Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
We are excited to advertise a Band 6 Clinical Nurse Lead post on Clearbrook where there will be opportunities to work both as part of a team and independently using initiative.
Continuous development and training is advocated and supported for the team and its leadership team. The Clinical Nurse Lead will participate in collaborative working with patients, carers, and the MDT and community services to facilitate high standards of individualized patient care and progression to successful discharges. They will receive and deliver clinical supervision, appraisals, and training opportunities to support in achieving high standards of care.
As a CNTW employee, we will support you in your personal and career development. You'll have access to a great range of training opportunities through our in-house Academy including Coaching, Apprenticeships, and our Leadership Development Programme.
We are committed to improving the working lives and health and wellbeing of our staff, which is why we have our Thrive programme. Thrive is here to support your whole wellbeing, covering emotional, physical, psychological, financial, career, and social aspects.
Main Duties of the Job
Clearbrook is an 18-bedded inpatient high dependency unit for ladies experiencing psychosis, co-existing conditions such as drug/alcohol dependency, trauma, and autism. The ward has a wide MDT including consultant psychiatrists, psychology, psychology assistants, OT, peer support workers, activity facilitators, and admin, all of whom work collaboratively with the clinical team and service users in completing assessments of needs and delivering individualized care to support a successful transition and discharge to the appropriate environment when their recovery has been optimized.
The Clinical Nurse Lead will work within a multi-disciplinary team, developing collaborative, needs-based care plans through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation within an inpatient setting. They act as an identified deputy in the absence of the Ward Manager. They facilitate and coordinate clinical practice, ensuring high standards of evidence-based care and treatment. They are visible and accessible to patients, families, and carers, working together to ensure efficient, effective, and caring services.
About Us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented, and committed workforce who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return, we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job Responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Closing date: 5th January 2025
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
* ENB 998 / P126/127 or equivalent.
* Leadership Experience.
Knowledge and Experience
* Post-registration clinical experience.
* 12 to 24 months band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills.
* Change Management.
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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