Job summary
Northumberland South and West Community Treatment Teams have an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced clinician to join the team as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.
We would expect the successful candidate to be a pivotal member of the leadership team supporting service development across both psychosis and non-psychosis pathways; although clinical expertise might be in one pathway, we would expect the post holder to have clinical knowledge and experience to support all pathways.
The post will be an opportunity for development in all aspects of the role; clinical expertise, leadership and service development.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide specialist assessment and may be required to hold a caseload. This will include delivering a range of nursing and psychological interventions to individual patients and their families, as appropriate. We require someone who has highly developed clinical skills, including expert knowledge of risk assessment and management skills, whom can work autonomously and assist and support colleagues in making decisions about treatment and care in complex situations.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 28th September 2023
Closing date : 12th October 2023
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 28th September 2023
Closing date : 12th October 2023
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- First level registered nurse. Recognized teaching qualification. Postgraduate qualification. Evidence of continuous professional development. Evidence of experience in therapeutic interventions relevant to working with enduring mental health problems i.e. PSI, CBT, Family Interventions, Group Work Advanced level therapeutic training in one of the above modalities Knowledge and Experience Experience of working therapeutically.
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working therapeutically with adults with severe and enduring mental health problems. Have been involved in service development changes. Awareness of the evolving healthcare agenda and the implications for nursing. Experience of audit and related activities. Evidence of facilitating quality improvement in practice. Knowledge of clinical governance issues. Experience of training and education
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Leadership skills. Ability to work across professional and organizational boundaries internally and externally. Interpersonal skills. Ability to put strategy into action. Excellent communication skills Prioritization of complex workload.
Desirable
- Experience of working and supporting teams through transformation and an awareness of current Transformation projects within Community settings.
Role/Team specific requirements
Essential
- Confident. Self aware. Flexible. Able to work in a rapidly changing environment.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to meet the mobility requirements of the post.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- First level registered nurse. Recognized teaching qualification. Postgraduate qualification. Evidence of continuous professional development. Evidence of experience in therapeutic interventions relevant to working with enduring mental health problems i.e. PSI, CBT, Family Interventions, Group Work Advanced level therapeutic training in one of the above modalities Knowledge and Experience Experience of working therapeutically.
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working therapeutically with adults with severe and enduring mental health problems. Have been involved in service development changes. Awareness of the evolving healthcare agenda and the implications for nursing. Experience of audit and related activities. Evidence of facilitating quality improvement in practice. Knowledge of clinical governance issues. Experience of training and education
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Leadership skills. Ability to work across professional and organizational boundaries internally and externally. Interpersonal skills. Ability to put strategy into action. Excellent communication skills Prioritization of complex workload.
Desirable
- Experience of working and supporting teams through transformation and an awareness of current Transformation projects within Community settings.
Role/Team specific requirements
Essential
- Confident. Self aware. Flexible. Able to work in a rapidly changing environment.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to meet the mobility requirements of the post.
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).
