Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for a confident Clinical Specialist Nurse (CSN) to work within the Mental Health Services for Older People North East Community Mental Health Team based in York. The CSN is the professional lead for nurses in the team, leading on professional development and ensuring the delivery of robust evidence-based practice. You would work with the leadership team to establish systems and develop clinical practice. Applicants should be a registered nurse with excellent knowledge of mental health services from across the community system, including primary care, specialist services, local authority & the voluntary and community sector. This is an extremely supportive team with a positive outlook who regularly engage in wellbeing and team-building activities both in and out of the work environment. Main Duties of the Job
The successful post holder will provide specialist advice, guidance, training, therapeutic support, and consultation as part of the multidisciplinary community mental health team. You will contribute to the formulation of a service user's needs and creating evidence-based plans. Consultation to team colleagues and external health and care professionals and contributing to service development, evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives. Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. About Us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York, and Selby. From education and prevention to crisis and specialist care, our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities, and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in, and cared for. We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families, and carers work together with us towards better mental health. We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right in areas that really need it. We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need to lead their best possible life. Job Responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. You will work collaboratively, assuming an active leadership role in the establishment of partnerships and networks with key stakeholders across the wider mental health care system, creating a culture of partnership between people and services, promoting clear communication and improved access to specialist advice, knowledge, and skills. You will contribute to increasing community awareness of the presentation and prevalence of eating disorders in local populations; using this insight and intelligence to inform future investment decisions as part of community transformation and the NHS Long-Term Plan. Person Specification
Qualifications
Current Professional Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council - RMN / RNLD Recognised Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor or currently in progress of achieving. Trained in Clinical Supervision and providing Clinical Supervision or in the process of achieving Postgraduate diploma in a subject relevant to the area or be willing to work towards and achieve within 2 years Within the first year of being in post, hold a recognised qualification in a governed therapy/advanced clinical qualification e.g., Intermediate Systemic Family Therapy/Post Grad diploma in CBT/British Isles Dialectical Behaviour Therapy/NMP (Independent Prescriber) Equivalent clinical experience to that of a Post Grad Diploma/master's level such as working as a band 6 (or above) in a relevant clinical area with significant experience, together with evidence of relevant CPD Knowledge
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) Experience
Significant experience working with patients with complex needs in the specialist field. Significant experience working with patients who display risk behaviours Clinical risk assessment and management and its application in practice Working collaboratively with service users, their families, and carers Working in a multi-disciplinary team Quality improvement activities 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.
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We are looking for a confident Clinical Specialist Nurse (CSN) to work within the Mental Health Services for Older People North East Community Mental Health Team based in York. The CSN is the professional lead for nurses in the team, leading on professional development and ensuring the delivery of robust evidence-based practice. You would work with the leadership team to establish systems and develop clinical practice. Applicants should be a registered nurse with excellent knowledge of mental health services from across the community system, including primary care, specialist services, local authority & the voluntary and community sector. This is an extremely supportive team with a positive outlook who regularly engage in wellbeing and team-building activities both in and out of the work environment. Main Duties of the Job
The successful post holder will provide specialist advice, guidance, training, therapeutic support, and consultation as part of the multidisciplinary community mental health team. You will contribute to the formulation of a service user's needs and creating evidence-based plans. Consultation to team colleagues and external health and care professionals and contributing to service development, evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives. Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. About Us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York, and Selby. From education and prevention to crisis and specialist care, our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities, and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in, and cared for. We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families, and carers work together with us towards better mental health. We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right in areas that really need it. We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need to lead their best possible life. Job Responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. You will work collaboratively, assuming an active leadership role in the establishment of partnerships and networks with key stakeholders across the wider mental health care system, creating a culture of partnership between people and services, promoting clear communication and improved access to specialist advice, knowledge, and skills. You will contribute to increasing community awareness of the presentation and prevalence of eating disorders in local populations; using this insight and intelligence to inform future investment decisions as part of community transformation and the NHS Long-Term Plan. Person Specification
Qualifications
Current Professional Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council - RMN / RNLD Recognised Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor or currently in progress of achieving. Trained in Clinical Supervision and providing Clinical Supervision or in the process of achieving Postgraduate diploma in a subject relevant to the area or be willing to work towards and achieve within 2 years Within the first year of being in post, hold a recognised qualification in a governed therapy/advanced clinical qualification e.g., Intermediate Systemic Family Therapy/Post Grad diploma in CBT/British Isles Dialectical Behaviour Therapy/NMP (Independent Prescriber) Equivalent clinical experience to that of a Post Grad Diploma/master's level such as working as a band 6 (or above) in a relevant clinical area with significant experience, together with evidence of relevant CPD Knowledge
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) Experience
Significant experience working with patients with complex needs in the specialist field. Significant experience working with patients who display risk behaviours Clinical risk assessment and management and its application in practice Working collaboratively with service users, their families, and carers Working in a multi-disciplinary team Quality improvement activities 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.
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