adolescent mental health disorders, evidence-based treatments, and best practices.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient-centered care skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Drivers Licence NEEDED