The Central Norfolk CFYP services are currently organised into a 0 to 14 CAMHs service and a 14 - 18 Youth Service although we are about to enter a period of transition moving to a 0 -18 CAMHS service and 18 - 25 Young adult (YAMHs) service, it is possible whilst this role will be initially based it youth it could move to either of these 2 services. We have enthusiastic and skilled staff who provide the support that is needed - and they are motivated to make a real difference to young people, their families and carers.
Additionally, we are making a number of positive changes to the service; seeing waiting-lists drop and taking opportunities to think innovatively about our practice.
As an employer, Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust are particularly committed to enabling our staff to do the very best they can through support and training, as well as opportunities for progression. We are confident, therefore, that the right candidate will have a real chance to make a positive impact to the lives of young people in Norfolk.
We're really excited to offer an opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to work in our diverse multi-disciplinary team (MDT). If successful you will be a leader within the team; providing support and inspiring your staff. You will also provide skilled clinical interventions to 0-14 year-olds; making a real difference to the lives of young people in Norfolk.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist is to provide specialist clinical interventions to our young people, their families and loved ones. It also involves delivery of leadership activities within the team.
* Deliver clinical interventions.
* Work as a non-medical prescriber.
* Offer support, supervision and informal training to your colleagues.
* Contribute to multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings.
* Undertake other clinical tasks within the team.
* Support the Community Team Manager.
You will have a nursing qualification, trained as a non-medical prescriber, and will have developed their skills through extensive experience in mental health.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Mental Health or equivalent professional qualification
* Non-Medical Independent Prescriber
* Degree Level Qualification or equivalent or equivalent level
* Study experience at masters level, study at that level or clinical experience.
* ENB 998
Knowledge
* Able to demonstrate sound clinical expertise and knowledge of mental health disorders and their treatments.
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
* Teaching or Training experience or qualification
* Experience of facilitation in groups
* Experience of implementing evidence based practice and or service improvement initiative
Other
* Ability to travel to all Trust locations if required
* PMA fit
Skills
* Ability to communicate widely in a clear manner
* Ability to self-manage time and meet agreed deadlines
Benefits
* 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.
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.
£49,387 to £56,515 a yeargross per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time,Flexible working,Compressed hours
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