Job summary
The exciting new posts has arisen from the development of an innovative nurse-led service for Older People Mental Health, who supports people aged 65 and over who are experiencing mental health difficulties. We support people who are experiencing problems such as psychosis, mood disturbance and memory problems, who have related behavioural or psychological symptoms.
We are seeking two inspirational individuals to provide expert nurse leadership, advice, and clinical consultancy to nurses and multidisciplinary.
This post would ideally suit someone with a passion for working with older adults, including carers and their families and who has expertise in older people's mental health, experience of nurse prescribing, and is collegiate, innovative, and flexible in their approach.
You will join our hardworking and compassionate multi-disciplinary teams based within Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Trust. The post holder will work across 2 of the four Doncaster Localities, including Central, East, North & South. The base is negotiable and flexible working is supported.
Please note: the banding of this post is subject to Job Evaluation and will be confirmed to shortlisted candidates.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of older people receiving mental health care. This will include organising and interpreting investigations, prescribing medicines, liaising with families and advanced care planning.
The post holder will be based in the area older person's mental health services. They will be based as part of a community team.
The post holder will be a highly competent, credible, and experienced autonomous practitioner who uses their breadth and specialist knowledge and professional visibility and advanced clinical skills across the 4 pillars of practice to support the Healthcare of the Older Person
The post holder within their practice area will be able to take a relevant history; perform a holistic mental health assessment, to establish a management plan and evaluate the progress of that plan recognising the limitations of their scope of practice. This will be carried out under the non-direct supervision of a medical mentor. They will demonstrate advanced clinical judgement and critical decision-making skills based upon evidence-based practice working across all 4 pillars of advanced clinical practice
The post-holder will work under the supervision of a Consultant Psychiatrist for Older People.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
http://workwith.rdash.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
- Non- medical prescribing (or working towards)
- Evidence of continuing personal learning and development
- Teaching and assessing qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Master's degree (or equivalent) in health related subject relevant to area of clinical expertise (or working towards)
- Education in advanced and extended roles including diagnosis of dementia or equivalent (or willingness to work towards)
Desirable
- Doctorate
- Leadership qualification
- Specialist post graduate training in a recognised evidence based therapeutic interventions.
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced knowledge in area of clinical expertise
- Extensive knowledge of relevant legal frameworks such as the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
- Strong value base which drives practice
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Leadership and management skills
- Good communication, both written and verbal
- Thorough understanding of the policy/standards agenda in relation to area of clinical expertise, and an understanding of the broader policy drivers pertinent to healthcare delivery
- Knowledge of contemporary practice and best practice
- Ability to work in collaboration with colleagues
- Ability to work autonomously in taking critical decisions
- Ability to manage, supervise and support staff
- Strategic planning
- Ability to undertake critical analysis of complex policy information and synthesise into an interpretable format
Desirable
- Project Management Skills
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working at a senior clinician level in area of clinical expertise
- Experience of clinical leadership and change management
- Experience of working across organisational boundaries in the development and provision of services
- Evidence of significant contribution to clinical developments
- Experience of providing education to various and multi-professional groups
- Evidence of applying research in practice
- Experience of research, audit and clinical effectiveness
- Participation in national forums and groups
Desirable
- National and regional influence/presenting at conferences
Other
Essential
- Can organise own work around competing demands and perform under pressure
- Assertive, confident and competent
- Innovative and adaptable
- Positive approach to change
- Enthusiastic and committed
- Impassioned about development of clinical services
- IT literate
- Flexibility - ability to work unsocial hours/weekends as dictated by workload
- A means of mobility around the district
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
- Non- medical prescribing (or working towards)
- Evidence of continuing personal learning and development
- Teaching and assessing qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Master's degree (or equivalent) in health related subject relevant to area of clinical expertise (or working towards)
- Education in advanced and extended roles including diagnosis of dementia or equivalent (or willingness to work towards)
Desirable
- Doctorate
- Leadership qualification
- Specialist post graduate training in a recognised evidence based therapeutic interventions.
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced knowledge in area of clinical expertise
- Extensive knowledge of relevant legal frameworks such as the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
- Strong value base which drives practice
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Leadership and management skills
- Good communication, both written and verbal
- Thorough understanding of the policy/standards agenda in relation to area of clinical expertise, and an understanding of the broader policy drivers pertinent to healthcare delivery
- Knowledge of contemporary practice and best practice
- Ability to work in collaboration with colleagues
- Ability to work autonomously in taking critical decisions
- Ability to manage, supervise and support staff
- Strategic planning
- Ability to undertake critical analysis of complex policy information and synthesise into an interpretable format
Desirable
- Project Management Skills
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working at a senior clinician level in area of clinical expertise
- Experience of clinical leadership and change management
- Experience of working across organisational boundaries in the development and provision of services
- Evidence of significant contribution to clinical developments
- Experience of providing education to various and multi-professional groups
- Evidence of applying research in practice
- Experience of research, audit and clinical effectiveness
- Participation in national forums and groups
Desirable
- National and regional influence/presenting at conferences
Other
Essential
- Can organise own work around competing demands and perform under pressure
- Assertive, confident and competent
- Innovative and adaptable
- Positive approach to change
- Enthusiastic and committed
- Impassioned about development of clinical services
- IT literate
- Flexibility - ability to work unsocial hours/weekends as dictated by workload
- A means of mobility around the district
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).
