Specialist Clinical Practitioner - Nursing (ARRS)
Location: Tiverton, EX16 6NT
Salary: £46148.00 to £52809.00
Date posted: 31st October 2024
Closing date: 14th November 2024
Our professional responsibility is to reduce the risk of infection to others as far as possible. Getting vaccinated against diseases that can be passed person-to-person in healthcare settings is part of this responsibility. The Trust will provide advice, guidance and support on vaccinations and access to vaccinations where requested.
Job Description:
Are you someone looking to start a career in one of the UKs most respected mental health trusts?
Would you like to do a job that makes a difference every day?
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Clinical Practitioner - Nursing within the Tiverton Core Adult Mental Health Team based at Tiverton Community Hospital.
You'll be joining Devon Partnership Trust, which encompasses urban, rural and coastal demographics that combine to make this a fascinating and beautiful area to work.
The successful candidate will be joining a dynamic, motivated and skilled service and help the team in the Tiverton core team to build upon the successful work they have and continue to achieve. You will also be part of the exciting work we are undertaking as we implement Care Pathways associated with psychologically informed interventions for all clients referred to the community team.
The Tiverton core team are proactively now engaging with the local Primary Care Network, working alongside the local GP Surgeries.
Devon Partnership NHS Trust is growing as we establish ourselves us as one of the leading providers of mental health services in the country.
Main duties of the job
Youwill be based within the Multi Agency Team supporting the needs of the PCN -increasing the availability of appropriate interventions to individualsexperiencing an episode of mental disorder.
Thepost holder will facilitate an increase in the proportion of patients referredto IAPT services & other primary care focused mental health services (suchas those offered via the VCSE alliance) with a reduction in the proportion ofpatients stepping up to provision for those with more complex needs.
Youwill assess individuals without referral from primary care colleagues offeringassessment of complex individuals, outlining management plans, deliveringinterventions independently where necessary, & coordinating broaderpsychosocial interventions.
Theywill also support the assessment practitioner where required.
Thepractitioner will have a time-limited capped caseload of individuals receivingdirect care which they will be responsible for managing. The individualwill also support patients being transferred from core teams after a successfulperiod of treatment or stabilisation.
TheSpecialist Clinical Practitioner (SCP) will work within a number of GP practices inthe PCN & in collaboration with the MHConsultants, Clinical Directors & GPs determine the most effectiveallocation of time to each GP practice. Over time the expectation is of adeveloping mental health response across the PCN & the SCP will play a central role in identifying unmet need in thepopulation
About us
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Clinical based Degree. Qualified as RMN.
* Minimum of 60 credits at post-graduate level in relevant subject ( e.g. Advanced psychosocial assessment and formulation, Enhancing the Care and Support of the Person with Dementia and their Carer)
* Post basic qualification in speciality Application Non-Medical Prescriber (V300)
* Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
* Current registration with the NMC and holds current registration with no restrictions.
Knowledge & Skills
* Understanding of Community Mental Health Service Framework transformation
* Awareness of challenges, legal frameworks in delivering mental health within primary care
* High level communication skills including: Presentation and facilitation skills; Consultation and engagement skills.
* An ability to adjust communication effectively to meet the needs of a diverse group including internal and external stakeholders.
* Ability to travel across Devon and other locations in the course of the business requirement.
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.
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