Job summary
The job purpose is to focus on conducting diagnostic assessments, providing expert advice, and signposting to a range of non-medical interventions for service users. The CNS will also be responsible for participating in non-medical prescribing of medication/treatments to support service users in managing symptoms and improving quality.
The post holder will act as a lead to provide expert advice, guidance and education to all levels of the multi-disciplinary team and partner agencies demonstrating a high degree of expertise, decision making and autonomy.
Main duties of the job
Work within the team as an autonomous practitioner to conduct comprehensive assessments of Adults referred for ADHD or Autism spectrum disorder..
Provide clinical advice and be the lead specialist to support other professional clinicians clients and their families to ensure care is client centred, safe and mitigates risk.
Authority to make clinical decisions, prioritise triage referrals and direct client care in the speciality area to ensure continuity of care.
Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team the ongoing sign posting/care based on assessment findings to clients with complex needs and specific individual risks to ensure a seamless client journey across services.
About us
Jersey is just 14 miles (20km) from the west
coast of France and 85 miles (137km) from the south coast of England. The
island is easy to get to from the UK and mainland Europe. There are up to 40
daily flights in and out of the island
Striking scenery, a safe and inclusive
society, miles of sandy beaches, high performing schools, an enviable work-life
balance, a heritage, political and economic stability, low personal taxes, warm
summers and mild winters.
Find out more at gov.je/movingtoJersey
Jersey has been a Crown Dependency since
1290, which means its not part of the UK but a self-governing possession of The
Crown. Jersey has its own democratically elected parliament, government, tax
system, and laws. However, the island does have a close historic relationship
with France and the UK and relies on the UK for defence and international
relations. It is also part of the Common Travel Area (CTA) which allows British
citizens to move freely between the UK, Republic of Ireland, and the Channel
Islands without a passport.
Jersey offers extensive and quality
healthcare services, with private and state supported options available. The
NHS is not available in Jersey, healthcare services are delivered by Health and
Community Services. For the first 6 months, health care services will be
provided at an added cost.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsible for the formulation and implementation of local policy, guidance and advice documents relevant to the specialist area to ensure practice remains contemporary and in line with national guidelines. This will involve working across the Island with partners in relation to the development and implementation of strategies.
- Responsible for developing and delivering education and training programmes in the specialist area to all levels of health professionals across the departments and partner agencies in order to cascade best practice, raise standards and promote a culture of collaborative working.Responsible for meeting the Service objectives in order to contribute to the strategic and business objectives of the Adult Mental health Services.
- Develop and maintain effective communication networks to actively promote use of the service. Participate in meetings and other forums to represent clients or the service by providing expertise in the specialist area.
- Work at the forefront of practice innovation to enhance nursing practice and challenge professional and organisational boundaries in the interest of clients to ensure excellence in care is delivered across the organisation for the benefits of the client group.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsible for the formulation and implementation of local policy, guidance and advice documents relevant to the specialist area to ensure practice remains contemporary and in line with national guidelines. This will involve working across the Island with partners in relation to the development and implementation of strategies.
- Responsible for developing and delivering education and training programmes in the specialist area to all levels of health professionals across the departments and partner agencies in order to cascade best practice, raise standards and promote a culture of collaborative working.Responsible for meeting the Service objectives in order to contribute to the strategic and business objectives of the Adult Mental health Services.
- Develop and maintain effective communication networks to actively promote use of the service. Participate in meetings and other forums to represent clients or the service by providing expertise in the specialist area.
- Work at the forefront of practice innovation to enhance nursing practice and challenge professional and organisational boundaries in the interest of clients to ensure excellence in care is delivered across the organisation for the benefits of the client group.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration as an Adult or Mental Health Nurse
- Evidence of post qualifying experience to include an
- area of speciality
- First level degree in health related subject
- Relevant post qualifying speciality award
- Teaching / mentorship award and experience delivering. Evidence of relevant continued professional development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration as an Adult or Mental Health Nurse
- Evidence of post qualifying experience to include an
- area of speciality
- First level degree in health related subject
- Relevant post qualifying speciality award
- Teaching / mentorship award and experience delivering. Evidence of relevant continued professional development
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
Health and Community Services
Address
Government Of Jersey
19-21 Broad Street
St. Helier
Jersey
Channel Islands
JE2 3RR
Employer's website
https://www.gov.je (Opens in a new tab)