Job summary
It's an exciting time to join us here at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW) as we continue to develop and invest in our services as well as our staff.
We are looking for caring, empathetic, enthusiastic and motivated individuals who have a passion to improve the lives of our patients. We have new opportunities for Registered Nurses and Doctors Trustwide across all of our inpatient services.
These vacancies include an attractive £3000* welcome bonus - a Rewarding Welcome for a Rewarding Career.
As a CNTW employee we will support you in your personal and career development. You'll have access to a great range of training opportunities through our in-house Academy including Coaching, Apprenticeships, and our Leadership Development Programme.
We are committed to improving the working lives and health and wellbeing of our staff and that's why we have our Thrive programme. Thrive is here to support your whole wellbeing which covers emotional, physical, psychological, financial, career and social aspects.
If you'd like to apply for one of our vacancies and receive this welcome bonus, please complete your application. We look forward to hearing from you!
Main duties of the job
We have an exciting opportunity available for a Clinical Nurse Lead to join the team and work into Secure Care Services. The posts available are on Aidan Ward, within the Bamburgh Clinic at St Nicholas hospital.
Aidan Ward is a medium secure ward which specializes in the assessment and treatment of men with mental health and offending needs.
We are seeking confident individuals who are keen to contribute to the delivery of high quality nursing care and service development. You should have a strong interest in working within a busy and challenging environment, have a high level of resilience and patience and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to demonstrate a warm, patient centred approach to care.
The successful applicant must ensure they are visible and accessible to patients, families and carers, working together throughout the patient admission to ensure efficient, effective and caring services; providing compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
If you think that this sounds like a job that you would enjoy please contact us via the details below!
About us
On commencement, you will receive a robust induction to our service, service specific training to equip you in the role you have applied for, as well as mandatory training including PMVA and ILS.
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants must be able to demonstrate effective leadership skills, engage in multi-disciplinary team working; developing collaborative, needs based care plans, through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. They will be expected to facilitate and coordinate clinical practice, ensuring high standards of evidence based care and treatment during supervision of staff nurses and support workers; taking a lead in, and supporting the staff team with complex patient care.
The post holder will be expected to assist with the implementation of all performance indicators, essential standards and quality outcomes; ensuring that ongoing work towards the trust and national targets is progressed; oversee the implementation of policies and procedures and acting to correct any discrepancies; lead and supervise the staff over a 24 hour period and in the absence of the ward manager the successful applicant will be expected to support the ward in a managerial role.
You will be well supported by the Team through regular Clinical and Managerial supervision, reflective practice and team debriefs, yearly appraisals to support both your personal and professional development.
You will work shifts, rotating throughout a 24 hour period.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 19th May 2022
Closing date : 5th June 2022
We welcome your application.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date :
Closing date :
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants must be able to demonstrate effective leadership skills, engage in multi-disciplinary team working; developing collaborative, needs based care plans, through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. They will be expected to facilitate and coordinate clinical practice, ensuring high standards of evidence based care and treatment during supervision of staff nurses and support workers; taking a lead in, and supporting the staff team with complex patient care.
The post holder will be expected to assist with the implementation of all performance indicators, essential standards and quality outcomes; ensuring that ongoing work towards the trust and national targets is progressed; oversee the implementation of policies and procedures and acting to correct any discrepancies; lead and supervise the staff over a 24 hour period and in the absence of the ward manager the successful applicant will be expected to support the ward in a managerial role.
You will be well supported by the Team through regular Clinical and Managerial supervision, reflective practice and team debriefs, yearly appraisals to support both your personal and professional development.
You will work shifts, rotating throughout a 24 hour period.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 19th May 2022
Closing date : 5th June 2022
We welcome your application.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date :
Closing date :
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Professional Nursing qualification e.g.RMN/RNMH/ RNLD
- ENB 998 or equivalent
- Student Assessor /Mentor
Desirable
- Leadership experience
- Qualification to Degree level
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Post registration clinical experience
- Experience of Clinical Audits
- Experience of Multi-agency working
- Experience of clinical supervision, annual appraisals
- 1 years post reg experience
Skills & Competencies
Essential
- Experience of Conflict resolution
- Experience of Risk Assessment/Management
- Leadership experience
Desirable
- Experience of facilitating debrief
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Professional Nursing qualification e.g.RMN/RNMH/ RNLD
- ENB 998 or equivalent
- Student Assessor /Mentor
Desirable
- Leadership experience
- Qualification to Degree level
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Post registration clinical experience
- Experience of Clinical Audits
- Experience of Multi-agency working
- Experience of clinical supervision, annual appraisals
- 1 years post reg experience
Skills & Competencies
Essential
- Experience of Conflict resolution
- Experience of Risk Assessment/Management
- Leadership experience
Desirable
- Experience of facilitating debrief
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).
