Job summary
Clinical Lead Nurse, band 6, A&T, Harplands:
Do you want to be part of an innovative and collaborative Team? We are looking for applicants for a Clinical Lead Nurse. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills and drive some exciting developments within a complex and fast-paced environment. You will be supported by the Team to ensure we continue to maintain high quality, patient focused services in line with our national and locally agreed targets.
The Assessment and Treatment Unit provides highly specialised assessment, formulation and intervention to meet individual needs. The service works within positive behavioural support frameworks, and provides trauma-informed care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for the delivery of care and for the supervision of others who are carrying out all aspects of the caring process. The post-holder will assist in setting and maintaining standards of care, will participate in maintaining effective management of the team and unit and will also maintain effective integration with the multi-disciplinary team and assist with the facilitation of a collaborative approach to patient focussed care.
There is scope to develop the clinical lead post to work across the ward and the community settings. To enhance integrated care, acting as a bridge between the ward and community team, offering practical and clinical experience in both environments.
The post holder will be responsible for the development of specialist care interventions and care plans for service users under the care of Neuropsychiatry developing these in line with evidence based practice.
The post-holder will act as a reliable role model for junior staff.
About us
Our vision is 'To be Outstanding in all we do and how we do it.' Our teams pride themselves on compassion, team work and resilience.
As an employee and representative of the Trust, you are required to demonstrate and uphold the Trust's Values. These are:
Proud to CARE:
Compassionate
Caring with compassion, it's about how we listen, what we say, what we do.
Approachable
Friendly, welcoming, sharing ideas and being open
Responsible
Taking personal and collective responsibility, being accountable for our actions
Excellent
Striving for the best, for high-quality safe care and continually improving
We offer;
A competitive salary
We cover the cost of your DBS Check
Competitive staff benefits such as weekly offers and discounts
Individual Personal Development Plan and Career Progression
Excellent pension scheme available
27- 33 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays (pro rata)
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To act at all times in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) code of professional Conduct.
- To perform all aspects of the role in accordance with Trust policies and other national bodies.
- To participate in the assessment of care needs and the development implementation and evaluation of individual care plans.
- To provide specialist advice to other members of staff and act as a role model.
- In conjunction with the Ward Manager, to take responsibility for setting, maintaining and evaluating standards of care throughout the 24 hour period.
- To liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and outside agencies in the implementation of patient care.
- To ensure that care activities are research based and in keeping with changes in the field of activity.
- To contribute to the development of ideas and innovative practice.
- To initiate and participate in departmental audit as requested by the Ward Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To act at all times in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) code of professional Conduct.
- To perform all aspects of the role in accordance with Trust policies and other national bodies.
- To participate in the assessment of care needs and the development implementation and evaluation of individual care plans.
- To provide specialist advice to other members of staff and act as a role model.
- In conjunction with the Ward Manager, to take responsibility for setting, maintaining and evaluating standards of care throughout the 24 hour period.
- To liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and outside agencies in the implementation of patient care.
- To ensure that care activities are research based and in keeping with changes in the field of activity.
- To contribute to the development of ideas and innovative practice.
- To initiate and participate in departmental audit as requested by the Ward Manager.
Person Specification
Qualificaitons
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse - educated to degree level or equivalent/RNLD
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of clinical development/management of change
Person Specification
Qualificaitons
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse - educated to degree level or equivalent/RNLD
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of clinical development/management of change
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).
