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Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
The successful candidate will ensure NICE and MCA standards are upheld and work to uphold NMC's code of practice whilst ensuring all relevant policies are in place, reviewed and updated as and when necessary (e.g. service guidelines/patient information) in liaison with the Operational Manager and care team.
The successful candidate will provide support for the Operational Manager in delivering Clinical Leadership for the nursing team and ensure clinical records are well maintained and systems are in place for staff to communicate effectively on clinical issues.
You must have a passion for providing a quality service for people with complex needs and demonstrate an understanding of their needs and the needs of their families. You must want to make a positive difference to the lives of the people you care for.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential Criteria
* Recognised Nursing Qualification - RNLD or equivalent
Desirable Criteria
* Evidence of CPD or additional training
Experience and Knowledge
Essential Criteria
* To communicate effectively with individuals, carers, families, team members and other agencies including the summarising and communicating of complex information
* Reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal
* Experience of working as an effective and responsive member of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable Criteria
* Knowledge of current issues and best practice in Learning Disability Nursing
Skills and Abilities
Essential Criteria
* Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within the team, with good personal organisational skills and ability to work under pressure
* Ability to work in a busy, sometimes pressurised environment, prioritizing and working to deadlines
Desirable Criteria
* Ability to take a proactive approach to process and service improvement
* Effective written and oral communication skills, including use of IT systems i.e Systmone, ESR in accordance with professional and Trust standards
10-15 Minute Presentation
How do you approach identifying and delivering opportunities for service improvement within 1 Willow Close as a healthcare setting?
Essential Criteria
* Demonstration of experience, problem-solving, embracing change and delivery.
* Effective communication skills
Important Information
By completing an application you are giving authorisation for the transfer of your data. In submitting an application form, you authorise us to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process. Including factual reference, occupational health clearance and statutory and mandatory training records and full service history.
Correspondence regarding your application will be sent to you via a TRAC system account.
Please submit your application as soon as possible; due to the high volumes of applications we receive we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.
We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
All roles are subject to the home office immigration rules and therefore eligibility must meet certain requirements for any sponsorship to be considered. Please visit the government website for more information regarding eligibility.
At NHFT we support many of our colleagues to work flexibly and we will consider requests for flexible working from day one. For this role, we are open to discussing a range of options including flexible hours, agile/home working, compressed hours and part-time hours. Please have a conversation with the recruiting manager about the flexibility you need and we will promise to explore what is possible with you.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
All posts that are engaged in a regulated activity will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a DBS re-check on a three yearly basis whilst employed in such a role. Staff employed in these posts will therefore be asked to register with the DBS Automatic Update Service upon receipt of their DBS certificate and must update yearly, the annual fee will be reimbursed subject to Trust policy.
Please note if a DBS is applicable for the position then a charge will be deducted from your first salary or upfront cost if a staff bank position.
Please note that all new starters to the trust are subject to a probationary period.
Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges
Applicant Requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to Download
* Job description (PDF, 680.5KB)
* Benefits (PDF, 570.7KB)
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