Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
This is an exciting time to join the Secure Care Services CBU as we now have our new MSU Sycamore Unit fully operational. We also have low-secure services in place to support a specialised patient group.
We are looking to appoint two motivated, innovative registered nurses into clinical nurse lead posts on the Secure Mental Health Wards, specifically, Linhope Medium Secure Unit within Sycamore. Applicants need to have completed preceptorship and have current working knowledge of the Secure Care Pathway as well as significant post qualifying experience.
As a CNTW employee, we will support you in your personal and career development. You'll have access to a great range of training opportunities through our in-house Academy including Coaching, Apprenticeships, and our Leadership Development Programme.
Main Duties of the Job
They act as a Clinical Nurse Lead within a multi-disciplinary team, developing collaborative, needs based care plans, through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. They act as an identified deputy in the absence of the Ward Manager. They facilitate and coordinate clinical practice, ensuring high standards of evidence-based care and treatment. They are visible and accessible to patients, families and carers, working together to ensure efficient, effective and caring services. They lead on the implementation of all performance indicators, essential standards and quality outcomes. They develop and where appropriate deliver training packages to enhance the knowledge and skills of the workforce and students. They facilitate staff appraisals and Clinical Supervision and support personal development plans. They provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
About Us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return, we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* ENB 998 / P126/127 or equivalent.
* Leadership Experience
Knowledge and Experience
* Post registration clinical experience
* 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
* Experience within secure care
* Knowledge/working experience of SCM
* Interest in working within the personality disorder field
Skills and Competencies
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
* Time Management
* Change Management
* Ability to prioritise
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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