Main duties of the job
1. Provide advice and leadership to clinical staff in areas related to clinical care including treatment, therapy, and clinical risk assessment and management.
2. Provide consultation support and supervision to teams on issues relating to nursing practice.
3. Be a role model in initiating, facilitating, and promoting excellence in Evidence Based Nursing Practice.
4. Work alongside the clinical care team and relevant teams including governance and research departments to utilize information and data to support the implementation and embedding of best practice.
5. Develop processes and systems to share learning from local and national research and national guidance.
6. Ensure any learning is embedded and sustained in clinical services.
7. Seek out and receive appropriate level training to keep abreast of changing trends and practices.
8. Adhere to all Trust policies and procedures contributing to policy development via Governance processes, particularly in relation to clinical care.
9. Demonstrate a sound knowledge of current legislation and policy that underpins mental healthcare delivery including all aspects relating to the clinical area of practice.
10. Understand and appreciate the influences that training has on service delivery and offer specialist guidance, advice, and support on improving and developing services.
About us
* Participate in clinical audit, practice research initiatives, quality assurance, and clinical governance.
* Lead the development of training within the local environment to deliver high-quality clinical care.
* Give specialist support service to clinical areas throughout the Trust.
* Communicate educational and practice information within the clinical environment and undertake presentations to groups.
* Employ motivational, persuasive, empathetic, and communication skills within the clinical team.
* Be able to communicate with people in a form and manner which is consistent with their level of understanding, culture, background, and preferred ways of communication.
* Be able to produce accurate and complete records consistent with current legislation, policies, and procedures.
* Demonstrate clinical expertise through personal practice and development.
* Ensure that nursing practice adheres to the NMC Code of Practice and Trust policies and procedures.
* Work effectively in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team, working across statutory and non-statutory settings.
* Protect and maintain the confidential nature of the work at all times, both in written and verbal form.
* Act as a role model to all staff and always act in a manner to uphold public confidence.
* Be able to manage own time and workload effectively.
* Seek out and receive appropriate level training to keep abreast of changing trends and practices.
Job description
Job responsibilities
* Meet regularly with relevant service and clinical managers to identify specific needs or emerging trends.
* Here at NSFT, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly, and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns, and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops, and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top-ranking schooling, and affordable house prices too.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
* Mental Health Nursing Degree
* Experience of working in CAMHS
* Non-Medical Independent Prescriber. Degree Level Qualification or studied at equivalent level
Experience
Essential
* Extensive experience that has required supervision and mentorship of others.
* Extensive experience of practice within the clinical area with a proven track record in delivering high-quality care.
Desirable
* Teaching or training experience or qualification.
* Experience of facilitation in groups.
* Experience of implementing evidence-based practice and/or service improvement initiatives.
Skills
Essential
* Ability to communicate widely in a clear manner.
* Ability to problem solve. Confident manner. Approachable, tactful, and diplomatic.
* Ability to self-manage time and meet agreed deadlines.
Knowledge
Essential
* Able to demonstrate sound clinical expertise and knowledge of mental health disorders and their treatments.
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
GBlock
Hospital Road
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 3NR
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