Clinical Nurse Specialist
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Salary
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Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
Our predicted code SOC 2233 (76% match) is an eligible occupation, and Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the published rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
An exciting opportunity to join us as a Clinical Nurse Specialist within our Forensic Inpatient Service, you will play a pivotal role in delivering expert, evidence-based care to individuals with complex mental health needs. Working alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will provide advanced clinical leadership, support service development, and champion best practice to ensure safe, therapeutic, and recovery-focused care, working closely with the Clinical Matron.
This is an exciting opportunity to influence patient outcomes, mentor and develop staff, lead quality improvement initiatives, and help shape a compassionate, least restrictive, and person-centred service. If you are passionate about clinical excellence, innovation, and making a meaningful difference within forensic mental health, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
To take a lead on clinical matters and policy development relating to nursing practice.To provide direct clinical nurse leadership.To be part of recruitment and selection process of staff.To be aware of Acute Mental Health Services, Rehabilitation Services and the Forensic Healthcare Service in accordance with Trust policies and protocols within nursing and nursing strategies.To develop and participate in the delivery of a supervision structure for team members.To monitor the caseload and practice of nursing staff and others in the team.To be part of a senior nursing group for ongoing support and development.To ensure nursing staff within service area are compliant with NMC regulations.
To ensure staff are undertaking mandatory training as indicated.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current registration appropriate to the job role
- Degree/diploma level supplemented by specialist qualification, training, experience, courses to masters level equivalent relevant to the care group
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Extensive post qualifying experience in relevant service area
- Experience of supervising staff and students
- Able to manage a caseload of patients with complex mental health needs
- Comprehensive knowledge of interventions specific to service area
- Awareness of Trust policies and service specification
About the employer
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SPNFT) was formed in April 2006 and provides mental health, learning disability and substance misuse services to the people of Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, West Sussex and parts of Hampshire. The trust published its latest clinical strategy in 2017 ('Our 2020 Vision') that sets out its vision for services.https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/our-clinical-strategy SPNFT was rated as 'Good' by the CQC in its most recent inspection reporthttps://www.cqc.org.uk/provider/RX2
Sussex is a beautiful county with good access to National Parks, spectacular countryside, pristine beaches and vibrant cities. London is easily accessible by train from most parts of Sussex.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
Skilled Worker roles must clear both the general salary threshold and the occupation-specific going rate. See our occupation eligibility guide for the current figures.