Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
To provide comprehensive specialist assessments using highly developed skills, including the risk assessment and management of individuals who present in mental health crisis. To work as an autonomous senior practitioner who is accountable for their own professional activities, providing clinically effective and where possible evidence-based therapeutic interventions, utilising specialist analytical and interpretive skills for adults and their carers presenting with complex needs. To demonstrate expertise in analysing and reflecting upon their own clinical practice and that of others in all aspects of care given to patients in crisis and their families/carers. To work effectively with colleagues from other disciplines as appropriate throughout the assessment and treatment process. To have highly developed report writing skills. Be responsible for providing and receiving highly complex, sensitive distressing and emotional information in relation to health issues. Communicate sensitive complex information about their condition to patients and their carers. Developed knowledge of safeguarding procedures and experience in how to manage these situations including advising colleagues where necessary. To work within professional and ethical frameworks established by national bodies such as the Department of Health and the NMC. Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential Criteria
Must hold RMN/OT or AHP qualification to degree level Educated to Masters degree or equivalent level of experience Training
Essential Criteria
Non Medical Prescribing qualification or Approved Mental Health professional qualification or Accredited CBT specialist Teaching and assessing training Experience
Essential Criteria
Substantial experience of MDT working. Knowledge and understanding of current legislation and understanding of clinical risk assessments Knowledge of education of others and identification of training requirements Awareness of national and local issues impacting nursing care. Acute Mental Health Experience CPD relevant to current post. Substantial experience of assessing and prescribing treatments for mental health problems. Desirable Criteria
Community Mental Health experience Crisis Team experience Knowledge of Trust nonmedical policy and local procedure. Relevant clinical courses Skills
Essential Criteria
Evidence of leadership skills and development project work. Effective teaching and presentation skills Highly specialised range of interpersonal and communication skills. Effective time management and organisational skills. Caseload management Basic IT skills and ability to organise and prioritise workload. Desirable Criteria
Clinical supervision skills Ability to manage change Budget management Knowledge
Essential Criteria
Current knowledge and understanding of acute mental health needs and ability to demonstrate clinical competence Can evidence knowledge of effective risk assessment. Contractual Requirements
Essential Criteria
A driving licence (with access to a vehicle for work) is required for this post; however, reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Additional Information
The closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applicants, so we advise you to submit your application early to prevent disappointment. We will be requesting references by email. Please ensure you include email addresses and contact numbers for your referees to avoid delay in the recruitment process. The Trust believes in treating everyone with dignity and respect and encourages applications from all sectors of the community. We guarantee an interview to candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum essential criteria. Communication regarding your application will be sent via email; therefore, please ensure you regularly check your spam/junk folder. In submitting an application form, you authorise Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to confirm from your previous or current NHS employer and other prior employers; previous NHS service details and personal data held about you. This data will be transferred using NHS Electronic Staff Record and third-party systems via an automated process and only used for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining accurate employment records, should you be appointed to the post. Should you require any further information please refer to our Privacy Policy shown on the Trust website. For eligible posts, DBS disclosures are mandatory before commencement of employment. If you are in a position that is deemed a regulated adult and/or child care role, you will not be able to start your employment until we have received a satisfactory DBS Disclosure. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Convictions which would otherwise be considered as 'spent' will also be checked as part of an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges
Applicant Requirements
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. Documents to Download
Clinical Lead (PDF, 536.3KB) Colleague Benefits (PDF, 16.1MB) Colleague Benefits (PDF, 16.2MB)
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To provide comprehensive specialist assessments using highly developed skills, including the risk assessment and management of individuals who present in mental health crisis. To work as an autonomous senior practitioner who is accountable for their own professional activities, providing clinically effective and where possible evidence-based therapeutic interventions, utilising specialist analytical and interpretive skills for adults and their carers presenting with complex needs. To demonstrate expertise in analysing and reflecting upon their own clinical practice and that of others in all aspects of care given to patients in crisis and their families/carers. To work effectively with colleagues from other disciplines as appropriate throughout the assessment and treatment process. To have highly developed report writing skills. Be responsible for providing and receiving highly complex, sensitive distressing and emotional information in relation to health issues. Communicate sensitive complex information about their condition to patients and their carers. Developed knowledge of safeguarding procedures and experience in how to manage these situations including advising colleagues where necessary. To work within professional and ethical frameworks established by national bodies such as the Department of Health and the NMC. Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential Criteria
Must hold RMN/OT or AHP qualification to degree level Educated to Masters degree or equivalent level of experience Training
Essential Criteria
Non Medical Prescribing qualification or Approved Mental Health professional qualification or Accredited CBT specialist Teaching and assessing training Experience
Essential Criteria
Substantial experience of MDT working. Knowledge and understanding of current legislation and understanding of clinical risk assessments Knowledge of education of others and identification of training requirements Awareness of national and local issues impacting nursing care. Acute Mental Health Experience CPD relevant to current post. Substantial experience of assessing and prescribing treatments for mental health problems. Desirable Criteria
Community Mental Health experience Crisis Team experience Knowledge of Trust nonmedical policy and local procedure. Relevant clinical courses Skills
Essential Criteria
Evidence of leadership skills and development project work. Effective teaching and presentation skills Highly specialised range of interpersonal and communication skills. Effective time management and organisational skills. Caseload management Basic IT skills and ability to organise and prioritise workload. Desirable Criteria
Clinical supervision skills Ability to manage change Budget management Knowledge
Essential Criteria
Current knowledge and understanding of acute mental health needs and ability to demonstrate clinical competence Can evidence knowledge of effective risk assessment. Contractual Requirements
Essential Criteria
A driving licence (with access to a vehicle for work) is required for this post; however, reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Additional Information
The closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applicants, so we advise you to submit your application early to prevent disappointment. We will be requesting references by email. Please ensure you include email addresses and contact numbers for your referees to avoid delay in the recruitment process. The Trust believes in treating everyone with dignity and respect and encourages applications from all sectors of the community. We guarantee an interview to candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum essential criteria. Communication regarding your application will be sent via email; therefore, please ensure you regularly check your spam/junk folder. In submitting an application form, you authorise Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to confirm from your previous or current NHS employer and other prior employers; previous NHS service details and personal data held about you. This data will be transferred using NHS Electronic Staff Record and third-party systems via an automated process and only used for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining accurate employment records, should you be appointed to the post. Should you require any further information please refer to our Privacy Policy shown on the Trust website. For eligible posts, DBS disclosures are mandatory before commencement of employment. If you are in a position that is deemed a regulated adult and/or child care role, you will not be able to start your employment until we have received a satisfactory DBS Disclosure. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Convictions which would otherwise be considered as 'spent' will also be checked as part of an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges
Applicant Requirements
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. Documents to Download
Clinical Lead (PDF, 536.3KB) Colleague Benefits (PDF, 16.1MB) Colleague Benefits (PDF, 16.2MB)
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