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Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust
About
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care —our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We’re committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won’t rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Physical Health Practitioner
Closed for applications on: 15-Jul-2024 00:02
Vacancy status: Closed
Closed for applications on: 15-Jul-2024 00:02
Key details
Location
- Site
- Birch Ward, West Park Hospital
- Address
- Edward PeaseWay
- Town
- Darlington
- Postcode
- DL2 2TS
- Major / Minor Region
- Durham
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
- Salary
- £43,742 - £50,056 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS AfC: Band 7)
Specialty
- Main area
- Adult Eating Disorders
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care —our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We’re committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won’t rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Job overview
We are looking to recruit to an exciting Physical Healthcare Practitioner (PHCP) role.
To be the professional lead for nurses in the designated specialty, leading on professional development and ensuring the delivery of robust evidence based practice.
To participate in the establishment of systems assisting the Team Manager in the development of clinical practice, to ensure that the developments are embedded within the team and are sustainable.
To ensure high professional standards of nursing practice in accordance with the NMC code of conduct, with professional accountability to the Nursing and Governance Directorate
To lead the planning, implementation and participation in training and educational activities relevant to Practice Development for nurses in the designated specialty.
To support the ward or team manager and other senior clinical staff in establishing and maintaining high standards and continual improvement within the established governance framework.
To undertake ongoing audit of care and service delivery, underpinned by research and evidence-based practice. Undertakes research as part of the role.
To work as a non-medical prescriber / or provide a governed therapy within the NMC framework and Trust protocol, in accordance with qualification and competence to practice.
To provide nurse led diagnosis and treatment planning.
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Through supervision and co-working in complex cases, supports nurses to formulate, implement and evaluate interventions with individuals that are person centred.
Takes the clinical history of patients and undertakes assessments specific to the area of professional practice and expertise, to provide nurse led diagnosis and treatment planning.
Demonstrates and provides in-depth knowledge and consultancy for nurses and to mainstream services which are providing support to patients and carers with specialist needs.
Provides direct clinical care interventions to support the development of practice in highly complex clinical cases.
Undertake risk assessment , and risk management for individual clients.
Undertakes the role of non-medical prescriber.
Analyses and interprets a range of complex facts and situations when assessing patient conditions in order to develop appropriate intervention plans.
Responds appropriately to crisis situations, where necessary seeking advice and guidance from other senior professionals. Implements prescribed strategies and interventions to manage the crisis effectively.
Develops and co-ordinates training programmes for members of the clinical team, including students.
Leads the development of policies and procedures relating to own specialist area and ensures robust implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
Lead nurse in clinical care pathway development and implementation within own specialist area.
Working for our organisation
The successful applicant will work with patients and carer/families with the support of a friendly multi-disciplinary team to deliver evidence-based intervention and high-quality patient care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Nursing applicants should already hold NMC registration and have successfully completed their preceptorship programme. Please note: Newly qualified Nurses or those due to qualify will be recruited via a separate process.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
If the contract type on the vacancy states 'Fixed Term' this would mean the vacancy is being advertised to address a temporary need for the duration stipulated on the advert, however, in the event that permanent funding is secured for the post the successful applicant will be confirmed in post on a permanent basis.
Internal applicants must ensure that prior to applying they have agreement from their current line manager that they can be released on a secondment basis.
We are aware that Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is increasingly being used to generate responses for application forms. Applications for this role should be written by the applicant and if, during shortlisting, a Recruiting Manager believes AI has been used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Newly Qualified Nurses
All band 5 nursing positions are only open to those candidates who already have their NMC registration in place and have successfully completed a preceptorship programme. Please note: Newly qualified applicants or those due to qualify will be recruited via a separate process, for more information about this process please contact: [email protected]
TEWV encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is committed to the protection of staff, service users and visitors to the Trust from second hand smoke and currently operates a no smoking policy which ensures all buildings and grounds are smoke free.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals who have experience of mental ill health or learning disabilities. Our service users and carers tell us our staff should be consistently concerned with maintaining and improving care with pride, empathy and compassion.
This job advert may close as soon as sufficient suitable applications have been received. If interested please apply for this post as soon as possible.
In order for your application to be successfully processed we will require references from your current and previous employer(s) which must cover a minimum period of three years. Please ensure that the reference section of your application is completed appropriately giving the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current and previous line manager(s). If this section is not fully completed your application may not be processed.
If your application is successful, the information you give on your application form will be used to create and be retained on your electronic staff record and to provide access to core Trust systems.
Please note that if the post you are applying for requires a DBS check, you will be required to also subscribe to the DBS Update Service, if successful, and thereafter renew your subscription each year. The Trust will reimburse the subscription fee.
After applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into our preferred Third party recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs. You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and furthermore, that as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. By applying for this post you are agreeing to Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e-mail. You should check your SPAM folders as well as your inbox. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you should assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Browse: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.
Please note that not everyone needs a ‘Skilled Worker’ visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.
We are able to offer sponsorship for a Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa, subject to candidate and position eligibility. Please review the job eligibility guidance for skilled workers here: Skilled Worker visa: Your job - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) and for the Health and Care Worker visa here: Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your right to work in the UK before you apply. If you are in the UK already on a visa, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
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.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable knowledge at post-graduate level of physical healthcare
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of physical examination and assessment
- Substantial knowledge of working at Band 6 level or above utilising clinical assessment skills
- Knowledge of national policy and guidance in relation to aspects of physical health
- Knowledge and experience of clinical audit and research
- An understanding of clinical governance and the application of the clinical governance agenda in the NHS
- Knowledge of incident reporting and the importance of incident investigation
Desirable criteria
- Previous knowledge of mental health care or working within a mental health or learning disability environment
- Knowledge of mental health problems (e.g. specific mental illness, personality disorder, eating disorders etc.).
- Evidence of further education in research or audit
Skills
Essential criteria
- Advanced skills in physical examination and assessment
- Appropriate technical skills (e.g. venepuncture, ECG monitoring etc.).
- High level of record keeping and documentation
- High level of interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to plan, set objectives, priorities and review performance
- Computer and keyboard skills and use of Microsoft packages
Desirable criteria
- Participated in the delivery of teaching or education packages to patients, carers or staff
Experience
Essential criteria
- Extensive clinical knowledge and experience
- Substantial experience of working clinically at Band 6 or above
- Ability to assess and implement a range of evidence based therapeutic care interventions
- Proficient in multi-agency partnership working
- Participation in the development of policies and procedures
- Demonstrates autonomous working and management of own caseload
- High level of personal and professional motivation
- Ability to influence, initiate and manage change
- Ability to make critical judgements and decisions
- Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of mental healthcare or working within a mental health or learning disability environment
- Experience of providing care for patients with long term conditions
- Experience of palliative care approaches
- Experience in maintaining systems to measure performance
- Experience of managing others
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- First level Registered Nurse Adult (RNA) or Registered General Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration and eligible to practice, or Registered Allied Health professional (AHP) with current HCPC registration and eligible to practice
- BSc Nursing (or AHP equivalent), or post-registration specialist course at BSc level
- Post-registration teaching and assessing qualification (e.g. Mentorship, ENB 998 or City and Guilds 730)
- Post-registration Physical Assessment Skills (Adult) Level 6 qualification
- Independent prescribing Level 6 qualification (or willing to work towards within 12 months)
- Evidence of continual professional learning and development
Desirable criteria
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities (RNLD) with current NMC registration and eligible to practice
- MSc Nursing (or AHP equivalent) or post-registration specialist course at MSc level
- Post-registration Advanced Physical Assessment Skills and Disease Management Level 7 qualification (or equivalent)
- Advanced Pathophysiology Level 7 qualification (or equivalent)
- Clinical Assessment of Patients with Long-term Health Conditions Level 6 qualification (or equivalent)
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Abigail Phillips
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
No longer accepting applications
Sorry, this vacancy is no longer accepting applications.
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