Clinical Nurse SpecialistNHS

Job summary

We are looking for a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist (RMN with Nurse Prescribing Qualification) with advanced clinical skills to join the Female Acute Inpatient Pathway in Hellesdon . We want applicants who are keen to be part of transformation and improvement in the area of our acute care pathway; 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 ward.

The successful candidate will work closely alongside the multidisciplinary team (MDT), providing expert clinical leadership, supporting complex clinical decision-making, and championing high standards of evidence-based care.

Main duties of the job

There is two posts one on Kestrel ward which is an all female ward 16 bed and Waveney ward all female acute 17 beds, we are looking for highly motivated CNS to bring their experience and leadership skills to enhance the team.

You will be responsible to provide clinical leadership to the clinical team in the care, treatment and therapy of the client group, with a clear focus on clinical risk and its 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 multi-disciplinary service.

You will able to influence, lead and motivate staff at all levels within the clinical environment to deliver high quality care. CNS , you will provide expertise, support and advice to clinical practitioners regarding all aspects of clinical care including implementing best practise based on evidence based practice and National Guidance.

We are openly welcoming people from a diverse clinical background with experience in different areas of mental health.

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of the Female Acute Inpatient Pathway, supporting both Waveney and Kestrel Wards to deliver excellent standards of care.

You will work alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team, contribute to meaningful service improvements, support the development of staff, and make a real difference to the lives of the people we care for.

If you are an experienced mental health nurse with a Nurse Prescribing Qualification and a passion for clinical leadership, quality improvement, and staff development, we would love to hear from you.

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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About us

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other.

What can we offer in return?

This post offers an opportunity to work closely with the leadership team, and a varied MDT including psychology.

We offer a comprehensive induction programme. We believe that staff, who feel valued by their employers and are truly engaged, and able to provide better outcomes for our service users.

We have a culture of continued learning, which includes a variety of training, reflection, supervision and service development - these are facilitated by our senior clinical team, including our Clinical Nurse Specialists.

When you join us, you can expect regular clinical and management supervision with an emphasis on reflective practice. We hold a strong belief in team and individual development, you'll be provided with a full induction program and access to extensive training and career development.