Staff Nurse RMN with CAMHS experience

For Mental Health Hospital

Our client is an independent hospital, specialising in the management and treatment of mental health problems including addiction. The hospital has established an excellent reputation for providing the highest standards of care.  For people suffering from mild to moderate mental health issues, such as stress and anxiety, the hospital provides a range of outpatient based therapy services such as individual and group based cognitive behavioural therapy.  For those people requiring inpatient care for more severe psychiatric illness such as depression, psychotic illness or eating disorders, there are residential facilities.

We are seeking a Staff Nurse to join the CAMHS Unit [Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service]. You will be paid a competitive salary of £24,000-£28,000 per annum dependent on experience.

The Hospital offers outpatient treatment for children and adolescents from 5 to 17 years. This includes adolescents suffering from a wide range of mental health, emotional and behavioural problems such as depression, trauma, schizophrenia, anxiety, self-harm, conduct disorders and autistic spectrum disorders. Outpatient services for children include access to psychology and psychotherapy and are appropriate for those suffering from:

•          Anxiety and depression

•          Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)

•          Eating disorders

•          ADHD

The team provides parenting advice and liaises with schools and other professionals involved in the young person's care. In patient care is provided in a 13 bedded unit from the age of 12-17 years of age.

You will need to be enthusiastic and self motivated, preferably with previous experience of working within a similar environment. You will be a Registered Mental Health Nurse, RMN with an active NMC pin number.

The salary is competitive and varies depending on your experience and how well you interview.

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If you believe you have the right skills for this excellent opportunity then please call B eth Collins on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to [email protected]