Nurse Team Leader - ABI Service

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The Secure ABI Service at Guild Lodge Hospital is the only one of its kind in the NHS in the UK and our service covers throughout England.

We are proud of this unique and highly specialised service for the care of men who have suffered brain injuries. A rapidly growing area of neuro-rehabilitative care with our service leading on changes to secure ABI care on the national strategy.

Since opening in 2011, the ABI service has proven itself to be at the forefront of innovative care for those who have suffered a head injury, require secure provision and neuro-rehabilitation needs.

We are looking for those looking for opportunities at full-time, part-time and flexible working

Exciting opportunities have arisen for qualified nurses to become Team Leaders looking to work clinically throughout this Secure ABI inpatient Service.

Guild Lodge consists of 3 main service lines (15 wards), which include:

Men's service
Women's service
Acquired Brain Injury Service (3 wards)

Guild Lodge cares for adults within Medium and Low Security, and Step Down environments.

Each of the services has their own model of care and provides bespoke training in addition to the comprehensive LCFT Induction and local induction.

Main duties of the job

Applications are invited from qualified Nurses with a minimum 12 months experience, with the qualities and aspirations to provide care in this challenging and fulfilling area.
Experience with Acquired Brain Injury is not essential, as our extensive service induction and training in ABI care will be provided.
This post will be suited to nurses looking for and with experience of understanding, managing challenging & emotionally demanding clinical presentations. The individual will be able to guide, support, supervise and role-model within a team on how to respond to these challenges and offer excellent quality care.
Successful applicants will be able to experience a broad range of clinical specialities and will have access to a comprehensive package of professional coaching, education and clinical support.

We are keen to receive applications from Nurses with an interest in working with:

Acquired Brain Injury
Organic Personality Disorder
Neuro-cognitive care
Challenging Behaviours
Positive Behaviour Support

All applicants must have an interest and skills in psychological approaches to working with clients and have a commitment to working collaboratively with clients who may present challenges for engagement.

As an integrated mental health service, successful candidates will work predominately within the ABI service; there is an expectation to work across the Guild Lodge Hospital site - where specific service need is required or professional development is indicated

About us

Guild Lodge Hospital site is situated in beautiful rural area, yet has close motorway links from all directions of travel

Benefits include:

Free parking 24/7
Long day shift pattern - meaning more rest days
Support for further professional training with partner universities
Excellent holiday entitlement: 27 days, rising to 29 after five years NHS service and rising to 33 after 10 years. Also, a chance to purchase additional Annual Leave
Extra payments for Bank Holiday, evenings, nights and weekend working
An extensive Preceptorship scheme and support for those new to the services
Access to flexible working arrangements
An excellent salary sacrifice car and electronics scheme
Onsite restaurant facilities
Access to newly built housing areas

Our valued staff receive:

NHS Pension
Excellent support and Wellbeing services
Superb external training and development opportunities
Opportunities to develop leadership skills across differing care environment
Talent Management Programme
1:1 support from Clinical Educators

NHS Terms and Conditions:

Occupational Health Service including access to counselling and physiotherapy services
Confidential Employee Assistance Programme
Variety of discounts from local attractions and businesses
Child Care Vouchers

Date posted

21 June 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£32,306 to £39,027 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

351-SPS453-CLK

Job locations

Guild Lodge

Preston

PR3 2JH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role

Please note: This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance

All posts are subject to the nationally agreed Agenda for Change terms and conditions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role

Please note: This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance

All posts are subject to the nationally agreed Agenda for Change terms and conditions.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

Registered Mental Health Nurse qualification
Post graduate qualification or experience
On-going registration with the NMC.

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of Health and Safety policies and procedures
Knowledge and practice of Mental Health Act 1983
Knowledge and practice of the Mental Capacity Act 2005

Experience

Essential

Supervision and management of staff
Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Experience of assessing, planning and implementing and reviewing care needs

Person Specification

Education

Essential

Registered Mental Health Nurse qualification
Post graduate qualification or experience
On-going registration with the NMC.

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of Health and Safety policies and procedures
Knowledge and practice of Mental Health Act 1983
Knowledge and practice of the Mental Capacity Act 2005

Experience

Essential

Supervision and management of staff
Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Experience of assessing, planning and implementing and reviewing care needs

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).