Job summary
An opportunity has been developed for a Band 4 Nurse Associate to join the DICE (Disability Intensive Care Enhanced) team for a fixed term of 18 months.
The DICE team provides intensive support for children and young people with learning disabilities and/or autism during times of crisis and recovery when discharged back to the care of community services.
Our aim is to prevent avoidable hospital admissions, stabilise crises, and support recovery in the community.
The team provides short term intensive intervention, working collaboratively with individuals, families, carers, and local services, to stabilise and enable people to live safely and meaningfully in the community.
As a NMC registered practitioner, the Nursing Associate will work in a clinical field, with supervision from and report to a Registered Nurse. They will deliver safe, compassionate, and dignified patient centred health care. The Nursing Associate will be expected to plan and prioritise their workload, implement evidence-based care; utilise relevant guidance, protocols, and policies (local and national); contribute to care planning and patient review.
Main duties of the job
To work with children and young people with autism and or learning disabilities who are at risk of psychiatric hospital admission, with an aim of providing care in the community and reducing the incidences of admission.
To offer specialist, intensive episodes of care, under the supervision of a qualified nurse, to stabilise crises and provide individualised care to children and young people.
To draw on experience and training in autism and or learning disabilities to provide evidence based interventions that contribute to positive outcomes for individuals and their families.
About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered Nurse Associate
- Level 5 Foundation Degree in Health and Care
Desirable
- Completion of courses specifically related to autism, learning disability and mental health
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working in a multidisciplinary and cross agency environment
- Experience of providing and receiving complex sensitive information
- Competent in a range of clinical skills and practices relevant to the scope of practice
- Experience of working with children and young people with autism and or learning disabilities at risk of psychiatric admission.
Desirable
- Experience of working within crisis or intensive support teams within mental health services.
- Experience of clinical audit
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable literacy, numeracy, communication and IT skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and diary
- Able to supervise and assess others
- Able to demonstrate a working understanding of the NMC code of conduct; and able to demonstrate an understanding of the elements associated with NMC revalidation.
Desirable
- Understanding of legislation related to Learning Disability and Autism
- Competent in a range of clinical skills relevant to mental health and learning disability services.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to seek guidance and advice as needed
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
- Positive and enthusiastic about learning new things and teaching others
- Flexible, reliable and punctual
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered Nurse Associate
- Level 5 Foundation Degree in Health and Care
Desirable
- Completion of courses specifically related to autism, learning disability and mental health
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working in a multidisciplinary and cross agency environment
- Experience of providing and receiving complex sensitive information
- Competent in a range of clinical skills and practices relevant to the scope of practice
- Experience of working with children and young people with autism and or learning disabilities at risk of psychiatric admission.
Desirable
- Experience of working within crisis or intensive support teams within mental health services.
- Experience of clinical audit
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable literacy, numeracy, communication and IT skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and diary
- Able to supervise and assess others
- Able to demonstrate a working understanding of the NMC code of conduct; and able to demonstrate an understanding of the elements associated with NMC revalidation.
Desirable
- Understanding of legislation related to Learning Disability and Autism
- Competent in a range of clinical skills relevant to mental health and learning disability services.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to seek guidance and advice as needed
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
- Positive and enthusiastic about learning new things and teaching others
- Flexible, reliable and punctual
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
City wide, named base Finch Road Primary Care Centre
1st Floor Finch Road Primary Care Centre
Birmingham
B191HS
Employer's website
https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
