We are looking for a clinical nurse specialist with advanced clinical skills. We want applicants who are keen to be part of transformation and improvement in the area of crisis care people who can offer strong clinical leadership, education and mentoring to the team.
We value creativity, innovation and passion towards providing excellent patient care a resilient practitioner, who is aware of and able to cope with the pressure and unpredictability of acute ward.
Yare ward is an all-male ward and we are looking for highly motivated CNS to bring their experience and leadership skills to enhance the team.You will be responsible to provide clinical leadership to the clinical team in the care, treatment and therapy of the client group, with a clear focus on clinical risk and its management, care planning, and co-ordination of care delivery within a well-resourced team, supported with regular supervision and providing opportunities to work in partnership with health and social care, linking into the multi-disciplinary service. You will able to influence, lead and motivate staff at all levels within the clinical environment to deliver high quality care. CNS, you will provide expertise, support and advice to clinical practitioners regarding all aspects of clinical care including implementing best practise based on evidence based practice and National Guidance.
Main duties of the job
We are openly welcoming people from a diverse clinical background with experience in different areas of mental health.
Your role within Yare ward will include:
* Clinical leadership to the clinical team in the care, treatment and therapy of the client group, with a clear focus on clinical risk and its management.
* Influencing, lead and motivate staff at all levels within the clinical environment to deliver high quality care.
* Provide expertise, support and advice to clinical practitioners regarding all aspects of clinical care including implementing best practise based on evidence based practice and National Guidance.
* Sustaining the clinically based training programme aimed at the development of staff within the clinical environment.
* providing information, education and support for service users and their carers re coping with diagnosis and treatments
* Interpreting national guidelines and relevant research to inform local practice and procedures to achieve best practice.
* Maintaining own expert status by developing training and improvement projects underpinned by research and legislation.
* Contributing to relevant forums and meetings.
* Taking part in and facilitate audits relevant to patient care.
About us
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other.
What can we offer in return?
This post offers an opportunity to work closely with the leadership team, and a varied MDT including psychology.
We offer a comprehensive induction programme. We believe that staff, who feel valued by their employers and are truly engaged, and able to provide better outcomes for our service users.
We have a culture of continued learning, which includes a variety of training, reflection, supervision and service development - these are facilitated by our senior clinical team, including our Clinical Nurse Specialists.
When you join us, you can expect regular clinical and management supervision with an emphasis on reflective practice. We hold a strong belief in team and individual development, you'll be provided with a full induction program and access to extensive training and career development.
Benefits
Benefits included with this role are:-
* NHS pension
* a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
* career progression
* starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
* staff physio service
* NHS discounts and many more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are interested in developing your leadership skills whilst in a clinical role and would you like to work in well supported, dynamic, enthusiastic recovery focused community team we would love to hear from you!
Interested?
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
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Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Evidence of supervision and mentorship of others
Desirable
* Experience of implementing evidence-based practice and/or service improvement
Qualifications
Essential
* RMN or equivalent professional qualification
* Non-Medical Independent Prescriber
* Degree Level Qualification or equivalent or equivalent level
Desirable
* Study experience at Masters level, study at that level or clinical experience.
Knowledge
Essential
* Able to demonstrate sound clinical expertise and knowledge of mental health disorders and their treatments
Other
Essential
* Ability to travel independently
* Flexible attitude
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
Yare Ward, Hellesdon Hospital
Drayton High Rd
Norwich
NR65BE
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