Nurse Consultant (AC/RC)

Job summary

The North Cumbria Inpatient Care Group has an exciting opportunity for a motivated, values driven and passionate senior nurse for the roleasNurse Consultant.

The Nurse Consultant will have significant clinical experience and a proven recordof clinical leadership, change management and innovation. The role will encompass expert clinical nursing care along with key responsibilities for service developments, education and training, professional leadership and consultancy.

The successful candidate will need to be a First level Registered Nurse, hold a recognised teaching qualification and have a Postgraduate qualification at Masters level or equivalent experience, as well as evidence of experience in therapeutic interventions relevant to the specialty, i.e. nurse Prescribing, CBT, DBT, PSI, EFT, NLP and Family Interventions, Group work and will have Advanced level therapeutic training in one of the above modalities.

This role can offer a developmental opportunity for those completing their AC/RC portfolio, with appropriate support and supervision. As the role expands to include broader competencies aligned with a Band 8c job description, an uplift in pay will be considered upon successful NEAP approval and subsequent deployment as an AC/RC within the service.

Main duties of the job

As a Nurse Consultant, the post holder will contribute to the strategic direction for the development of nursing practice within designated Clinical Business Unit, and more generally across the inpatient care group and the Trust.

Will take the lead in extending boundaries and creating frameworks for the enhancement of nursing within their specialty. The post holder will also continue to strive towards excellence in nursing care and communicate this excellence to colleagues both within the organisation and externally.

To exercise full responsibility and autonomy for the therapy of clients ensuring appropriate assessment, formulation and interventions communicating with the internal agent and others involved with the care on a regular basis.

To provide direct AC/RC duties implementing assessment and treatment to specified patients identified who have a learning disability and/or personality disorder and/or mental illness, and work alongside a Medical AC (and the multi-professional team) to provide a comprehensive service for their patients within the confines of the Mental Health Act

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.

To exercise all AC/RC responsibilities in statutory decision making with regard to patient care (to include renewal of detention, granting leave and discharge from detention or on a CTO; liaising with and reporting to the Ministry of Justice where required; communicating with families and teams; preparation and delivery of statutory reports; providing evidence at tribunals, in Court and at Managers hearings etc.)

To develop knowledge and further the evidence base with a specified group of patients and to develop and deliver specific treatments that will reduce the risk posed by patients of future harm.

To take leadership and raise the profile of the work the team is delivering; provide guidance, feedback and audit information to shape development of the ward / team for services and patients which the AC/RC is allocated.

Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Carleton Clinic

Carlisle

CA1 3SX

Employer's website

https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Carleton Clinic

Carlisle

CA1 3SX

Employer's website

https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

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