Job summary
Employer heading
Clinical Nurse Lead
Band 6
Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
- Cultural diversity staff network
- Disabled staff network
- LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
- Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
- Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
- Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a caring, compassionate and enthusiastic qualified Band 6 Clinical Nurse Lead (Registered Mental Health and Learning Disability Nurses) to work within the Neuro psychiatry inpatient service on Ward 2, Walkergate Park.
The regional service supports individuals who have neurological disorders for example: Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease, MS, TBI and require specialist neuro psychiatry input. Presenting with a range of physical, cognitive, communication and emotional problems as well as challenging behaviours. We aim to provide a secure, and low stimulus environment that is suitable for people who require a full assessment of their needs including nursing, medical, psychology, OT, physio, SALT and dietetics.
Main duties of the job
The individual will be responsible for leading the team and providing high quality , patient focused, evidence based care under the support of the ward manager. We are seeking confident individuals who are competent in leading in the delivery of high quality nursing care and service development. You should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to demonstrate a warm, patient centred approach to care. You must demonstrate effective leadership skills, engage in multi-disciplinary team working; developing collaborative, needs based care plans, through assessment and formulation. You will be expected to facilitate and coordinate clinical practice, ensuring high standards of evidence based care and treatment during supervision of staff nurses and nursing assistants; taking a lead in, and supporting the staff team with complex patient care for both mental and physical health needs.
The post holder will be expected to assist with the implementation of all performance indicators, essential standards and quality outcomes; ensuring that ongoing work towards the trust and national targets is progressed; oversee the implementation of policies and procedures and acting to correct any discrepancies; lead and supervise the staff over a 24 hour period and in the absence of the ward manager, you will be expected to support the team.
Working for our organisation
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please note to apply for this role you must have the right to work in the UK. CNTW NHS Foundation Trust will not provide sponsorship for this role.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 16th April 2024
Closing date : 1st May 2024
We welcome your application.
Person specification
Education and Qualification
Essential criteria
- Professional Nursing qualification e.g.RMN/RNMH/ RNLD
- Student Assessor /Mentor
Desirable criteria
- experience of a leadership
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
- Continued professional development
- Post registration clinical experience
Skills and Competencies
Essential criteria
- Good interpersonal and Communication skills
- Change Management
- Conflict resolution
- Risk Assessment/ Management
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Tracy Davidson
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0191 2875203
- Additional information
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