Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of Clinical Lead within our male admission ward at West Park Hospital.
Maple ward offers a fantastic opportunity for the right person to join a team who support male patients within a 17 bedded acute ward environment. An additional element of provision on Maple includes a 3 bedded unit which adjoins the main ward, and provides a specialist service for service personnel who are referred via the Ministry of Defence. The personnel who access the MOD part of Maple are in active service and experiencing mental health presentations. You will have involvement within the MOD service framework and inpatient pathway, with opportunities to participate in the Network which supports the provision of this specialist service across the UK and Ireland.
Main duties of the job
You will work as part of a broad multi-disciplinary team delivering high quality, patient focused care in a hospital setting, developing and implementing the integrated team approach within a supportive and enthusiastic team. Within the nursing leadership you will be one of four clinical leads who, alongside the ward manager, are the core leads for the daily operational and clinical safety on the ward.
We want to support and ensure that you have a positive working experience within our services and are committed to identify and support your short and long term developmental needs through structured appraisal and access to training opportunities.
Joining our acute inpatient service means you enjoy a fast-paced work environment within a team who are focused on patient experience and recovery through high standards of care and evidence based practice. As a clinical lead on the ward you will work closely with service users and their relatives/ carers as part of a multi-disciplinary team - you will lead the way as a role model within the team, demonstrating compassionate leadership through the Trust Values and Behaviours. You will be a core part of the leadership team for the ward supporting and developing a collective approach to leadership and the development of the ward in conjunction with the team, patients and carers.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be required to work rotational days and night shifts. The post holder will need to be flexible, adaptable and with the ability to work on their own initiative and be able to communicate with all agencies relevant to patient care to support patient flow.
Please refer to the attached job description for further detailed information regarding the role and main responsibilities.
Additional contact details: Sally Jones, Modern Matron - 07900363083 - sally.jones20@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be required to work rotational days and night shifts. The post holder will need to be flexible, adaptable and with the ability to work on their own initiative and be able to communicate with all agencies relevant to patient care to support patient flow.
Please refer to the attached job description for further detailed information regarding the role and main responsibilities.
Additional contact details: Sally Jones, Modern Matron - 07900363083 - sally.jones20@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RNMH/RNLD, current professional registration with NMC
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education.
- Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
- Recognised sign-off mentor or willingness to work towards. Must be achieved within agreed timescale.
Desirable
- Leadership or management qualification
- Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working with people with mental ill health and/or learning disabilities in an inpatient or community environment.
- Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
- Providing clinical supervision.
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Leadership or management experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice.
- Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment.
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years post qualified experience
- Evidence of leadership within their CV/Work history
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RNMH/RNLD, current professional registration with NMC
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education.
- Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
- Recognised sign-off mentor or willingness to work towards. Must be achieved within agreed timescale.
Desirable
- Leadership or management qualification
- Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working with people with mental ill health and/or learning disabilities in an inpatient or community environment.
- Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
- Providing clinical supervision.
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Leadership or management experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice.
- Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment.
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years post qualified experience
- Evidence of leadership within their CV/Work history
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).
