Nurse Consultant (Approved Clinician/Trainee Approved Clinician)

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Darlington

Salary

£79,504 – £91,609

Training post

Trust type

Foundation

Posted

1 weeks ago

About the role

An exciting opportunity for a motivated, values driven and passionate nurse has arisen with the role of Nurse Consultant on Willow Ward, which is a level 2 mixed sex rehabilitation unit. The Nurse Consultant will be an experienced practitioner who is able to demonstrate an expert level of personal and professional skill in the mental health assessment and care of patients within their area/specialty, in line with evidence/research/NICE Guidance. You will demonstrate excellent communication skills, working collaboratively with service users, families, operational teams and outside agencies to achieve best possible outcomes. Substantial experience working at advanced level either as Advanced practitioner or Associate Nurse Consultant is required. It is essential for the applicant to be an Approved Clinician or be willing to work towards this (commencing within 12months of appointment). This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Person specification

Essential

Current Professional Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council - RMN / RNLD / RGN
Recognised Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor
Trained in Clinical Supervision and providing Clinical Supervision
To be able to demonstrate analytical and synthethetical level intellectual skills, ability to gather and manipulate information at advanced level and ability to manage advanced levels of knowledge through: Master's degree in a subject relevant to the area
Recognised/accredited therapeutic qualification/registration in a therapeutic model relevant to mental health or learning disability e.g Intermediate Systemic Family Therapy/Post Grad diploma in CBT/British Isles Dialectical Behaviour Therapy/NMP (Independent Prescriber)
Recognised/accredited leadership development programme
Depending on service need - work towards achieving AC/RC in their area of work (or willingness to work towards commencing within 12months of appointment).
Demonstrable extensive experience at Band 8a (or equivalent) including:
Extensive experience working with patients with complex needs in the specialist field
Extensive experience working with patients who display risk behaviours
Clinical risk assessment and management and its application in practice
Demonstration of using expert practice in a governed therapy/advanced clinical qualification
Demonstration of advanced transformational leadership knowledge, skills and competencies
Able to demonstrate having worked in an autonomous expert role utilising clinical assessment skills in highly complex situations
Working collaboratively with patients their families and carers
Working in a multi disciplinary team
Quality improvement activities
Have engaged in research and clinical audit activity.
Designed and delivered teaching or education packages to patients, carers and health care staff within the last 2 years
Expert knowledge in mental state and/or physical examination and assessment
Extensive knowledge of current issues relating to health needs of patients in the field of practice, regionally and nationally
Understanding and working knowledge of the legal framework and statutory obligations under the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act
Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice.
Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
Clinical Governance and its application in practice.
Working knowledge of clinical medicines management
Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment (depending on specialist area)