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A Vacancy at Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust.


Special School Nurse - Band 6 (Term Time Only)

Permanent role

We are an integrated Children and Young People (CYP) Community Nursing Service providing specialist nursing care to CYP with complex physical health needs. This includes Community Children’s Nursing , special school nursing and respite provision. Significant investment in our Special School Nursing team means we are looking for several new posts to support the growing number of CYP with complex health needs in Coventry’s special schools. This post is for an experienced children’s nurse/ learning disability nurse with extensive children’s experience. The post will act as a senior nurse the five special schools the service supports facilitating the team of nurses and carers to meet the complex physical health needs of pupils in school.

Extensive experience of working with children or young people with complex physical health needs is essential ideally in a variety of settings but especially special schools. The post requires you to hold a children’s qualification either RN Child or RGN with an RSCN qualification. Candidates who are registered LD or adult nurses and can demonstrate extensive experience working with children with complex health needs will be considered.

For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.

The post is to lead a group of nurses and carers to ensure the complex health needs of the pupils are supported whilst attending school. This will include being a point of contact for education staff as well as the multi-professional team. This will include the assessment of health needs, care planning, delegation of nursing care to non- registered professionals following competency based training.

At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.

We put ‘people at our heart’; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.

These include:
• generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
• excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
• salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
• discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
• wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
• staff networks and support group

We’re always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.

We can offer the successful candidate the opportunity to be part of a warm and friendly team. They will be supported in the role by clinical leads, a clinical education team and clinical nurse specialists as well as the operational management and medical teams. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is already working in special schools or other community settings which are allied to special school nursing who would like gain experience in leading and developing services.

For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.

The post holder will be responsible for leading a team of nurses and carers in a special school to deliver a wide range of clinical care to pupils during the school day. Team working and especially experience in multi-agency working is essential as the post will also involve working with education and social care to provide holistic care to CYP on the caseload. The post holder will support the team leader in the overall management of the service across five special schools and act in their absence when required. A good working knowledge of EHCPs and the SEND agenda is also required along with experience in safeguarding. The successful candidate will have good communication skills, be a team player whilst being able to work autonomously when required. A sense of fun and creativity are also valuable traits. In return we can offer an opportunity to work with some amazing CYP and committed staff teams in an inspiring environment where the focus is supporting CYP to achieve to their full potential.


This advert closes on Wednesday 20 Nov 2024

Clinical Advise other professionals on the care of people with dementia and their carers/families with complex care needs, from peri-diagnosis to post bereavement support. Provide specialist nursing assessment, using the Admiral Nurse Assessment Framework for carers/families affected by dementia (within service spec) Support identification and management of co morbidities and frailty for people with dementia and their carers/families. Develop and/or support, in partnership with other professionals, person-centred care plans for people with dementia including positive risk management Deliver relationship and family-centred approaches to care, which meet the needs of people with dementia, carers/families and staff. Provide a range of evidence based psychosocial interventions and emotional support to promote mental/physical health and wellbeing for people with dementia and their carers/families. Support people with dementia, carers/families and staff to understand and respond to changes in behaviour and relationships as a result of dementia. Ensure that all legal requirements are considered and adhered to where appropriate to patients and carer’s, including Mental Capacity Act 2005, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) 2007 & Safeguarding Adults 2011 Act as an advocate for people with dementia and their carers/families to promote their rights and best interests. Participate in case conferences and best interest meetings when required. Work collaboratively with health, social and voluntary sector services to achieve coordinated care. Manage care transitions and support people with dementia and their carers/families in order to reduce frequency of admissions and length of stay. Ensure that care is delivered in accordance with relevant local and national guidelines and all relevant Coventry & Rugby GP Alliance policies. Recognise the limits of own competency and professional boundaries and make appropriate and timely referrals to other services where required. Ensure that clinical records are up to date and maintained and stored appropriately in line with local and national guidance Education & Support Support innovative dementia training and education to staff within the host organisation at all levels, to improve staff attitudes, knowledge, skills and confidence, in line with best practice and guidance. Participate in and/or support formal training events promoting best practice in dementia care and disseminating Admiral Nursing work. Provide advice on the delivery of evidence based best practice in dementia care Act as a clinical role model to others, including student nurses, and mentoring other staff as required. Support the development and delivery of work streams as part of the host organisation’s Dementia Strategy. Work in partnership with colleagues to provide support and information to families, including advance care planning, best interest decisions and end of life care. Work with key local and national stakeholders to develop more integrated care pathways and holistic models of care, through dissemination of specialist skills and knowledge. Evaluation and Audit Support the audit and evaluation of quality improvements and initiatives aimed at improving the delivery of dementia care within Coventry & Rugby GP Alliance Actively participate in the collection of quantitative and qualitative data to support the evaluation and audit of the Admiral Nurse Service. Maintain clinical records using the chosen data recording system and provide verbal and written feedback appropriately and as required Ensure recorded information and data recorded is relevant, accurate, and complete and captured in a timely manner. Be fully aware of and comply with the Data Protection Act (1998) and Caldicott principles in relation to protecting the confidentiality of patient and service-user information and enabling appropriate information-sharing. Professional To attend and actively participate in monthly practice development days, clinical supervision, and continuing professional development, including the Admiral Nurse Competency module and the Admiral Nurse Forum, as supported by Dementia UK. To develop own competence through use of the Admiral Nurse Competency Framework, portfolio development, and ‘PebblePad’ (e-portfolio) To maintain professional registration in line with NMC guidance, including re -validation Contribute to the development of policies, procedures and protocols relevant to dementia and Admiral Nursing within Coventry & Rugby GP Alliance. Ensure compliance with Trust clinical governance requirements. Participate in clinical supervision / mentoring within Coventry & Rugby GP Alliance where required. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based recommendations on supporting people with dementia and their carers/families. Be aware of current research related to dementia treatments/interventions and support people with dementia/carers/families to get involved in research where appropriate.

The Enhanced Access service operates on behalf of PCNs across Coventry, Nuneaton and Atherstone, run from local General Practices. As one of our EA GPNs you will be expected to undertake the following as part of their role: Work independently to provide excellent practice nursing care directly to patients; Participate in the delivery of routine surveillance and screening; Participate in the management of long-term conditions, contraceptive services, wound care, immunisations and vaccinations; Support the development of innovative and high-quality nursing practice, offering advice on service improvements based upon your experience and knowledge of the needs of patients; Provide General Practice Nursing duties on behalf of the patients General Practice and PCN. Main Duties: To work within the multidisciplinary team to meet common goals. To provide family planning advice To administer IM Contraceptive injections as per protocol To administer childhood immunisations according to the national vaccination schedule Monitoring of ongoing treatments. To provide health education advice. Perform cervical cytology screening. To provide opportunistic screening and advice on patients health. To assist with planning and evaluating patient care. Clinical measurements including blood pressure recording, blood glucose monitoring and ECGs The administration of subcutaneous and intramuscular injections To provide Health Promotion in areas such as weight, smoking and alcohol. Undertake wound care and appropriate management of wounds. To provide Health Promotion in areas such as weight, smoking and alcohol. Teaching patients and their family self-care where appropriate. Assisting and or chaperoning the general practitioner. To work consistently within your own professional standards, maintaining an awareness of evidence based and current best practice. To ensure appropriate registration with your own professional body. To participate fully in the annual appraisal process and maintain own personal professional development. To participate in clinical supervision Maintain cleanliness and hygiene to infection control standards To participate in the maintenance of medical equipment, ensuring appropriate interim checks are carried out and equipment is appropriately calibrated, and faults are reported in line with policy. To support the maintenance of appropriate stock items in fridges and clinical areas and to adhere to cold chain policies. Who are Coventry and Rugby GP Alliance? Coventry and Rugby GP Alliance is a private company limited by shares, wholly owned by local Coventry and Rugby GP practices. As a GP led organisation, we represent 54 GP practice shareholders and cover nearly 420,000 patients. We describe our work in terms of Supporting, Innovating, Developing and Educating - we are on the S.I.D.E. of general practice to ensure that we continue to high quality, accessible and responsive services for both practices and patients. We have identified key areas that we will focus on to build upon and improve our existing services. These are our Strategic Priorities: Clinical Service Improvement & Delivery Clinical Innovation Primary Care Development Practice and Network Support Training and Education Integrated Care Good Governance Requirements on all employees of the CRGPA Risk Management The management of risk is the responsibility of everyone within the CRGPA, and will be achieved within a progressive, positive, honest and open environment. Staff will be provided with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet this responsibility. It is the responsibility of staff to make themselves familiar with the Information Governance Policy, Major Incident Policy and Fire Policy, and to ensure they are familiar with the local response plan and their own specific role within that response. Health & Safety It is the responsibility of all employees to work with managers to achieve a healthy and safe environment, and to take reasonable care of themselves and others. Specific individual responsibilities for health and safety will be outlined under key responsibilities for the post. Equality & Diversity It is the responsibility of all employees to support CRGPAs vision of promoting a positive approach to diversity and equality of opportunity, to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage in service delivery and employment, and to manage, support or comply through the implementation of Equality & Diversity Strategies and Policies. Confidentiality In the course of your employment, you will have access to confidential information of a personal and/or clinical nature, including information relating to CRGPA, its clients, patients, employees and other parties. You must not use such information for your own benefit nor disclose it to other persons without the consent of CRGPA and the party concerned unless required to do so by law. This applies both during and after the termination of your employment. Any breach of confidentiality during employment may be regarded as serious misconduct and could lead to summary dismissal.

Summary of Responsibilities: Advanced clinical practice is delivered by experienced, registered health and care practitioners. It is a level of practice characterised by a high degree of autonomy and complex decision making. This is underpinned by a masters level 7 award or equivalent that encompasses the four pillars of; clinical practice; leadership and management; education and research, with demonstration of core capabilities and area specific clinical competence. A non medical prescriber with a minor injury and illness qualification essential and the ability to maintain and monitor high standards of care. Advanced clinical practice embodies the ability to manage clinical care in partnership with individuals, families, and carers. It includes the analysis and synthesis of complex problems across a range of settings, enabling innovative solutions to enhance peoples experience and improve outcomes. Definition of advanced clinical practice provided by the Advanced Clinical Practice HEE Multi-professional (ACP) Framework (2017). Main Duties & Responsibilities: Work as part of the multidisciplinary clinical team, for the provision of health care services to the patients of the organisation. Work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients within the scope of your capabilities. The post holder will take professional accountability for working at advanced level within the remit of qualifications and capabilities, as defined by the appropriate Framework for Advanced Practice, and working within the organisations standards and protocols, and local and national frameworks for best practice. Develop a portfolio of evidence demonstrating competencies and capabilities: in the four pillars for nurses as defined in the Core Framework for Advanced Clinical practice ACP Primary Care Nurse 2020.pdf (hee.nhs.uk) of, 1. Clinical practice 2. Leadership and Management 3. Education 4. Research The postholder will be able to: Demonstrate highly developed interpersonal and communication skills Develop critical thinking, complex clinical reasoning, and problem-solving skills Be a caring, compassionate clinician that is committed to high quality patient care Practice, without direct supervision, as an autonomous primary care healthcare practitioner. Safely manage undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations using data gathering, clinical examinations, diagnosis, organising investigations, safe prescribing, management, completing referrals, and follow-up within their agreed scope of practice and capabilities. Clinical responsibilities: Safely manage undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations using data gathering, assessing for red flags, investigation, diagnosis, management, and review within their agreed scope of practice and capabilities. Must demonstrate complex clinical reasoning skills, to use problem solving approaches to analyse and synthesise information, manage medical and clinical uncertainty particularly in relation to a wide range of contexts and clinical presentations, and to include physical, mental, and social problems. Have a sound understanding of referral pathways including routine, urgent, 2-week wait and emergency admissions. Use resources appropriately and effectively. Manage acute/chronic presentations and medical complexity. Safely and effectively use a range of consultation modes to include telephone, video, online and face to face. Prescribe treatment and medication safely in line with local and national guidelines (where professional regulation and training permits i.e., an independent prescriber) To offer personalised care to people and signpost to and link with other members of the organisation or wider health and social care team. Make every contact count in terms of public and patient health. Provide health promotion and patient education in supporting patients for healthier lifestyle, self-care and in managing their own conditions. Understand the needs of the organisations population and work to meet them effectively as part of the wider team. Work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team understanding the capabilities of colleagues to promote the most appropriate care for people. Manage urgent situations by providing effective immediate emergency care, including initiating, and performing BLS/anaphylaxis management and use of AED To provide accurate, contemporaneous, and complete records of patient consultations, consistent with legislation policies and procedures Support the practices on-call triage system . Manage own and others pathology results in accordance with own level of capabilities and following shared care pathology guidance and organisations policies and procedures. Safely and effectively manage documents (clinical letters/hospital discharges) in accordance with own level of clinical capabilities and following organisations policies and procedures. Communication skills: Have advanced and flexible interpersonal and communication skills to engage in effective and complex interactions with patients, carers, and colleagues as detailed in the profession specific framework. Communicate effectively with individuals who require additional assistance for consultation e.g., use of interpreters, BLS interpreters, easy read, people with LD etc. Use communication skills to maintain a professional approach when working with patient and colleagues. Equality and diversity: The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers, and colleagues to include: Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with organisations procedures and policies, and current legislation. Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers, and colleagues. Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights. Safeguarding: Individuals have a duty of care to children and vulnerable adults that they encounter whilst at work to safeguard and promote their welfare and to work to prevent, recognize, respond, appropriately refer, and record potential neglect or abuse, adhering to the companys Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and PREVENT policies and procedures.

Main Duties Clinical To work within the multidisciplinary team to meet common goals. To participate in long term condition management for patients according to explicit protocols To provide family planning advice To administer IM Contraceptive injections as per protocol To administer childhood immunisations according to the national vaccination schedule Monitoring of ongoing treatments. To provide health education and cancer screening advice. Perform cervical cytology screening. To provide opportunistic screening and advice on mens health. To assist with planning and evaluating patient care. Clinical Measurements such as blood pressure recording, blood glucose monitoring and ECGs The administration of subcutaneous and intramuscular injections Undertake wound care and appropriate management of wounds. To provide Health Promotion in areas such as weight, smoking and alcohol. Teaching patients and their family self-care where appropriate. Assisting and or chaperoning the general practitioner. To work consistently within your own professional standards, maintaining an awareness of evidence based and current best practice. To ensure appropriate registration with your own professional body. To participate fully in the annual appraisal process and maintain own personal professional development. To participate in clinical supervision To advise, support and contribute to the education of other members of the multidisciplinary team. Lead on infection control. Maintain cleanliness and hygiene to infection control standards To participate in the maintenance of medical equipment, ensuring appropriate interim checks are carried out and equipment is appropriately calibrated, and faults are reported in line with policy. To support the maintenance of appropriate stock items in fridges and clinical areas and to adhere to cold chain policies Travel advice and vaccinations Record Maintenance Keep contemporaneous clinical records using the computer system (paper records where appropriate), recording clinical history and examination findings, interventions and advice given. Ensure documentation is in line with NMC guidance Stock Control & Equipment Have shared responsibility for the Treatment room stock and report any stock shortages to the service lead Maintain nursing drugs and equipment reporting any shortages/failures to the service lead

Ensure data systems are kept up-to-date and maintained in line with standard operating policy and procedures. To comply with the Data Protection Act 1998 and Code of Practice on confidentiality and data protection. To participate in ongoing professional development and clinical supervision in line with NMC guidelines and ensure revalidation of professional registration is maintained. To provide cover for other Nurse Practitioners as appropriate. To ensure that communication always remains professional and appropriate. To support the Clinical Assessment & Placement Team in working towards the Teams goals and objectives. Required to maintain constructive relationships with a broad range of internal and external partners/stakeholders. Communicate information, risks, issues, and dependencies, including briefings and reports. To work closely with all care providers involved in delivering the service. Provide coordination of and participate in relevant meetings, reporting attendance and providing information advice and support where requested. Ensure that data collected is reported as appropriate and monitor the processing of data and information. Provides relevant and timely specialist advice and guidance on functional and information matters relating to CHC and associated services. The post holder will be required deliver specialist associated services pertaining to their skillset. To provide accurate and legible recording of information. To assist/support individuals and representatives in relation to the NHS Continuing Healthcare process. Operate within and provide enhancements to current management information, reporting to enhance decision making processes. Contribute to the development of performance and governance strategies and the development and implementation of improvement programmes. Deliver against objectives, performance targets, achieving quality outcomes, prioritising own workload, and working to tight deadlines. Support training and induction of new staff. Undertake research and development as directed. To carry out other appropriate delegated duties as required. To ensure compliance with all statutory and mandatory training The post holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager. This may include assessments and reviews for patients with an element of health funding, joint funding, or ABI (as appropriate specialism). The role will also include elements of supporting Disputes management, transitional bed process, SEND, Safeguarding. Used to working in a busy environment. Adaptability, flexibility, and ability to cope with uncertainty and change. Willing to engage with and learn from peers, other professionals, and colleagues in the desire to provide or support the most appropriate interventions. Professional calm and efficient manner. Effective organiser, influencer, and networker. Demonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals. Mobility Employees may be required to work at any of the other sites within the organisation subject to consultation. The organisation is in a period of rapid change due to developments and rationalisation of services. This will lead to modification of structures and job descriptions. The post holder will be expected to co-operate with changes subject to consultation, at any time throughout the duration of your contract Please note this is not a home working/remote working only position. Health and Safety Employees have a legal responsibility not to endanger themselves, fellow employees and others by their individual acts or omissions. The post holder is required to comply with the requirements of any policy or procedure issued in respect of minimising the risk of injury or disease. Data Protection and Confidentiality All employees are subject to the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998 and must maintain strict confidentiality in respect of patient, client, and staff records. Smoking and Health The organisation has a no smoking policy throughout its premises, including buildings and grounds. Equality and Diversity The organisation is committed to promoting equal opportunities to achieve equity of access, experience, and outcomes and to recognising and valuing peoples differences. This applies to all activities as a service provider and as an employer Information Management and Technology (IM&T) All staff are expected to utilise the relevant national and local IM&T systems necessary to undertake their role. Flexible Working The organisation is committed to offering flexible, modern employment practices, which recognise that all staff need to strike a sensible balance between home and work life. All requests to work flexibly will be considered. Clinical Supervision It is mandatory for all professionally qualified staff and clinical support staff to actively participate in clinical supervision as an integral part of their professional development for a minimum of four sessions per year. Clinical Supervision will be monitored via an annual Performance and Development Review (PDR). Reasonable Adjustments The organisation is seeking to promote the employment of disabled people and will make any adjustments considered reasonable to the above duties under the terms of the Equality Act 2010 to accommodate a suitable disabled candidate.

To facilitate multi-disciplinary assessments and patient reviews in line with standard operating policy and procedures. This will include face to face and virtual assessments/reviews. Support the Complex Case Manager/Clinical Commissioning Manager and the wider team to ensure that the workstream is planned and managed effectively and ensure successful delivery. To be responsible for management of cases as directed by the Management Team. To case manage a clinical caseload (end to end) including, but not limited to, resolving issues with funding, placements, invoices, and complaints. To ensure Continuing Healthcare guidance is followed and that services are delivered to maximise patient safety. To support in the development across the organisation in the personalisation To provide accurate and legible recording of information. To assist/support individuals and representatives in relation to the NHS Continuing Healthcare process. Operate within and provide enhancements to current management information, reporting to enhance decision making processes. Contribute to the development of performance and governance strategies and the development and implementation of improvement programmes. Deliver against objectives, performance targets, achieving quality outcomes, prioritising own workload, and working to tight deadlines. Support training and induction of new staff. Undertake research and development as directed. To carry out other appropriate delegated duties as required. To ensure compliance with all statutory and mandatory training The post holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager. This may include assessments and reviews for patients with an element of health funding, joint funding, or alternative funding streams. The role will also include elements of supporting Disputes management, transitional bed process, SEND, Safeguarding A detailed job description is attached. The job description may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and the Organisation.

Ensure data systems are kept up-to-date and maintained in line with standard operating policy and procedures. To comply with the Data Protection Act 1998 and Code of Practice on confidentiality and data protection. To participate in ongoing professional development and clinical supervision in line with NMC guidelines and ensure revalidation of professional registration is maintained. To provide cover for other Nurse Practitioners as appropriate. To ensure that communication always remains professional and appropriate. To support the Clinical Assessment & Placement Team in working towards the Teams goals and objectives. Required to maintain constructive relationships with a broad range of internal and external partners/stakeholders. Communicate information, risks, issues, and dependencies, including briefings and reports. To work closely with all care providers involved in delivering the service. Provide coordination of and participate in relevant meetings, reporting attendance and providing information advice and support where requested. Ensure that data collected is reported as appropriate and monitor the processing of data and information. Provides relevant and timely specialist advice and guidance on functional and information matters relating to CHC and associated services. The post holder will be required deliver specialist associated services pertaining to their skillset. To provide accurate and legible recording of information. To assist/support individuals and representatives in relation to the NHS Continuing Healthcare process. Operate within and provide enhancements to current management information, reporting to enhance decision making processes. Contribute to the development of performance and governance strategies and the development and implementation of improvement programmes. Deliver against objectives, performance targets, achieving quality outcomes, prioritising own workload, and working to tight deadlines. Support training and induction of new staff. Undertake research and development as directed. To carry out other appropriate delegated duties as required. To ensure compliance with all statutory and mandatory training The post holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager. This may include assessments and reviews for patients with an element of health funding, joint funding, or ABI (as appropriate specialism). The role will also include elements of supporting Disputes management, transitional bed process, SEND, Safeguarding. Used to working in a busy environment. Adaptability, flexibility, and ability to cope with uncertainty and change. Willing to engage with and learn from peers, other professionals, and colleagues in the desire to provide or support the most appropriate interventions. Professional calm and efficient manner. Effective organiser, influencer, and networker. Demonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals. Mobility Employees may be required to work at any of the other sites within the organisation subject to consultation. The organisation is in a period of rapid change due to developments and rationalisation of services. This will lead to modification of structures and job descriptions. The post holder will be expected to co-operate with changes subject to consultation, at any time throughout the duration of your contract Please note this is not a home working/remote working only position. Health and Safety Employees have a legal responsibility not to endanger themselves, fellow employees and others by their individual acts or omissions. The post holder is required to comply with the requirements of any policy or procedure issued in respect of minimising the risk of injury or disease. Data Protection and Confidentiality All employees are subject to the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998 and must maintain strict confidentiality in respect of patient, client, and staff records. Smoking and Health The organisation has a no smoking policy throughout its premises, including buildings and grounds. Equality and Diversity The organisation is committed to promoting equal opportunities to achieve equity of access, experience, and outcomes and to recognising and valuing peoples differences. This applies to all activities as a service provider and as an employer Information Management and Technology (IM&T) All staff are expected to utilise the relevant national and local IM&T systems necessary to undertake their role. Flexible Working The organisation is committed to offering flexible, modern employment practices, which recognise that all staff need to strike a sensible balance between home and work life. All requests to work flexibly will be considered. Clinical Supervision It is mandatory for all professionally qualified staff and clinical support staff to actively participate in clinical supervision as an integral part of their professional development for a minimum of four sessions per year. Clinical Supervision will be monitored via an annual Performance and Development Review (PDR). Reasonable Adjustments The organisation is seeking to promote the employment of disabled people and will make any adjustments considered reasonable to the above duties under the terms of the Equality Act 2010 to accommodate a suitable disabled candidate.

Assess, diagnose, plan; implement and evaluate treatment and interventions and care for service users. Clinically assess service user needs and plan clinical care accordingly. Diagnose and manage on an individual needs basis, integrating both drug and non-drug based treatment methods into a management plan, in conjunction with the Recovery Coordinator. Identify and assess suitability of service users for in-patient alcohol and opioid detoxification as appropriate. Proactively review and manage clinical treatment plans of the service user. Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to service user needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and local protocols, and within scope of practice. Work with service users to support concordance to prescribed treatments. Provide information and advice on prescribed, illicit and over-the-counter medication, including side-effects and interactions. Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the service user in complex, urgent or emergency situations seeking immediate advice and direction from the Clinical Lead if needed. Assess, identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs. Assess, update and refer service users for BBV vaccination and immunisation programmes. Support service users to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles. Communication Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure service users are fully informed and consent to treatment. Communicate effectively with service users and carers, anticipating barriers to communication and recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating. Maintain effective communication within the organisational environment and with external stakeholders, acting as an advocate for service users and colleagues where necessary. Ensure awareness of sources of support and guidance and provide information in an acceptable format to all service users, recognising any difficulties and referring where appropriate. Understand and work within own competence, the relevant regulatory bodys code of conduct, organisation policy and national prescribing competencies. Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures. Prioritise, organize and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality. Deliver care according to clinical guidelines and evidence-based care. Assess effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking and formal evaluation. Be actively involved in the annual appraisal system. Initiate and participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the organization and its activities. Utilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self and the team, implementing improvements where required. In partnership with other clinical teams, participate in shared learning, collaborate on improving the quality of health care, and respond to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate. Assess the impact of policy implementation on care delivery. Understand and apply legal framework/processes that support the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults and be aware of statutory child/vulnerable service users health procedures and local guidance. Leadership Take responsibility for own learning and performance including participating in regular clinical supervision and peer supervision as part of the NMP forum. Support staff development, delivering training when necessary. Encourage others to make realistic self-assessment of their application of knowledge and skills, challenging any complacency or actions that are not in the interest of the service or service users or aligned with organisational values. Critically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant to the area of work. Promote the role of the NMP amongst the team and stakeholders. Team Working Understand own role and scope and identify how this may develop over time. Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working, role modelling values and the use of policies impacting on care delivery. Work with colleagues, delegating tasks clearly when appropriate, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence. Discuss, highlight and work with the team to create opportunities to improve client care. Agree plans and outcomes by which to measure success. Risk Management Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and service users. Monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines. Interpret national strategies and policies into local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values of the organisation. Managing Information Use technology and appropriate software as an aid to management in planning, implementation and monitoring of care, presenting and communicating information. Review and process data in order to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit processes.

Physical EffortThere is a requirement for;o Sitting, standing, and walking during every working day.o Repetitive movements on a regular basis.o Pushing/pulling of wheelchairs or transfer equipment as required.o Moving and handling of equipment daily.o Driving between patient visits Mental Effort There is a requirement to carry out assessments, perform documentation and provide reports on a daily basis. It is expected that the post holder may be interrupted by carers/family/patient whilst carrying out assessment. It is expected that whilst in the office there may be interruptions from colleagues. There will be a requirement to be able to; o Check documents. o Analysing statistics or carrying out calculations. o Carry out assessments and complete documentation. o Maintain contemporaneous patient records o Preparing reports/letters. o Carrying out non-clinical fault finding. For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the role and requirements. We would welcome an informal chat or visit from anyone who would like to know more about the role, contact Helen Fracchia, Speech & Language Therapist 07554330716

We are looking for staff with experience of assessing and working with people with complex and significant mental health problems or who wish to further develop such skills. We see this as an ideal opportunity to develop more specialist skills. It is important you have good communication skills and can work on your own initiative as well as collaboratively with colleagues. A willingness and enthusiasm to learn new skills and develop your practice is vital. This team provides interventions on a one to one basis and group formats. You will have the opportunity to participate in groups and you will be given training within the team for this.

We have a simple vision and strategy that defines what we are trying to achieve, our purpose and our approach which underpin the principles of Adult Social Care, and we continue to work in support of this.

In a simple sense all our work, at whatever level should continue to support the strategy of: ‘Providing support, in the least intrusive manner possible, based on the assets, resources and abilities that are available to people’. We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.

Our Values

In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

What is the job role?

This is a rare and fabulous opportunity to join our Community Mental Health Teams in Coventry as a Team Manager.

You will manage a Team of professionals who work with people living with a range of mental health challenges including psychosis, mood disorders, and self-harming behaviours. The diverse team is fully multi-disciplinary and work towards specific interventions embracing human rights, promoting independence, strength-based recovery practices, Safeguarding, The Care Act, Mental Health and Mental Capacity Acts.

• You will be based at Swanswell Point and lead 2 Team Leaders, Approved Mental Health Professionals, Social Workers and Community Case Managers
• You will provide line management, professional supervision, reflective practice and quality assurance.
• You will be an Approved Mental Health Professional.
• You will have managerial experience and have the ability to work closely with our partner NHS agency, Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust, voluntary organisations, other statutory agencies and with groups, communities and individuals with lived experiences.
• You will support your team to address the social determinants of mental ill health, including housing, debt management, substance misuse and recovery based activities supporting people on their ‘best life’ journeys.
• You will work in partnership with people with lived experiences, co-producing, facilitating and promoting independence.
• You will help deliver the principles of the Care Act 2014, The Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act, you will support strength based practices within a least restrictive framework.
• You will be part of a Senior Management Team across Mental Health and Adult Social Care services and help develop quality assurance and have a strategic vision.

Keen to join the team? If you feel you fit the criteria then apply today! To find out further information and for an informal discussion please contact Simon McGarry by email at simon.mcgarry@coventry.gov.uk or by phone on 024 7697 6256

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced and proactive manager who is also an Approved Mental Health Professional and who is registered with Social Worker England. You will have a passion for promoting independence and aiding recovery from the effects of mental health disorders. The successful candidates will:

• Proven leadership and decision making skills
• Working and comprehensive knowledge of and application of MHA, MCA, The Care Act and Children’s Act
• The ability to recognise and investigate safeguarding concerns.
• A working knowledge of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
• Excellent risk assessment and management skills
• Organisation, recording and workload management skills
• Diplomacy, negotiating, listening skills.
• Be able to work in collaboration with people with lived experiences, carers and colleagues.

Within our senior management team women and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented, as a result we would like to encourage both women and people from minority ethnic backgrounds to apply for this post. This does not prevent any other applicants with a protected characteristic or a non-protected characteristic from applying.

In return you will benefit from:

• Be welcomed in joining a highly professional and thoroughly hard working, friendly team
• Individual professional supervision from the General Manager
• Be part of a Senior Management Team
• Excellent in house and external training opportunities.
• Opportunities to experience and present at various professional forums including our Pre-Court Legal Panel and AMHP Forums
• Highly competitive salary with career development opportunities

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.

About Coventry

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

To provide specialist psychological assessment and therapy, using complex psychological data gained from a variety of sources. To ensure the systematic provision of psychological services, including the responsibility to prioritise work appropriately. To communicate assessment results, formulations, outcome data, and other complex and sensitive information orally and in written form in order to support the work of multi-disciplinary colleagues. To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance, consultation and supervision to other professionals and staff contributing to the formulation,diagnosis, treatment plans and management of clients, both within and outside the Trust. To contribute to the development of Primary Care Mental Health Services, reviewing service outcomes, designing and participating in audit, research and clinical governance initiatives, and working cooperatively with colleagues to achieve service goals and maximise service effectiveness. This will involve communication with a wide range of clinical and managerial colleagues, within and outside the Trust. To provide supervision to assistant psychologists clinical associates in psychology, volunteers and other colleagues, as required. Please see attached job description for full details of this role.

The posts will be suitable for qualified NHS Talking Therapies High Intensity Practitioners, or Qualified CBT Therapists. BABCP accreditation is essential.Enthusiasm, confidence and the ability to work flexibly and without close direction are essential. In return, you will have the opportunity of being in the forefront of primary care mental health service delivery. In addition to the satisfaction of working in a progressive, dynamic service there will be excellent development opportunities. Please note these are essential car user posts.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Diabetes Specialist Nurse to join the team at UHCW.

A Diabetes Specialist Nurse requires expertise in the management of diabetes in both hospital and community settings. The role is educational and advisory with the aim of providing specialist diabetes care to the person with diabetes, their carer and training for healthcare professionals.

The role involves working autonomously as well as within the multidisciplinary team to achieve targets set out within National guidelines.

Accountable for own actions in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice.

Will contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.

Act as a role model to nursing staff by delivering high quality care.

To manage and organize a specific caseload of patients and prioritise referrals.

To accept referrals from other health disciplines and refer patients to health professionals independently.

To assist patients to achieve individualised goals of diabetes management to maintain their physical wellbeing.

To advise medical and nursing staff on the most appropriate treatment for their patient based on clinical assessment and clearly defined policies and protocols.

To convert patients to insulin therapy on an inpatient and outpatient basis.

To advise patients on adjustment of their oral hypoglycaemic agents or insulin treatment to optimise control of their diabetes.

To select, carry out and interpret the results of specific tests and take appropriate action.

To assist in the strategic planning of services within the diabetes unit providing specialist advice for future services.

To help develop and update existing guidelines and protocols within the diabetes service.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk).

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care.

We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

To identify training needs and develop training programmes for all grades of staff.

To participate in the development of suitable materials to facilitate the education of staff and patients.

To be up to date in technological advances and techniques for equipment used by patients for insulin therapy and glucose monitoring.

To be innovative in the use of treatment regimes.

To attend meetings and represent the diabetes team.

To participate in MDT meetings.

For further details of the job role please see attached job description.


This advert closes on Monday 7 Oct 2024