Jobs in Tooting bec, england, united kingdom

Job Title : Band 7 CAMHS Learning Disability NurseLocation :

Springfield Hospital, LondonHourly Rate :

34 per hour (via Umbrella)Contract Type :

Temporary (Agency)Working Hours :

9 : 00 AM

5 : 00 PM, 3 days a weekStart Date :

1st April 2025Job Overview : We are seeking a skilled and experienced Band 7 CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) Learning Disability Nurse to join our team at Springfield Hospital. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a school-based setting, supporting children and young people with learning disabilities and mental health challenges. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in providing expert care, intervention, and support to this vulnerable group, with a focus on managing challenging behaviours and promoting positive outcomes.This position is offered on a temporary agency basis, with an hourly rate of £34, paid via umbrella. The role will involve working 3 days a week from 9 : 00 AM to 5 : 00 PM, starting on the 1st of April 2025.Key Responsibilities :

Care and Support for Learning Disabilities :

Provide nursing care to children and young people with learning disabilities, focusing on improving their quality of life and addressing their mental health and behavioural needs.Mental Health and Challenging Behaviour :

Assess and manage mental health conditions and challenging behaviours, utilizing your knowledge and experience of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) to develop effective intervention strategies.Autonomous Working :

Work independently, managing tasks and clinical responsibilities based on the needs of the service users, ensuring high-quality care delivery at all times.Collaborative Working :

Engage in close networking with the school environment, liaising regularly with school staff, parents, and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure a holistic and coordinated approach to care.Assessment & Intervention :

Conduct comprehensive assessments of mental health and learning disabilities, develop care plans, and implement interventions tailored to individual needs, ensuring a person-centred approach.Monitor and Review :

Monitor and review the progress of service users, ensuring appropriate adjustments to care plans are made based on evolving needs.Risk Management :

Identify and assess risks related to the care of service users with learning disabilities, challenging behaviour, and mental health needs, ensuring safety for both service users and staff.Documentation and Reporting :

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of assessments, care plans, interventions, and reviews in compliance with NHS standards and regulations.Key Requirements :

Experience with Learning Disabilities :

Demonstrated experience of working with individuals with learning disabilities (excluding ADHD / ASD assessments), providing care and support tailored to their specific needs.Mental Health & Challenging Behaviour :

Proven experience in working with individuals experiencing mental health difficulties and challenging behaviours. A solid understanding and use of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is essential.CAMHS Experience (Preferred) :

Experience working within the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) setting, particularly with children and young people with learning disabilities and mental health challenges.Autonomy :

Ability to work independently, managing your workload effectively and prioritising tasks based on service needs.Networking Skills :

Experience in close collaboration and networking with multidisciplinary teams, educational staff, and families in a school or community setting.Registered Nurse :

Must hold a current NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) registration as a nurse.Communication Skills :

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with service users, families, colleagues, and external agencies.Team Player :

Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing positively to service delivery.Benefits of Joining Service Care Solutions :

250 referral fee bonus for any health care professional you refer who we place in to work on a 3-month contract.£250 sign up bonus for any qualified professionals that register with our agency. This will be paid in your first pay packetBring us your contract / Job referral - £200 bonus for bringing your existing work to us.All compliancy costs paid for by our agency, including DBS, Occupational Health Check, Online and Practical trainingLTD and PAYE options availableNationwide provider to all NHS trustsMulti Framework approved

Access to a large number of different services within a number of different trusts.Specialist consultants offering single points of contact.

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