Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a registered mental health nurse, occupational therapist or social worker looking to progress their career as a clinical specialty practitioner.
We are looking for a dynamic registered practitioner with advanced clinical skills. We want applicants who are keen to be part of transformation and improvement in the area of crisis care; people who can offer strong clinical leadership, education and mentoring to the team.
We value creativity, innovation and passion towards providing excellent patient care; a resilient practitioner, who is aware of and able to cope with the pressure and unpredictability of acute crisis care.
West Norfolk CRHT provides 24/7 assessments and interventions as an alternative to hospital admission. You will be responsible for assessments, risk management, care planning, and co-ordination of care delivery within a well-resourced team, supported with regular supervision and providing opportunities to work in partnership with health and social care, linking into the wider multi-disciplinary service.
In addition to this , you will be asked to act as the on-site Duty Senior Nurse/Practitioner to provide clinical leadership across the Acute Services Line -Inpatient, CRHT and MHLT, out of normal office hours, to ensure high standards of care and clinical excellence across services.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the role include:
- To provide clinical leadership to the clinical team in the care, treatment and therapy of the client group, with a clear focus on clinical risk and its management.
- To influence, lead and motivate staff at all levels within the clinical environment to deliver high quality care.
- To provide expertise, support and advice to clinical practitioners regarding all aspects of clinical care including implementing best practise based on evidence based practice and National Guidance.
- To sustain the clinically based training programme aimed at the development of staff within the clinical environment.
- To provide information, education and support for service users and their carers re coping with diagnosis and treatments.
- To participate in the Duty Senior Nurse/Practitioner rota
- To interpret national guidelines and relevant research to inform local practice and procedures to achieve best practice.
- To maintain own expert status by developing training and improvement projects underpinned by research and legislation.
- To contribute to relevant forums and meetings.
- To take part in and facilitate audits relevant to patient care.
- To take part in RCA reviews and implement any lesson's learnt from incidents and complaints within the clinical area.
- Supervision of colleagues
- Contribute to positive interfacing with staff across Trust and external services
About us
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other.
Benefits
Benefits included with this role are:-
- NHS pension
- a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
- career progression
- starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
- staff physio service
- NHS discounts and many more
- Relocation packages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are interested in developing your leadership skills whilst in a clinical role and would you like to work in well supported, dynamic, enthusiastic recovery focused community team we would love to hear from you!
Candidates will require a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience, particularly in acute mental health and risk management. Individual competence and suitability will be explored within interview. It is vital that the successful candidate demonstrates values and behaviours reflective of those of our Trust and this is a focus of the interview process.Please see the Trust generic job description and themain duties summary
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are interested in developing your leadership skills whilst in a clinical role and would you like to work in well supported, dynamic, enthusiastic recovery focused community team we would love to hear from you!
Candidates will require a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience, particularly in acute mental health and risk management. Individual competence and suitability will be explored within interview. It is vital that the successful candidate demonstrates values and behaviours reflective of those of our Trust and this is a focus of the interview process.Please see the Trust generic job description and themain duties summary
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing degree or equivalent, Dip OT, Clinical Psychology, Dip SW or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of practice within clinical area with proven track record in delivering high quality care
- Extensive experience in supervision and mentorship of others
Desirable
- Experience of implementing evidence based practice and/or service improvement initiative
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate widely in a clear manner
- Ability to problem solve
- Approachable, Tactful and diplomatic
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate sound clinical expertise and knowledge of mental health disorders and their treatments
Other
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing degree or equivalent, Dip OT, Clinical Psychology, Dip SW or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of practice within clinical area with proven track record in delivering high quality care
- Extensive experience in supervision and mentorship of others
Desirable
- Experience of implementing evidence based practice and/or service improvement initiative
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate widely in a clear manner
- Ability to problem solve
- Approachable, Tactful and diplomatic
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate sound clinical expertise and knowledge of mental health disorders and their treatments
Other
Essential
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).
