Job summary We are looking for a compassionate, motivated and experienced Night Nurse Practitioner (NNP) to join our dedicated mental health team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in supporting people who use our services, their carers, and multidisciplinary colleagues within a defined local delivery service. Night Nurse Practitioners (NNP)play a key role for people who use our services, clinicians and carers within adefined local delivery service. To act as a resource for allmembers of the multi-disciplinary team, providing expert nursing adviceconcerning all aspects of patient management. Effective communication withall colleagues and patients is an integral part of the role. To act as gatekeepers for access to mental health beds to ensure that the admission criteria/bed management policy is adhered to. To provide professional leadership, rolemodel, mentor and practice educator in response to patient and service demand Main duties of the job Be responsiblefor the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of carewithout supervision. Provideleadership role model, demonstrating expert knowledge and skill in clinicalpractice. Participatefully in quality assurance initiates. Beresponsible for specific clinical and managerial projects and undertake allnecessary work to complete these, including facilitating meetings, liaisingand/or negotiating with other staff. To initiateand participate in audit/ research projects. Provide sitemanagement responsibility. About us About Devon Partnership Trust We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery. We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do Our values We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas. We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader. Job description Job responsibilities Communicationand Working Relationship Skills Demonstrate the ability toreceive and give complex clinical details clearly, with patients, carers andcolleagues. Demonstrate the ability tocommunicate clearly and sensitively in situations that are contentious and/orhostile. Demonstrate a high level ofinterpersonal skills, self-awareness and empathy in all communications. Demonstrate an ability tonegotiate and problem solve in contentious and/or antagonistic situations whereagreement is required, or communicate clear decisions and rationale whenagreement cannot be reached e.g. in situations where the Mental Health Act maybe required. Demonstratethe ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleaguesin both the Mental Health and Acute Trusts and other statutory andnon-statutory organisations. Analyticaland Judgemental Skills Undertake specialistbio-psycho-social assessments. Highly developed complex risk assessment andmanagement skills are required in order to undertake this function effectively.You will also implement, evaluate and document specialist care. Clinical triaging ofurgent/routine primary care referrals. Formulate robust dischargeplans without supervision, which may include a prompt referral to secondarymental health services, social and voluntary services. You will have Freedom to Act.As a lone worker, you will be required to make autonomous clinical decisions inrelation to the discharge of patients with complex mental health problemswithin the Acute Trust setting, without supervision. Planningand Organisational Skills Under theguidance of the Corporate Services Manager, identify own professional developmentneeds and demonstrate achievements against personal development plans. Participatein the mentoring and education of a range of students placed with the team. Participatein the planning, developing and delivery of multi-professional educationprogrammes and training sessions for a range of clinical and managerial staff. Provideclinical supervision to colleagues and students, as required. Responsibilityfor Policy and Service Development Implementation Demonstrate acommitment to developing ones own research skills and facilitating theseskills in other team members. Regularlyundertake audit/research into client/service related areas and contribute tothe application and evaluation of current research findings. Identifyareas of study/research in the service, develop proposals and seek advice offunding to support such activities in collaboration with Corporate Services Manager and in partnership with the Research and Development Department. Participatein appropriate audit projects including data collection, as a means ofcontributing to the ongoing evaluation and audit of the Night service. Responsibilityfor Finance, Equipment and Other Resources Inthe absence of the Corporate Services Manager, take responsibility for theco-ordination of all activities within the clinical area or equivalent sphere. Assist the Corporate Services Manager to exercise control of the budget for the service andcontribute to the formulation of the service budget setting process. Ensure thepromotion of the health and safety, well-being and interests of the patients,staff and all visitors who come into contact with the team and its serviceenvirons. Responsibilityfor Information Resources and Administrative Duties Participate inthe design and implementation of the audit of clinical work. Take aproactive role in seeking carer and user feedback. Undertakeappraisal and supervision according to Trust policy. Demonstraterespect, empathy and understanding of all users and colleagues within theservice. Adhere tothe Nursing & Midwifery Council Code of professional conduct (2002) Adhere toall Devon Partnership NHS Trust policies e.g. Human Resources policy, Healthand Safety policy, Clinical policies and procedures. Responsibilityfor Research and Development Participate incore clinical governance activities by contributing to the planning, evaluationand audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols within designated area Network withpeers to maintain professional links across the Trust. Contributeprogrammes of research and development as required. Freedom to Act Lone working on unit and within community setting in compliance with Trust and local lone working policies and procedures. Any Other Specific Tasks Required Adhere to the Trust policy for the promotion of equal opportunities and cultural awareness. Required to work flexibly in keeping with local practice. Job description Job responsibilities Communicationand Working Relationship Skills Demonstrate the ability toreceive and give complex clinical details clearly, with patients, carers andcolleagues. Demonstrate the ability tocommunicate clearly and sensitively in situations that are contentious and/orhostile. Demonstrate a high level ofinterpersonal skills, self-awareness and empathy in all communications. Demonstrate an ability tonegotiate and problem solve in contentious and/or antagonistic situations whereagreement is required, or communicate clear decisions and rationale whenagreement cannot be reached e.g. in situations where the Mental Health Act maybe required. Demonstratethe ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleaguesin both the Mental Health and Acute Trusts and other statutory andnon-statutory organisations. Analyticaland Judgemental Skills Undertake specialistbio-psycho-social assessments. Highly developed complex risk assessment andmanagement skills are required in order to undertake this function effectively.You will also implement, evaluate and document specialist care. Clinical triaging ofurgent/routine primary care referrals. Formulate robust dischargeplans without supervision, which may include a prompt referral to secondarymental health services, social and voluntary services. You will have Freedom to Act.As a lone worker, you will be required to make autonomous clinical decisions inrelation to the discharge of patients with complex mental health problemswithin the Acute Trust setting, without supervision. Planningand Organisational Skills Under theguidance of the Corporate Services Manager, identify own professional developmentneeds and demonstrate achievements against personal development plans. Participatein the mentoring and education of a range of students placed with the team. Participatein the planning, developing and delivery of multi-professional educationprogrammes and training sessions for a range of clinical and managerial staff. Provideclinical supervision to colleagues and students, as required. Responsibilityfor Policy and Service Development Implementation Demonstrate acommitment to developing ones own research skills and facilitating theseskills in other team members. Regularlyundertake audit/research into client/service related areas and contribute tothe application and evaluation of current research findings. Identifyareas of study/research in the service, develop proposals and seek advice offunding to support such activities in collaboration with Corporate Services Manager and in partnership with the Research and Development Department. Participatein appropriate audit projects including data collection, as a means ofcontributing to the ongoing evaluation and audit of the Night service. Responsibilityfor Finance, Equipment and Other Resources Inthe absence of the Corporate Services Manager, take responsibility for theco-ordination of all activities within the clinical area or equivalent sphere. Assist the Corporate Services Manager to exercise control of the budget for the service andcontribute to the formulation of the service budget setting process. Ensure thepromotion of the health and safety, well-being and interests of the patients,staff and all visitors who come into contact with the team and its serviceenvirons. Responsibilityfor Information Resources and Administrative Duties Participate inthe design and implementation of the audit of clinical work. Take aproactive role in seeking carer and user feedback. Undertakeappraisal and supervision according to Trust policy. Demonstraterespect, empathy and understanding of all users and colleagues within theservice. Adhere tothe Nursing & Midwifery Council Code of professional conduct (2002) Adhere toall Devon Partnership NHS Trust policies e.g. Human Resources policy, Healthand Safety policy, Clinical policies and procedures. Responsibilityfor Research and Development Participate incore clinical governance activities by contributing to the planning, evaluationand audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols within designated area Network withpeers to maintain professional links across the Trust. Contributeprogrammes of research and development as required. Freedom to Act Lone working on unit and within community setting in compliance with Trust and local lone working policies and procedures. Any Other Specific Tasks Required Adhere to the Trust policy for the promotion of equal opportunities and cultural awareness. Required to work flexibly in keeping with local practice. Person Specification Experience Essential An excellent understanding of the NSF and Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements. CPA and Recovery Process Awareness of community structures and social care options and processes Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health Documented Evidence of CPD Extensive experience of managing a busy caseload of clients with a range of mental health problems. Substantial experience of working at a senior clinical level. Working within inpatient or community mental health setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector. Providing clinical supervision and managing staff. Budget management. Setting up or working within a new service. Qualifications Essential A professional mental health qualification RMN. A level or equivalent grade A to C any subject GCSE or equivalent grade A to C in English and Maths Desirable Management qualification. Post graduate qualification relevant to specialism. Skills and Abilities Essential Excellent communication skills including the ability to engage with large groups who may be antagonistic. Able to produce well written report Able to own problems and get involved in the solutions. Ability to manage risk. Supervisory skills Ability to manage own time and that of the teams Ability to work flexibly Ability to be mobile across a geographical area Computer literacy Ability to work night duty Excellent clinical assessment skills Ability to manage change in a positive manner Person Specification Experience Essential An excellent understanding of the NSF and Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements. CPA and Recovery Process Awareness of community structures and social care options and processes Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health Documented Evidence of CPD Extensive experience of managing a busy caseload of clients with a range of mental health problems. Substantial experience of working at a senior clinical level. Working within inpatient or community mental health setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector. Providing clinical supervision and managing staff. Budget management. Setting up or working within a new service. Qualifications Essential A professional mental health qualification RMN. A level or equivalent grade A to C any subject GCSE or equivalent grade A to C in English and Maths Desirable Management qualification. Post graduate qualification relevant to specialism. Skills and Abilities Essential Excellent communication skills including the ability to engage with large groups who may be antagonistic. Able to produce well written report Able to own problems and get involved in the solutions. Ability to manage risk. Supervisory skills Ability to manage own time and that of the teams Ability to work flexibly Ability to be mobile across a geographical area Computer literacy Ability to work night duty Excellent clinical assessment skills Ability to manage change in a positive manner 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 Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information 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 Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name Devon Partnership NHS Trust Address Wonford House Dryden Road Exeter Devon EX2 5AF Employer's website