Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Band 7 Specialist Nurse - to work in the Community Acquired Brain injury Service (CABIS).
CABIS provides specialist community based neuro rehabilitation for people 16 years and over, who have sustained an acquired brain injury (ABI). We also offer support to families and carers. A central part of the role involves a nurse led multi-disciplinary clinic that provides assessment and recovery advice for people who have attended the local Emergency Departments following head trauma.You will also provide support and advice to the multi-disciplinary team on the medical aspects of recovery following moderate to severe brain injury.
CABIS is well-established in Sunderland and Gateshead locality and South Tyneside. This will offer the successful candidate an exciting opportunity to be part of this new service development as well as contributing to Sunderland, Gateshead and South Tyneside.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will possess acute and/or medical nursing experience, excellent leadership skills, along with a strong commitment to the delivery of high quality, safe, patient care.
The successful candidate will work across Sunderland, Gateshead and South Tyneside localities in a range of community settings, locality bases and patient's own home.
If you would like further information: contact Kerry Reynolds, Specialist Nurse, Joanne Newton, Specialist Nurse, or Dr Philippa Griffiths, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and CABIS team lead on: 0191 566 5650
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 : 16th July 2024
Closing date : 30th July 2024
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 16th July 2024
Closing date : 30th July 2024
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- First Level Nursing Qualification and Registration
- Minimum two years' experience post registration.
- Mentor training
- Non Medical Prescribing Qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and Experience of substance/alcohol misuse including NICE guidelines for Addictions prescribing
- Experience in management of complex cases
- Collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines including MDT settings
- Experience of providing clinical supervision to staff
- Teaching / Presentation Skills
Desirable
- Experience of working within a community team
Role/Team specific requirements
Essential
- Hold a full UK driving licence and be able to meeting the geographical location of North Tyneside and Northumberland
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Excellent communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management. Ability to adapt within a changing environment. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work autonomously and within a team. Excellent time and case management skills. Able to maintain professional development.
- Training in CPA (Care Programme Approach), Safeguarding, MAPPA (Multi Agency Panel for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults) and Child Protection. Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation. Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives. Ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs. Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills
- Evidence of leadership skills
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- First Level Nursing Qualification and Registration
- Minimum two years' experience post registration.
- Mentor training
- Non Medical Prescribing Qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and Experience of substance/alcohol misuse including NICE guidelines for Addictions prescribing
- Experience in management of complex cases
- Collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines including MDT settings
- Experience of providing clinical supervision to staff
- Teaching / Presentation Skills
Desirable
- Experience of working within a community team
Role/Team specific requirements
Essential
- Hold a full UK driving licence and be able to meeting the geographical location of North Tyneside and Northumberland
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Excellent communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management. Ability to adapt within a changing environment. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work autonomously and within a team. Excellent time and case management skills. Able to maintain professional development.
- Training in CPA (Care Programme Approach), Safeguarding, MAPPA (Multi Agency Panel for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults) and Child Protection. Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation. Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives. Ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs. Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills
- Evidence of leadership 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.
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).
