Mental Health Services for Older People are looking to recruit a Band 6 Clinical Lead for Silver Birch Ward at Highbury Hospital.
Silver Birch Ward is an 18 bedded mixed gender acute assessment unit for people of any age who have a diagnosis of dementia.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, forward thinking and motivated Clinical Lead with experience or invested interest in working with our patient group. You will have a sound knowledge and understanding of the mental health, person centred care, physical health and social needs relating to this patient group.
We are seeking to recruit someone who has the relevant knowledge and skills to provide clinical leadership to the ward's multidisciplinary team. You will be a visible point of contact to junior staff requiring clinical guidance, expertise and support in the delivery of high-quality, person centred and compassionate care.
It is essential that you are able to work flexible hours over 24-hour period 7 days a week this post also incorporates Senior Nurse duties at Highbury.
Applicants should have excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills, be able to work alongside existing team manager and have the personal characteristics to assist in leading a strong, experienced and supportive team in a challenging and rewarding environment.
Applicants must display a considerable degree of initiative, possess mature judgement and maintain a calm, friendly and efficient manner when dealing with patients, carers, colleagues and visitors.
Applicants must have at least 12 months experience at Band 5 and have completed the preceptorship programme.
You will be required to apply a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism to their work.
About us
#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.
Job description Job responsibilities
If you are looking for an exciting and challenging opportunity to work alongside the Ward Manager and other clinical leads to develop our inpatient ward vision then we would like to hear from you.
You will need to demonstrate the necessary role modelling qualities in line with Trust Values to promote high standards of care and contribute to service development and transformation.
You will be expected to provide clinical and managerial supervision and appraisal systems for a group of staff as well as maintaining your own continuing professional development. You will be expected to deputise in absence of Ward Manager and support the Ward Manager in maintaining effective team working processes including e-rostering, sickness and attendance management, clinical audit and PAD.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional Qualification (Mental Health/Learning Disabilities/General) to degree level or equivalent. Maintains current registration with the NMC Further specialist knowledge/post registration experience in specific service area or other formal training. Desirable
Demonstrate continued professional development to maintain professional registration Training Essential
Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery. Experience Essential
Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise for the banding Specialist and area specific experience Desirable
The ability to deal with and resolve conflict Knowledge Essential
Knowledge and understanding of current legislation and understanding of clinical risk assessments Knowledge of the nursing 6 c's Desirable
Awareness of national and local issues impacting of nursing care Knowledge of management theories Skills Essential
Ability to work as part of a team Good written/oral communication skills Diplomatic, caring & sympathetic Ability to be flexible and handle conflict issues Good skills in assessment intervention and evaluation of patients nursing care Clinical supervision skills IT skills Desirable
A high level of emotional intelligence Values and Behaviours Essential
All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation Contractual Requirements Essential
Ability to work to meet the needs to the service (including unsocial hours and bank holidays) Employer details Employer name
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Silver Birch
Highbury Hospital, Highbury Road, Bulwell,
Nottingham
NG6 9DR
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
186-072-25-MH #J-18808-Ljbffr
Silver Birch Ward is an 18 bedded mixed gender acute assessment unit for people of any age who have a diagnosis of dementia.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, forward thinking and motivated Clinical Lead with experience or invested interest in working with our patient group. You will have a sound knowledge and understanding of the mental health, person centred care, physical health and social needs relating to this patient group.
We are seeking to recruit someone who has the relevant knowledge and skills to provide clinical leadership to the ward's multidisciplinary team. You will be a visible point of contact to junior staff requiring clinical guidance, expertise and support in the delivery of high-quality, person centred and compassionate care.
It is essential that you are able to work flexible hours over 24-hour period 7 days a week this post also incorporates Senior Nurse duties at Highbury.
Applicants should have excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills, be able to work alongside existing team manager and have the personal characteristics to assist in leading a strong, experienced and supportive team in a challenging and rewarding environment.
Applicants must display a considerable degree of initiative, possess mature judgement and maintain a calm, friendly and efficient manner when dealing with patients, carers, colleagues and visitors.
Applicants must have at least 12 months experience at Band 5 and have completed the preceptorship programme.
You will be required to apply a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism to their work.
About us
#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.
Job description Job responsibilities
If you are looking for an exciting and challenging opportunity to work alongside the Ward Manager and other clinical leads to develop our inpatient ward vision then we would like to hear from you.
You will need to demonstrate the necessary role modelling qualities in line with Trust Values to promote high standards of care and contribute to service development and transformation.
You will be expected to provide clinical and managerial supervision and appraisal systems for a group of staff as well as maintaining your own continuing professional development. You will be expected to deputise in absence of Ward Manager and support the Ward Manager in maintaining effective team working processes including e-rostering, sickness and attendance management, clinical audit and PAD.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional Qualification (Mental Health/Learning Disabilities/General) to degree level or equivalent. Maintains current registration with the NMC Further specialist knowledge/post registration experience in specific service area or other formal training. Desirable
Demonstrate continued professional development to maintain professional registration Training Essential
Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery. Experience Essential
Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise for the banding Specialist and area specific experience Desirable
The ability to deal with and resolve conflict Knowledge Essential
Knowledge and understanding of current legislation and understanding of clinical risk assessments Knowledge of the nursing 6 c's Desirable
Awareness of national and local issues impacting of nursing care Knowledge of management theories Skills Essential
Ability to work as part of a team Good written/oral communication skills Diplomatic, caring & sympathetic Ability to be flexible and handle conflict issues Good skills in assessment intervention and evaluation of patients nursing care Clinical supervision skills IT skills Desirable
A high level of emotional intelligence Values and Behaviours Essential
All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation Contractual Requirements Essential
Ability to work to meet the needs to the service (including unsocial hours and bank holidays) Employer details Employer name
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Silver Birch
Highbury Hospital, Highbury Road, Bulwell,
Nottingham
NG6 9DR
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
186-072-25-MH #J-18808-Ljbffr
