Clinical Nurse Specialist

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience.

Please note due to the nature of our roles and patient demographic, you will be required to undertake physical intervention training and remain trained, as required by your role.

Job overview

We are looking for a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist (RMN with Nurse Prescribing Qualification) with advanced clinical skills to join the Female Acute Inpatient Pathway in Hellesdon . We want applicants who are keen to be part of transformation and improvement in the area of our acute care pathway; people who can offer strong clinical leadership, education and mentoring to the team.

We value creativity, innovation and passion towards providing excellent patient care; a resilient practitioner, who is aware of and able to cope with the pressure and unpredictability of acute ward.

The successful candidate will work closely alongside the multidisciplinary team (MDT), providing expert clinical leadership, supporting complex clinical decision-making, and championing high standards of evidence-based care.

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There is two posts one on Kestrel ward which is an all female ward 16 bed and Waveney ward all female acute 17 beds, we are looking for highly motivated CNS to bring their experience and leadership skills to enhance the team.

You will be responsible to provide clinical leadership to the clinical team in the care, treatment and therapy of the client group, with a clear focus on clinical risk and its management, care planning, and co-ordination of care delivery within a well-resourced team, supported with regular supervision and providing opportunities to work in partnership with health and social care, linking into the multi-disciplinary service.

You will able to influence, lead and motivate staff at all levels within the clinical environment to deliver high quality care. CNS , you will provide expertise, support and advice to clinical practitioners regarding all aspects of clinical care including implementing best practise based on evidence based practice and National Guidance.

We are openly welcoming people from a diverse clinical background with experience in different areas of mental health.

Working for our organisation

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other.

What can we offer in return?

This post offers an opportunity to work closely with the leadership team, and a varied MDT including psychology.

We offer a comprehensive induction programme. We believe that staff, who feel valued by their employers and are truly engaged, and able to provide better outcomes for our service users.

We have a culture of continued learning, which includes a variety of training, reflection, supervision and service development - these are facilitated by our senior clinical team, including our Clinical Nurse Specialists.

When you join us, you can expect regular clinical and management supervision with an emphasis on reflective practice. We hold a strong belief in team and individual development, you’ll be provided with a full induction program and access to extensive training and career development.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of the Female Acute Inpatient Pathway, supporting both Waveney and Kestrel Wards to deliver excellent standards of care.

You will work alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team, contribute to meaningful service improvements, support the development of staff, and make a real difference to the lives of the people we care for.

If you are an experienced mental health nurse with a Nurse Prescribing Qualification and a passion for clinical leadership, quality improvement, and staff development, we would love to hear from you.

Interested?

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

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Please be aware that, due to the high number of applications for certain roles, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

YOUR APPLICATION

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification).. We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post may be 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.