Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience
Job overview
Our county-wide Norfolk & Waveney Perinatal Community Mental Health service are excited to be continuing to expand and are looking to recruit an additional Clinical Nurse Specialist
This is an opportunity to work within a specialist multi-disciplinary setting, which offers a wide range of MDT clinical specialisms. We are looking for someone who has excellent clinical skills, experience in clinical leadership and a passion for perinatal mental health. It is an exciting time to be working in the perinatal world as the services are rapidly expanding, there are opportunities for additional training and service development.
You will be part of a multidisciplinary team consisting of Consultant Psychiatrists, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Therapies team, Case Managers, Social Workers, Peer Support Workers, Nursery Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Community Team Managers, and a Service Manager specialising in perinatal mental health.
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist you will provide clinical leadership to the team. You will also work closely with our Community Team Manager and provide operational support for the team as needed. You will hold a small case load of more complex cases as well as be leading on projects to further develop and enhance the service we provide.
Knowledge of Maternity and Health Visiting services is desirable but not essential
Main duties of the job
The job role with consist of the following, but is not limited to;
* Accepting and triaging all new referrals received by the team.
* To communicate /liaise effectively with relevant referring partners and other agencies.
* Arranging and carrying out initial assessments.
* Offering time to support the wider team with visits where specialist knowledge could be required
* Being part of the wider Senior Leadership Team and encouraging evidence based changes and processes across the service.
* Supporting staff with advice for duty calls during working hours and putting in place appropriate actions to address identified risks.
* To ensure that any identified immediate risks are appropriately responded to and a proportionate risk management strategy is actioned, with input from the multidisciplinary team members.
* Keeping up to date with relevant perinatal research and news to share with the wider team
* Offering caseload supervision to case managers
If you’re enthusiastic, person centred and have experience working in a community setting, we would love to hear from you
Working for our organisation
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you’ll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We’re an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further details on job description and main responsibilities please see the attached job description
Person specification
Qualifications
* RMN / RNLD or equivalent professional registration/ qualification
* Degree Level Qualification or equivalent or equivalent level
* Study experience at masters level, study at that level or clinical experience.
* ENB 998
* Non-Medical Independent Prescriber
Experience
* Extensive experience at which has required supervision and mentorship of others.
* Extensive experience of practice within clinical area with proven track record in delivering high quality care.
* Experience of leadership and management in specialist mental health or learning disabilities.
* Teaching or training experience or qualification.
* Experience of facilitation in groups.
* Experience of implementing evidence-based practice and or service improvement initiative.
Skills
* Ability to communicate widely in a clear manner.
* Ability to problem solve.
* Confident manner
* Approachable, tactful and diplomatic.
* Ability to self-manage time and meet agreed deadlines.
Knowledge
* Able to demonstrate sound clinical expertise and knowledge of mental health disorders and their treatments.
other
* Ability to travel to all Trust locations if required.
* PMA fit.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification). We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post may be 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.
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.
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