We're looking for people who share our values (compassion, accountability and optimism) to help us provide high quality care to the patients, carers, families and local communities we serve. We specialise in providing NHS mental health and learning disability services.
So what can we offer you in return?
We're an organisation which puts people first. We'll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. We'll help you learn, acquire new skills and gain further experience to support your career development. And we'll provide the opportunity for you to bring your fresh ideas to work about how we can do things differently and continue improving.
You will also be joining a health and care system committed to working together to do the best we can for the communities we serve. Above all, at Sussex Partnership you'll have the chance to make a difference to the lives of the patients, carers and families across our communities.
As a Trust we are committed in making a difference. Your development is important to us, so don't forget to ask us during interview what opportunities we can offer. We can offer fully funded lifelong learning opportunities such as an apprenticeship from GCSE to Masters level.
If you like the sound of that, then come and join our team.
Job overview
Hill Rise Assessment and Treatment Service in Newhaven is part of a lively multi-disciplinary service for adults with severe mental illness. The service sits within the beautiful landscape of the South Downs National Park and is only a few miles from the cosmopolitan city of Brighton. Over the next five years our community mental health services are undergoing a huge transformation as we move to a more integrated network of services, with our mental health teams being central in driving the changes.
We are looking for a Senior Nurse Practitioner to be part of our clinical leadership team. They will champion the nursing profession within the service and promote excellence in clinical practice.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for providing professional and clinical supervision to junior nurses, lead on the development of nursing associates and coordinate student placements within the service.
They will have professional oversight over the clinic, medication management and physical health monitoring.
They will share their expertise with the wider MDT and use their clinical skills to support colleagues and to directly work with and manage complex cases.
We welcome nurses who want to develop a clinical specialism which could include evidence based psychological interventions.
Working for our organisation
As a mental health trust, Sussex Partnership Trust places great importance on the wellbeing of its staff, as well as ensuring our reward packages reflect the immensely important work they do.
As a nurse in our team we can offer you:
- Access to numerous wellbeing and support programmes, run by our internal wellbeing team
- Excellent supervision programmes, with ongoing opportunities for training and development
- Flexible working patterns
- Access to a host of discount schemes (including gyms, shopping, restaurants and cars)
- A position within a trust rated as ‘Outstanding’ for caring and ‘Good’ overall by the CQC
- Generous holiday entitlement (starting at 27 days + 8 bank holidays)
- A ‘Golden Hello’ or relocation package of up to £2000 (see attached documentation)
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will provide specialist assessments and nursing interventions to patients within the care group; participate in review of clinical policies and guidelines; support and implement changes to practice; liaise with other organisations and professionals to promote communication and good practice; be able to undertake audit activity and supervision to other staff in the service area; have an understanding of psychosocial interventions to include psycho-education, wellness recovery action plans and discharge planning.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse with current registration (mental health / LD/ Adult) appropriate to the job role
* Degree/diploma level supplemented by specialist qualification, training, experience, courses to masters level equivalent relevant to the care group
* Evidence of post registration training in relevant service area
* Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent
Knowledge/Experience
* Extensive post qualifying experience in relevant service area
* Experience of supervising staff and students
* Able to manage a caseload of patients with complex mental health needs
* Comprehensive knowledge of interventions specific to service area
* Awareness of Trust policies and service specification
Sussex Partnership NHS FT is committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our communities. Our workforce is currently under-represented from Black and Minority, Ethnic and disabled communities and we would welcome applications from these communities.
We regret that we are unable to advise candidates if they have not been shortlisted. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
In the event of an excessive number of applicants the Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy earlier than indicated.
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust takes its responsibilities for the safeguarding and protection of children and young people and vulnerable adults very seriously and expects this of all its employees and bank workers. The Trust works with adult and children’s social care to ensure that the integrated service has systems in place to equip staff and bank workers with the knowledge and skills to recognize abuse, and take action to safeguard and protect vulnerable adults and children and young people. It is expected that all staff and bank workers familiarise themselves with the appropriate structures and policies and with the Sussex child protection and safeguarding procedures and the Sussex multi-agency policy and procedures for safeguarding vulnerable adults and undertake the relevant essential training and further training appropriate to their role.
Successful candidates are normally offered salaries at the bottom of the relevant salary range. However, where previous or equivalent NHS experience in a similar role can be demonstrated and evidenced, this may be taken into consideration when setting the starting salary.
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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