Job summary
Mental Health Services for Older People are looking to recruit a Band 6 Clinical Lead for Cherry Ward at Highbury Hospital in Nottingham.
Cherry Ward is a 20 bedded mixed gender mental health assessment ward for patients over the age of 65 years, or younger with a presenting degree of frailty. Patients present with a diverse range of mental health disorders, including; Bipolar, clinical depression, anxiety and personality disorders.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, forward thinking and motivated Clinical Lead with experience or invested interest in working with our patient group. You will have a sound knowledge and understanding of the mental health, physical health and social needs relating to this patient group.
We are seeking to recruit someone who has the relevant knowledge and skills to provide clinical leadership to the ward's multidisciplinary team. You will be a visible point of contact to junior staff requiring clinical guidance, expertise and support in the delivery of high-quality, person centred and compassionate care.
It is essential that you are able to work flexible hours over 24-hour period 7 days a week if needed. This post is advertised as a full-time position.
Applicants should have have excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills, be able to work alongside existing team manager and clinical lead, and have the personal characteristics to assist in leading a strong, experienced and supportive team in a challenging and rewarding environment.
Applicants must display a considerable degree of initiative, possess mature judgement and maintain a calm, friendly and efficient manner when dealing with patients, carers, colleagues and visitors.
You will be required to apply a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism to their work.
About us
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Within the Mental Health services for Older People (MHSOP) Directorate there is lots of planned transformation within our inpatient services. This is a very exciting time to join our team and be a part of our service development within a ward management team role.
If you are looking for an exciting and challenging opportunity to work alongside the Ward Manager and another clinical lead to develop our inpatient ward vision then we would like to hear from you.
You will need to demonstrate the necessary role modelling qualities in line with Trust Values to promote high standards of care and contribute to service development and transformation.
You will be expected to provide clinical and managerial supervision and appraisal systems for a group of staff as well as maintaining your own continuing professional development. You will be expected to deputise in absence of Ward Manager and support the ward manager in maintaining effective team working processes including e- rostering, sickness and attendance management and PAD.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Within the Mental Health services for Older People (MHSOP) Directorate there is lots of planned transformation within our inpatient services. This is a very exciting time to join our team and be a part of our service development within a ward management team role.
If you are looking for an exciting and challenging opportunity to work alongside the Ward Manager and another clinical lead to develop our inpatient ward vision then we would like to hear from you.
You will need to demonstrate the necessary role modelling qualities in line with Trust Values to promote high standards of care and contribute to service development and transformation.
You will be expected to provide clinical and managerial supervision and appraisal systems for a group of staff as well as maintaining your own continuing professional development. You will be expected to deputise in absence of Ward Manager and support the ward manager in maintaining effective team working processes including e- rostering, sickness and attendance management and PAD.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Qualification (Mental Health/Learning Disabilities/General) to degree level or equivalent
- Maintains current registration with the NMC
- Further specialist knowledge/post registration experience in specific service area or other formal training.
Desirable
- Demonstrate continued professional development to maintain professional registration
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise for the banding
- Specialist and area specific experience
Desirable
- The ability to deal with and resolve conflict
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of current legislation and understanding of clinical risk assessments
- Knowledge of the nursing 6 c's
Desirable
- Awareness of national and local issues impacting of nursing care
- Knowledge of management theories
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good written/oral communication skills
- Diplomatic, caring & sympathetic
- Ability to be flexible and handle conflict issues
- Good skills in assessment intervention and evaluation of patients nursing care
- Clinical supervision skills
- IT skills
Desirable
- A high level of emotional intelligence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Qualification (Mental Health/Learning Disabilities/General) to degree level or equivalent
- Maintains current registration with the NMC
- Further specialist knowledge/post registration experience in specific service area or other formal training.
Desirable
- Demonstrate continued professional development to maintain professional registration
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise for the banding
- Specialist and area specific experience
Desirable
- The ability to deal with and resolve conflict
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of current legislation and understanding of clinical risk assessments
- Knowledge of the nursing 6 c's
Desirable
- Awareness of national and local issues impacting of nursing care
- Knowledge of management theories
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good written/oral communication skills
- Diplomatic, caring & sympathetic
- Ability to be flexible and handle conflict issues
- Good skills in assessment intervention and evaluation of patients nursing care
- Clinical supervision skills
- IT skills
Desirable
- A high level of emotional intelligence
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
