Job summary
We are looking for an experienced clinician to work into a newly established project team, as a transitions/discharge clinician, within the exciting Care Home, Intensive Community Liaison service and Crisis provision for MHSOP.
Looking to facilitate people going into or in a hospital setting back to care home/ home for residents of Durham ICB. The initiative will proactively engage care homes and their staff, families and carers and wider partners around initiatives and support . Developing greater integrated working, trusting relationships with the wider community, and recognising the need more than ever for joined up thinking and service provision with physical and mental health and with social care providers to reduce barriers and increase care within a person's residence.
Developing understanding of partner agencies and local initiatives to prevent admission into a hospital setting by providing safe, effective care directly to the person and their families / carers in their residence. The incentive would support greater understanding through education, training, and role modelling around delirium and behaviours that challenge with care providers and wider care / staffing groups, allowing oversight and support to navigate and link up with the services available.
Main duties of the job
Working in a small team who will focus on this stream of work but with support and guidance from the wider service line, with oversight from the project lead clinician, Team Manager and Service Manager for programme delivery. Working in collaboration with the transformation lead, ICB, Local authority and inpatient/community hospital setting to identify potential barriers, communication issues, lack of integration which could prolong a hospital admission.
Able to develop good relationships with other agencies and staff across service and provide insight and planning to actively promote care in the patients preferred residence. Able to asses needs and risk in complex situations and systems to ensure admission to an inpatient setting is the right option for the patient.
Provide support and line management to team members
Able to offer clinical knowledge to ensure safe pathways of care
To work flexibly and inline with the Trusts values and behaviours
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
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
This is a new team and role which potentially can provide a road map for future service delivery, greater patient experience and partnership working
This is a challenging but rewarding role, offering an exciting opportunity to those who have a professional registration with the NMC or HCPC. You will need to have strong assessment and therapeutic skills to fulfill this role. You will require the ability to work autonomously whilst still contributing to the team as a whole. Previous experience of working with older people who are suffering from a range of mental health conditions is essential. The role requires working with many other organisations and partners to ensure that the patient receives appropriate care. Therefore, the successful candidates must be good at communicating and using an electronic patient record. We offer excellent staff support through clinical supervision and teamwork.
You will have a positive approach to work, with a demonstrable background of providing high quality care and evidence of commitment to professional development. You will have experience and willingness to teach and educate others as well as a commitment to service development. You will be responsible for the leadership of junior staff and health care assistants to produce the best possible outcomes for older people in the community and healthcare settings.
Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
This is a new team and role which potentially can provide a road map for future service delivery, greater patient experience and partnership working
This is a challenging but rewarding role, offering an exciting opportunity to those who have a professional registration with the NMC or HCPC. You will need to have strong assessment and therapeutic skills to fulfill this role. You will require the ability to work autonomously whilst still contributing to the team as a whole. Previous experience of working with older people who are suffering from a range of mental health conditions is essential. The role requires working with many other organisations and partners to ensure that the patient receives appropriate care. Therefore, the successful candidates must be good at communicating and using an electronic patient record. We offer excellent staff support through clinical supervision and teamwork.
You will have a positive approach to work, with a demonstrable background of providing high quality care and evidence of commitment to professional development. You will have experience and willingness to teach and educate others as well as a commitment to service development. You will be responsible for the leadership of junior staff and health care assistants to produce the best possible outcomes for older people in the community and healthcare settings.
Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Current professional registration with an approved professional body.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- For registered nurses: MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education. Must be achieved within agreed timescale.
- Recognised sign-off mentor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved within agreed timescale.
- Clinical Supervisor
- Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Leadership or management qualification
- Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area
Skills
Essential
- Provide leadership and monitor, co-ordinate and prioritise the activities of a team.
- Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake lead professional and/or care co-ordinator responsibilities
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working with people with mental ill health
- Working collaboratively with service users, their families and carers
- Provide clinical supervision to individuals or groups in a professional setting
Desirable
- Leadership or management experience
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Current professional registration with an approved professional body.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- For registered nurses: MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education. Must be achieved within agreed timescale.
- Recognised sign-off mentor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved within agreed timescale.
- Clinical Supervisor
- Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Leadership or management qualification
- Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area
Skills
Essential
- Provide leadership and monitor, co-ordinate and prioritise the activities of a team.
- Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake lead professional and/or care co-ordinator responsibilities
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working with people with mental ill health
- Working collaboratively with service users, their families and carers
- Provide clinical supervision to individuals or groups in a professional setting
Desirable
- Leadership or management experience
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).
