Job summary We are delighted to be partnering with other health and social care providers in the new initiative HOPE HAVEN at Whitehaven We are looking for a Practice Nurse to cover 1 clinic per week (4 hrs Health education session) Hope Haven will be open 24 hrs a day 7 days a week providing services under one roof to transform the way mental health care is provided locally. Hope Haven will bring together specialist health, social care and community services to support Mental Health and Wellbeing to the community. The aim is to launch this service on a mobile basis as soon as possible. We are looking for compassionate individuals with a desire to make a difference in the lives of individuals suffering with mental health and wellbeing needs. Knowledge and understanding of MH presentations is important and flexibility and enhanced communication skills to work across different organisations, working as part of the new initiative and MDT These posts will be offered on a fixed term contract until March 2026 with hope of further extension past this date Should you like to explore additional hours, we also have hours available in some of our other inequality work such as Asylum clinics and Senhouse Health Matters. Some of these clinics will be held from alternative sites across the Copeland area. Closing Date: 18 FEBRUARY 2025 Please ensure you leave a mobile number on your application as our emails often end up in spam folders. Main duties of the job CNTW, Every Turn, Home Group and ICanWeCan along with other third sector providers to support individuals across Whitehaven and Copeland. Cumbria Health will be providing the clinical workforce into this service offering the physical wrap around care to people attending other services here. This will include GP, ACP, PN & HCA clinics for complex physical issues often associated with mental health presentations, prescribing needs following consultation with a mental health practitioner, medication reviews and bloods. We will also offer some group educational sessions on a variety of topics including Healthy Hearts, Menopause, NHS digital access for example. This is a new and exciting, evolving service, and want the successful candidates to be fully engaged in this service development. About us Cumbria Health places the patient, their family and their community at the heart of everything we do. We are an award-winning organisation, the first out-of-hours organisation in the country to be rated as outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). We provide primary health care services, both in and out of hours, across Cumbria. We are values-driven and place great emphasis on inclusivity and the wellbeing and development of our staff, while striving to provide a consistently high-quality service. Our service is designed to improve health and wellbeing. Working for Cumbria Health can offer flexible opportunities in terms of location, hours and working patterns so you can enjoy a great work life balance. In order to provide the best patient care we understand the importance of ensuring staff satisfaction and are consistently trying to ensure we offer our staff a positive working environment whether that be though training or social events. Listen to your heart. Have the work life balance you'd love. Date posted 05 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £24 an hour Contract Fixed term Duration 1 years Working pattern Part-time Reference number B0554-25-0009 Job locations West Cumberland Hospital Homewood Road Whitehaven CA28 8JG Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will deliver Health Education to the local population. They will provide high quality evidence based care to meet the health and social needs of the population, working within the boundaries set out by the regulated standards, and working collaboratively with the team. All staff are expected to work to Cumbria Health's Values: Clinically Focussed: Everything every one of us does is for the patient Responsive: We listen and we respond quickly in a patient focussed way One Team: We work together to provide a high quality service which is organised and consistent, and in partnership with both the local Acute and Community Trusts High Standards: We provide skilled professionals working to the highest standards who are passionate about improving patient care Growth & Sustainability: With our strong roots we will continue to thrive and grow Communities: Connecting and engaging to meet local needs Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will deliver Health Education to the local population. They will provide high quality evidence based care to meet the health and social needs of the population, working within the boundaries set out by the regulated standards, and working collaboratively with the team. All staff are expected to work to Cumbria Health's Values: Clinically Focussed: Everything every one of us does is for the patient Responsive: We listen and we respond quickly in a patient focussed way One Team: We work together to provide a high quality service which is organised and consistent, and in partnership with both the local Acute and Community Trusts High Standards: We provide skilled professionals working to the highest standards who are passionate about improving patient care Growth & Sustainability: With our strong roots we will continue to thrive and grow Communities: Connecting and engaging to meet local needs Person Specification Other Requirements Essential Current driving licence and access to own vehicle Personal Circumstances Essential Positive Confident Well organised Good team player Ability to build rapport and effective relationships at all levels Demonstrate initiative Ability to maintain workload in a sometimes busy and demanding environment Experience Essential Current NMC 1st Level registration Evidence of recent Continual Professional Development Wound management training and compression bandaging training Relevant Vaccination and Immunisation training Desirable Experience of case management Experience of sexual health and reproductive health investigations /referral Qualifications Essential Current NMC 1st Level registration Evidence of recent Continual Professional Development Wound management training and compression bandaging training Relevant Vaccination and Immunisation training Desirable Childhood Immunisations Knowledge/Skills and Aptitudes Essential Demonstrate clinical knowledge in acute and Long-term condition management Able to demonstrate excellent communication and consultation skills Monitoring of patients with complex needs. Able to work independently and effectively within a team Flexible and motivated Basic computer skills. Desirable Ability to adapt to change within working situation Demonstrate clinical competence in minor illness management Innovative practice to deliver patient centred care Clinical leadership skills Knowledge of care of the elderly. Person Specification Other Requirements Essential Current driving licence and access to own vehicle Personal Circumstances Essential Positive Confident Well organised Good team player Ability to build rapport and effective relationships at all levels Demonstrate initiative Ability to maintain workload in a sometimes busy and demanding environment Experience Essential Current NMC 1st Level registration Evidence of recent Continual Professional Development Wound management training and compression bandaging training Relevant Vaccination and Immunisation training Desirable Experience of case management Experience of sexual health and reproductive health investigations /referral Qualifications Essential Current NMC 1st Level registration Evidence of recent Continual Professional Development Wound management training and compression bandaging training Relevant Vaccination and Immunisation training Desirable Childhood Immunisations Knowledge/Skills and Aptitudes Essential Demonstrate clinical knowledge in acute and Long-term condition management Able to demonstrate excellent communication and consultation skills Monitoring of patients with complex needs. Able to work independently and effectively within a team Flexible and motivated Basic computer skills. Desirable Ability to adapt to change within working situation Demonstrate clinical competence in minor illness management Innovative practice to deliver patient centred care Clinical leadership skills Knowledge of care of the elderly. 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Cumbria Health Address West Cumberland Hospital Homewood Road Whitehaven CA28 8JG Employer's website https://cumbriahealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)