Job summary
In an exciting new development, we are delighted to be in a position of expanding our workforce and are looking to appoint a clinical nurse specialist to be part of a PCN (Primary Care Network) mental health service in Sunderland.
This includes looking for an individual who has the ability to support the delivery of evidence-based interventions for children, young people and their families who present with a wide range of mental health difficulties.
In a new and innovative service model, the team is comprised of high and low intensity Children and Young Peoples Mental Health (CYPMH) practitioners and will work closely with our well-established Sunderland Community Children and Young Peoples mental Health Service (SCCYPMHS).
This multi-disciplinary team will deliver a range of interventions that identify mental health difficulties at the earliest stage, and facilitate the provision of services that promote resilience, and enable positive mental health.
If you are a skilled, experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated CYPMH practitioner and are seeking an opportunity to play an instrumental role developing innovative services for children, young people and their families, this could be the post for you.
Main duties of the job
We expect the post holder to have sound children and young peoples mental health knowledge and skills. You will have the aptitude, motivation and enthusiasm for working within a groundbreaking service. Candidates will need:
- Registered nurse with appropriate registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
- Additional post graduate qualification in Child and Adolescent Mental Health, therapeutic training or other relevant area.
- Significant experience of working to support the mental health needs of children, young people and families.
- Ability to complete comprehensive mental health assessments and plan, implement and evaluate specialist packages of care for children, young people and their families.
- Skilled in the delivery of relevant therapeutic interventions including individual, family and group work.
- Ability to offer consultation and advice to a broad range of professionals and work co-operatively to deliver joint interventions with a range of providers.
For an informal discussion about this post please contact Lesley Gammell, CYPMHS Clinical Lead on 0191 5244000
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
- To be the team level clinical lead for clinicians in the designated specialty, leading on professional development and ensuring the delivery of robust evidence-based practice.
- To participate in the establishment of systems, assisting the Clinical Team Manager in the development of clinical practice, to ensure that the developments are embedded within the team and are sustainable.
- To ensure high professional standards of clinical practice in accordance with the NMC code of conduct and other relevant professional regulatory bodies, with professional accountability to the Nursing and Governance Directorate.
- To lead the planning, implementation, and participation in training and educational activities relevant to practice development for clinicians in the designated specialty.
- To support the Clinical Team Manager and other senior clinical staff in establishing and maintaining high standards and continual improvement within the established governance framework.
- To undertake ongoing audit of care and service delivery, underpinned by research and evidence-based practice. Undertake research as part of the role.
- To coordinate and deliver clinical and caseload management supervision to support all clinical staff within the area of responsibility.
- To undertake triage ,assessment, and provide person-centred care and treatment within the clinical framework and Trust protocol, in accordance with qualification and competence to practice.
- To promote at all times a positive image of children and young people with mental health conditions.
- To promote at all times a positive image of the specialist service area and the wider Trust.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working to support the mental health needs of children, young people and families.
- Experience of working within a community context.
- Proven record in the planning, delivery and evaluation of training with own specialism.
- Experience of leading in the development of specific aspects of service delivery.
- Extensive experience of working collaboratively within a multi-agency context.
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking clinical audit and using results to influence service improvement.
- Experience of critical incident review and lessons learnt.
- Experience in supervising professional colleagues from non-specialist backgrounds.
- Experience of working in the area of research or audit.
- Experience of working within Primary Care Settings.
- Experience of leadership of teams.
- Experience of being part of a new service delivery model.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to complete triage, comprehensive mental health assessments, plan, implement and evaluate specialist packages of care for children, young people and their families.
- Skilled in the delivery of relevant therapeutic interventions including individual, family and group work.
- Ability to be a role model in terms of values, attitudes and behaviours, in line with South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Trust organisational framework.
- Communication and organisation skills.
- Skilled in the delivery of clinical and caseload supervision.
- Proven ability to design and deliver training to a broad range of professionals.
- Ability to offer consultation and advice to a broad range of professionals and work cooperatively to deliver joint interventions with a range of providers.
- Ability to engage vulnerable and hard to reach groups.
- Knowledge and experience of safeguarding and the promotion of welfare in children.
- Ability to work at the complex interface between universal and specialist childrens service provision.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- IT skills and knowledge.
- Evidence of being an effective leader.
- Evidence of being an innovator.
- Ability to work under pressure and achieve tight deadlines in a complex/changing environment.
- Be able to organise and prioritise own workload and that of the wider team.
- Clear concise record keeping, report writing skills.
- Understanding of the National healthcare agenda related to CYPMH.
- Understanding of the principles of infection prevention and control.
- Car driver and access to independent travel.
Desirable
- Understanding of complex commissioning in a context of local and national agenda.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Combination of physical activities in line with the role.
- May be required to move and handle objects in line with Trust guidelines using appropriate aids.
- The post holder will be required to work flexibly sometimes working additional or unsocial hours as necessary to meet the needs of the service and ensure a complete understanding is had in relation to care delivery.
- Standard keyboard skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse with appropriate registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
- Additional post graduate qualification in Child and Adolescent Mental Health, therapeutic training or other relevant area.
Desirable
- Teaching certificate.
- Accreditation with relevant therapeutic body.
- Formal leadership training, e.g Leading Empowered Organisations; IAPT Transformational Leadership Programme.
Other Requirements
Essential
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality.
- The ability and skills to act as an advocate for a developing service, to engage and foster good professional relationships with all health professionals in promoting the good integration of this service and with the wider health care system.
- Professional courage and curiosity when understanding and advocating for the needs of children and young people.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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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
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pennywell Mental Health Community Hub
Petersfield Road
Pennywell
SUNDERLAND
SR4 9BD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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