Specialist Clinical Practitioner - Nursing (ARRS)

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

The closing date is 28 November 2024

Job summary

Are you someone looking to start a career in one of the UKs most respected mental health trusts?

Would you like to do a job that makes a difference every day?

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Clinical Practitioner - Nursing within the Tiverton Core Adult Mental Health Team based at Tiverton Community Hospital.

You'll be joining Devon Partnership Trust, which encompasses urban, rural and coastal demographics that combine to make this a fascinating and beautiful area to work.

The successful candidate will be joining a dynamic, motivated and skilled service and help the team in the Tiverton core team to build upon the successful work they have and continue to achieve. You will also be part of the exciting work we are undertaking as we implement Care Pathways associated with psychologically informed interventions for all clients referred to the community team.

The Tiverton core team are proactively now engaging with the local Primary Care Network, working alongside the local GP Surgeries.

Devon Partnership NHS Trust is growing as we establish ourselves us as one of the leading providers of mental health services in the country.

Main duties of the job

You will be based within the Multi Agency Team supporting the needs of the PCN - increasing the availability of appropriate interventions to individuals experiencing an episode of mental disorder.

The post holder will facilitate an increase in the proportion of patients referred to IAPT services & other primary care focused mental health services (such as those offered via the VCSE alliance) with a reduction in the proportion of patients stepping up to provision for those with more complex needs.

You will assess individuals without referral from primary care colleagues offering assessment of complex individuals, outlining management plans, delivering interventions independently where necessary, & coordinating broader psychosocial interventions.

They will also support the assessment practitioner where required.

The practitioner will have a time-limited capped caseload of individuals receiving direct care which they will be responsible for managing. The individual will also support patients being transferred from core teams after a successful period of treatment or stabilisation.

The Specialist Clinical Practitioner (SCP) will work within a number of GP practices in the PCN & in collaboration with the MH Consultants, Clinical Directors & GPs determine the most effective allocation of time to each GP practice. Over time the expectation is of a developing mental health response across the PCN & the SCP will play a central role in identifying unmet need in the population

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Date posted

31 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata (22.5 hours per week)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-24-0175-2

Job locations

Tiverton & District Hospital

Kennedy Way

Tiverton

Devon

EX16 6NT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Clinical based Degree. Qualified as RMN.
Minimum of 60 credits at post-graduate level in relevant subject ( e.g. Advanced psychosocial assessment and formulation, Enhancing the Care and Support of the Person with Dementia and their Carer)
Post basic qualification in speciality Application Non-Medical Prescriber (V300)
Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Current registration with the NMC and holds current registration with no restrictions.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Understanding of Community Mental Health Service Framework transformation
Awareness of challenges, legal frameworks in delivering mental health within primary care
High level communication skills including: Presentation and facilitation skills; Consultation and engagement skills.
An ability to adjust communication effectively to meet the needs of a diverse group including internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to travel across Devon and other locations in the course of the business requirement.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Clinical based Degree. Qualified as RMN.
Minimum of 60 credits at post-graduate level in relevant subject ( e.g. Advanced psychosocial assessment and formulation, Enhancing the Care and Support of the Person with Dementia and their Carer)
Post basic qualification in speciality Application Non-Medical Prescriber (V300)
Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Current registration with the NMC and holds current registration with no restrictions.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Understanding of Community Mental Health Service Framework transformation
Awareness of challenges, legal frameworks in delivering mental health within primary care
High level communication skills including: Presentation and facilitation skills; Consultation and engagement skills.
An ability to adjust communication effectively to meet the needs of a diverse group including internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to travel across Devon and other locations in the course of the business requirement.

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.