About this role
Job summary
You will work across the Trust undertaking a clinical role in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of services for children and young people up until their 18th birthday.
You will contribute and participate in multidisciplinary assessments ensuring a person-centred approach when delivering care.
To provide a first line response to referrals, providing where necessary, a health and social care needs assessment, meeting the needs already identified in a health and social care needs assessment.
To ensure accurate mental health risk assessments are carried out on admission, discharge and at reviews.
There is an expectation for education staff education at mandatory training and clinical nurse specialist days.
Data collection for sharing at departmental meetings and trust wide forums to ensure paediatric mental health remains as a priority.
Main duties of the job
Assist the Ward/Department manager in maintaining standards of practice for any child or young person attending with an identified mental health need and/or complex psychological need. Ensuring practice is in accordance with the professional code of conduct, as well as local and national guidance.
To lead in the implementation of robust risk assessments and care plans for patients who are identified with an eating disorder/disordered eating and children/young people with an identified mental health need and/or complex psychological need.
Advise/supervise other staff members in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluating of nursing care specifically in relation to managing patients with an eating disorder/disordered eating and children/young people with an identified mental health need and/or complex psychological need.
About us
There's never been a more exciting time to join Team QEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.
We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome.
We love working here and think you will too.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information about this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development Essential
Registered Mental Health Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC register or Registered Practitioner/Social Worker Completed a mentorship programme or equivalent Evidence of continuing professional development and maintenance of a personal professional file
Desirable
Completed the Independent and Supplementary Prescribing Level 7 course with a valid V300 registration recorded with the NMC or willing and able to undertake this within 12 months of starting in post
Experience Essential
Post registration experience Significant experience at Band 6 level, of which some is to be in a position relevant to the specialty (Children & Young People) Experience of managing and leading a team in a clinical area relevant to the role Experience of taking a lead role in change management/development of new projects Experience in managing a caseload with individuals 16 and under
Desirable
Experience in independently prescribing medications
Skills, abilities and knowledge Essential
Advanced skills in assessing patients with complex mental health needs and creating safety management plans to manage risk and facilitate discharge In depth knowledge of appropriate legislation including Mental Health Act 1983, 2007 and Children's Act 1989
Desirable
Advanced clinical note writing skills in relation to assessment findings/outcomes and risk assessments
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
Address The Queen Elizabeth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Gayton Road
King's Lynn
PE30 4ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)