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Join an Orthopedic, Trauma & Reconstructive Surgery Practice in Kogarah
Accommodating & Supportive Team | Ongoing Training & Development

 

About The Company  
Our client's expertise is in the management of hip, knee, foot and ankle, shoulder, elbow and wrist conditions and the management of orthopaedic trauma across Sydney. The team prides themselves on providing high-quality, evidence-based, compassionate and respectful care to all patients.
About The Opportunity
You will be working within a purpose built, Orthopaedic Specialist Clinic providing secretarial support to Orthopaedic Surgeons. You will be part of a dedicated team of clinicians and administrators to deliver excellent patient care. duties.
Some of your responsibilities will include:

General administration








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KEY DUTIES Post holder to work flexibly across the Childrens Community Nursing service, delivering high quality, evidence based nursing care for children and young people with short and long term conditions including supporting children with life limiting and life threatening conditions, preventing hospital admission and facilitating early discharge. To facilitate specific training and support strategies for those personnel involved with children and families, with a variety of healthcare needs, whilst also acting as a specialist resource for all colleagues, within educational and community settings. Participate in the developments of the Childrens Nursing Team in line with best practice outlined within research, national guidelines and local governance arrangements. To actively participate within specific medical consultant led outpatient clinics within the geographical area. To support the Team Leader in the effective daily management of the patient / team caseload To accept responsibility for own professional practice as a reflective, accountable clinical practitioner. Ensure effective line management of staff CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Receive referrals into the service and actively participate in the assessment of children requiring nursing management/, within any educational and community setting. Plan and deliver individual programmes of specific care for children within a range of care and educational settings, who have a variety of healthcare needs in a competent manner that recognises own limitations and seeks appropriate supervision. Possess advanced clinical skills to closely monitor the childs progress and improvement, and to detect deterioration promptly following the agreed care pathway to medical reassessment. Respect the rights of children and young people and ensure verbal and when appropriate written consent is obtained prior to carrying out any clinical procedures. Participate in the discharge planning process, both to and from the service, whilst maintaining effective communication links with colleagues from all relevant professions. Deliver high quality care and training, by ensuring both clinical practice and all verbal and written information is evidence based. Deliver specific health education, health promotion and illness prevention advice to fellow service providers and children / families. Actively participate within Audit, Paediatric Benchmarking and Essence of Care processes. To respect familys cultural, spiritual and religious practices and work in partnership with families in promoting parent participation and child / family centred care Participate in the proactive planning process for the transitional period, prior to young people transferring into adult care services. The post holder shall fully participate and where necessary lead on the Common Assessment Framework, to ensure that all children with additional needs are provided with a co-ordinated multi-agency response to meeting their needs. Foster and maintain effective communication channels, by undertaking the role of Named Nurse, with the children, families/carers and all multi-disciplinary / multi-agency professionals involved with the child and family. To initiate, develop and maintain effective liaison with other community nurses / teams, secondary and tertiary specialist services. Provide accurate and regular reviews of the childs physical, emotional and spiritual needs and on the progress of their condition / diagnosis. Ensure that verbal communications and written documentation are maintained and are clear, relevant and concise, in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Councils (NMC) Standards of Records and Record Keeping and Trust policy. Actively promote the services philosophy and values to support the child and family, whilst acting as an advocate for the child and family at all times. To have knowledge into the organisational culture, policies and politics, in order to have an understanding of how the organisation works and how practice / service delivery can be affected. Where applicable, to prescribe under the V300 non-medical prescribing safely and effectively. SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES To be competent at safeguarding children and implementing the Child in Need and Child Protection procedures as appropriate includes the following skills, competencies and knowledge: - Be able to recognise child abuse. Be able to document accurately child protection concerns according to Laming recommendations, differentiating fact from opinion Know who to contact / inform / seek advice from; know how to contact them 24 hours a day, seven days a week, know when to contact them according to Trust and Local Safeguarding Childrens Boards policies and procedures Understand the next steps in the child protection process Know when and how to act, when and how to refer and the importance of following up a referral. Understand which groups of children are at risk of harm or neglect. Know how to share information in writing, by telephone, electronically or in person Know who to share information with and when, understanding the difference between information sharing on individual, organisational and professional levels. Know what to record, how long to keep it, how to dispose of records correctly, and when to feedback or follow up. Have understanding of own (and others) professional roles and boundaries, including the Named professionals, trust managers and social workers. Knowledge of the implications of key national document/reports. Understand the assessment of risk and harm. Understand multi-agency frameworks, investigations, working and child protection assessment processes including the use of the Common Assessment Framework / investigation/working. Be able to present child protection concerns in a child protection conference. Demonstrate ability to work with families where there are child protection concerns. Understand forensic procedures/practice. Be able to advise other agencies regarding the health management of child protection concerns. Ability to contribute to serious case reviews or individual management reviews. Understand child protection investigation and the basics of forensic procedures. Aware of Local Safeguarding Childrens Board and its remit. Know how to access the child index register. EDUCATION & TRAINING Facilitate the training and ongoing support of children / families / carers and all professional colleagues, according to their level of knowledge, ability and willingness to participate in care delivery, including the assessment of their knowledge and competence. Have a particular interest in ventilation of children, and the training for staff currently within the team and trust as well as non-medical carers. Assist in the support, training and assessment of student nurses, ensuring their learning outcomes link theory to clinical practice. Participate in developing networking links with colleagues within all relevant health, education and social care colleagues. Within the team, share new skills, knowledge and expertise, which is proven best practice and evidence based. To hold or to be willing to work towards the Specialist Practitioner Qualification in Childrens Community Nursing. Participate in the development and evaluation of specific training information and materials, in order to disseminate and promote evidence-based care to all relevant colleagues and families. LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES Receive and assess any referrals and be responsible for the planning and delivery of high quality, evidence-based care for children with a variety of healthcare needs. Liaise with service and clinical coordinator as appropriate. Participate within staff performance reviews and the formation of personal and team development plans. Participate in the development and review of the services Care group and organisations policies procedures and guidelines To be responsible for the most effective and efficient use of resources and equipment and to rapidly identify any replacement needs and resource issues. Participate in the continuing development of induction, orientation and preceptorship programmes for all permanent team members, bank staff and student nurses. To be responsible for managing own daily workload and planning, prioritising and delivering care effectively, whilst identifying and managing any risks to the quality of care provided. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES To adhere to professional standards in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Councils (NMC) standards of Professional Practice and Code of Professional Conduct. Undertake mandatory training sessions and update own professional clinical knowledge and skills, also reviewing and maintaining own clinical competencies and assist the service and clinical coordinator in the ongoing development of fellow team members. Participate in the identification of personal professional and team development objectives through performance management systems. Actively seek support systems that promote safe, ethical and professional clinical practice.

CLINICAL Assist in the development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate service user referrals and models of care. Participate in case supervision to monitor named primary nurses standards of service user care and documentation. Give/receive regular clinical supervision as per Trust policy. Ensure the clinical environment is conducive to promote service users health, safety and well-being, thereby preserving and respecting each service users personal dignity, privacy, religious and cultural beliefs. Ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards. Ensure the safe management of medicines and adhere to safe practice and principles of administration in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and Trust Medicines Code. Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the Multi-disciplinary team. Participate and promote positive intra-agency working. Participate in the referral process, including the assessment of such individuals in accordance with the agreed care pathway and the completion of quality reports where appropriate. Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without supervision and act as Care Coordinator as required. Participate and assist in setting standards of service user care based on sound research findings. MANAGERIAL Undertake delegated responsibilities as agreed with Clinical Team Manager. Support the formulation and implementation of clinical and operational practices, and procedures as appropriate. Participate in the Duty Rota according to current locality structures. Assist in the management and co-ordination of all services delivered to the service user within the clinical area over the 24 hour period, optimising all available resources. Support the implementation, monitoring and updating of an operational policy and philosophy for the clinical area. Ensure the principles of Clinical Governance are incorporated in service delivery by maintaining a high quality service based on agreed clinical standards. Ensure that service users are cared for within the confines of their respective Mental Health Act status and adhere to the requirements of the MHA 1983 and the corresponding Code of Practice. This may include liaison with the home office for restricted service users Ensure adherence and implementation of Effective Care Coordination. Ensure that Trust policies and procedures are adhered to. Assist in the development of local protocols to ensure a high standard of service delivery is achieved and maintained. Support the process of staff participation in the formulation of new ideas/suggestions to improve service user care and service delivery. Provide effective leadership to the designated team. Provide statistical information as required. Ensure effective processes of communication are established, maintained and regularly evaluated within designated team. Assist in the investigation of complaints and incidents at team level in accordance with Trust policy. Participate in Serious Untoward Incident investigations/reviews as required Co-ordinate utilities, equipment and services and report/refer issues to respective managers where necessary. Provide relevant staff with the necessary management supervision regarding the co-ordination and delegation of duties, to ensure a comprehensive and consistent delivery of care is maintained. Ensure that the nursing practice of the clinical area adheres to the Trusts policies and procedures. Participate in the managerial supervision. Appropriate participation in managing performance of staff as required. Appropriate participation in managing attendance of staff as required. EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT Ensure all relevant staff have an up to date Individual Personal Appraisal and Personal Development Plan. Coordinate and nominate staff for appropriate courses, including mandatory training, according to service need and Personal Development Plans. Organise and undertake teaching where appropriate. Demonstrate the acquisition and application of knowledge in line with current research and evidence-based practice. Undertake training relevant to your role responsibilities and promote a positive learning environment. Coordinate preceptorship and mentorship as required Participate in regular supervision, engage in reflective practice and be committed to continued development. Develop own skills and knowledge and contribute to the development of others. RESEARCH AND AUDIT Ensure staff awareness of Clinical and Corporate Governance and the need for research-based practice. Undertake and participate in appropriate audit, quality assurance programmes and research as directed

KEY DUTIES Maintain a high standard of patient care in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct and within Scope of Practice Maintains own clinical and professional expertise by participating in clinical supervision, professional development planning and within NMC Code of conduct and Scope of professional practice Act as a resource for other members of the Urgent Treatment Centre Team Promote the clinical effectiveness of the nurse-led service using a multidisciplinary team approach Contribute to the development of the UTC service Promote a culture which utilizes latest evidence and best practice Works autonomously under indirect supervision liaising with team leaders and coordinators as required Work in a flexible way to support and maintain good team working practices Utilises analytical and judgemental skills in the assessment of patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed health problems CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Exercise a high degree of clinical autonomy and professional judgement, treating independently or where necessary referral to other health care providers under the indirect supervision, and following discussion with the team leader Receive patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed health care problems appropriate to level of competence and scope of practice Possess skills in the management of a range of minor illness and injuries and chronic disease management Undertake a range of advanced clinical procedures, under indirect supervision, until deemed competent Provide health promotion and education, screen patients for risk factors and early evidence of illness Supply and administer drugs, treatments and appliances under PGD as appropriate Initiate clinical tests and examinations as appropriate following discussion with team leader Offer a complementary service to that of other health care providers within the local health economy Act as an advocate for the patient at all times Demonstrate a clear understanding of the legal and ethical issues with regard to nurse led services and professional accountability and responsibility ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain adequate and comprehensive documentation in accordance with NMC and local requirements of standards for record keeping Promote and maintain effective working relationships across the local health and social care community, service users and voluntary sectors Promote the development of clear systems of communication and referral both within the UTC and with other health care providers Maintain confidentiality as per local, national and NMC guidance Adapt personal communication skills to overcome barriers to communication and understanding Utilise I.T communication systems Demonstrate profession skill in facilitating effective and clear communication in dealings with sensitive or volatile situations i.e. child protection issues Utilise a variety of systems to communicate clinical information in accordance with the data protection act (fax, telephone, letter and email) TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES Demonstrate a positive commitment to the training and assessment of all learners in the clinical area, and facilitate opportunities for other health care personnel Awareness of the continuing development of nurse-led and other innovative models of health care provision Contribute to and disseminate best practice through evidence, clinical benchmarking and guidelines Maintain own clinical and professional expertise by participation in clinical supervision, personal development planning and within the scope of professional practice and NMC Code of conduct Provide supervision and mentoring opportunities for junior UTC staff and students as appropriate Educate other members of staff utilizing formal and informal methods as appropriate LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Demonstrate commitment to multidisciplinary team working across the local health economy As a member of the UTC team contributes ideas for service development to the management team Contribute to the development implementation and monitoring of policies, procedures and clinical guidelines as appropriate Participate in the development of an effective, nurse-led service utilizing a holistic, health needs approach Provide specialist clinical knowledge and advice to clinical colleagues, patients, carers/relatives Supervise new and junior staff i.e. health care assistants RESEARCH & AUDIT Participate in clinical audit as required Promote a research culture and actively encourage the utilization of evidence, research and audit to develop practice Utilise evidence to provide effective and appropriate care to clients.

This position will provide a constant support to our CNS and ward staff with dedicated time for daily ward rounds. This will create cohesion within the team improving the continuous care offered to the oncology patients. Post holder will be a key person in implementing our Enhanced Recovery Protocol. The postholder will have dedicated time for clinical audits and research which are vital for the development of our service. they will prepare the cases for our weekly MDT, increasing the quality of these meetings. Discussing the new cases in a timely manner will likely help us meeting the targets. The fellow will provide constant support in theatre, especially important in complex cases, increasing the safety of the surgical treatment offered to our patientsThis post holder is expected to do some clinics independently. These are: OPH Clinics (not only diagnostics, but also operative). Rapid Access Clinics for PMB on HRT as the postholder is expected to have basic scanning skill. Follow up Oncology Clinics. Furthermore, the postholder is expected to help with triaging, reducing cancer waiting times (CWT). Overall, this position is expected to have a bigger impact to faster diagnosis and operational performance. Attending MDT and supporting with capturing the outcomes.

Our St Helens Mental Health Recovery & Psychology Team are looking to recruit a band 6 Senior Nurse Practitioner full time on a permanent contract. We are a supportive, well-resourced and dedicated team and there will be opportunities for professional development within the role.

We are looking for a Registered Mental Health Nurse, to work alongside our large multidisciplinary team. A special interest in therapeutic interventions would suit the applicant and a full induction and training will be provided to the right candidate.

The post holder will support the Clinical Team Manager in carrying continuing professional and managerial responsibility for their clinical area. They will also contribute to maintenance of the overall standards, which will include assessment of need and delivery of care within the context of Effective Care Coordination.

The post holder will work within an integrated team to ensure continuity of care for service users on their journey through the acute service. The post holder will work from within the community environment but be expected to be flexible in terms of delivering care within a variety of settings.

Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.

We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.

At the heart of all we do is our commitment to ‘perfect care’ – care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We’re currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.

CLINICAL

Assist in the development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate service user referrals and models of care.

Participate in case supervision to monitor named primary nurses’ standards of service user care and documentation.

Give/receive regular clinical supervision as per Trust policy.

Ensure the clinical environment is conducive to promote service users health, safety and well-being, thereby preserving and respecting each service user’s personal dignity, privacy, religious and cultural beliefs.

Ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.

Ensure the safe management of medicines and adhere to safe practice and principles of administration in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and Trust Medicines Code.

Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the Multi-disciplinary team.

Participate and promote positive intra-agency working.

Participate in the referral process, including the assessment of such individuals in accordance with the agreed care pathway and the completion of quality reports where appropriate.

Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without supervision and act as Care Coordinator as required.

Participate and assist in setting standards of service user care based on sound research findings.



MANAGERIAL

Undertake delegated responsibilities as agreed with Clinical Team Manager.

Support the formulation and implementation of clinical and operational practices, and procedures as appropriate.

Participate in the Duty Rota according to current locality structures.

Assist in the management and co-ordination of all services delivered to the service user within the clinical area over the 24 hour period, optimising all available resources.

Support the implementation, monitoring and updating of an operational policy and philosophy for the clinical area.

Ensure the principles of Clinical Governance are incorporated in service delivery by maintaining a high quality service based on agreed clinical standards.

Ensure that service users are cared for within the confines of their respective Mental Health Act status and adhere to the requirements of the MHA 1983 and the corresponding Code of Practice. This may include liaison with the home office for restricted service users

Ensure adherence and implementation of Effective Care Coordination.

Ensure that Trust policies and procedures are adhered to.

Assist in the development of local protocols to ensure a high standard of service delivery is achieved and maintained.

Support the process of staff participation in the formulation of new ideas/suggestions to improve service user care and service delivery.

Provide effective leadership to the designated team.

Provide statistical information as required.

Ensure effective processes of communication are established, maintained and regularly evaluated within designated team.

Assist in the investigation of complaints and incidents at team level in accordance with Trust policy.

Participate in Serious Untoward Incident investigations/reviews as required

Co-ordinate utilities, equipment and services and report/refer issues to respective managers where necessary.

Provide relevant staff with the necessary management supervision regarding the co-ordination and delegation of duties, to ensure a comprehensive and consistent delivery of care is maintained.

Ensure that the nursing practice of the clinical area adheres to the Trust’s policies and procedures.

Participate in the managerial supervision.

Appropriate participation in managing performance of staff as required.

Appropriate participation in managing attendance of staff as required.

EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT

Ensure all relevant staff have an up to date Individual Personal Appraisal and Personal Development Plan.

Coordinate and nominate staff for appropriate courses, including mandatory training, according to service need and Personal Development Plans.

Organise and undertake teaching where appropriate.

Demonstrate the acquisition and application of knowledge in line with current research and evidence-based practice.

Undertake training relevant to your role responsibilities and promote a positive learning environment.

Coordinate preceptorship and mentorship as required

Participate in regular supervision, engage in reflective practice and be committed to continued development.

Develop own skills and knowledge and contribute to the development of others.

RESEARCH AND AUDIT

Ensure staff awareness of Clinical and Corporate Governance and the need for research-based practice.

Undertake and participate in appropriate audit, quality assurance programmes and research as directed


This advert closes on Monday 2 Dec 2024

A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.


Watford General Hospital is a tertiary Gynaecological Cancer Centre supported by three Gynaecological oncology consultants. Our workload is close to 400 new cancer cases a year treated in our centre. Within the department there is extensive experience in advanced ovarian cancer surgery. We are a multi-platform robotic centre with two Versius and one daVinci platforms.

The new appointee will have adequate surgical exposure to day surgery, complex oncology surgery, and minimal access surgery including robotics. There are at least thrice weekly gynaecology oncology theatres (8 hours per session). The fellow is expected to support the three gynaecology oncology consultants with daily ward rounds, oncology and rapid access clinics, research, clinical audits and MDT meetings. Depending on the workload of the consultants, the fellow might be expected to do extra gynae theatre lists.

Our Obstetrics and Gynaecology department consists of 24 Consultants and one visiting consultant, 16 middle grade doctors (including this post), 2 FY2 doctors and 9 ST1/2 doctors. The candidate will participate in an on-call rota of 1 in 8.

This post is initially for a period of 9 months and might be extended therefore after. The post will commence as soon as possible. This is a post CCT post.

This new position will provide a constant support to our CNS and ward staff with dedicated time for daily ward rounds. This will create cohesion within the team improving the continuous care offered to the oncology patients. They will be a key person in implementing our Enhanced Recovery Protocol.

The postholder will have dedicated time for clinical audits and research which are vital for the development of our service. He or she will prepare the cases for our weekly MDT, increasing the quality of these meetings. Discussing the new cases in a timely manner will likely help us meeting the targets.

The fellow will provide constant support in theatre, especially important in complex cases, increasing the safety of the surgical treatment offered to our patients.

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/

We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

This position will provide a constant support to our CNS and ward staff with dedicated time for daily ward rounds. This will create cohesion within the team improving the continuous care offered to the oncology patients. Post holder will be a key person in implementing our Enhanced Recovery Protocol.

The postholder will have dedicated time for clinical audits and research which are vital for the development of our service. they will prepare the cases for our weekly MDT, increasing the quality of these meetings. Discussing the new cases in a timely manner will likely help us meeting the targets.

The fellow will provide constant support in theatre, especially important in complex cases, increasing the safety of the surgical treatment offered to our patientsThis post holder is expected to do some clinics independently. These are:

OPH Clinics (not only diagnostics, but also operative).

Rapid Access Clinics for PMB on HRT as the postholder is expected to have basic scanning skill.

Follow up Oncology Clinics.

Furthermore, the postholder is expected to help with triaging, reducing cancer waiting times (CWT). Overall, this position is expected to have a bigger impact to faster diagnosis and operational performance.

Attending MDT and supporting with capturing the outcomes.




This advert closes on Thursday 14 Nov 2024

A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.


Watford General Hospital is a tertiary Gynaecological Cancer Centre supported by three Gynaecological oncology consultants. Our workload is close to 400 new cancer cases a year treated in our centre. Within the department there is extensive experience in advanced ovarian cancer surgery. We are a multi-platform robotic centre with two Versius and one daVinci platforms.

The new appointee will have adequate surgical exposure to day surgery, complex oncology surgery, and minimal access surgery including robotics. There are at least thrice weekly gynaecology oncology theatres (8 hours per session). The fellow is expected to support the three gynaecology oncology consultants with daily ward rounds, oncology and rapid access clinics, research, clinical audits and MDT meetings. Depending on the workload of the consultants, the fellow might be expected to do extra gynae theatre lists.

Our Obstetrics and Gynaecology department consists of 24 Consultants and one visiting consultant, 16 middle grade doctors (including this post), 2 FY2 doctors and 9 ST1/2 doctors. The candidate will participate in an on-call rota of 1 in 8.

This post is initially for a period of 9 months and might be extended therefore after. The post will commence as soon as possible.

This new position will provide a constant support to our CNS and ward staff with dedicated time for daily ward rounds. This will create cohesion within the team improving the continuous care offered to the oncology patients. They will be a key person in implementing our Enhanced Recovery Protocol.

The postholder will have dedicated time for clinical audits and research which are vital for the development of our service. He or she will prepare the cases for our weekly MDT, increasing the quality of these meetings. Discussing the new cases in a timely manner will likely help us meeting the targets.

The fellow will provide constant support in theatre, especially important in complex cases, increasing the safety of the surgical treatment offered to our patients.

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/

We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

This position will provide a constant support to our CNS and ward staff with dedicated time for daily ward rounds. This will create cohesion within the team improving the continuous care offered to the oncology patients. Post holder will be a key person in implementing our Enhanced Recovery Protocol.

The postholder will have dedicated time for clinical audits and research which are vital for the development of our service. they will prepare the cases for our weekly MDT, increasing the quality of these meetings. Discussing the new cases in a timely manner will likely help us meeting the targets.

The fellow will provide constant support in theatre, especially important in complex cases, increasing the safety of the surgical treatment offered to our patientsThis post holder is expected to do some clinics independently. These are:

OPH Clinics (not only diagnostics, but also operative).

Rapid Access Clinics for PMB on HRT as the postholder is expected to have basic scanning skill.

Follow up Oncology Clinics.

Furthermore, the postholder is expected to help with triaging, reducing cancer waiting times (CWT). Overall, this position is expected to have a bigger impact to faster diagnosis and operational performance.

Attending MDT and supporting with capturing the outcomes




This advert closes on Sunday 24 Nov 2024

Please see job description for more details. To consolidate professional practice and previous skills and knowledge gained, utilising them to support with patient care and the wider team. To provide clinical support, advice and education that ensures each individual patient receives a standard of care acceptable to the patient and within the agreed Department protocols and is delivered by appropriate skilled persons within the resources available. Promote consistency and continuity of high-quality patient focused care. Assist and support Senior Nursing Team. Supervise junior staff, engaging them in training and supporting student nurses/ care support workers to develop their skills and knowledge. Responsible for the accurate assessment of individual care needs and implementation of treatments. Work together with the management/professional development team to create your own personalised development plan with unit and individual objectives and agreed time frames. Gain the ability to act up as a shift coordinator within 2yrs of being in post in order to support when needed. To lead and engage in quality improvement projects and clinical governance within the unit. Undergo Appraisal training to help support and develop junior members of the team. Work flexibly across the Critical Care Complex.

Provide autonomous decision making as a practitioner adjunct to the shared decision-making responsibility of a member of the multidisciplinary team. Maintain the clinical governance framework to support the quality objectives of the unit, reflecting on care standards using clinical incident reviews, national benchmarking and taking responsibility in implementing the results of this practice. Align role to deliver care according to national service frameworks and tackling and preventing health inequalities. Support the multi-agency team on the ground with emphasis on a soundcommunication network. Encourage and facilitate junior practitioners to participate in the delivery of various health care programmes and models of practice. Facilitate the development of the skills and knowledge of health practitioner assistants through clinical supervision. Ensure that the organisation of the department supports the efficient and effective delivery of care e.g., that the environment is clean, safe and supports privacy, dignity and confidentiality to patients. Observe, assess and evaluate what is influencing the workload i.e., level of patient demand. Manage unproductive time and operational duties. Participate in own PDR with team lead to establish objectives, reporting arrangements, supervision and ongoing development. Demonstrates own role to new starters and students from a variety of different disciplines. Participation in mandatory training events Work with groups to improve patient participation and involvement. Provide high quality, evidence-based care, integrating the multi-agency approach in the delivery of services to meet patients needs. Perform duties, including a comprehensive history, taking decisions to discharge patients and/or refer to a specialist service. Carry out emergency procedures i.e., resuscitation, defibrillation and anaphylaxis. Be proactive in following agreed national and local protocols and pathways to manage specific diseases. Take the decision to discharge patients and/or refer for a specialist opinion. Manage an effective discharge according to DOH and Trust process, pathways and practice guidelines. Refer patients to mainstream services on discharge e.g.: GP, pharmacist, NHS Direct. Adhere to Trust policy for reporting sickness/absence and with emphasis on managing risk and infection control. Sustain an effective communication network by interacting with multi-agency professionals, clients relatives and carers, and facilitate multidisciplinary case conferences, Undertake additional education and training to undertake patient management. Work and reflect the principles laid down by the code of professional conduct and scope of practice of the NMC. Participate in caseload reviews, clinical audit, pressure monitoring and critical incident analysis when required.

An opportunity has arisen for a Senor Mental Health Nurse to join our multi disciplinary team. As an Senior Mental Health Practitioner, the post holder will provide high standards of evidence based client centred care to children and young people with mental health [CYPMH] problems within the THRIVE Framework for service delivery.

The post holder will be expected to provide interventions, advice, consultation and supervision to both colleagues and colleagues within external partner agencies in line with THRIVE and clinical competency.

As the post is identified within the CYPMH strategy, it is expected the role will continue to develop in line with national and local initiatives.

This post is subject to an enhanced with children’s and adult’s barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.



The post holder will demonstrate an attitude which respects and values service users’ and their carers.

The post holder will embrace the core values of the organisation and adopt the principles of Recovery and THRIVE. These principles will recognise the need to:

• Promote safe practices
• Value the aims of service users
• Work in partnership and offer meaningful choice
• Be optimistic about the possibilities of meaningful change
• Value social inclusion

The team promotes the Thrive model of service delivery and so is continually developing innovative and creative practice - so the successful candidate will share our enthusiasm and hard working approach.

Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.

We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.

At the heart of all we do is our commitment to ‘perfect care’ – care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We’re currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.

Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.

CLINICAL
To hold a caseload of both specialist and generic work dependant on clinical competence and experience. To undertake assessments, treatment and consultation work based upon a conceptual framework and employing research based evidence.
1.2. To provide direct therapeutic interventions in line with the grading of the post, including assessments, formulation and therapeutic input into children, young people and families referred into the service.
1.3. Undertake risk assessments and care plans accordingly, in line with the THRIVE framework
1.4.To work in ways that are sensitive to the needs of children and young people families from a wide range of racial, cultural and religious backgrounds.
1.5. To be responsible for the screening of referrals to children and Young People’s services.
1.6. To participate directly in the teams duty rotas.
1.7. To exercise responsibility and autonomy, within supervisory, managerial and accountability structures, for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients
1.8. To deliver care co-ordination, ensuring effective assessment, care planning and risk management processes are maintained. Involve the views of children, their families, referring agents and other professionals involved in the network of care including organising multi-agency meetings.
1.9. To produce a clinical formulation and intervention plan founded on evidence based practice in co-operation with the child young person and carers
1.10. To hold responsibility for standards of clinical practice within area of specialist knowledge
1.11. To work jointly and collaboratively with other team members in order to enhance and develop the provision of services to young people and their families. To have an effective knowledge base of other modalities so as to engage and work effectively with colleagues in other disciplines.
1.12. To provide consultation, advice and guidance to junior colleague. To promote effective multi-agency work. To contribute theoretical knowledge to the process of managing risk within the multi-agency network

1.13. Undertake risk management for all children including the protective and risk factors present in the network of significant relationships.
1.14. Identify and respond appropriately to child protection issues, as described with the guidelines of Local Safeguarding Children’s Board and Northwest Boroughs Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust safeguarding policies
1.15. Maintain clear and comprehensive electronic clinical records, to ensure information is accurate and complies with Data Protection Act and professional body and Trust standards.
1.16. To engage with using routine outcome measures as clinically appropriate including their use in clinical practice and inputting data into clinical records.
1.17. To work collaboratively with children, young people and their families and contribute to the trust’s service user participation agenda.

COMMUNICATION
2.1.To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients and to monitor and evaluate progress during the course of both multi and uni disciplinary care. To effectively communicate professional opinions, verbally and in writing to other relevant professionals.
2.2. Attend Child Protection Case conferences as a representative from children and young people’s mental health services.
2.3. Provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information to children, young people and families and to other professionals with in young people’s services.
2.4. Communicate effectively with children, young people and their carers, when in crisis and in challenging family situations
2.5. Organise and facilitate multi-agency meetings and reviews
2.6. Elicit highly sensitive information using engagement/ communication skills which are appropriate to the young person’s stage of development
2.7. Work, as part of an integrated multi professional team, ensuring good communication and working relationships with other professionals
2.8. Provide written reports detailing the progress of the mental health intervention.

TEACHING, TRAINING AND SUPERVISION.
3.1. Participate in regular supervision, engage in reflective practice and committed to continued development.
3.2. To provide training to other professionals to improve mental health knowledge and skills in line the transformation of children and young people’s mental health services
3.3. To provide specific training and /or presentations to other agencies, statutory and voluntary, and promote and deliver specialist training programmes
3.4. To contribute to training placements for a range of professional disciplines from different background so that trainees acquire the necessary skills, competencies and experience to contribute effectively to positive change. To assess trainees competencies and write placement reports for trainees in line with Trust, professional body regulations
3.5. Work collaboratively with partner agencies within the principles of THRIVE. This will include joint working; consultation; and training aiming to develop joint working across agencies.
3.6. Maintaining registration / accreditation requirements in accordance with the appropriate professional body in line with their professional qualification.
3.7. Be accountable for own clinical practice and professional behaviour

MANAGEMENT, POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
4.1. Identify priorities within and initiatives within the service and advice managers on the level of resources for service development.
4.2. Contribute to the service’s evidence based practice by engaging with audits and evaluations as appropriate
4.3. To contribute to recruitment processes by assisting with shortlisting, interviewing and the induction of recruited staff.
4.4. To support the workload of colleagues within the service through co-working practices.
4.5. Contribute to service developments.

RESEARCH AND SERVICE EVALUATION
To maintain an up to date knowledge of the evidence base in relation to mental health knowledge and other interventions.
. To contribute to planning and implementing systems for evaluation and monitoring of therapeutic practice and outcomes of clinical work within the service.
. Participate in research, evaluation and audit in response to the clinical and professional interest of the post, and to monitor standards, quality and consumer reaction to the provision of services in accordance with NICE guidance
. Participate in appropriate audit. Quality assurance programmes and research as directed.

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
7.1.To receive and engage in regular clinical supervision in accordance with Trust Clinical Governance Standards and the Code of Practice and ethical guidelines of professional body
7.2. To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice through active participation in internal and external CPD training in consultation with the post holders service manager to meet professional body requirements for CPD and
registration.
7.3. To contribute to the development of best practice in the service by taking part in regular supervision and appraisal and maintaining awareness of current developments in the field.
7.4. To maintain professional body registration.


This advert closes on Monday 28 Oct 2024

CLINICALTo hold a caseload of both specialist and generic work dependant on clinical competence and experience. To undertake assessments, treatment and consultation work based upon a conceptual framework and employing research based evidence.1.2. To provide direct therapeutic interventions in line with the grading of the post, including assessments, formulation and therapeutic input into children, young people and families referred into the service.1.3. Undertake risk assessments and care plans accordingly, in line with the THRIVE framework1.4.To work in ways that are sensitive to the needs of children and young people families from a wide range of racial, cultural and religious backgrounds.1.5. To be responsible for the screening of referrals to children and Young Peoples services.1.6. To participate directly in the teams duty rotas.1.7. To exercise responsibility and autonomy, within supervisory, managerial and accountability structures, for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients1.8. To deliver care co-ordination, ensuring effective assessment, care planning and risk management processes are maintained. Involve the views of children, their families, referring agents and other professionals involved in the network of care including organising multi-agency meetings.1.9. To produce a clinical formulation and intervention plan founded on evidence based practice in co-operation with the child young person and carers1.10. To hold responsibility for standards of clinical practice within area of specialist knowledge1.11. To work jointly and collaboratively with other team members in order to enhance and develop the provision of services to young people and their families. To have an effective knowledge base of other modalities so as to engage and work effectively with colleagues in other disciplines.1.12. To provide consultation, advice and guidance to junior colleague. To promote effective multi-agency work. To contribute theoretical knowledge to the process of managing risk within the multi-agency network 1.13. Undertake risk management for all children including the protective and risk factors present in the network of significant relationships.1.14. Identify and respond appropriately to child protection issues, as described with the guidelines of Local Safeguarding Childrens Board and Northwest Boroughs Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust safeguarding policies1.15. Maintain clear and comprehensive electronic clinical records, to ensure information is accurate and complies with Data Protection Act and professional body and Trust standards.1.16. To engage with using routine outcome measures as clinically appropriate including their use in clinical practice and inputting data into clinical records.1.17. To work collaboratively with children, young people and their families and contribute to the trusts service user participation agenda. COMMUNICATION2.1.To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients and to monitor and evaluate progress during the course of both multi and uni disciplinary care. To effectively communicate professional opinions, verbally and in writing to other relevant professionals.2.2. Attend Child Protection Case conferences as a representative from children and young peoples mental health services.2.3. Provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information to children, young people and families and to other professionals with in young peoples services.2.4. Communicate effectively with children, young people and their carers, when in crisis and in challenging family situations2.5. Organise and facilitate multi-agency meetings and reviews2.6. Elicit highly sensitive information using engagement/ communication skills which are appropriate to the young persons stage of development2.7. Work, as part of an integrated multi professional team, ensuring good communication and working relationships with other professionals2.8. Provide written reports detailing the progress of the mental health intervention. TEACHING, TRAINING AND SUPERVISION.3.1. Participate in regular supervision, engage in reflective practice and committed to continued development.3.2. To provide training to other professionals to improve mental health knowledge and skills in line the transformation of children and young peoples mental health services3.3. To provide specific training and /or presentations to other agencies, statutory and voluntary, and promote and deliver specialist training programmes3.4. To contribute to training placements for a range of professional disciplines from different background so that trainees acquire the necessary skills, competencies and experience to contribute effectively to positive change. To assess trainees competencies and write placement reports for trainees in line with Trust, professional body regulations3.5. Work collaboratively with partner agencies within the principles of THRIVE. This will include joint working; consultation; and training aiming to develop joint working across agencies.3.6. Maintaining registration / accreditation requirements in accordance with the appropriate professional body in line with their professional qualification.3.7. Be accountable for own clinical practice and professional behaviour MANAGEMENT, POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT4.1. Identify priorities within and initiatives within the service and advice managers on the level of resources for service development.4.2. Contribute to the services evidence based practice by engaging with audits and evaluations as appropriate4.3. To contribute to recruitment processes by assisting with shortlisting, interviewing and the induction of recruited staff.4.4. To support the workload of colleagues within the service through co-working practices.4.5. Contribute to service developments. RESEARCH AND SERVICE EVALUATIONTo maintain an up to date knowledge of the evidence base in relation to mental health knowledge and other interventions.. To contribute to planning and implementing systems for evaluation and monitoring of therapeutic practice and outcomes of clinical work within the service.. Participate in research, evaluation and audit in response to the clinical and professional interest of the post, and to monitor standards, quality and consumer reaction to the provision of services in accordance with NICE guidance. Participate in appropriate audit. Quality assurance programmes and research as directed. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT7.1.To receive and engage in regular clinical supervision in accordance with Trust Clinical Governance Standards and the Code of Practice and ethical guidelines of professional body7.2. To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice through active participation in internal and external CPD training in consultation with the post holders service manager to meet professional body requirements for CPD andregistration.7.3. To contribute to the development of best practice in the service by taking part in regular supervision and appraisal and maintaining awareness of current developments in the field.7.4. To maintain professional body registration.

CLINICAL Assist in the development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate service user referrals and models of care. Participate in case supervision to monitor named primary nurses standards of service user care and documentation. Give/receive regular clinical supervision as per Trust policy. Ensure the clinical environment is conducive to promote service users health, safety and well-being, thereby preserving and respecting each service users personal dignity, privacy, religious and cultural beliefs. Ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards. Ensure the safe management of medicines and adhere to safe practice and principles of administration in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and Trust Medicines Code. Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the Multi-disciplinary team. Participate and promote positive intra-agency working. Participate in the referral process, including the assessment of such individuals in accordance with the agreed care pathway and the completion of quality reports where appropriate. Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without supervision and act as Care Coordinator as required. Participate and assist in setting standards of service user care based on sound research findings. MANAGERIAL Undertake delegated responsibilities as agreed with Clinical Team Manager. Support the formulation and implementation of clinical and operational practices, and procedures as appropriate. Participate in the Duty Rota according to current locality structures. Assist in the management and co-ordination of all services delivered to the service user within the clinical area over the 24 hour period, optimising all available resources. Support the implementation, monitoring and updating of an operational policy and philosophy for the clinical area. Ensure the principles of Clinical Governance are incorporated in service delivery by maintaining a high quality service based on agreed clinical standards. Ensure that service users are cared for within the confines of their respective Mental Health Act status and adhere to the requirements of the MHA 1983 and the corresponding Code of Practice. This may include liaison with the home office for restricted service users Ensure adherence and implementation of Effective Care Coordination. Ensure that Trust policies and procedures are adhered to. Assist in the development of local protocols to ensure a high standard of service delivery is achieved and maintained. Support the process of staff participation in the formulation of new ideas/suggestions to improve service user care and service delivery. Provide effective leadership to the designated team. Provide statistical information as required. Ensure effective processes of communication are established, maintained and regularly evaluated within designated team. Assist in the investigation of complaints and incidents at team level in accordance with Trust policy. Participate in Serious Untoward Incident investigations/reviews as required Co-ordinate utilities, equipment and services and report/refer issues to respective managers where necessary. Provide relevant staff with the necessary management supervision regarding the co-ordination and delegation of duties, to ensure a comprehensive and consistent delivery of care is maintained. Ensure that the nursing practice of the clinical area adheres to the Trusts policies and procedures. Participate in the managerial supervision. Appropriate participation in managing performance of staff as required. Appropriate participation in managing attendance of staff as required. EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT Ensure all relevant staff have an up to date Individual Personal Appraisal and Personal Development Plan. Coordinate and nominate staff for appropriate courses, including mandatory training, according to service need and Personal Development Plans. Organise and undertake teaching where appropriate. Demonstrate the acquisition and application of knowledge in line with current research and evidence-based practice. Undertake training relevant to your role responsibilities and promote a positive learning environment. Coordinate preceptorship and mentorship as required Participate in regular supervision, engage in reflective practice and be committed to continued development. Develop own skills and knowledge and contribute to the development of others. RESEARCH AND AUDIT Ensure staff awareness of Clinical and Corporate Governance and the need for research-based practice. Undertake and participate in appropriate audit, quality assurance programmes and research as directed

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role Exciting opportunity in out of hours across the beautiful Devon landscape. Looking for a new challenge? Want to develop your leadership skills, with the support of a Band 7, to support an enthusiastic and developing team? If you are passionate about providing high quality nursing care to people in their own homes and want to support individuals to remain in their preferred place of care, preventing unplanned admissions, then the Out of Hours Nursing Team within Community Health and Social Care is for you. The Team supports the community populations across Exeter, East and Mid Devon; the Team are based in Ottery St Mary. We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic, experienced nurses to the Band 6 role of Community Nurse Specialist. You will be able to demonstrate your enthusiasm and commitment to community nursing, highly developed clinical skills to share as the clinical expert and be able to evidence your leadership skills/experience to support junior team members. The post-holder will be supported by the Team Manager and a Clinical Matron. Our Out of Hours Team, consists of nurses and healthcare assistants. The team provides unplanned care to ensure we support the needs of our populations around the clock, undertaking responsive holistic nursing and social care as required. The caseload covers a broad range including end of life care, admission avoidance and support for timely hospital discharge. The team also provide clinical support for our Urgent Community Response support workers between the hours of 5pm 10pm. This post provides a huge opportunity to harness the enthusiasm of the current team to develop the service further, enhancing the nursing skills of junior staff to broaden the provision available to patients. Support will be given to undertake the SPQ qualification. Applicants will be required to commit to all shift patterns within the team, however preferences will be taken into consideration; applicants will need to be comfortable with driving, sometimes long distances across the geography; the team uses Trust pool cars. Working Pattern: The team currently provides a service from 16:00 08:00 hours worked over 2 shift patterns 16:00 00:00 hours and 22:30 08:00 hours; consideration will be given for applicants expressing a wish to work 12 hour shifts. Interview Date: To be confirmed Pay - The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2024-5 rates, inclusive of a 5.5% pay award implemented from October 2024. If you join before this date, the pay award will be backdated to April 2024 or your start date, whichever is later. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 2023-4 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2023/24 | NHS Employers). For further information please contact: Hilary White, Community Nurse Team Manager on 07738 293462 or hilarywhite2@nhs.net for more information about the team and role. As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

CLINICALTo hold a caseload of both specialist and generic work dependant on clinical competence and experience. To undertake assessments, treatment and consultation work based upon a conceptual framework and employing research based evidence.1.2. To provide direct therapeutic interventions in line with the grading of the post, including assessments, formulation and therapeutic input into children, young people and families referred into the service.1.3. Undertake risk assessments and care plans accordingly, in line with the THRIVE framework1.4.To work in ways that are sensitive to the needs of children and young people families from a wide range of racial, cultural and religious backgrounds.1.5. To be responsible for the screening of referrals to children and Young Peoples services.1.6. To participate directly in the teams duty rotas.1.7. To exercise responsibility and autonomy, within supervisory, managerial and accountability structures, for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients1.8. To deliver care co-ordination, ensuring effective assessment, care planning and risk management processes are maintained. Involve the views of children, their families, referring agents and other professionals involved in the network of care including organising multi-agency meetings.1.9. To produce a clinical formulation and intervention plan founded on evidence based practice in co-operation with the child young person and carers1.10. To hold responsibility for standards of clinical practice within area of specialist knowledge1.11. To work jointly and collaboratively with other team members in order to enhance and develop the provision of services to young people and their families. To have an effective knowledge base of other modalities so as to engage and work effectively with colleagues in other disciplines.1.12. To provide consultation, advice and guidance to junior colleague. To promote effective multi-agency work. To contribute theoretical knowledge to the process of managing risk within the multi-agency network 1.13. Undertake risk management for all children including the protective and risk factors present in the network of significant relationships.1.14. Identify and respond appropriately to child protection issues, as described with the guidelines of Local Safeguarding Childrens Board and Northwest Boroughs Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust safeguarding policies1.15. Maintain clear and comprehensive electronic clinical records, to ensure information is accurate and complies with Data Protection Act and professional body and Trust standards.1.16. To engage with using routine outcome measures as clinically appropriate including their use in clinical practice and inputting data into clinical records.1.17. To work collaboratively with children, young people and their families and contribute to the trusts service user participation agenda. COMMUNICATION2.1.To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients and to monitor and evaluate progress during the course of both multi and uni disciplinary care. To effectively communicate professional opinions, verbally and in writing to other relevant professionals.2.2. Attend Child Protection Case conferences as a representative from children and young peoples mental health services.2.3. Provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information to children, young people and families and to other professionals with in young peoples services.2.4. Communicate effectively with children, young people and their carers, when in crisis and in challenging family situations2.5. Organise and facilitate multi-agency meetings and reviews2.6. Elicit highly sensitive information using engagement/ communication skills which are appropriate to the young persons stage of development2.7. Work, as part of an integrated multi professional team, ensuring good communication and working relationships with other professionals2.8. Provide written reports detailing the progress of the mental health intervention. TEACHING, TRAINING AND SUPERVISION.3.1. Participate in regular supervision, engage in reflective practice and committed to continued development.3.2. To provide training to other professionals to improve mental health knowledge and skills in line the transformation of children and young peoples mental health services3.3. To provide specific training and /or presentations to other agencies, statutory and voluntary, and promote and deliver specialist training programmes3.4. To contribute to training placements for a range of professional disciplines from different background so that trainees acquire the necessary skills, competencies and experience to contribute effectively to positive change. To assess trainees competencies and write placement reports for trainees in line with Trust, professional body regulations3.5. Work collaboratively with partner agencies within the principles of THRIVE. This will include joint working; consultation; and training aiming to develop joint working across agencies.3.6. Maintaining registration / accreditation requirements in accordance with the appropriate professional body in line with their professional qualification.3.7. Be accountable for own clinical practice and professional behaviour MANAGEMENT, POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT4.1. Identify priorities within and initiatives within the service and advice managers on the level of resources for service development.4.2. Contribute to the services evidence based practice by engaging with audits and evaluations as appropriate4.3. To contribute to recruitment processes by assisting with shortlisting, interviewing and the induction of recruited staff.4.4. To support the workload of colleagues within the service through co-working practices.4.5. Contribute to service developments. RESEARCH AND SERVICE EVALUATIONTo maintain an up to date knowledge of the evidence base in relation to mental health knowledge and other interventions.. To contribute to planning and implementing systems for evaluation and monitoring of therapeutic practice and outcomes of clinical work within the service.. Participate in research, evaluation and audit in response to the clinical and professional interest of the post, and to monitor standards, quality and consumer reaction to the provision of services in accordance with NICE guidance. Participate in appropriate audit. Quality assurance programmes and research as directed. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT7.1.To receive and engage in regular clinical supervision in accordance with Trust Clinical Governance Standards and the Code of Practice and ethical guidelines of professional body7.2. To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice through active participation in internal and external CPD training in consultation with the post holders service manager to meet professional body requirements for CPD andregistration.7.3. To contribute to the development of best practice in the service by taking part in regular supervision and appraisal and maintaining awareness of current developments in the field.7.4. To maintain professional body registration.