Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an established Night Co-ordination team within Secure Inpatient Services.
You will be required to be; innovative, flexible and able to engage clients with complex needs. Strong leadership working principles are essential as you will undertake point of contact as the senior staff member throughout the night.
This is a opportunity to develop problem solving skills and staffing co-ordination whilst also delivering clinical and operational support.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen for the position of full time Duty Nurse Co-ordinator at Cross Lane Hospital. The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team delivering high quality, patient focused care in collaboration with family and in conjunction with partnership working.
This is an exciting and challenging role and will afford the opportunity to work as part of a supportive team that is focused on delivering high standards of care through evidenced based practice. As a Band 6 Nurse, you will work closely with patients and their relatives/ carers as part of a multi-disciplinary team to help plan, develop and implement behaviour support plans within a well-being focused model of working. You will also support and supervise staff within the multi-disciplinary team. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary mental health setting is required for this post. We are looking for someone who is motivated, enthusiastic and compassionate about improving the lives of those with dementia.
The post holder will work predominantly nights, providing a senior nursing presence on a supernumerary basis, supporting Mental Health Services for Older People and Adult Mental Health within North Yorkshire, while based at Cross Lane Hospital. In this role you will providing support, clinical advice, ad hoc supervision and coaching to junior members of staff and coordination of nursing resources as appropriate.
About us
We require the post holders to be committed to equal opportunities and non-discriminatory practices and reflect the trust values.
If you want to work for a Trust that will invest in you as an individual with multiple developmental opportunities with great staff benefits on offer then this could be the role for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification which outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification which outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RNMH, current professional registration with NMC.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education.
Desirable
- Leadership or management qualification
- Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working with people with mental ill health and/or learning disabilities in an inpatient or community environment.
- Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
- Providing clinical supervision.
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Leadership or management experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice.
- Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment.
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years post qualified experience
- Evidence of leadership within their CV/Work history
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RNMH, current professional registration with NMC.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education.
Desirable
- Leadership or management qualification
- Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working with people with mental ill health and/or learning disabilities in an inpatient or community environment.
- Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
- Providing clinical supervision.
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Leadership or management experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice.
- Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment.
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years post qualified experience
- Evidence of leadership within their CV/Work history
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).
