Job summary
Do you have proven clinical skills in delivering trauma informed care? The Staff Support Service are looking for an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the team based across Norfolk and Suffolk.
With our clinical bases both in Norwich and Ipswich our team works in a with a balance of home and virtual working, as well as offering face to face appointments to NSFT staff members. The Staff Support Service is made up of Clinical Nurse Specialists and Clinical Psychologists who all share an interest in building on new interventions such as Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and Tension, Stress and Trauma Release (TRE)
We deliver a high standard of clinical trauma based interventions to staff with the aim to provide quick, easy and confidential access to therapy.
This role is ideal for an individual who has experience in working with people who have experienced vocational trauma and been impacted by moral injury. The role also requires the individual to have certified training in a therapy qualification (EMDR/CBT/CFT/ACT/CAT etc)
This is an opportunity for a qualified mental health nurse to join an exciting, dynamic and developing service.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a specialist Nurse who holds a therapy qualification and who has experience of working with individuals who have experienced trauma which is affecting their ability to carry out work duties.
The role will include being part of the triage process, completing assessments and delivering nurse led interventions. You will hold and manage your own caseload and will be involved in service promotion and group intervention sessions throughout the Trust.
The role will include supervisory responsibilities to other team members and new staff members will be trained as TRiM practitioners to assist in delivering and carrying out TRiM assessments and interventions.
About us
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
It is essential that our successful candidate is able to demonstrate their skills to meet the requirements of the role. We also encourage applicants to consider how they are able to demonstrate a commitment to encompassing our Trusts values of Positively, Respectfully, Together; we are committed to promoting a positive culture in the workplace for everyone.
Please read through the job specifications attached which give more depth to the roles and responsibilities the main ones being:
Demonstrate a sound knowledge of current legislation and policy that underpins mental healthcare delivery including all aspects relating to the clinical area of practice.
Provide advice and leadership to clinical staff in areas related to clinical care including, treatment, therapy and clinical risk assessment and management.
Communicate educational and practice information within the clinical environment, and undertake presentations to groups.
Be able to communicate with people in a form and manner which is consistent with their level of understanding, culture, background and preferred ways of communicating.
Job description
Job responsibilities
It is essential that our successful candidate is able to demonstrate their skills to meet the requirements of the role. We also encourage applicants to consider how they are able to demonstrate a commitment to encompassing our Trusts values of Positively, Respectfully, Together; we are committed to promoting a positive culture in the workplace for everyone.
Please read through the job specifications attached which give more depth to the roles and responsibilities the main ones being:
Demonstrate a sound knowledge of current legislation and policy that underpins mental healthcare delivery including all aspects relating to the clinical area of practice.
Provide advice and leadership to clinical staff in areas related to clinical care including, treatment, therapy and clinical risk assessment and management.
Communicate educational and practice information within the clinical environment, and undertake presentations to groups.
Be able to communicate with people in a form and manner which is consistent with their level of understanding, culture, background and preferred ways of communicating.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN or equivalent professional qualification
- Degree Level Qualification or equivalent or equivalent level
Desirable
- Study experience at Masters level, study at that level or clinical experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate sound clinical expertise and knowledge of mental health disorders and their treatments.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of practice within clinical area with proven track record in delivering high quality care
Desirable
- Experience of implementing evidence based practice and or service improvement initiative.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN or equivalent professional qualification
- Degree Level Qualification or equivalent or equivalent level
Desirable
- Study experience at Masters level, study at that level or clinical experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate sound clinical expertise and knowledge of mental health disorders and their treatments.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of practice within clinical area with proven track record in delivering high quality care
Desirable
- Experience of implementing evidence based practice and or service improvement initiative.
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
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).
