Job description

Job responsibilities

At TEWV, our vision is to provide excellent care that improves the lives of the people we serve. Our values of Respect, Compassion and Responsibility are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where colleagues can thrive, develop and make a meaningful difference.

Through our Journey to Change, we are creating a culture that values collaboration, continuous improvement and innovation. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the resilience agenda across a large and complex NHS organisation while influencing preparedness across the wider health and care system

If you are an experienced resilience professional who can provide strategic leadership, influence across organisational boundaries and help ensure our services remain safe and resilient in the face of future challenges, we would like to hear from you.

We are looking for a highly motivated leader with significant experience in emergency planning, resilience, business continuity or a related field.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of working at a senior level within the NHS or another complex public sector organisation.
• Extensive knowledge of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 and NHS EPRR requirements.
• Experience of leading business continuity and organisational resilience programmes.
• Strong influencing and relationship-building skills across a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience of providing assurance and presenting reports to Executive and Board-level forums.
• The ability to interpret complex legislation, guidance and risk information and translate it into practical organisational plans.
• Experience of leading multi-agency partnership working and delivering system-wide improvements.
• Professional qualifications in Emergency Planning, Resilience or Business Continuity (such as DipHEP, CBCI or equivalent) are essential

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

Naomi LonerganInterim Managing Director 07771 936993 [email protected]

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in the area of Emergency Planning and Business Continuity.
• Professional qualification in Emergency Planning, Resilience or Business Continuity (e.g. DipHEP, CBCI or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working at a senior level within the NHS or similarly complex public sector organisation and have a good understanding of its processes and systems.
• Experience of managing staff to ensure EPRR priorities are within their departmental plans.
• Significant experience in emergency planning and / or business continuity management or related field
• Track record of delivering successful projects, ensuring robust project management, including mitigation of risks and issues.
• Experience of promoting and developing emergency planning activities at strategic and operational levels.
• Experience of researching, developing and implementing contingency planning-related training and exercise programmes.
• Experience of presenting assurance reports to Board or Executive level committees
• Experience of leading organisational change and influencing senior executive leaders.
• Experience of conducting negotiations relating to detailed matters both internal and external to the organisation
• Budget management experience.
• Evidence of leadership and management of change, particularly of culture and working practices.
• Experience of developing effective working relationships in a multi-agency environment in the context of emergency planning.
• Experience of writing organisational policies, plans and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

Essential

• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Experience of conducting negotiations relating to detailed matters both internal and external to the organisation
• Budget management experience
• Evidence of leadership and management of change, particularly of culture and working practices
• Experience of developing effective working relationships in a multi agency environment in the context of emergency planning
• Experience of writing organisational policies, plans and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Proven ability to manage and influence staff of all levels / grades. Will directly line manage
• Excellent working knowledge of IM&T tools / techniques, with the ability to create, manipulate and utilise detailed spreadsheets, databases, project management and other relevant software.
• Extensive knowledge of information and communications technology (ICT) and practices for the purposes of developing effective contingency arrangements
• Knowledge of duties imposed on the Trust by legislation, NHS Policy and the requirements of Corporate Governance and audit
• Political skills, including the ability to influence and manage a range of internal and external stakeholders
• Analytical / judgement / research skills, particularly with regard to risk management / contingency planning issues
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present coherent arguments in support of business cases and operational requirements
• Ability to turn planning guidance into strategic and operational contingency plans
• Experienced trainer

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working at a senior level within the NHS or similarly complex public sector organisation and have a good understanding of its processes and systems
• Experience of managing staff to ensure EPRR priorities are within their departmental plans.
• Significant experience in emergency planning and / or business continuity management or related field
• Have in depth knowledge of general and specific statutory requirements relating to emergency planning and the resilience 'arena', particularly the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 and how this applies to the Trust and their patient care responsibilities
• Track record of delivering successful projects, ensuring robust project management, including mitigation of risks and issues.
• Experience of promoting and developing emergency planning activities at strategic and operational levels.
• Understanding of risk management and experience of implementing business continuity programmes across organisations
• Experience of researching, developing and implementing contingency planning-related training and exercise programmes
• Experience of presenting assurance reports to Board or Executive level committees.
• Experience of leading organisational change and influencing senior executive leaders
• Ability to collate and analyse complex information and produce concise reports and presentations for a wide variety of audience
• Ability to provide comprehensive reports for submission to Trust Board and other committees
• The post holder must have the ability and presence to represent the Trust within the wider system
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lanchester Road Hospital

Lanchester Road

Durham

DH1 5RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring active engagement within all developmental opportunities and supervision including competency framework to support clinical progression from band 5 to band 6 within a 12-year timeframe where applicable.

Please refer to the attached B5 and B6 job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Band 6 candidates must have a minimum 18 months post qualifying experience of physiotherapy delivery at the point of application.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position.

Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Appropriate professional qualification in Physiotherapy or pending
• Current relevant registration with HCPC or pending

Desirable

• Experience of supporting people with mental health issues, learning disability or autism
• Member of the CSP

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a variety of practice areas whilst on student placements or postgraduate
• Experience of working in Multidisciplinary Team

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of professional standards and their application to practice
• Understanding of the needs of service users with mental health conditions and/or learning disabilities.

Desirable

• Understanding and awareness of MHA / MCA

Skills

Essential

• Collaborating with service users and carers/ families in accordance with principles of coproduction
• Apply latest research evidence and evaluative thinking in practice

Desirable

• Experience of providing effective teaching, training
• Experience of providing Clinical supervision

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chester le Street Health Centre

Newcastle Road

Chester le Street

DH3 3UR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• RNMH,/RNLD or registered practitioner, current professional registration with NMC or relevant professional body.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education (within agreed timescales)
• Clinical Supervisor (within agreed timescales).
• Recognised sign-off mentor or must be achieved within agreed timescale.
• Qualified practitioner in e.g. CBT, DBT, PSI, dual diagnosis etc. (within agreed timescale).
• 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework.(at the point of application)
• Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
• Non-medical Prescriber (within agreed timescale.)

Desirable

• Leadership or management qualification
• Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience working with people with mental ill health in a community setting.
• A good understanding of the Offender Health pathway
• Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers.
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Quality improvement activities

Desirable

• Leadership or management experience
• Experience in a secure environment
• Experience of providing clinical supervision
• Experience of mentoring students on practice placement.

Skills

Essential

• Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team
• Provide leadership and monitor, co-ordinate and prioritise the activities of a team.
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake care co-ordinator responsibilities
• Provide effective clinical supervision, teaching, training and assessing in clinical practice
• Write reports
• Use multimedia materials for presentations in professional settings
• Use approved breakaway techniques

Desirable

• Competency in venepuncture and ECGs

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Frankland

Brasside

DH1 5YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following responsibilities are examples, please refer to the attached Job Description for the complete picture.

With a starting salary of £25,760 pro rata, per annum, a generous NHS pension scheme, a fantastic annual leave package (27 days annual leave plus bank holidays) and access to other NHS staff benefits and discounts, it is fair to say that this job has a lot to offer. And, its not just the NHS pay scale and benefits that we offer that make joining our organisation an excellent choice, there are many training and development opportunities available, giving you the opportunity for career progression.

All staff have regular 1-2-1s, quarterly supervision meetings and an annual appraisal, which provides lots of opportunity for discussion around achievements, challenges and aspirations.

Staff recognition is very important to us; we work closely with colleagues to support development, the staff voice, and to recognise teams and individuals through our Greatix and Star Award schemes; highlighting the outstanding work being done every day.

We recognise that Administrators are professionals and are a valuable asset to our organisation. We understand that they have a key role in the support and delivery of our services and that their contribution helps us in achieving our aim of consistently providing safe and high quality care for our service users. The kind of care we would want for ourselves and for our loved ones.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 Qualification in relevant field or equivalent experience or willingness to work towards Level 3 in Business Administration.
• Key skills/functional skills in literacy and numeracy Level 2 OR O Level (Grade C and above/New GCSE in Maths and English (Grade 4 to 9) are an essential requirement to be fully competent in the role. Where an applicant does not have the above qualifications or are unable to provide evidence of the certification, the applicant MUST achieve the required standards during their probationary period.

Desirable

• Level 3 in Business Administration.
• RSA Level 2 or equivalent Secretarial/administrative experience in a clinical environment.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an administrative environment (diary management, filing systems, meeting coordination, minute taking, data input, collating and presenting information).
• Customer Service experience (face to face, answering calls, correspondence).
• Experience of organising competing demands and workloads.
• Experience of setting up and maintenance of administrative systems and processes.
• Evidence of experience in working autonomously and proactively.

Desirable

• Experience of supporting/supervising staff
• Experience of working in the NHS or a similar structure/systems based organisation

Knowledge

Essential

• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding of data protection and the need for confidentiality and how to maintain this.
• Knowledge of office systems and processes.

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Huntington House

Jockey Lane

York

YO32 9XW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

As part of the MDT, you will have the opportunity to provide evidence based interventions and therapies to children and young peoples.

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS trust places an emphasis on Staff wellbeing and provides access to a number of formal staff support services, which are available to staff on appointment. North Durham CAMHS have identified a number of staff within the team who coordinate a number of in-house staff wellbeing activities. The team are regularly available to meet with staff members and there are regular whole team events to support staff whilst they are at work.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a multidiscplinary team
• Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
• Working with people with mental ill health / learning disabilities
• Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation
• Working in partnership with other agencies

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
• Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act)
• Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practic
• Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice
• Clinical Governance and its application in practice.
• Confident working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections

Qualifications

Essential

• Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD (RNSC - CAMHS only ) - RGN (If appropriate)
• To be recognised practice assessor / mentor or work towards in an agreed timescale
• Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 month probationary period)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North End House

North End

Durham

DH14LW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Cross Lane Hospital is a purpose built mental health hospital providing a range of services including; working age adults and older peoples services across 3 inpatient wards, crisis teams and home based treatment team.

The hospital has numerous vocational and therapeutic areas in a friendly, caring and therapeutic environment.

We will support you by offering regular supervision, training opportunities and encourage your development and role within this developing team on the delivery of Patient Centred Care, support for carers and evidence based practice.

The successful applicant will be expected to work 12 hours shifts covering 24/7 days and nights and public holidays.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD
• To be recognised practice assessor / mentor or work towards in an agreed timescale
• Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 month probationary period)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Experience

Essential

• Working with people with mental ill health
• Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation
• Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Working in partnership with other agencies

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidenced based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field
• Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act)
• Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
• Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice
• Clinical Governance and its application in practice
• Confident working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cross Lane Hospital

Cross Lane

Scarborough

YO12 6DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

We welcome and encourage informal discussion prior to application / interview.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current Professional Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council - RMN / RNLD/ RGN (RNSC - CAMHS Only)
• Recognised Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor
• Trained in Clinical Supervision and providing Clinical Supervision
• AND have Professional clinical knowledge and experience acquired through degree (or equivalent post registration study), supplemented by specialist training, experience, short courses, Module (20 credit) at level 7 see below For example Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma/Masters Degree, Intermediate Systemic Family Therapy/Postgraduate diploma in CBT/British Isles Dialectical Behaviour Therapy /NMP (Independent Prescriber), Psychosocial Interventions,
• And Equivalent significant clinical experience such as working (minimum of 2 years) as a band 6 (or above) in relevant clinical area, together with evidence of relevant CPD to Level 7 or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive knowledge of current issues relating to health needs of patients in the field of practice, regionally and nationally
• Understanding and working knowledge of the legal framework and statutory obligations under the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act
• Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
• Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
• Clinical Governance and its application in practice.
• Working knowledge of clinical medicines management
• Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment (depending on specialist area)

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience working with patients with complex needs in the specialist field
• Significant experience working with patients who display risk behaviours
• Significant experience working with patients who display risk behaviours
• Clinical risk assessment and management and its application in practice
• Working collaboratively with service users their families and carers
• Working in a multi disciplinary team
• Quality improvement activities

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Orchards Community Unit

Princess Close

Ripon

HG4 1HZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the attached job description for full details of the role and responsibilities. Please don't hesitate to call me or Lizzie Park, Clinical Nurse Specialist to come for an informal visit.

[email protected]

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Current professional registration with an approved professional body.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Recognised sign-off mentor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved within agreed timescale.
• Clinical Supervisor
• 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework
• Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)

Skills

Essential

• Provide leadership and monitor, co-ordinate and prioritise the activities of a team.
• Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake lead professional and/or care co-ordinator responsibilities

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience working with people with mental ill health
• Working collaboratively with service users, their families and carers

Desirable

• Can demonstrate evidence of leadership experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Orchards

Princess Close

Ripon

HG4 1HZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job descriptions and person specifications for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Interested candidates are encouraged to arrange a visit to Willow Ward in advance of applying. This will be facilitated by the Specialty Leadership Team to enable a good understanding of the Ward prior to application.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current Professional Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council - RMN / RNLD / RGN
• Recognised Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor
• Trained in Clinical Supervision and providing Clinical Supervision
• To be able to demonstrate analytical and synthethetical level intellectual skills, ability to gather and manipulate information at advanced level and ability to manage advanced levels of knowledge through: Master's degree in a subject relevant to the area
• Recognised/accredited therapeutic qualification/registration in a therapeutic model relevant to mental health or learning disability e.g Intermediate Systemic Family Therapy/Post Grad diploma in CBT/British Isles Dialectical Behaviour Therapy/NMP (Independent Prescriber)
• Recognised/accredited leadership development programme
• Depending on service need - work towards achieving AC/RC in their area of work (or willingness to work towards commencing within 12months of appointment).

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable extensive experience at Band 8a (or equivalent) including:
• Extensive experience working with patients with complex needs in the specialist field
• Extensive experience working with patients who display risk behaviours
• Clinical risk assessment and management and its application in practice
• Demonstration of using expert practice in a governed therapy/advanced clinical qualification
• Demonstration of advanced transformational leadership knowledge, skills and competencies
• Able to demonstrate having worked in an autonomous expert role utilising clinical assessment skills in highly complex situations
• Working collaboratively with patients their families and carers
• Working in a multi disciplinary team
• Quality improvement activities
• Have engaged in research and clinical audit activity.
• Designed and delivered teaching or education packages to patients, carers and health care staff within the last 2 years

Knowledge

Essential

• Expert knowledge in mental state and/or physical examination and assessment
• Extensive knowledge of current issues relating to health needs of patients in the field of practice, regionally and nationally
• Understanding and working knowledge of the legal framework and statutory obligations under the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act
• Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice.
• Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
• Clinical Governance and its application in practice.
• Working knowledge of clinical medicines management
• Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment (depending on specialist area)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Park Hospital

Darlington

DL2 2TS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Visits to the team are welcome and encouraged.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable knowledge to post-graduate level of evidence-based practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
• Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act).
• Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice.
• Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
• Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment.

Desirable

• The Trust's Quality Improvement System (QIS
• Research and development methodology.
• Clinical Governance and its application in practice.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience working with people with mental ill health in a care environment.
• Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers.
• Mentoring or facilitating students on practice placement.
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team.

Desirable

• Leadership or management experience
• Significant experience working with people with mental ill health in a community environment.
• Quality improvement activities
• Providing clinical supervision to individuals or groups as professionally appropriate.

Qualifications

Essential

• Current professional registration with an approved professional body.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework.
• Recognised sign-off mentor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved within agreed timescale.
• Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
• For registered nurses: MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education. Must be achieved within agreed timescale.

Desirable

• Leadership or management qualification
• Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Darlington Community HUB

West Park Hospital

Darlington

DL2 2TS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)