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Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

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Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust (HCT) is a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, proud to provide excellent care at the heart of our communities. We have been rated as Good by the CQC and are one of the best places to work in the NHS, as judged by the HSJ. The Trust is responsible for delivering a wide range of community health services across the whole of Hertfordshire. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and encourage applications from candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. We support staff to achieve a better work-life balance through a variety of flexible working arrangements and have a good track record for recruiting disabled people. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum ‘essential’ criteria for the post as detailed in the person specification will be interviewed. If you have a learning disability you can complete an easy read job application. You will need to send this to hct.careers@nhs.net

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our Trust Values underpin the work we do each day, and we welcome applicants who share the same values.

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Address: Unit 1A Howard Court; 14 Tewin Road; Welwyn Garden City; Hertfordshire; AL7 1BW
Contact Number: 01707 388000

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Cyf: 812-23-PALMS-B7-CYP-F ID y swydd wag: 6140522

Senior Community Nurse

Closed for applications on: 7-Mai-2024 00:05

Statws y swydd wag: Closed

Closed for applications on: 7-Mai-2024 00:05

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Gwefan: Sandridge Gate
Tref: St Albans
Cod post: AL4 9XR
Major / Minor Region: Swydd Hertford

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Contract

Cyfnod Penodol: 1 flynedd

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Rhan-amser
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37.5 awr yr wythnos

Cyflog

Cyflog: £41,659 - £47,672 per annum (pro rata if applicable)
Cyfnod cyflog: Yn flynyddol
Gradd: (NHS AfC: Band 7)

Arbenigedd

Prif leoliad: Nursing

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The ideal candidate will be:

Passionate about and have a desire to contribute to change in a vibrant NHS team
Dedicated to supporting CYP with autism and/or learning disability and their families.
Collaborative in their approach to work with families, networks, and others services
Able to work both in a team environment and autonomously
Able to maintain a high degree of professionalism when working in settings where there is a highly emotive atmosphere.
Flexible in their approach and have resilience under pressure
Have professional registration for your speciality

PALMS principally deliver a flexible service according to need and personal circumstances, in a planned way. For example, for a full-time worker this equates to flexibly working 37.5 across the working week. PALMS are open to flexible working and therefore part time / job share would be considered, working a minimum of 0.6 WTE.

We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance. We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages

We can offer you:

Regular clinical and professional supervision including opportunities to meet as a team including peer reflection and Intervision
Regular appraisal, personal development planning and opportunities for continuing professional development. This includes specific support with regards to fulfilling the PALMS’ role.
Opportunities to work closely with a multi-disciplinary team and learn from other evidence based frameworks and approaches.
Opportunities to provide clinical supervision and line management to other members of the PALMS team as appropriate.
Opportunities to connect with local and national networks
Involvement in providing training.

We don’t want you to miss out so we’d like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now

Interviews will be run either in person at one of our bases or using Microsoft Teams, full details and instructions will be provided to successful candidates.

We will communicate any interview arrangements with applicants via e-mail so it is advisable that you check the email address you give on your application on a regular basis.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band. All new appointments (excluding Medical & Dental roles) are subject to a 26 week probation period.

We are proud to be an armed forces friendly employer and support the employment of the armed forces community, including veterans, spouses and partners. For more information, contact [email protected]

Applications from qualified job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications, subject to you meeting minimum criteria of the role and salary threshold. Please visit the Gov.UK website for detail.

If applicable to the role, staff are required to hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use with business insurance (unless the member of staff has a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

In submitting an application form, you authorise Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority Transfer process should you be appointed to the post.

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Manyleb y person

Qualifications & Training

Meini prawf hanfodol

Registered Nurse (RCN/RNLD/RNMH) with experience in Children’s, Learning Disabilities and/or Mental Health Nursing.
Further training in relevant areas of Autism, Learning Disability and/or mental health

Meini prawf dymunol

Specialist Practice Community Qualification
Nurse Prescriber Qualification
A qualification and/or training in clinical supervision/Leadership

Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol

Experience of working clinically in a mental health and/or learning disability setting assessing, containing, and managing complex cases in a multi-disciplinary setting.
Experience of working with people who have a learning disability and/or autistic spectrum disorder
Able to identify, assess and offer evidence-based interventions for mental health and/or challenging behaviour.
Experience of developing and delivering training and/or groups.
Experience of dealing with Safeguarding Incidents
Experience of multi-disciplinary working
Experience of providing clinical supervision and Line Management
Ability to lead professionally and managerial
Up to date knowledge of policies and procedures and clinical issues relating to specific client group

Meini prawf dymunol

Experience of working in the community.
Experience of working in a family cantered approach
An awareness and appreciation of Positive Behavioural Support.

Knowledge & Skills

Meini prawf hanfodol

Knowledge of current developments specific to the PALMS remit and Nursing
Knowledge of different ways of working with CYP with a LD and/ or ASD.
An understanding of the impact of Learning Disability, Autism and mental health difficulties and challenging behaviour on family life
An ability to make autonomous clinical judgement involving highly complex facts and situations
High level of communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate effectively complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to a range of audiences.
An ability and commitment to work as a member of a team and effectively communicate with the team
Practical computing skills including the use of databases and spreadsheets.

Personal Abilities

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An interest in, and commitment to, working with children who have a learning disability and/or an autistic spectrum disorder and/or mental health difficulties
Values that match positive behaviour practices
Positive interpersonal skills
Ability to work with children & young people whose behaviour is personally challenging.
Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships
An ability to work effectively in a range of direct care settings with families, carers, and staff.
Good organisational skills and an ability to manage own workload
Ability to work independently, reliably, and consistently
Ability and willingness to work flexibly including evenings and weekends.
Capable of using initiative and maintaining professional boundaries
Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods
Ability to use supervision appropriately and effectively
Ability to recognise the emotional consequences of working with children with distressing and life changing disorders and seek support if needed
Ability to recognise signs of stress and to seek appropriate support.
Ability to work as part of a ‘virtual team’
Ability to think clearly and express self.

Other Specifications

Meini prawf hanfodol

Willingness to uphold the Trust’s values
Eligible to live and work in the UK
If applicable to the role - hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)