Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Specialist Nurse to join our established team in our Harrogate Memory service. We are looking for a dynamic and positive individual with a passion for caring for people with cognitive impairment and an interest in memory service. The service is accredited to the Royal College of Psychiatrists Memory Service National Accreditation programme.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an experienced Nurse who will thrive amongst the multi-disciplinary team of professionals to assess, plan and provide patient care. You will work within a team of Registered Mental Health nurses, Support workers, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, as well as wider partner agencies including primary care services, social care and voluntary sector agencies.
We offer robust supervision arrangements and a comprehensive induction and workforce development plan with a vast array of personal, professional and academic training opportunities enabling you to expand your skill set and evidence-based practices.
You will be required to be innovative and flexible. We require the post holders to be committed to equal opportunities and non-discriminatory practices and reflect the trust values of Responsibility, Respect and Compassion.
The post holder will be part of the leadership team, leading on professional development and the delivery of robust evidence-based practice. They will ensure high professional standards of nursing.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for further detailed information regarding the role and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Experience
* Current Professional Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council - RMN / RNLD
* Recognised Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor or currently in progress of achieving
* Trained in Clinical Supervision and providing Clinical Supervision or in the process of achieving
* Postgraduate diploma in a subject relevant to the area or be willing to work towards and achieve within 2 years
* Within the first year of being in post hold a recognised qualification in a governed therapy/advanced clinical qualification e.g Intermediate Systemic Family Therapy/Post Grad diploma in CBT/British Isles Dialectical Behaviour Therapy/NMP (Independent Prescriber)
* Have equivalent clinical experience to that of a Post Grad Diploma/master's level such as working as a band 6 (or above) in relevant clinical area with significant experience, together with evidence of relevant CPD
* Clinical risk assessment and management and its application in practice
* Quality improvement activities
Knowledge
* Extensive knowledge of current issues relating to health needs of patients in the field of practice, regionally and nationally
* Understanding and working knowledge of the legal framework and statutory obligations under the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act
* Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
* Working knowledge of clinical medicines management
Other
* Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need
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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