Job summary
Are you a nurse that would like utilise your leadership skills and knowledge whilst working predominantly a night shift pattern?
We are looking to recruit a band 6 Clinical Lead to join our forward thinking and developing team on Springwood Unit in Malton.
The team on Springwood are highly skilled and experienced with a profound understanding of Dementia care. Springwood is an acute assessment and treatment unit specialising in working in acute Dementia and the complex physical healthcare needs that are often associated with a Dementia diagnoses.
We have an exciting opportunity for a registered nurse to join our multi-Disciplinary team consisting of Consultant Psychiatrist, RMNs, Occupational therapy, SLT, Physiotherapist's, Psychologist, Physical Health Nurse Practitioner & Dietetics. All these roles have progression pathways and support Continued professional development.
Main duties of the job
As the Clinical Lead you would be expected to have excellent leadership and organisational skills, work closely with a variety of different professional teams across North Yorkshire and the wider organisation, develop and mentor staff within your team and work alongside the Ward Manager ensuring that the ward continues to provide the highest standards of care. We will support you by offering regular supervision, training opportunities and encourage your development and role within this developing team on the delivery of Patient Centred Care, support for carers and evidence based practice.
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 requirement is to work a night shift pattern over a roster period, for example, seven weeks of nights shifts and one week of days shifts. The day shifts will support your supervision and CPD requirements. This pattern is open to negotiation for the right candidate.
Please refer to the attached job description for further detailed information regarding the role and main responsibilities.
If you are interested in this post you are welcome and encouraged to visit the ward.
Additional contact details - Karen Ashby, modern matron - karen.ashby3@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post requirement is to work a night shift pattern over a roster period, for example, seven weeks of nights shifts and one week of days shifts. The day shifts will support your supervision and CPD requirements. This pattern is open to negotiation for the right candidate.
Please refer to the attached job description for further detailed information regarding the role and main responsibilities.
If you are interested in this post you are welcome and encouraged to visit the ward.
Additional contact details - Karen Ashby, modern matron - karen.ashby3@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.
- Recognised sign-off mentor or willingness to work towards. Must be achieved within agreed timescale
- Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
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.
- Providing clinical supervision.
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Leadership or management experience
Skills
Essential
- Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Provide leadership and monitor, co-ordinate and prioritise the activities of a team.
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.
- Recognised sign-off mentor or willingness to work towards. Must be achieved within agreed timescale
- Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
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.
- Providing clinical supervision.
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Leadership or management experience
Skills
Essential
- Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Provide leadership and monitor, co-ordinate and prioritise the activities of a team.
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).
