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
An exciting opportunity has arisen in Secure Care Services as we continue to move forward with the development of the Oswin Unit pathway and model of care. Working as part of the Oswin team the Band 7, Nurse Specialist will play an instrumental part in the ongoing development of the OPD pathway as well as a robust understanding of the psychological models relevant to treatment of PD.
Have a clear understanding of psychological formulation. Establish and maintain therapeutic partnerships with Service Users and Carers in the delivery of assessments and interventions.
The post holder will have excellent skills in communication of complex information both (orally and written) in a highly emotive environment. Effective skills in being able to work as an individual practitioner within a multi-disciplinary team. Experience of working with patients on the OPD pathway within an individual and group work setting.
Deliver a range of collaborative and in-house teaching and training to the team. Support ongoing development through a high standard of clinical supervision around case management and patient care with a psychological focus. As well as demonstrate a defined knowledge, understanding and experience of structured clinical management enable reflective practice through the use of supervision as well as having the ability to accept and utilise clinical supervision for the post holders own development.
About us
The post holder will demonstrate excellent organisational and time management skills being able to manage their own time effectively, be flexible and ensure the objectives of the role are achieved. Work closely with the MDT, to foster and promote a culture of engagement. To create an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued, everyone can contribute, and everyday actions ensure we meet our duty to uphold and promote equality.
On commencement, you will receive induction to our services and mandatory training including PMVA and ILS
Oswin is located at Bamburgh Clinic which will relocate to Northgate Hospital in early 2023.
The Specialist Nurse will provide a high level of nursing care and treatment to Service Users accessing the service with high care needs due to their complex difficulties and/or associated risks.The Specialist Nurse will practice autonomously within the Pathway and inaccordance with local and trust Policy, Protocols, Standards and Guidelines.The post holder will be grounded in nursing whilst undertaking advanced practice procedures and highly specialised therapeutic interventions, promoting recovery and Wellbeing and maximising independence.
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
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 11th May 2022
Closing date : 8th June2022
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 11th May 2022
Closing date : 8th June2022
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Nursing Qualification and Registration
- Degree or equivalent qualification or experience in evidence based psychological therapies relevant to Pathway.
- Student Nurse Assessor Safeguarding Children and Adults Training
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- o Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- o Participate in Joint Development Reviews
- o Commitment to Partnership working both multi-agency and multi-disciplinary.
- o Coordinating and supporting staff in the day to day provision of clinical services.
- o Knowledge and Understanding of equal opportunities legislation and policies.
- o Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines.
- Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required.
- Experience of providing clinical supervision to clinical staff.
- o Knowledge of health and safety requirements of the team.
- o Teaching / Training
- o Experience of developing Care Pathways.
- Experience in managing Complex Cases and Risk.
- o Experience and Application of Audit process and its evaluation.
- o Knowledge and understanding of Recovery and Wellbeing model and its application.
Desirable
- o Experience in carrying out research
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- o Excellent communication skillso
- o Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management
- o Evidence of effective organisational skills
- o Evidence of Leadership Skills.
- o Expert Clinical Supervision Skills
- o Evidence of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous record keeping.
- o Evidence of excellent Report writing.
- o Evidence based clinical / psychological skills and advanced nursing practice.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Nursing Qualification and Registration
- Degree or equivalent qualification or experience in evidence based psychological therapies relevant to Pathway.
- Student Nurse Assessor Safeguarding Children and Adults Training
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- o Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- o Participate in Joint Development Reviews
- o Commitment to Partnership working both multi-agency and multi-disciplinary.
- o Coordinating and supporting staff in the day to day provision of clinical services.
- o Knowledge and Understanding of equal opportunities legislation and policies.
- o Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines.
- Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required.
- Experience of providing clinical supervision to clinical staff.
- o Knowledge of health and safety requirements of the team.
- o Teaching / Training
- o Experience of developing Care Pathways.
- Experience in managing Complex Cases and Risk.
- o Experience and Application of Audit process and its evaluation.
- o Knowledge and understanding of Recovery and Wellbeing model and its application.
Desirable
- o Experience in carrying out research
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- o Excellent communication skillso
- o Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management
- o Evidence of effective organisational skills
- o Evidence of Leadership Skills.
- o Expert Clinical Supervision Skills
- o Evidence of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous record keeping.
- o Evidence of excellent Report writing.
- o Evidence based clinical / psychological skills and advanced nursing practice.
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).
