Job summary
We have an exciting 12 month fixed term/secondment opportunity for a highly experienced practitioner to work in the Easington South Adult Community Mental Health team to deliver Structured Clinical Management.
In the event that permanent funding is secured for this post the successful applicant will be confirmed in post on a permanent basis.
Applicants must ensure that prior to applying they have agreement from their current line manager that they can be released on a secondment basis.
This post is being advertised to address a temporary need however the Trust has made the commitment to offer Registered Nurses a permanent contract with the Trust. In the event that the need for this post ends, a suitable alternative post will be offered (this does not apply to other registered professions). Applicants should be aware that alternatives may require some flexibility on role and/or location.
Main duties of the job
You will have extensive experience of working within an inpatient and or community service for adults with complex mental health needs and have relevant post qualifying qualification.
You are required to have a high level of clinical expertise in working with people who present with personality and relational based needs. You will have a positive attitude towards service users with personality and relational difficulties. You will have an awareness of the clinical difficulties that arise for individuals and teams and be able to lead by example. The post requires the highest standards of professional practice, and exceptional communication and relationship skills.
It also requires the ability to be responsive and rapidly integrate with multi-disciplinary teams working collaboratively and providing clear leadership when required to professionals working within and outside the Trust. The post may suit applicants wishing to apply their previous knowledge and expertise in this specialist area in a different context. This could include, developing staff knowledge and skills across multiple teams, facilitation of multi-agency decision making, or working in partnership with groups in settings external to the Trust and NHS.
It will particularly appeal to those who are passionate, enthusiastic, and committed to developing new, innovative, high quality services that are compassionate and relationally informed.
About us
Working for TEWV provides many benefits.
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It will particularly appeal to those who are passionate, enthusiastic, and committed to developing new, innovative, high quality services that are compassionate and relationally informed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Advanced Practitioner requires post holder to be part of the clinical leadership team.
Care co-ordinate caseload.
Provide support and supervision within the team.
Provide SCM training.
For more details, please see the job description and person specification which outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the role.
Additional contact details
Samantha Taylor SCM lead for Easington CMHT 0191 5275050
Job description
Job responsibilities
Advanced Practitioner requires post holder to be part of the clinical leadership team.
Care co-ordinate caseload.
Provide support and supervision within the team.
Provide SCM training.
For more details, please see the job description and person specification which outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the role.
Additional contact details
Samantha Taylor SCM lead for Easington CMHT 0191 5275050
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RNMH/RNLD, current professional registration with NMC.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- Qualification in non-medical prescribing or willingness to undertake within agreed timescale
- Postgraduate diploma in a subject relevant to the area of practice
- Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Clinical leadership qualification.
- Masters qualification in a subject relevant to the area of practice
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working with patients with complex needs in the specialist field.
- Significant experience working with patients who display high risk behaviours
- Mentoring students on practice placement experience
- Leadership or management experience
Desirable
- Delivering training and education to multi-professional groups.
- Experience of working within a range of services, including inpatient and community settings.
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical knowledge to masters level equivalent in own area of specialist practice
- Extensive knowledge of current issues relating to health needs of patients in the field of practice, regionally and nationally
- Working knowledge of the legal framework and statutory obligations under the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act.
- Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge of working within a multi-disciplinary/multi-agency community team setting.
- Principles of change management.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RNMH/RNLD, current professional registration with NMC.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- Qualification in non-medical prescribing or willingness to undertake within agreed timescale
- Postgraduate diploma in a subject relevant to the area of practice
- Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Clinical leadership qualification.
- Masters qualification in a subject relevant to the area of practice
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working with patients with complex needs in the specialist field.
- Significant experience working with patients who display high risk behaviours
- Mentoring students on practice placement experience
- Leadership or management experience
Desirable
- Delivering training and education to multi-professional groups.
- Experience of working within a range of services, including inpatient and community settings.
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical knowledge to masters level equivalent in own area of specialist practice
- Extensive knowledge of current issues relating to health needs of patients in the field of practice, regionally and nationally
- Working knowledge of the legal framework and statutory obligations under the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act.
- Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge of working within a multi-disciplinary/multi-agency community team setting.
- Principles of change management.
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).
