Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and strategic senior nurse leader to join the Corporate Nursing Team asNurse Consultant for Older People- this is a Trust wide post, Band 8B on a 0.6 WTE permanent contract, working as a job share with the existing post holder. There is an expectation that the postholder will travel across Trust services, Bedfordshire and London. Reporting to the Director of Nursing and accountable to the Chief Nurse, the Nurse Consultant will provide clinical, educational and research leadership in the area of Older adult mental health care. The purpose of the role will be to a) transform older adults care and experience, b) provide a clinical expert resource, c) deliver contemporary and evidence based educational provision, d) promote a positive learning environment for Registered and student nurses and inform and influence research activities in the area of long term conditions. The post holder will also promote and support clinical academic opportunities within education and research. This role offers the opportunity to influence strategy, governance and quality improvement at organisational and system level.
Main duties of the job
Detailed job description and main responsibilities This role combines strategic leadership, programme oversight and expert clinical advisory responsibilities. Key responsibilities include: . Expert Clinical Practice Leadership Education and Research Practice and Service development/re-design
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Essential criteria Registered General or Mental health nurse with current NMC registration Masters level with a commitment to work towards a research degree
- Independent prescriber
- Teaching qualification recognised by the NMC
- Significant senior management experience
- Experience working within a mental health setting at a senior nurse level
- Extensive and expert knowledge and experience of health, nursing and psychosocial needs of older adults
- Experience leading service transformation
- Experience of working in Higher Education, developing and delivering academic modules or programmes.
- Experience of working across inter-agency and organisational boundaries at both local and national level
- Experience of presenting clinical practice and research at a local /national
- Strong governance, audit and quality improvementknowledge
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
Job description
Job responsibilities
Essential criteria Registered General or Mental health nurse with current NMC registration Masters level with a commitment to work towards a research degree
- Independent prescriber
- Teaching qualification recognised by the NMC
- Significant senior management experience
- Experience working within a mental health setting at a senior nurse level
- Extensive and expert knowledge and experience of health, nursing and psychosocial needs of older adults
- Experience leading service transformation
- Experience of working in Higher Education, developing and delivering academic modules or programmes.
- Experience of working across inter-agency and organisational boundaries at both local and national level
- Experience of presenting clinical practice and research at a local /national
- Strong governance, audit and quality improvementknowledge
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered General or Mental Health Nurse
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Must have experience at Band 8a
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered General or Mental Health Nurse
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Must have experience at Band 8a
Desirable
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).
