About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Nurse Practitioner to join our team. Blake Day Service offers an innovative tier 4 eating disorder programme for young people aged 13-18 set in picturesque grounds situated in Winchester. We are seeking a caring and compassionate practitioner who is highly motivated to contribute to the delivery of high-quality care within our specialist service.
As a senior nurse practitioner, you will have the opportunity to play a key leadership role in delivering exceptional patient care to our young people, while also supporting junior nursing staff.
The ideal candidate for this role will be a highly motivated and proactive nursing professional, ideally with some experience of working with children and young people, as well as strong leadership and communication skills.
Individuals who do not have direct inpatient CAMHS experience but are able to demonstrate significant experience in other transferable areas of mental health or paediatrics are encouraged to apply.
Would you like to be part of a day service supporting young people and families, then this may be the post for you.
Alongside this, we will provide you with:
*A robust and supportive welcome programme, including our local CAMHS Induction and wider Trust Induction.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Nurse you will be an integral part of the senior leadership and multi-disciplined team, helping us to deliver high standards of care to the young people we support
You will support the management of a clinical area including the deployment, supervision, teaching of staff/students and resources.
To be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care within the multi-disciplinary team. This will include carrying responsibility for the assessment of needs of young people within the service ensuring the treatment and risk management plans are adhered to.
To undertake assessments of young people who are referred into our service where required and develop, implement, and evaluate programmes of care as well as setting standards of care across clinical areas.
To work closely with the MDT and maintain good working relationships with community CAMHS and social care colleagues.
About us Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.With a dedicated workforce exceeding 12,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas.We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we're creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration.Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the future.
Job description Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
RMN/RNLD/RSCN Sub part 1 of the NMC Register In depth post qualification experience at Band 5 working in mental health Student Supervisor / Assessor Training Evidence of Continued professional development.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address Serenity Path Hospital
Alresford Road
Winchester
Hampshire
SO21 1HD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)