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Job overview
Are you an experienced psychiatric nurse with knowledge of old age psychiatry, who wants to transition into teaching?
If so, why not come and join us at DHCFT Psychiatric Teaching Unit and help to deliver the old age psychiatry programme for medical students from Nottingham University?
Use your experience as a nurse to educate and shape tomorrow's doctors.
Main duties of the job
The main purpose of the role is to develop and deliver medical education to enable medical students to grasp community and inpatient care in old age psychiatry in all its aspects. This will involve taking a lead role in the performance of the Old Age Psychiatry medical education placement (AP1).
A comprehensive knowledge of old age psychiatry is required for this, as the successful applicant will need to form the positive links between voluntary, independent, and statutory services so that students are able to absorb and participate in all activities relevant to care pathways.
To ensure systems are in place for clinical supervision to team members including appraisals and annual professional development plans. Identifying the need for specific training within the area of old age psychiatry based on learning objectives.
Overcoming barriers in engaging and supporting clinical staff in teaching medical student areas. To be a lead specialist in undergraduate medical education for old age psychiatry.
Working for our organisation
The team is made up of a Senior nurse, Lead nurses, registered nurses, specialist support workers, Occupational therapist, a Physiotherapist, a psychologist and Consultant Psychiatrist.
Benefits include:
* Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
* 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years’ service
* Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
* Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
* Health service discounts and online benefits
* Incremental pay progression
* Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
* Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
* Health and wellbeing opportunities
* Structured learning and development opportunities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
The post holder will ensure that the staff they are responsible for attend relevant statutory training as identified by the trust.
The post holder will support the development of annual skills profiling of their team.
To ensure that all clinical staff are offered opportunities to develop skills and knowledge, and keep up to date with current practice, attend accredited courses and engage in their own continuous professional development.
The post holder will source the supply of external, specific training to meet the needs of the service.
The post holder will ensure good communication systems are in operation within the clinical area that enhance high quality care and teaching.
Develop strategic thinking skills, promoting an umbrella view of clinical academic perspectives for the multi-professional team. Ensure that awareness of clinical and resource management information is used analytically to inform decisions that balance service user, student and educational objectives.
Promote the use of critical analysis points and innovative approaches to ensure education is reviewed according to student learning objectives and university directions.
The post holder will ensure high standards of medical education are maintained within the team.
Person specification
Qualifications
* NMC Registration
* ENB 997/8, NVQ Assessor, or equivalent
* Evidence of up-to-date Personal Development Plan, Professional Portfolio
Skills
* Demonstrate ability to teach small groups
* Demonstrate literacy and numeric skills that enable clinical organisation and support of budget holder.
* Demonstrate knowledge and expertise of CPA / Risk Assessment and Management skills.
* Have knowledge of corporate strategic service developments
* Evidence knowledge of / skills in operational management, including change management, project management etc.
Knowledge
* Demonstrate extensive post registration experience in Old Age Psychiatry
* Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and awareness of professional accountability and codes of conduct.
* Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to individuals with a learning disability.
Additional Information
Flexible Working
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.
Disability Confident Employer
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know.
If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or email dchst.recruitment@nhs.net and we will be happy to provide assistance.
DBS Checks
The cost of undertaking a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month’s salary.
This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name: David Hackett
Job title: Psychiatry Teaching Unit Service Manager
Email address: david.hackett@nhs.net
Telephone number: 07426084425
If you have problems applying, contact:
Address: Recruitment Team
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
1st Floor Kingsway House (Entrance D)
Kingsway
Derby
DE22 3LZ
Telephone: 07900 138117 / 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 (please note, my normal working days are Mon, Tue, Wed)
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