Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
We are delighted to be able to offer 2 full-time roles as a Crisis Clinician - Band 6, within the Hambleton and Richmondshire Adult Crisis Resolution and Intensive Home Treatment Team.
This is a permanent position based in Northallerton, supporting the adult populations of Hambleton and Richmondshire and surrounding areas. The team operates over 24 hours, 7 days a week, with a 12 hr shift pattern.
The post holders will be part of a resilient, welcoming and professional team that works collaboratively with internal and external partners to meet the needs of those who are experiencing a crisis in their mental health needs. The team takes a recovery-oriented, formulation-driven approach, which values shared decision making.
These posts are open to Registered Nurses, Occupational Therapists, and Social Workers with current relevant registration with the NMC, HCPC, or SWE.
Candidates must have 18 months post-qualifying experience including sign-off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve co-ordination of the shift, triage and assessment of referrals, risk management, safety planning, formulation, and liaison with internal and external agencies as required.
The team is part of an All Age 24hr Crisis Response Line service operated by all the Crisis teams within the North Yorkshire and York Adult Mental Health Locality. We also manage gatekeeping admissions to the acute admission wards as well as supporting bed management when required.
The post holders will be responsible for the clinical leadership of more junior members/students within the team, prioritising workload and utilising resources appropriately to ensure that service user and carers' needs are met. Applicants should be highly motivated, have the ability to act on their own initiative and have sound assessment and written skills.
The successful applicants will be a member of a multi-disciplinary team, and there is ample opportunity to develop and enhance your existing clinical skills. As a Trust, we are dedicated to the ongoing professional development of our staff, supporting through supervision and professional appraisal.
Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
About us
The Trust's 3 Values are:
* Respect: We listen, we are inclusive and we work in partnership.
* Compassion: We are kind, we are supportive and we recognise and celebrate achievement.
* Responsibility: We are honest, we are always learning and we are ambitious.
The team members are dedicated to the role they have and meeting the needs of service users, carers, and partners. They have a great team spirit and positive culture that make this team a great place to work.
Job responsibilities
Please review the attached job description for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Please don't hesitate to call for further information or to arrange an informal visit.
Joanna Kegney, Team Manager. joanna.kegney@nhs.net 01609 751182
Clair Hewitt, Clinical Nurse Specialist. clairhewitt@nhs.net 01609 751182
Person Specification
Qualification
* Current professional registration with an approved professional body.
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
* For registered nurses: MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education. Must be achieved within an agreed timescale.
* 18 months post-qualifying experience including sign-off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework.
* Clinical Supervisor.
* Recognised sign-off mentor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved within an agreed timescale.
* Key skills in literacy, numeracy, and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent).
* Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area.
Skills
* Provide leadership and monitor, co-ordinate and prioritise the activities of a team.
* Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families, and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
* Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake lead professional and/or care co-ordinator responsibilities.
Experience
* Significant experience working with people with mental ill health.
* Working collaboratively with service users, their families, and carers.
* Providing clinical supervision to individuals or groups as professionally appropriate.
* Mentoring or facilitating students on practice placement.
* Leadership or management experience.
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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