Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job overview

We are looking for a dynamic registered practitioner with advanced clinical skills who has  successfully completed their  nurse prescribing   qualification to join the  Waveney ward  team .  we are an  all female inpatient unit  for for adults .We want applicants who are keen to be part of transformation and improvement in the area of acute  care; 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 crisis care.

North Norfolk and Norwich  inpatient service provides  24/7 care   to services user  we work closely with CRHT who provide  interventions as an alternative to hospital admission or to   support post discharge from inpatient areas .  You will be responsible for assessments, on admission and during admission , risk 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 wider multi-disciplinary service.

If you are interested in developing your leadership skills whilst in a clinical role and would you like to work in well supported, dynamic, enthusiastic recovery focused community team – we would love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

We are openly welcoming people from a diverse clinical background with experience in different areas of mental health along side the nurse prescribing qualification.

Your role within  the team  will include:

• risk  management, supporting with the provision of mental health care services
• Supporting and advising other health care professionals within the wider team
• Giving advice about risk and demonstrating comprehensive assessment skills
• A positive role model and mentor to colleagues and junior members of staff
• Providing appropriate interventions to patients with mental illness (incorporating NICE guidelines)
• Initiate, create and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and carers, ensuring that practice is patient centred.
• Supporting and develop the principles of joint partnership working and to be pro-acting in fostering positive interagency relationships and information sharing

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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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