We are excited to offer a rare internal opportunity for staff already within our Care Home Service in Mid Notts. Based out of Lichfield Lane this post covers the neighbouring areas of Sherwood, Ashfield and Mansfield as the service needs.
The post holders will be responsible for caseload management, RESPECT form completion, advanced clinical care planning, education and support to the portfolio of care homes across the Bassetlaw area.
There is also the potential in the future to be supported with further development, including prescribing opportunities and other post graduate studies, to help you on your journey into a future role at Notts Healthcare.
This post is in line with the new workforce plan aspirations of the Specialist Nursing Team Portfolio.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check.
Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
The team currently consists of Band 7 Nurse Specialists and Band 6 RGN Practitioners who work collaboratively with colleagues within the Primary Care Networks to deliver the outcomes of the national Enhanced Framework for Care Homes.
Within this new B6 role you will be responsible for providing supportive management of residents clinical needs where required. You will also support the delivery of an ambitious portfolio of training including key skills such as recognising and managing the deteriorating resident, care at the end of life, falls management and advance care planning.
The successful candidates will be highly motivated and enthusiastic, able to work in challenging environments and work across various settings. You will therefore be able to drive, travelling to various settings as part of your day.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Susan Platt Job title: Mid Notts Care Home Team Leader Email address: Telephone number:
Please don't hesitate to contact Susan Platt for an informal chat if you are interested.
Alternatively you can also contact James Huguenin
Head of Service for Specialist Nursing and Teams on