The post holder will provide specialist assessments and nursing interventions to patients within a care group, participate in the review of clinical policies and guidelines relevant to the area, and support and implement changes to practice. They will liaise with other organisations and professionals to promote communication and good practice, be able to undertake audit activity, and supervise other staff in the service area/care group. The role requires an understanding of psychosocial interventions including psycho-education, wellness recovery action plans, and discharge planning.
This post offers the Trust's £4,000 Incentive for band 5-7 Nurses & Practitioners, as well as a relocation package up to a maximum of £8,000 (subject to terms and conditions).
Main duties of the job
1. To take a lead on clinical matters and policy development relating to nursing practice.
2. To provide clinical nurse leadership.
3. To be part of the recruitment and selection process of nursing staff and allied professionals (such as Nurse Associate or support worker).
4. To be aware of care group and Trust policies and protocols within nursing and Nursing Strategy.
5. To develop and participate in the delivery of a supervision structure for junior Nurses, associate Nurses, and support workers.
6. To monitor the caseload and practice of nursing staff.
7. To be part of a senior nurses group for ongoing support and development.
8. To ensure nursing staff within the service area are compliant with NMC regulations.
9. To support the development of non-medical prescribing.
10. To ensure nursing staff are undertaking mandatory training as indicated.
About us
We encourage and support flexible working. We know that a positive work/life balance brings about huge health-related benefits, which has a positive impact on the care we provide. Please speak to us about flexible working. If it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
As a mental health trust, Sussex Partnership places a huge focus on the wellbeing of our staff, as well as ensuring our reward packages reflect the immensely important work they do.
Your benefits:
* Access to a host of discount schemes.
* Generous holiday entitlement (starting at 27 days + 8 bank holidays).
* Excellent NHS Pension.
* Free parking on site.
* A position within a trust rated as 'Outstanding' for caring and 'Good' overall by the CQC.
* Access to full psychological support via our internal wellbeing team.
* Excellent supervision programmes, with ongoing opportunities for training and development.
Living & working in Hastings:
Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns. There's always new experiences to be enjoyed. The city is also host to lots of cosy pubs and quirky bars for you to visit, and good shopping facilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To provide comprehensive assessment of mental health specific to the needs of the service area.
2. To manage a caseload of clients with complex mental health needs and undertake case management/lead professional/CPA as needed.
3. To communicate with and meet the needs of families and carers as appropriate to the care group and the individual client.
4. To have experience of and specialist knowledge on interventions to lead in clinical area.
5. To receive management supervision from Locality Manager or equivalent.
6. To demonstrate excellent communication skills.
7. To establish professional links with other care groups and professionals.
8. To administer medication within NMC guidelines and the Trust's Medicines Code.
9. To work in partnership with other agencies to gain the best person-centred outcomes for the individual.
For Nurses undertaking non-medical prescribing
The post holder will, where it is agreed that non-medical prescribing is likely to improve the speed with which patients receive the treatment that they need and make the most efficient use of nurses, pharmacists, and doctors' time, undertake the role of supplementary/independent prescriber, abiding at all times by the restrictions and regulations, and Trust policies and procedures applicable to this role. The post holder will receive clinical supervision specifically related to their role as a supplementary/independent prescriber and must demonstrate that they keep up to date with contemporary practices in the management of the conditions for which they prescribe. The post holder will maintain first level nurse registration and provide evidence of successful completion of a specific education programme(s) in order to fulfil the role of supplementary/independent prescriber, holding appropriate entry on the NMC Register.
Practice Development, including professional development of others
To utilise specialist care group knowledge to provide specialist training and advice to other professionals, students, and agencies.
Person Specification
Supplementary/Independent Non-Medical Prescribing Module (level 3)
Essential
* Supplementary/Independent Non-Medical Prescribing Module (level 3)
* Registered Nurse with current registration (mental health / LD/ Adult) appropriate to the job role.
Desirable
* Awareness of service operational policy
Employer details
Employer name
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Anne's Centre
729 The Ridge
St Leonards on Sea
TN37 7PT
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