Collingham Child and Family Centre is a National inpatient unit looking after children under the age of 13 with complex mental health needs. We want to recruit from different nursing backgrounds, in order to broaden and develop the experience and skill mix available to young the children at Collingham Child and Family Centre.
We are looking for innovative, dynamic Nurses who are interested in developing their careers within a supportive and highly skilled nursing, medical and therapeutic team. Along with developing your core nursing skills, there are opportunities to develop your therapeutic skills in working closely with our skilled psychology, family therapy and occupational therapy team members.
We’re passionate about children’s mental health outcomes, and strive to deliver first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care. Here at Collingham Child and Family Centre you will be supporting children to build resilience, better coping strategies and healthy relationships.
Set in the heart of the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea, Collingham Child and Family Centre is a inpatient unit which aims to provide a comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and treatment package, for children with mental health conditions whose level of need can no longer be met safely in the community. We work collaboratively with the patients, their family and carers, and local voluntary services.
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Who are we?
The team consists of one consultant child and adolescent psychiatrists, junior doctors, nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, family therapists, nursing associate, support workers, a ward manager and matron. We also have a fantastic on-site school with an outstanding team of teachers and visiting tutors for music, art therapy and drama therapy.
What do we do?
We work closely with children and their families to understand their problems, provide a comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, formulation and treatment plan to allow for them to return to their homes safely as quickly as possible. We treat a wide variety of complex mental health and emotional needs. We don’t currently treat young people with primary eating disorders or those requiring naso-gastric tubes.
CNWL have a pioneering history improving health outcomes in people’s lives, by providing physical and mental health services at GPs, clinics, hospitals, and in the community.
We take flexible working seriously, and will always be open to discussion to meet our workforces competing work life demands.
Our base is in the Kensington area, a short walk away from both Earl's Court and High Street Kensington tube stations. Thanks to the heavy NHS influence many local cafes, restaurants and bars give discounts at 10-20% to all NHS staff. As well as Better Gym offering a 50% discount to all staff.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Typical tasks for this role ?
1:1 sessions with all the young people on a daily basis
Primary Nurse for 1 to 2 children
Co-facilitating groups and activities with MDT colleagues
Support children with daily living skills
Ensuring the safe running of the unit and policy and protocols are followed
Attending CPA's and professional meetings
Medication administration including depots
Risk assessments
Care planning
