Job summary
The Duty Nurse Co-ordinator (DNC) will be based at Cross Lane Hospital in Scarborough and also cover Springwood Unit at Malton hospital. This role would include cover for two acute ADULT inpatient wards, two MHSOP inpatient wards, the local Crisis Team and the Section 136 suite.
The post will require predominantly night shift working, although there will be periods of time where day shifts will be allocated.
Candidates must have 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework at the time of applying.
Main duties of the job
Demonstrate a high level of decision-making skills and the ability to seek collective support from colleagues where required.
Professional accountability for the standards of patient care across the sites, in collaboration with the nurse in charge.
As senior clinician on site, to be responsible for the safe delivery of care in collaboration with the teams.
Responsive to incidents, staffing issues, bed pressures and unplanned care needs as required to deliver safe care and escalate any incidents to on call system as required.
Provide leadership support, day to day supervision, clinical advice and clinical supervision.
To be committed to and take a lead role in activities integral to the Trust's Quality Improvement Scheme.
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.
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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration with NMC in relevant area
- Post grad diploma or willing to work towards within 2 years
- Recognised Practice Supervisor and/or Practice Assessor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved in 6 months.
Desirable
- Leadership or management qualification
- Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years clinical experience at band 6 (or equivalent of Band 6) or above working with people with mental ill health, Autism, or Learning Disability in a care environment. Including
- Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act)
- Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
- Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
- Demonstrable knowledge to post-graduate level of evidence-based practice in caring for patients in the designated field
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- Clinical Supervisor
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of relevant legislation (MHA/MCA)
- Knowledge of quality improvement activities
- Knowledge of medicines management, including administration of injections
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration with NMC in relevant area
- Post grad diploma or willing to work towards within 2 years
- Recognised Practice Supervisor and/or Practice Assessor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved in 6 months.
Desirable
- Leadership or management qualification
- Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years clinical experience at band 6 (or equivalent of Band 6) or above working with people with mental ill health, Autism, or Learning Disability in a care environment. Including
- Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act)
- Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
- Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
- Demonstrable knowledge to post-graduate level of evidence-based practice in caring for patients in the designated field
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- Clinical Supervisor
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of relevant legislation (MHA/MCA)
- Knowledge of quality improvement activities
- Knowledge of medicines management, including administration of injections
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).
