Job summary
Safeguarding Adults Clinical Nurse Specialist- Band 7
A vacancy has arisen within the safeguarding adults team for a clinical nurse specialist in safeguarding adults. This will be an exciting opportunity for someone who has an interest working with vulnerable individuals and will enjoy a variety of experiences when safeguarding the needs of those who most need them. If you have a keen interest in safeguarding adults, the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty safeguards, Prevent and related areas with a keen interest in training, then look no further. The post holder will also be involved in supporting vulnerable people including those with dementia and learning disabilities. The team is well established within the organisation and is very supportive of staff development in the area of safeguarding adults.
For further information or an informal visit contact Mala Karasu or Michael Fullerton on 020 7188 7188 Ext. 53293 or email mala.karasu@gstt.nhs.uk or Michael.fullerton@gstt.nhs.uk
Closing date: 14th August 2024
Interview date: 30th August 2024
Main duties of the job
In partnership with members of the multidisciplinary team the post holder will develop, implement and evaluate a seamless specialist service, ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of clinical care. They act as a lead specialist and will demonstrate a high level of expertise within the specialist service, providing specialist advice, education and support to health care professionals and patients. The post holder will actively undertake clinical audits and research within the specialist area.
About us
The post is situated within a specialist team providing advice and support to very vulnerable people who access Trust services. The team comprises of staff who bring a variety of skills and knowledge from specialities including mental health, learning disability, dementia and delirium and social work . The post will offer a good learning experience dealing with people who have very complex needs. The team works in close partnership with other teams and external agencies advocating for the patient and aiming to achieve the best outcomes for people
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for contributing to the ongoing development of clinical practice, research and standards of care within the service, including development of policies, protocols and guidelines and contribute to service developments in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues. Also ensures the safety and well being of services users, and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person centred safe care principles.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for contributing to the ongoing development of clinical practice, research and standards of care within the service, including development of policies, protocols and guidelines and contribute to service developments in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues. Also ensures the safety and well being of services users, and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person centred safe care principles.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- BSC/1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification/training and experience
- Your professional knowledge acquired at degree level will be supplemented by specialist training, experience and short courses to Masters level equivalent.
- Current First Level Nurse Registration on the NMC register or equivalent. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality.
Desirable
- Post graduate Safeguarding Adults study.
- Mental Health qualification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to clinically lead & influence staff
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal & communication skills
- Working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act
Desirable
- Ability to interpret and analyse complex data and findings
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working autonomously at an advanced level within the specialist area delivering effective patient focused care
- Proven evidence of management / leadership skills and autonomous practice
- Experience of delivering patient advocacy
Desirable
- Experience working in a Mental Health setting
- Experience working with patients with LD
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- BSC/1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification/training and experience
- Your professional knowledge acquired at degree level will be supplemented by specialist training, experience and short courses to Masters level equivalent.
- Current First Level Nurse Registration on the NMC register or equivalent. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality.
Desirable
- Post graduate Safeguarding Adults study.
- Mental Health qualification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to clinically lead & influence staff
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal & communication skills
- Working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act
Desirable
- Ability to interpret and analyse complex data and findings
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working autonomously at an advanced level within the specialist area delivering effective patient focused care
- Proven evidence of management / leadership skills and autonomous practice
- Experience of delivering patient advocacy
Desirable
- Experience working in a Mental Health setting
- Experience working with patients with LD
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).
