Job summary
We seek a Multi-Professional Approved Clinician leader to join a 16 bed female acute in-patient psychiatric care unit in Norwich covering central Norfolk.
The inpatient unit is based in Hellesdon Hospital and serves the population of Central Norfolk (approximately 529,555). At present, there are five wards at Hellesdon Hospital. Four wards predominantly serve the demand from Central Norfolk and one ward, the PICU, is trust wide. However, to make best use of bed capacity there is no exclusion on admissions from other Trust areas.
The acute pathway at Hellesdon Hospital comprises a crisis resolution and home treatment team, four acute wards and the PICU. Three new wards have recently been opened that have replaced and add-to the existing accommodation offering state of the art acute and rehabilitation facilities for staff and patients, with a male ward reopening later in the year.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be an expert practitioner and highly advanced in their clinical scope of practice, providing professional leadership and consultancy, practice and, service development in alignment with the core four pillars of multi-professional consultant practice. The postholder will contribute to and lead research, policy and service development, quality improvements, outcomes measures and provision of training to colleagues, within their area of practice/inpatient setting. They will be expected to represent the trust locally and nationally in relevant professional meetings, networks, and forums, as well as contribute to the development of the MPAC role within the trust.
About us
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, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role undertakes the role of Approved Clinician for an identified client group and is responsible for the care and treatment of mentally disordered people compulsorily detained under the Mental Health Act 1983. The postholder is responsible for the assessment of all levels of clinical risk within an evidence-based framework and for undertaking mental health assessments adopting a whole person approach incorporating biological, psychological, cultural, and social perspectives. The postholder will provide strong, visible leadership to MDT colleagues, leading the treatment, formulation, review, and ongoing care/treatment pathway for the patient group. The postholder will work autonomously, within professional guidelines, and will be responsible for compiling and completing statutory documentation and providing written AC reports under the Mental Health Act.
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Interviews are yet to be confirmed, and candidates may only be given a minimum of 3 days notice. You will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role undertakes the role of Approved Clinician for an identified client group and is responsible for the care and treatment of mentally disordered people compulsorily detained under the Mental Health Act 1983. The postholder is responsible for the assessment of all levels of clinical risk within an evidence-based framework and for undertaking mental health assessments adopting a whole person approach incorporating biological, psychological, cultural, and social perspectives. The postholder will provide strong, visible leadership to MDT colleagues, leading the treatment, formulation, review, and ongoing care/treatment pathway for the patient group. The postholder will work autonomously, within professional guidelines, and will be responsible for compiling and completing statutory documentation and providing written AC reports under the Mental Health Act.
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Interviews are yet to be confirmed, and candidates may only be given a minimum of 3 days notice. You will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant and demonstrable post qualifying experience in relevant area of practice
- Experience of developing and delivering training programs and clinical supervision
- Extensive experience working as a senior clinician within the inpatient mental health setting where the MPAC role is based (i.e. adult acute, adolescent, forensic, LD)
- Previous experience in a clinical / operational leadership role at a senior level
Qualifications
Essential
- Trained and registered as an Approved Clinician
- Demonstrable experience practice at consultant level
- Registered Mental Health Nurse with current professional registration with the NMC/Clinical Psychologist/Registered Social Worker
- Relevant Post graduate clinical qualification(s) with a professional portfolio supporting this
- Master's Degree (or equivalent)
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Non-medical prescriber (for nursing professionals)
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant and demonstrable post qualifying experience in relevant area of practice
- Experience of developing and delivering training programs and clinical supervision
- Extensive experience working as a senior clinician within the inpatient mental health setting where the MPAC role is based (i.e. adult acute, adolescent, forensic, LD)
- Previous experience in a clinical / operational leadership role at a senior level
Qualifications
Essential
- Trained and registered as an Approved Clinician
- Demonstrable experience practice at consultant level
- Registered Mental Health Nurse with current professional registration with the NMC/Clinical Psychologist/Registered Social Worker
- Relevant Post graduate clinical qualification(s) with a professional portfolio supporting this
- Master's Degree (or equivalent)
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Non-medical prescriber (for nursing professionals)
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
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).
