Job summary
We are excited to be recruiting a Lead Nurse to join our Nursing team. You will be leading a team that comprises of school and college nurses, a mental health nurse, clinical nurse trainers and nursing assistants.
Main duties of the job
Working closely alongside our Registered Manager for Health, you will be responsible for the operational delivery of nursing and mental health services across Seashell, maintaining our CQC registration and our Outstanding rating to ensure that the nursing service delivers the best possible care.
About us
Originally founded in 1823, Seashell Trust is a nationally recognised and registered charity based in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport. The trust consists of the Royal School Manchester (RSM), Royal College Manchester (RCM), 17 residential homes (children & young adults), outreach, health and family services all based on one campus site. We provide care and education for children and young people (up to 25 years old) with severe, profound, and complex learning difficulties and disabilities, sensory impairment, communication disorders and autism.
Our vision is for the children and young people in our care to be safe, happy and to achieve the best possible outcomes so that they are valued and valuable members of their communities. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers at Seashell to share this commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role has key responsibility for the operational delivery of nursing and mental health services across Seashell. The post holder will lead the strategic development of nursing services based on best available evidence, research, knowledge, skills and expert experience, and clinical supervision to the nursing team.
You will co-ordinate wide ranging health support across the site including clinical training, clinical equipment and advisory support across site.
You will work closely with the Registered Manager for health to maintain the CQC registration and take responsibility and accountability for continually demonstrating that the nursing service is safe, effective, responsive, caring and well led.
We are looking for someone who will enable high nursing standards across Seashell and provide effective management and clinical oversight of risks and vulnerability of the children and young adults at Seashell.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role has key responsibility for the operational delivery of nursing and mental health services across Seashell. The post holder will lead the strategic development of nursing services based on best available evidence, research, knowledge, skills and expert experience, and clinical supervision to the nursing team.
You will co-ordinate wide ranging health support across the site including clinical training, clinical equipment and advisory support across site.
You will work closely with the Registered Manager for health to maintain the CQC registration and take responsibility and accountability for continually demonstrating that the nursing service is safe, effective, responsive, caring and well led.
We are looking for someone who will enable high nursing standards across Seashell and provide effective management and clinical oversight of risks and vulnerability of the children and young adults at Seashell.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RNLD, RNMH, RGA, RNC)
- Level 5 or above in Nursing or Operational Management
- English and Maths level 2 qualification
Desirable
- Further training in relevant areas of Autism, Learning Disability, Mental Health and Complex Needs
- BA/BSc or Master's degree in health related field
Personal qualities
Essential
- Possess enthusiasm and positivity for working with children and young adults with learning disabilities and/or autism, mental health problems or complex needs including those whose behaviours may challenge.
- Desire to work in partnership with children and young adults and empower their decision making
- Highly empathic approach to working with families and carers.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working with children and young adults with learning disabilities and/or autism, mental health, complex needs.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team including contributing to multi-disciplinary interventions.
- Experience in managing a high performing nursing team.
- Knowledge and experience of safeguarding theory and practice.
Desirable
- Experience of working with children and young adults and families in a community health team or SEND setting.
- Experience of delivering training to staff groups on topics relevant to children and young adults with learning disabilities and/or autism and complex needs.
- Experience of auditing a service in line with organizational and statutory requirements.
- Ability to review and update health policies in line with organizational and national guidance.
- Ability to manage a budget in a cost effective way whilst maintaining high standards of care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RNLD, RNMH, RGA, RNC)
- Level 5 or above in Nursing or Operational Management
- English and Maths level 2 qualification
Desirable
- Further training in relevant areas of Autism, Learning Disability, Mental Health and Complex Needs
- BA/BSc or Master's degree in health related field
Personal qualities
Essential
- Possess enthusiasm and positivity for working with children and young adults with learning disabilities and/or autism, mental health problems or complex needs including those whose behaviours may challenge.
- Desire to work in partnership with children and young adults and empower their decision making
- Highly empathic approach to working with families and carers.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working with children and young adults with learning disabilities and/or autism, mental health, complex needs.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team including contributing to multi-disciplinary interventions.
- Experience in managing a high performing nursing team.
- Knowledge and experience of safeguarding theory and practice.
Desirable
- Experience of working with children and young adults and families in a community health team or SEND setting.
- Experience of delivering training to staff groups on topics relevant to children and young adults with learning disabilities and/or autism and complex needs.
- Experience of auditing a service in line with organizational and statutory requirements.
- Ability to review and update health policies in line with organizational and national guidance.
- Ability to manage a budget in a cost effective way whilst maintaining high standards of care.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
