Senior Nurse Practitioner

2 weeks ago

Gloucester Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust Full time

An excited opportunity has arisen on Greyfriars PICU for an experienced, compassionate and motivated Senior Nurse.

Greyfriars is a ten bedded Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit which provides care for those people who require a period of increased supervision and intensive input as a result of acute mental health problems.

Wotton Lawn is an 88 bed Acute Mental Health Hospital situated in the centre of the historic city of Gloucester and provides inpatient services to the population of Gloucestershire. It offers a vital service to the citizens of Gloucestershire in supporting and rehabilitating those suffering from mild to severe mental health problems. All wards are serviced by an enthusiastic, multi-professional team of people, including Doctors, Nurses, Allied Healthcare Professionals and Therapists who are supported by Ward Secretaries and Hotel Services Staff. At GHC NHS Trust we pride ourselves on providing care and support to those experiencing mental health and learning disabilities in order to support them through their recovery.

  • Wotton Lawn Walkthrough.mp4

Main duties of the job

The role will have a specific focus on supporting the Unit Manager and developing/maintaining clinical standards for the service.

The successful candidate will require significant experience in a Psychiatric Intensive Care, Acute Inpatient Nursing and or Crisis Home Treatment. You will be able to demonstrate a capacity for clinical excellence and developing the role with a view to enhancing services to the unit and other countywide services.

The post requires working shifts across the seven-day period including weekends and nights. The successful candidate will also be part of the Band 6 Clinical lead rota for Wotton Lawn Hospital.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to work with and lead our team in continuing to move our PICU services forward in line with National Minimum Standards.

Flexible' working arrangements will be considered. Any request will be set against genuine operational requirements and limitations and it is not obligatory for a manager to accede to the request.

Please note that all candidates who declare themselves on their application form to be disabled and who meet the essential criteria for the post, will be shortlisted in accordance with the Trust's 'Two Ticks Pledge' on disability.

The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy when sufficient applications have been received if this is before the closing date.

About us

At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are supportive of the people we care for in the community and aim to provide a fully responsive service to everyone who needs it. This is the same approach we take for our employees. We look to value the skills and experiences of those we work with, whether they are service users, carers, families or those looking to work with us.

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is part of the NHS. We treat NHS patients according to NHS principles and standards. The difference is the Trust is accountable to local people, rather than to Government, and so we are able to work closely with our community to develop services in the way that best suits the needs of local people.

Our Staff Survey results showed people at our Trust feel they are engaged, part of a team and work for a compassionate and inclusive organisation.

Our overall scores were better than average in eight of nine themes and level in one - the best overall results for a community, mental health and learning disabilities Trust in the south west and first equal amongst all sector NHS providers within the region too.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential


  • Registered Nurse Mental Health Formal Teaching and Assessing Course (completed or commencement date known)
  • Appraisal Skills (appraisee within 3 months)
  • Risk Assessment & Management (within 3 months)

Desirable


  • Management of Violence & Aggression (within 3 months)
  • Supervision skills (Clinical)

LENGTH AND / OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE

Essential


  • Significant experience in an acute in-patient setting Managing 'emergencies within an in-patient setting & PICU
  • Completion of the Trust's Preceptorship Programme.

Desirable


  • Teaching and presentation experience
  • Crisis Home Treatment experience

PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE

Essential


  • Medical Emergency Response Team (equivalent to Immediate Life Support standards)
  • Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the MHA, MCA & other legal aspects of mental health care
  • Excellent knowledge of PICU assessment criteria and completion of relevant referral training programme
  • Clinical Supervisory skills
  • A good working knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act (within 3 months).
  • A good working knowledge of the Care Programme Approach

Desirable


  • Working Knowledge of Trust and Care Group Clinical Guidelines, Policies and Procedures
  • Awareness and understanding of NICE guidelines (and other national guidelines) relating to working age adult mental health.
  • Awareness of Health and Well-being recommendations.

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wotton Lawn Hospital (Greyfriars PICU)

Horton Road

Gloucester

GL1 3WL

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