Clinical Nurse Specialist - CAMHS

Job Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist
Specialisation: Child and Adolescent Mental Health of Intellectual Disability
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Dublin/North Dublin

Excel Healthcare is proud to partner with a leading provider of intellectual disability and mental health services, to recruit an experienced and passionate Clinical Nurse Specialist in Child and Adolescent Mental Health of Intellectual Disability.

This is a career-defining opportunity to work in a specialist service that supports 0 to 18-year-old people with intellectual disabilities and co-occurring mental health needs. You will join a dynamic multidisciplinary team delivering compassionate, person-centred care.

Benefits of this Clinical Nurse Specialist in job:

• Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme.
• Free on-site car parking.
• Bike to work Scheme.
• Tax Saver Travel Scheme.
• Comprehensive Pension Scheme.

Requirements of this Clinical Nurse Specialist in job

• Be a registered Nurse by NMBI.
• Be registered in the Intellectual Disability Division of the Register of NMBI.
• Have a level 9 post-registration QQI national qualifications relevant to the specialist area (Child and Adolescent Mental Health of Intellectual Disability) prior to application.
• Have a minimum of 1 years' post registration full time experience or an aggregate of 1 years' full-time experience in the RNID division of the register.
• Have a minimum of 1 years' experience or an aggregate of 1 years' full-time experience in the specialist area (Child and Adolescent Mental Health of Intellectual Disability).
• Full clean driving licence and use of own car.
• Be knowledgeable of Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services for Children with Intellectual Disability (CAMHS-ID) National Model of Service, CAMHS Operational Guidelines 2019, The Health Act 2007, HIQA regulations and Sharing the Vision-A Mental health Policy for Everyone 2020.
• Have excellent communication, interpersonal, teamwork and effective caseload management skills.

Responsibilities of this Clinical Nurse Specialist in job

• Deliver advanced clinical nursing care to children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities and mental health conditions.
• Demonstrate a high level of mental health clinical knowledge to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role.
• Work in a variety of settings including clinics, school and homes.
• Act as a specialist resource and clinical leader within the service.
• Work closely with medical and non-medical colleagues and may make alterations in clinical options along agreed protocol driven guidelines and parameters of practice in accordance with his/her scope of nursing practice.
• Contribute to service development and implementation of best practice models.
• Provide support and education to families, caregivers, and other professionals

If you think you have the necessary skills and would be suitable for this Clinical Nurse Specialist in position - please apply below or for more information contact Maria on + Apply