Clinical Nurse Lead - £3K Incentive*

CNTW NHS Foundation Trust

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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!

* Terms and conditions: Specifics to be discussed at interview.

Main duties of the job

Within Richardson Eating Disorder Service we have an exciting opportunity for two enthusiastic, dynamic and committed registered mental health nurses to work as Clinical Nurse Leads. One role is based on Ward 31a (RVI) and one role within the Intensive Day Service (Walkergate Park).We require skilled clinicians with a focus on facilitating and coordinating clinical practice, ensuring high standards of evidence based care and treatment and advocating for positive change.As Clinical Nurse Lead you will be instrumental in the provision of effective and strong team leadership, and the monitoring, supervision, guidance and role modelling to the wider clinical and nursing team. You will act as an identified deputy in the absence of the ward manager and will be visible and accessible to patients, families and carers working together to ensure efficient, effective and caring services. You will lead on the implementation of all performance indicators, essential standards and quality outcomes. You will develop and where appropriate deliver training packages to enhance the knowledge and skills of the workforce.You will facilitate staff appraisals and Clinical Supervision and support personal development plans. You will ensure the ongoing development of our service, meeting Care Quality Commission Essential Standards and support the coordination of their actions were necessary.

About us

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.

On commencement, you will receive a robust induction to our service and service specific training to equip you in the role you have applied for.

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.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo standard NHS pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Check.

Date posted

29 September 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£33,706 to £40,588 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

263-SL22-388-EW

Job locations

RVI

Leazes Wing

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE1 4LP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 29th September 2022

Closing date : 24th October 2022

We welcome your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 29th September 2022

Closing date : 24th October 2022

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

professional qualification (RNLD/RMN)
Leadership experience

Desirable

mentorship
Experience of working within learning disability inpatient setting

Knowledge and skills

Essential

Post registration clinical experience
experience of Clinical Supervision
experience of autonomous working
Minimum two years' experience in a staff nurse/community nurse post.

skills and experience

Essential

Good interpersonal and Communication skills
Experience of Collaborative working
excellent Time Management skills

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

professional qualification (RNLD/RMN)
Leadership experience

Desirable

mentorship
Experience of working within learning disability inpatient setting

Knowledge and skills

Essential

Post registration clinical experience
experience of Clinical Supervision
experience of autonomous working
Minimum two years' experience in a staff nurse/community nurse post.

skills and experience

Essential

Good interpersonal and Communication skills
Experience of Collaborative working
excellent Time Management skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).