Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to welcome a new member to our dedicated and wonderful team. This is a fantastic chance for us to bring in someone who shares our passion for supporting children and young people experiencing moderate to severe mental health needs in the Hartlepool area.
Our work continues to make a real difference, and recruiting into our team will help us continue to reach young people who can benefit from our support.
Candidates must have 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework.
We know how important it is to provide both direct and indirect support--whether that's one-to-one sessions, group work, or collaborating with carers and other professionals. Our approach has always been holistic, ensuring that we work in partnership with everyone involved in a young person's care. This new team member will be key in helping us maintain that standard and further develop our collaborative practices
This is also an amazing opportunity for the successful applicant to gain experience that supports personal and professional development.
This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. As a senior nurse you will have a genuine interest in collaborative working with young people experiencing moderate to severe mental health problems and including their carers and families.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to develop their leadership and clinical skills in a community setting.
As a core member of the team, you will also be responsible for your own caseload, providing assessments, care co-ordination and care planning and delivering intervention in the community. You will demonstrate excellent assessment skills, interpersonal, and team working skills and be able to work collaboratively with a range of statutory and third sector agencies.
About us
The team is located from our base in central Hartlepool but we also work into other locations within the community.
We are a small, conscientious team with a kind and compassionate approach to the care of the people who use our service and each other as colleagues
The team are committed to providing excellent evidence-based quality care to young people and their families.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will have an enthusiastic approach towards your own personal and professional development. In return, you will receive regular appraisal, clinical, management and caseload supervision and will benefit from the support of an experienced and committed multi-disciplinary leadership team.
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.
We welcome applicants from all communities and can offer flexible working opportunities in line with our flexible working procedure.
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
You will have an enthusiastic approach towards your own personal and professional development. In return, you will receive regular appraisal, clinical, management and caseload supervision and will benefit from the support of an experienced and committed multi-disciplinary leadership team.
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.
We welcome applicants from all communities and can offer flexible working opportunities in line with our flexible working procedure.
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 Nursing & Midwifery Council - RNMH or RNLD (RNSC - CAMHS only ) - RGN (If appropriate)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Recognised Practice Supervisor and/or Practice Assessor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved within 6 months
- Trained in Clinical Supervision and providing clinical supervision OR willingness to work towards within 6 months
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. 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
- Research and development methodology
- Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment.
- Working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections
Experience
Essential
- 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework)
- Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
- Providing clinical supervision to individuals or groups as professionally appropriate
- Supervising or assessing students on practice placement
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Quality improvement activities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council - RNMH or RNLD (RNSC - CAMHS only ) - RGN (If appropriate)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Recognised Practice Supervisor and/or Practice Assessor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved within 6 months
- Trained in Clinical Supervision and providing clinical supervision OR willingness to work towards within 6 months
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. 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
- Research and development methodology
- Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment.
- Working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections
Experience
Essential
- 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework)
- Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
- Providing clinical supervision to individuals or groups as professionally appropriate
- Supervising or assessing students on practice placement
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Quality improvement activities
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).
