Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced mental health nurse to join our mental health liaison service at Harrogate District Hospital.
We are a 24-hour service who provide assessment and intervention to people over the age of 16 presenting at the Emergency department where mental illness is known or suspected as a core presenting problem or a consequence of comorbid illness. We work in tandem with the Acute Trust to identify, assess and treat a patient's needs - mentally and physically - to improve the patient journey and work toward better outcomes and recovery.
This is an excellent and exciting opportunity for the right candidate to become involved in the continuous development of a proactive and forward-thinking team. The successful applicant will be joining the team during an exciting period of change. This is the ideal opportunity to drive change and develop your leadership and change management skills.
We are looking to appoint someone who is dynamic and enthusiastic about working with this patient group. In exchange the successful candidate will be well supported within a welcoming multi-disciplinary team, with continuing opportunities for their ongoing professional development.
Main duties of the job
You will be an active member of the leadership team; clinically leading the team, supporting with service improvements and operational duties when required. Delivering caseload management, clinical supervision, staff training will be a core aspect of the role alongside delivering direct patient care, advanced nursing approach and evidence-based practice. As clinical nurse Specialist you will create and maintain good working relationships with our key partners to support clinical pathways and processes that need a wider MDT approach.
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
Liaising with staff in the acute hospital, supporting them with the management of the mental health and well-being of patients who have been admitted for physical health care, but who require support with new or existing mental health need
Being professionally accountable and responsible for giving specialist advice and support to facilitate the mental health care given to patients in the acute hospital
Presenting the views of patients and carers to the clinical teams in the acute hospital to facilitate collaborative working between all parties
Liaising with other professionals and agencies in the facilitation of a safe and effective plans of mental health care
Liaising with other professionals and agencies in the development and facilitation of safe and effective discharge plans - reducing hospital lengths of stay and readmission
Enhancing knowledge and skills in the field of mental ill health for staff employed in acute hospital through the provision of specialist advice and training.
To be the professional lead for nurses in the designated specialty, leading on professional development and ensuring the delivery of robust evidence-based practice.
To lead the establishment of systems that support the development of clinical practice, to ensure that the developments are embedded within the team and are sustainable.
To ensure high professional standards of nursing practice in accordance with the NMC code of Conduct, with professional accountability to the Nursing and Governance Directorate.
To lead the planning, implementation and participation in training and educational activities relevant to Practice Development for nurses in the designated specialty.
To support the ward or team manager and other senior clinical staff in establishing and maintaining high standards and continual improvement within the established governance framework.
To undertake ongoing audit of care and service delivery, underpinned by research, evidence-based practice and the liaison team Key performance indicator objectives and outcomes.
To coordinate and deliver clinical supervision to support all nursing staff within the area of responsibility.
To provide nurse led diagnosis and treatment planning
Please read the job description carefully that is attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Liaising with staff in the acute hospital, supporting them with the management of the mental health and well-being of patients who have been admitted for physical health care, but who require support with new or existing mental health need
Being professionally accountable and responsible for giving specialist advice and support to facilitate the mental health care given to patients in the acute hospital
Presenting the views of patients and carers to the clinical teams in the acute hospital to facilitate collaborative working between all parties
Liaising with other professionals and agencies in the facilitation of a safe and effective plans of mental health care
Liaising with other professionals and agencies in the development and facilitation of safe and effective discharge plans - reducing hospital lengths of stay and readmission
Enhancing knowledge and skills in the field of mental ill health for staff employed in acute hospital through the provision of specialist advice and training.
To be the professional lead for nurses in the designated specialty, leading on professional development and ensuring the delivery of robust evidence-based practice.
To lead the establishment of systems that support the development of clinical practice, to ensure that the developments are embedded within the team and are sustainable.
To ensure high professional standards of nursing practice in accordance with the NMC code of Conduct, with professional accountability to the Nursing and Governance Directorate.
To lead the planning, implementation and participation in training and educational activities relevant to Practice Development for nurses in the designated specialty.
To support the ward or team manager and other senior clinical staff in establishing and maintaining high standards and continual improvement within the established governance framework.
To undertake ongoing audit of care and service delivery, underpinned by research, evidence-based practice and the liaison team Key performance indicator objectives and outcomes.
To coordinate and deliver clinical supervision to support all nursing staff within the area of responsibility.
To provide nurse led diagnosis and treatment planning
Please read the job description carefully that is attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of current issues relating to health needs of patients in the field of practice, regionally and nationally
- Understanding and working knowledge of the legal framework and statutory obligations under the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act
- Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
- Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice
- Clinical Governance and its application in practice
- Working knowledge of clinical medicines management
- Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment (depending on specialist area)
Desirable
- team culture, leadership and management knowledge
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working with patients with complex needs in the specialist field.
- Significant experience working with patients who display risk behaviours
- Clinical risk assessment and management and its application in practice
- Working collaboratively with service users their families and carers
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Quality improvement activities
Desirable
- Change management and leadership experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Current Professional Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council - RMN / RNLD
- Recognised Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor or currently in progress of achieving.
- Trained in Clinical Supervision and providing Clinical Supervision or in the process of achieving
- Postgraduate diploma in a subject relevant to the area Or be willing to work towards and achieve within 2 years and Within the first year of being in post hold a recognised qualification in a governed therapy/advanced clinical qualification e.g Intermediate Systemic Family Therapy/Post Grad diploma in CBT/British Isles Dialectical Behaviour Therapy /NMP (Independent Prescriber)
- Equivalent clinical experience to that of a Post Grad Diploma/master's level such as working as a band 6 (or above) in relevant clinical area with significant experience , together with evidence of relevant CPD
Desirable
- Experience of working within a range of services, including inpatient and community settings
- Leadership and management training
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of current issues relating to health needs of patients in the field of practice, regionally and nationally
- Understanding and working knowledge of the legal framework and statutory obligations under the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act
- Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
- Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice
- Clinical Governance and its application in practice
- Working knowledge of clinical medicines management
- Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment (depending on specialist area)
Desirable
- team culture, leadership and management knowledge
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working with patients with complex needs in the specialist field.
- Significant experience working with patients who display risk behaviours
- Clinical risk assessment and management and its application in practice
- Working collaboratively with service users their families and carers
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Quality improvement activities
Desirable
- Change management and leadership experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Current Professional Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council - RMN / RNLD
- Recognised Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor or currently in progress of achieving.
- Trained in Clinical Supervision and providing Clinical Supervision or in the process of achieving
- Postgraduate diploma in a subject relevant to the area Or be willing to work towards and achieve within 2 years and Within the first year of being in post hold a recognised qualification in a governed therapy/advanced clinical qualification e.g Intermediate Systemic Family Therapy/Post Grad diploma in CBT/British Isles Dialectical Behaviour Therapy /NMP (Independent Prescriber)
- Equivalent clinical experience to that of a Post Grad Diploma/master's level such as working as a band 6 (or above) in relevant clinical area with significant experience , together with evidence of relevant CPD
Desirable
- Experience of working within a range of services, including inpatient and community settings
- Leadership and management training
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).
