Job summary
- Main area
- Mental Healh
- Grade
- Band 8b
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 263-ICG24-033-LB
- Employer
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- West Cumberland Hospital
- Town
- Whitehaven
- Salary
- £58,972 - £68,525 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 11/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Nurse Consultant
Band 8b
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
The North Cumbria Inpatient Care Group has an exciting opportunity for a motivated, values driven and passionate senior nurse for the role as Nurse Consultant.
The Nurse Consultant will have significant clinical experience and a proven record of clinical leadership, change management and innovation. The role will encompass expert clinical nursing care along with key responsibilities for service developments, education and training, professional leadership and consultancy.
The successful candidate will need to be a First level Registered Nurse, hold a recognised teaching qualification and have a Postgraduate qualification at Masters level or equivalent experience, as well as evidence of experience in therapeutic interventions relevant to the specialty, i.e. nurse Prescribing, CBT, DBT, PSI, EFT, NLP and Family Interventions, Group work and will have Advanced level therapeutic training in one of the above modalities.
It is desirable for the applicant to be an Approved Clinician and Non-Medical Prescriber with experience of the application of the mental health act and in working with working age adults with a functional mental health illness who require admission to an Adult Acute inpatient ward.
Main duties of the job
As a Nurse Consultant, the post holder will contribute to the strategic direction for the development of nursing practice within designated Clinical Business Unit, and more generally across the locality group and the Trust.
Will take the lead in extending boundaries and creating frameworks for the enhancement of nursing within their specialty. The post holder will also continue to strive towards excellence in nursing care and communicate this excellence to colleagues both within the organisation and externally.
To exercise full responsibility and autonomy for the therapy of clients ensuring appropriate assessment, formulation and interventions communicating with the internal agent and others involved with the care on a regular basis.
To provide direct AC/RC duties implementing assessment and treatment to specified patients identified who have a learning disability and/or personality disorder and/or mental illness, and work alongside a Medical AC (and the multi-professional team) to provide a comprehensive service for their patients within the confines of the Mental Health Act
Working for our organisation
To exercise all AC/RC responsibilities in statutory decision making with regard to patient care (to include renewal of detention, granting leave and discharge from detention or on a CTO; liaising with and reporting to the Ministry of Justice where required; communicating with families and teams; preparation and delivery of statutory reports; providing evidence at tribunals, in Court and at Managers hearings etc.)
To develop knowledge and further the evidence base with a specified group of patients and to develop and deliver specific treatments that will reduce the risk posed by patients of future harm.
To take leadership and raise the profile of the work the team is delivering; provide guidance, feedback and audit information to shape development of the ward / team for services and patients which the AC/RC is allocated.
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 : 27th June 2024
Closing date : 11th July 2024
We welcome your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- First level Registered Nurse
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Postgraduate qualification at Masters level or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of experience in therapeutic interventions relevant to specialty, i.e. nurse Prescribing, CBT, DBT, PSI, EFT, NLP and Family Interventions, Group work
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Excellent knowledge of trauma informed approaches
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working with a range of organisations
- Extensive experience of working within areas relevant to designated team.
- Experience of working therapeutically with adults of all ages
- Substantial experience in a nursing leadership role
- Have led service development changes, awareness of the evolving healthcare agenda and the implications for nursing.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates excellent 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
- Jo Tuart
- Job title
- Associate Nurse Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
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