Job summary
- Main area
- Mental Health
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Compressed hours
- Job ref
- 263-SCG24-067-MG
- Employer
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Monkwearmouth Hospital
- Town
- Sunderland
- Salary
- £43,742 - £50,056 pro rata per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Nurse
Band 7
Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
- Cultural diversity staff network
- Disabled staff network
- LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
- Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
- Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
- Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Band 7 Specialist Nurse - to work in the Community Acquired Brain injury Service (CABIS).
CABIS provides specialist community based neuro rehabilitation for people 16 years and over, who have sustained an acquired brain injury (ABI). We also offer support to families and carers. A central part of the role involves a nurse led multi-disciplinary clinic that provides assessment and recovery advice for people who have attended the local Emergency Departments following head trauma. You will also provide support and advice to the multi-disciplinary team on the medical aspects of recovery following moderate to severe brain injury.
CABIS is well-established in Sunderland and Gateshead locality and South Tyneside. This will offer the successful candidate an exciting opportunity to be part of this new service development as well as contributing to Sunderland, Gateshead and South Tyneside.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will possess acute and/or medical nursing experience, excellent leadership skills, along with a strong commitment to the delivery of high quality, safe, patient care.
The successful candidate will work across Sunderland, Gateshead and South Tyneside localities in a range of community settings, locality bases and patient’s own home.
If you would like further information: contact Kerry Reynolds, Specialist Nurse, Joanne Newton, Specialist Nurse, or Dr Philippa Griffiths, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and CABIS team lead on: 0191 566 5650
Working for our organisation
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 16th July 2024
Closing date : 30th July 2024
We welcome your application.
Person specification
Education & Qualification
Essential criteria
- First Level Nursing Qualification and Registration
- Minimum two years’ experience post registration.
- Mentor training
- Non Medical Prescribing Qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Knowledge and Experience of substance/alcohol misuse including NICE guidelines for Addictions prescribing
- Experience in management of complex cases
- Collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines including MDT settings
- Experience of providing clinical supervision to staff
- Teaching / Presentation Skills
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working within a community team
Role/Team specific requirements
Essential criteria
- Hold a full UK driving licence and be able to meeting the geographical location of North Tyneside and Northumberland
Skills and Competencies
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management. Ability to adapt within a changing environment. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work autonomously and within a team. Excellent time and case management skills. Able to maintain professional development.
- Training in CPA (Care Programme Approach), Safeguarding, MAPPA (Multi Agency Panel for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults) and Child Protection. Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation. Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives. Ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs. Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills
- Evidence of leadership skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Philippa Griffiths
- Job title
- Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0191 566 5650
- Additional information
Kerry Reynolds
Specialist Nurse
+441915665650
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