Job summary
2x 37.5 hours - Internal only
Kirklees Intensive Home Based Treatment Team are seeking to recruit a
Band 7 nurse to work within their team as a clinical lead. This full-time post
is based at Folly Hall in Huddersfield and the role will cover both North and
South Kirklees.
You would be working with a well-established multidisciplinary team that
supports staff to develop both personally and professionally. We have a mix of
CPNs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Social Care Professionals and Occupational
Therapists, also CBT and TIPD leads and psychiatrists.
IHBT are an alternative to hospital admission and work closely with
service users, their carers and families to maintain someones safety in the
community. IHBT also provide a gatekeeping role for hospital admissions. You
will need to be able to work autonomously as well as within a team and be able
to assess risks for Working Age Adults.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully
vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
Main duties of the job
About us
We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental
health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in
their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place
at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services
who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and
carers.
At
the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK
Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward
to receiving your application.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full job description, please see attached supporting
documents.
JOB SUMMARY
To provide nursing and clinical leadership and maintain professional
accountability within the specialist area of practice.
To develop and maintain professional standards of nursing practice within
the specialist area.
To identify, develop and maintain an evidence base in line with the
Clinical Governance agenda.
Key Result Areas:
To lead the delivery of nursing care in specialist area of
practice, taking responsibility for provision of direct nursing care.
To be clinically accountable and maintain standards of
nursing care, participating in the recruitment and advising on the selection of
nursing staff within the specialist area of practice.
To participate in local, regional and national networks to
identify best practice and work collaboratively with professional leads and
service managers through the clinical governance framework to adopt, develop
and maintain evidence based practice.
To have an expert level of skill and advise others through
clinical supervision systems on the interpersonal skills necessary to develop a
therapeutic alliance with emotionally and psychologically disturbed service
users and their carers.
To demonstrate an expert level of knowledge in the
specialist areas and advise others on working in partnership with service
users, carers and other professionals in the assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation of biopsychosocial programmes of care within the
CPA framework.
To participate in the identification, monitoring and
evaluation of clinical risk within the specialist area and taking a lead in
developing action to minimise the risk.
To participate in the Trusts appraisal system taking
responsibility for identifying and addressing own professional development
needs and influencing and being involved in the continuous professional
development of other directorate staff.
To develop and implement training packages to educate others
in relation to the specialist area of practice, providing specialist knowledge
and influencing the continued development of clinical services within the Trust.
To take a leadership role in the development and
implementation of Trust policy and procedure and adherence to NHS and NMC
guidelines.
To have an advanced level of knowledge and extensive experience
of application of the legislative framework in which mental health services are
delivered.
To take personal responsibility for the maintenance of paper
and electronic client and Trust records including data related to own activity.
To identify areas for and carry out clinical audit and develop
opportunities for participation in clinical research.
To accept referral from other mental health and social care
professionals for assessment of risk and needs of clients with complex
presentations, contributing to clinical formulation and the development of
specialist treatment packages, taking personal responsibility for own
contribution and management of own workload.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants
are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application
forms.Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is
strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before
selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to
enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application
form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full job description, please see attached supporting
documents.
JOB SUMMARY
To provide nursing and clinical leadership and maintain professional
accountability within the specialist area of practice.
To develop and maintain professional standards of nursing practice within
the specialist area.
To identify, develop and maintain an evidence base in line with the
Clinical Governance agenda.
Key Result Areas:
To lead the delivery of nursing care in specialist area of
practice, taking responsibility for provision of direct nursing care.
To be clinically accountable and maintain standards of
nursing care, participating in the recruitment and advising on the selection of
nursing staff within the specialist area of practice.
To participate in local, regional and national networks to
identify best practice and work collaboratively with professional leads and
service managers through the clinical governance framework to adopt, develop
and maintain evidence based practice.
To have an expert level of skill and advise others through
clinical supervision systems on the interpersonal skills necessary to develop a
therapeutic alliance with emotionally and psychologically disturbed service
users and their carers.
To demonstrate an expert level of knowledge in the
specialist areas and advise others on working in partnership with service
users, carers and other professionals in the assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation of biopsychosocial programmes of care within the
CPA framework.
To participate in the identification, monitoring and
evaluation of clinical risk within the specialist area and taking a lead in
developing action to minimise the risk.
To participate in the Trusts appraisal system taking
responsibility for identifying and addressing own professional development
needs and influencing and being involved in the continuous professional
development of other directorate staff.
To develop and implement training packages to educate others
in relation to the specialist area of practice, providing specialist knowledge
and influencing the continued development of clinical services within the Trust.
To take a leadership role in the development and
implementation of Trust policy and procedure and adherence to NHS and NMC
guidelines.
To have an advanced level of knowledge and extensive experience
of application of the legislative framework in which mental health services are
delivered.
To take personal responsibility for the maintenance of paper
and electronic client and Trust records including data related to own activity.
To identify areas for and carry out clinical audit and develop
opportunities for participation in clinical research.
To accept referral from other mental health and social care
professionals for assessment of risk and needs of clients with complex
presentations, contributing to clinical formulation and the development of
specialist treatment packages, taking personal responsibility for own
contribution and management of own workload.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants
are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application
forms.Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is
strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before
selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to
enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application
form.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN with substantial demonstrable years post registration experience at a senior level including substantial years current experience in specialist area.
- Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
- Diploma level post registration training related to specialist area.
Desirable
- Educated to Degree standard.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of leading clinical development.
Desirable
- Experience in use of PowerPoint.
Special Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of relevant Government legislation ( CPA, MHA, etc).
- Excellent interpersonal / communication skills.
- Knowledge, appreciation and implementation of evidence based practice.
- Enthusiasm and innovative with an ability to identify and lead developments within specialist area.
- Expert clinical skills.
- Ability to take a lead in multi-disciplinary team working.
- Basic computer skills.
- Experience in the use of clinical audit tools and methodology.
- Research appreciation skills and ability to apply advanced clinical experience to development of complex treatment packages.
- Presentation skills.
- Networking skills.
- Ability to influence and educate others.
Training
Essential
- Training and experience in clinical supervision.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Personal Attributes
Essential
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
- Flexibility within working hours.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN with substantial demonstrable years post registration experience at a senior level including substantial years current experience in specialist area.
- Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
- Diploma level post registration training related to specialist area.
Desirable
- Educated to Degree standard.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of leading clinical development.
Desirable
- Experience in use of PowerPoint.
Special Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of relevant Government legislation ( CPA, MHA, etc).
- Excellent interpersonal / communication skills.
- Knowledge, appreciation and implementation of evidence based practice.
- Enthusiasm and innovative with an ability to identify and lead developments within specialist area.
- Expert clinical skills.
- Ability to take a lead in multi-disciplinary team working.
- Basic computer skills.
- Experience in the use of clinical audit tools and methodology.
- Research appreciation skills and ability to apply advanced clinical experience to development of complex treatment packages.
- Presentation skills.
- Networking skills.
- Ability to influence and educate others.
Training
Essential
- Training and experience in clinical supervision.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Personal Attributes
Essential
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
- Flexibility within working hours.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
