Job summary
The Croft Child & Family Unit in Cambridge is a nationally commissioned Tier 4 hospital for children under the age of 13 who require inpatient treatment for mental health difficulties. Uniquely The Croft is proud to support families remaining together and can have parents stay alongside their children to work towards their goals.
We have an exciting opportunity for a confident, compassionate & motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist to complement our multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Nurse Specialist is a clinical leader who ensures that the highest standards of evidenced based nursing care are provided. The post holder will provide inspirational nursing leadership within the team, embedding evidence based clinical nursing practice and collaborate with the wider system providing assurance of excellent care. We are enthusiastic about co-production to improve standards and are committed to continuous learning.
We will provide quality supervision, space for reflection, and opportunities for professional development.
With Cambridge Children's hospital as part of our future, where a unique vision of integrated mental health and physical healthcare sit alongside research, you will hold an instrumental role in Leading the team through change and working as part of a wider system of professionals bringing this project to the children and families of East Anglia.
We would like to hear from you if you are excited by growth, development, and leadership through change. Whilst this role is typically a Monday - Friday 9-5 we would have an expectation that there is flexibility, and that clinical shifts can be accommodated to support the team and role model nursing care across the 24/7day service we offer.
About us
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting andempowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people and members of ourethnic minority andLGBTQ+ communities.
Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.
Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.
For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
- To ensure that a therapeutic milieu is maintained by supporting the nursing team and the therapeutic structure
- To take a lead role in ensuring that a high standard of multi-disciplinary care planning is in place and to be accountable for the nursing contribution to the process. To ensure that the nursing team provide accurate and high-quality patient records
- To contribute to staff supervision, both group and individual
- To support nursing staff to improve their understanding of the client group.
- To maintain personal and professional development by providing direct clinical work to individuals and their families with appropriate evidence-based intervention, providing groups and individual activities.
- To participate in research and audit in the clinical field
- To encourage and develop user and carer involvement
- To support the Directorate with the investigation process and learning lessons from serious incidents and complaints
- To undertake any other duties which may reasonably be required by the Ward Manager.
- To take a lead on clinical matters and policy development relating to nursing practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
- To ensure that a therapeutic milieu is maintained by supporting the nursing team and the therapeutic structure
- To take a lead role in ensuring that a high standard of multi-disciplinary care planning is in place and to be accountable for the nursing contribution to the process. To ensure that the nursing team provide accurate and high-quality patient records
- To contribute to staff supervision, both group and individual
- To support nursing staff to improve their understanding of the client group.
- To maintain personal and professional development by providing direct clinical work to individuals and their families with appropriate evidence-based intervention, providing groups and individual activities.
- To participate in research and audit in the clinical field
- To encourage and develop user and carer involvement
- To support the Directorate with the investigation process and learning lessons from serious incidents and complaints
- To undertake any other duties which may reasonably be required by the Ward Manager.
- To take a lead on clinical matters and policy development relating to nursing practice.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Mental Health/Learning Disabilities or Registered Nurse Paediatric
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of senior nursing position within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
- Extensive experience of conducting clinical assessments including risk assessments
- Extensive understanding of clinical governance
Desirable
- Experience of leading nursing staff or teams in Service improvement
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- The ability to multitask and mentally adapt to different unpredictable situations. Monitor and maintain the health and safety of self and others in the working area.
- Skills in influencing, empowering, developing and shaping the behaviours of others.
Desirable
- Physical Skills: Ability to use manual handling techniques and physical interventions or willingness to train
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Advanced specialist knowledge of Nursing assessment, intervention and practice models relevant to the client group
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Mental Health/Learning Disabilities or Registered Nurse Paediatric
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of senior nursing position within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
- Extensive experience of conducting clinical assessments including risk assessments
- Extensive understanding of clinical governance
Desirable
- Experience of leading nursing staff or teams in Service improvement
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- The ability to multitask and mentally adapt to different unpredictable situations. Monitor and maintain the health and safety of self and others in the working area.
- Skills in influencing, empowering, developing and shaping the behaviours of others.
Desirable
- Physical Skills: Ability to use manual handling techniques and physical interventions or willingness to train
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Advanced specialist knowledge of Nursing assessment, intervention and practice models relevant to the client group
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Croft Child and Family Unit
Block 21, Ida Darwin
Fulbourn, Cambridge
CB21 5EE
Employer's website
https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
