Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Clinical Nurse Specialist

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Job summary

  1. To provide clinical leadership to the clinical team in the care, treatment and therapy of the client group, with a clear focus on clinical risk and its management.
  2. To provide expertise, support and advice to clinical practitioners regarding all aspects ofclinical care including implementing best practise based on evidence based practice and National Guidance.
  3. Taking active part in the Assessment's Clinics and PAD's meetings.
  4. To sustain the clinically based training programme aimed at the development of staff within theclinical environment.
  5. To provide information, education and support for service users and their parents/carers re coping with diagnosis and treatments.
  6. To interpret national guidelines and relevant research to inform local practice and procedures to achieve best practice.
  7. To maintain own expert status by developing training and improvement projects underpinned by research and legislation.
  8. To take part in and facilitate audits relevant to patient care.
  9. To work in partnership with wider network involved and supporting young people's and their families/ carers.

Main duties of the job

  1. Provide advice and leadership to clinical staff in areas related to clinical care including, treatment, therapy and clinical risk assessment and management2. Provide consultation support and supervision to teams on issues relating to nursingpractice.3. Be a role model in initiating, facilitating and promoting excellence in Evidence BasedNursing Practice4. Work alongside the both the clinical care team and relevant teams including governance and research department to utilise information and data to support the implementation and embedding of best practice.5. Develop process and systems to share learning from local and national research and national research andNational guidance6.Ensure any learning is embedded and sustained in clinical services clinical7. Seek out and receive appropriate level training to keep abreast of changing trends and practices8. Adhere to all Trust policies and procedures contributing to policy development via Governance processes, particularly in relation to clinical care9. Demonstrate a sound knowledge of current legislation and policy that underpins mental healthcare delivery including all aspects relating to the clinical area of practice.10. Understand and appreciate the influences that training has on service delivery and offerspecialist guidance, advice and support on improving service and developing services.

About us

  • Participate in clinical audit, practice research initiatives, quality assurance and clinical governance.Lead the development of training within the local environment to deliver high quality clinical care.
  • Give a specialist support service to clinical areas throughout the Trust.
  • Communicate educational and practice information within the clinical environment, and undertake presentations to groups.
  • Employ motivational, persuasive, empathetic and communication skills within the clinical team.
  • Be able to communicate with people in a form and manner which is consistent with their level of understanding, culture, background and preferred ways of communication.
  • Be able to produce accurate and complete records consistent with current legislation, policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrate clinical expertise through personal practice and development.
  • Ensure that nursing practice adheres to the NMC Code of Practice and Trust policies and procedure.

  • Work effectively in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team, working across statutory and non-statutory settings.
  • Protect and maintain the confidential nature of the work at all times, both in written and verbal form.
  • Act as a role model to all staff and always act in a manner to uphold public confidence.
  • Be able to manage own time and workload effectively.
  • Seek out and receive appropriate level training to keep abreast of changing trends and practices.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

246-CFYP6659433

Job locations

GBlock

Hospital Road

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 3NR


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Meet regularly with relevant service and clinical managers to identify specific needs or emerging trends.
  • Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, youll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. Were an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.

Provide clinical leadership to the clinical team in the care, treatment and therapy of the client group, with a clear focus on clinical risk and its management.

  1. To provide expertise, support and advice to clinical practitioners regarding all aspects of clinical care including implementing best practise based on evidence based practice and National Guidance.
  2. Taking active part in the Assessment's Clinics and PAD's meetings.
  3. To sustain the clinically based training programme aimed at the development of staff within theclinical environment.
  4. To provide information, education and support for service users and their parents/carers re coping with diagnosis and treatments.
  5. To interpret national guidelines and relevant research to inform local practice and procedures to achieve best practice.
  6. To maintain own expert status by developing training and improvement projects underpinned by research and legislation.
  7. To take part in and facilitate audits relevant to patient care.
  8. To work in partnership with wider network involved and supporting young people's and their families/ carers.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Meet regularly with relevant service and clinical managers to identify specific needs or emerging trends.
  • Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, youll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. Were an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.

Provide clinical leadership to the clinical team in the care, treatment and therapy of the client group, with a clear focus on clinical risk and its management.

  1. To provide expertise, support and advice to clinical practitioners regarding all aspects of clinical care including implementing best practise based on evidence based practice and National Guidance.
  2. Taking active part in the Assessment's Clinics and PAD's meetings.
  3. To sustain the clinically based training programme aimed at the development of staff within theclinical environment.
  4. To provide information, education and support for service users and their parents/carers re coping with diagnosis and treatments.
  5. To interpret national guidelines and relevant research to inform local practice and procedures to achieve best practice.
  6. To maintain own expert status by developing training and improvement projects underpinned by research and legislation.
  7. To take part in and facilitate audits relevant to patient care.
  8. To work in partnership with wider network involved and supporting young people's and their families/ carers.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • Mental Health Nursing Degree
  • Experience of working in CAMHS
  • Non-Medical Independent Prescriber. Degree Level Qualification or studied at equivalent level

Expereince

Essential

  • Extensive experience at which has required supervision and mentorship of others
  • Extensive experience of practice within clinical area with proven track record in delivering high quality care.

Desirable

  • Teaching or training experience or qualification.
  • Experience of facilitation in groups.
  • Experience of implementing evidence based practice and or service improvement initiative.

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to communicate widely in a clear manner
  • Ability to problem solve. Confident manner. Approachable, tactful and diplomatic.
  • Ability to self-manage time and meet agreed deadlines

Knowledge

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate sound clinical expertise and knowledge of mental health disorders and their treatments
Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • Mental Health Nursing Degree
  • Experience of working in CAMHS
  • Non-Medical Independent Prescriber. Degree Level Qualification or studied at equivalent level

Expereince

Essential

  • Extensive experience at which has required supervision and mentorship of others
  • Extensive experience of practice within clinical area with proven track record in delivering high quality care.

Desirable

  • Teaching or training experience or qualification.
  • Experience of facilitation in groups.
  • Experience of implementing evidence based practice and or service improvement initiative.

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to communicate widely in a clear manner
  • Ability to problem solve. Confident manner. Approachable, tactful and diplomatic.
  • Ability to self-manage time and meet agreed deadlines

Knowledge

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate sound clinical expertise and knowledge of mental health disorders and their treatments

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

GBlock

Hospital Road

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 3NR


Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

GBlock

Hospital Road

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 3NR


Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Agi Huszcza

agi.huszcza@nsft.nhs.uk

07956839291

Details

Date posted

15 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

246-CFYP6659433

Job locations

GBlock

Hospital Road

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 3NR


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