Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Specialist Nurse, full time, permanent,within the Easington Older Persons Community Mental Health Team.
The successful applicant will be a Registered Mental Health Nurse with considerable community experience and/or experience working with Older persons with Mental health problems. The applicant should also hold an independent prescribing qualification or demonstrate a willingness to work towards this qualification within a specified timeframe.
This is a challenging role requiring an exceptional candidate; in return the Trust provides excellent training, supervision and coaching opportunities and has a strong focus on talent management.
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants can travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be an active part of the Easington MHSOP team offering leadership and guidance to the wider team. You will be involved in all service development work within the team.
Additionally you would be responsible for the clinical supervision of Community Mental Health Nurses within the team.
A thorough understanding of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Human Rights Act will be essential to the role as these will provide the framework for all consideration.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Experience
Essential
- RMN / RNLD/ (CAMHS Only) RSCN, current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council and
- Postgraduate diploma in a subject relevant to the area of practice Or in the absence of postgraduate o Willingness to work towards a post grad diploma within 2 years, And the following
- A recognised qualification in a governed therapy/advanced clinical qualification e.g Family Therapy/CBT/DBT/NMP
- Recognised Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor or currently in progress of achieving.
- Significant experience working with patients with complex needs in the specialist field.
- Significant experience working with patients who display risk behaviours
Knowledge
Essential
- 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.
- Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice.
- Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
- Clinical Governance and its application in practice
- Working knowledge of clinical medicines management
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Experience
Essential
- RMN / RNLD/ (CAMHS Only) RSCN, current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council and
- Postgraduate diploma in a subject relevant to the area of practice Or in the absence of postgraduate o Willingness to work towards a post grad diploma within 2 years, And the following
- A recognised qualification in a governed therapy/advanced clinical qualification e.g Family Therapy/CBT/DBT/NMP
- Recognised Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor or currently in progress of achieving.
- Significant experience working with patients with complex needs in the specialist field.
- Significant experience working with patients who display risk behaviours
Knowledge
Essential
- 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.
- Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice.
- Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
- Clinical Governance and its application in practice
- Working knowledge of clinical medicines management
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need.
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).
