Clinical Nurse Specialist - NHS
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
North Cumbria Children's Specialist Mental Health Service are delighted to be recruiting a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our team. We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic clinician with suitable leadership and experience, who is motivated to join the collective leadership team in this innovative post.
The services are dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of children, young people and their families. We provide a wide range of treatment approaches to children and their young people including individual, group and family therapy. We also work very closely with partner agencies.
The successful candidate will work across the Children's Specialist Mental Health teams in and carry a specialist case load across North Cumbria, They will have additional qualifications in NMP or a Psychological Clinical Intervention to lead on.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Nurse Specialist will contribute to the strategic direction for the development of practice within Children's Specialist Mental Health services.
Key Functions:
- Offer specialist practice
- Provide clinical leadership for the Physical Health Clinic
- Offer professional leadership and advice, including clinical supervision
- Support with psychological formulation of complex cases.
- Be involved in staff development
- Undertake audits and related activities in aspects of clinical practice, therapeutic intervention and service evaluation involving service users and their families.
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
North Cumbria Children's Specialist Mental Health Service are delighted to be recruiting a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our team. We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic clinician with suitable leadership and experience, who is motivated to join the collective leadership team in this innovative post.
The services are dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of children, young people and their families. We provide a wide range of treatment approaches to children and their young people including individual, group and family therapy. We also work very closely with partner agencies.
The successful candidate will work across the Children's Specialist Mental Health teams in and carry a specialist case load across North Cumbria, They will have additional qualifications in NMP or a Psychological Clinical Intervention to lead on.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist will contribute to the strategic direction for the development of practice within Children's Specialist Mental Health services.
Key Functions:
- Offer specialist practice
- Provide clinical leadership for the Physical Health Clinic
- Offer professional leadership and advice, including clinical supervision
- Support with psychological formulation of complex cases.
- Be involved in staff development
- Undertake audits and related activities in aspects of clinical practice, therapeutic intervention and service evaluation involving service users and their families.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 20^th February 2025Closing date : 6^th March 2025
We welcome your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- First level registered nurse.
- Recognized teaching qualification.
- Postgraduate qualification at Masters level or equivalent.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Evidence of experience in therapeutic interventions relevant to working with enduring mental health problems i.e. PSI, CBT, Family Interventions, Group Work
- Advanced level therapeutic training in one of the above modalities
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria- Experience working with Children, Young people and their families
- Have been involved in service development changes.
- Awareness of the evolving healthcare agenda and the implications for nursing.
- Experience of audit and related activities.
- Evidence of facilitating quality improvement in practice.
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues.
- Experience of training and education.
- Knowledge of wider Children's System
Skills
Essential criteria- Leadership skills.
- Ability to work across professional and organizational boundaries internally and externally.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Ability to put strategy into action.
- Excellent communication skills
- Prioritization of complex workload.
- Evidence of managing complex cases in wider team
Please ensure to check out all of the supporting documents linked to this advert, for useful information about working for us, information from our Chief Executive and much more.