Lead Nurse for Physical Healthcare and Infection Prevention & Control inWorthing inWorthing PUBLISHED
THU 13 JUN 2024
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished experienced Senior Nurse to lead our Physical Healthcare and Infection Prevention and Control services working with our highly motivated, caring and knowledgeable teams within this portfolio
Accountable to the Deputy Chief Nurse this post will ensure there are robust systems and processes in place across the Trust which support patient safety and deliver optimum outcomes for Physical Health in Mental Health Services aligned to National and Regulatory guidance
You must have the motivation and desire to work with a complex and often vulnerable group of patients to achieve the best possible outcomes, improve the quality of care and contribute to the overarching agenda of tackling avoidable illness, and reducing health inequalities
If you have the passion for leading effective high-quality Physical healthcare services in Mental Health which puts the patient at the heart of everything we do, we might have just the job for you
Main duties of the job
This post will work collaboratively with Trust Multidisciplinary teams to provide a high-quality service to patients through support, intervention and clinical expertise
The post holder will provide strategic vision and leadership in their specialist fields to ensure a high level of compliance with national and regulatory guidance for Physical Healthcare, Infection Prevention and Control in Mental Health Services
You will need to be a passionate and confident leader, with the communication skills to engage with patients, carers and staff across all levels of our organisation
You will lead and support at the clinical, operational and strategic level
This post holds Clinical Operational responsibility and day to day management for:
Physical Healthcare Team
Infection Prevention and Control Team
Resuscitation Service
Tobacco Dependency Service
Immunisation team
Designated administrative leads
About us
Sussex Partnership provides mental health and learning disability care for all age groups across Sussex
We encourage flexible working
We know that a positive work/ life balance brings about huge health-related benefits, which has a positive impact on the care we provide. Please speak to us about flexible working, for example, remote working, flexible start/ finish times or anything else. If it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
We'd love you to join our Trust, rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the CQC.
We are looking for someone with a passion for mental health, multi professional and multi-agency working that puts the person at the heart of everything we do
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role will see you provide clinical expertise, strategic direction and guidance for achieving excellence in practice and in order to achieve this you will;
Provide and ensure effective clinical leadership to implement, develop and maintain the highest possible standards of physical health care and infection prevention and control practice throughout Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Be passionate about supporting the delivery of safe, effective, caring, responsive and well led services.
Hold a clinical qualification as described within the person specification and current registration with the appropriate body
Be comfortable and confidant working in a leadership role
Have experience of working within a mental health setting
See the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details
Please apply using the link in this advert, or for more information contact:
Jayne Bruce Director of Nursing via
Business Manager: Rory Britten
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role will see you provide clinical expertise, strategic direction and guidance for achieving excellence in practice and in order to achieve this you will;
Provide and ensure effective clinical leadership to implement, develop and maintain the highest possible standards of physical health care and infection prevention and control practice throughout Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Be passionate about supporting the delivery of safe, effective, caring, responsive and well led services.
Hold a clinical qualification as described within the person specification and current registration with the appropriate body
Be comfortable and confidant working in a leadership role
Have experience of working within a mental health setting
See the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details
Please apply using the link in this advert, or for more information contact:
Jayne Bruce Director of Nursing via
Business Manager: Rory Britten
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Portland House
Richmond Road
Worthing
BN11 1HS
Employer's website
This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished experienced Senior Nurse to lead our Physical Healthcare and Infection Prevention and Control services working with our highly motivated, caring and knowledgeable teams within this portfolio
Accountable to the Deputy Chief Nurse this post will ensure there are robust systems and processes in place across the Trust which support patient safety and deliver optimum outcomes for Physical Health in Mental Health Services aligned to National and Regulatory guidance
You must have the motivation and desire to work with a complex and often vulnerable group of patients to achieve the best possible outcomes, improve the quality of care and contribute to the overarching agenda of tackling avoidable illness, and reducing health inequalities
If you have the passion for leading effective high-quality Physical healthcare services in Mental Health which puts the patient at the heart of everything we do, we might have just the job for you
Main duties of the job
This post will work collaboratively with Trust Multidisciplinary teams to provide a high-quality service to patients through support, intervention and clinical expertise
The post holder will provide strategic vision and leadership in their specialist fields to ensure a high level of compliance with national and regulatory guidance for Physical Healthcare, Infection Prevention and Control in Mental Health Services
You will need to be a passionate and confident leader, with the communication skills to engage with patients, carers and staff across all levels of our organisation
You will lead and support at the clinical, operational and strategic level
This post holds Clinical Operational responsibility and day to day management for:
Physical Healthcare Team
Infection Prevention and Control Team
Resuscitation Service
Tobacco Dependency Service
Immunisation team
Designated administrative leads
About us
Sussex Partnership provides mental health and learning disability care for all age groups across Sussex
We encourage flexible working
We know that a positive work/ life balance brings about huge health-related benefits, which has a positive impact on the care we provide. Please speak to us about flexible working, for example, remote working, flexible start/ finish times or anything else. If it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
We'd love you to join our Trust, rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the CQC.
We are looking for someone with a passion for mental health, multi professional and multi-agency working that puts the person at the heart of everything we do
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role will see you provide clinical expertise, strategic direction and guidance for achieving excellence in practice and in order to achieve this you will;
Provide and ensure effective clinical leadership to implement, develop and maintain the highest possible standards of physical health care and infection prevention and control practice throughout Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Be passionate about supporting the delivery of safe, effective, caring, responsive and well led services.
Hold a clinical qualification as described within the person specification and current registration with the appropriate body
Be comfortable and confidant working in a leadership role
Have experience of working within a mental health setting
See the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details
Please apply using the link in this advert, or for more information contact:
Jayne Bruce Director of Nursing via
Business Manager: Rory Britten
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role will see you provide clinical expertise, strategic direction and guidance for achieving excellence in practice and in order to achieve this you will;
Provide and ensure effective clinical leadership to implement, develop and maintain the highest possible standards of physical health care and infection prevention and control practice throughout Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Be passionate about supporting the delivery of safe, effective, caring, responsive and well led services.
Hold a clinical qualification as described within the person specification and current registration with the appropriate body
Be comfortable and confidant working in a leadership role
Have experience of working within a mental health setting
See the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details
Please apply using the link in this advert, or for more information contact:
Jayne Bruce Director of Nursing via
Business Manager: Rory Britten
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN with current NMC registration
- Relevant post registration specialist physical health/IPC qualifications e.g. infection control management/wound care/diabetes modules
- Leadership and management qualifications (or willingness to work towards)
- Mentoring qualification
- Coaching qualification
- Teaching qualification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN with current NMC registration
- Relevant post registration specialist physical health/IPC qualifications e.g. infection control management/wound care/diabetes modules
- Leadership and management qualifications (or willingness to work towards)
- Mentoring qualification
- Coaching qualification
- Teaching qualification
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Portland House
Richmond Road
Worthing
BN11 1HS
Employer's website
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished experienced Senior Nurse to lead our Physical Healthcare and Infection Prevention and Control services working with our highly motivated, caring and knowledgeable teams within this portfolio
Accountable to the Deputy Chief Nurse this post will ensure there are robust systems and processes in place across the Trust which support patient safety and deliver optimum outcomes for Physical Health in Mental Health Services aligned to National and Regulatory guidance
You must have the motivation and desire to work with a complex and often vulnerable group of patients to achieve the best possible outcomes, improve the quality of care and contribute to the overarching agenda of tackling avoidable illness, and reducing health inequalities
If you have the passion for leading effective high-quality Physical healthcare services in Mental Health which puts the patient at the heart of everything we do, we might have just the job for you
Main duties of the job
This post will work collaboratively with Trust Multidisciplinary teams to provide a high-quality service to patients through support, intervention and clinical expertise
The post holder will provide strategic vision and leadership in their specialist fields to ensure a high level of compliance with national and regulatory guidance for Physical Healthcare, Infection Prevention and Control in Mental Health Services
You will need to be a passionate and confident leader, with the communication skills to engage with patients, carers and staff across all levels of our organisation
You will lead and support at the clinical, operational and strategic level
This post holds Clinical Operational responsibility and day to day management for:
Physical Healthcare Team
Infection Prevention and Control Team
Resuscitation Service
Tobacco Dependency Service
Immunisation team
Designated administrative leads
About us
Sussex Partnership provides mental health and learning disability care for all age groups across Sussex
We encourage flexible working
We know that a positive work/ life balance brings about huge health-related benefits, which has a positive impact on the care we provide. Please speak to us about flexible working, for example, remote working, flexible start/ finish times or anything else. If it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
We'd love you to join our Trust, rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the CQC.
We are looking for someone with a passion for mental health, multi professional and multi-agency working that puts the person at the heart of everything we do
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role will see you provide clinical expertise, strategic direction and guidance for achieving excellence in practice and in order to achieve this you will;
Provide and ensure effective clinical leadership to implement, develop and maintain the highest possible standards of physical health care and infection prevention and control practice throughout Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Be passionate about supporting the delivery of safe, effective, caring, responsive and well led services.
Hold a clinical qualification as described within the person specification and current registration with the appropriate body
Be comfortable and confidant working in a leadership role
Have experience of working within a mental health setting
See the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details
Please apply using the link in this advert, or for more information contact:
Jayne Bruce Director of Nursing via
Business Manager: Rory Britten
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role will see you provide clinical expertise, strategic direction and guidance for achieving excellence in practice and in order to achieve this you will;
Provide and ensure effective clinical leadership to implement, develop and maintain the highest possible standards of physical health care and infection prevention and control practice throughout Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Be passionate about supporting the delivery of safe, effective, caring, responsive and well led services.
Hold a clinical qualification as described within the person specification and current registration with the appropriate body
Be comfortable and confidant working in a leadership role
Have experience of working within a mental health setting
See the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details
Please apply using the link in this advert, or for more information contact:
Jayne Bruce Director of Nursing via
Business Manager: Rory Britten
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Portland House
Richmond Road
Worthing
BN11 1HS
Employer's website
This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished experienced Senior Nurse to lead our Physical Healthcare and Infection Prevention and Control services working with our highly motivated, caring and knowledgeable teams within this portfolio
Accountable to the Deputy Chief Nurse this post will ensure there are robust systems and processes in place across the Trust which support patient safety and deliver optimum outcomes for Physical Health in Mental Health Services aligned to National and Regulatory guidance
You must have the motivation and desire to work with a complex and often vulnerable group of patients to achieve the best possible outcomes, improve the quality of care and contribute to the overarching agenda of tackling avoidable illness, and reducing health inequalities
If you have the passion for leading effective high-quality Physical healthcare services in Mental Health which puts the patient at the heart of everything we do, we might have just the job for you
Main duties of the job
This post will work collaboratively with Trust Multidisciplinary teams to provide a high-quality service to patients through support, intervention and clinical expertise
The post holder will provide strategic vision and leadership in their specialist fields to ensure a high level of compliance with national and regulatory guidance for Physical Healthcare, Infection Prevention and Control in Mental Health Services
You will need to be a passionate and confident leader, with the communication skills to engage with patients, carers and staff across all levels of our organisation
You will lead and support at the clinical, operational and strategic level
This post holds Clinical Operational responsibility and day to day management for:
Physical Healthcare Team
Infection Prevention and Control Team
Resuscitation Service
Tobacco Dependency Service
Immunisation team
Designated administrative leads
About us
Sussex Partnership provides mental health and learning disability care for all age groups across Sussex
We encourage flexible working
We know that a positive work/ life balance brings about huge health-related benefits, which has a positive impact on the care we provide. Please speak to us about flexible working, for example, remote working, flexible start/ finish times or anything else. If it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
We'd love you to join our Trust, rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the CQC.
We are looking for someone with a passion for mental health, multi professional and multi-agency working that puts the person at the heart of everything we do
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role will see you provide clinical expertise, strategic direction and guidance for achieving excellence in practice and in order to achieve this you will;
Provide and ensure effective clinical leadership to implement, develop and maintain the highest possible standards of physical health care and infection prevention and control practice throughout Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Be passionate about supporting the delivery of safe, effective, caring, responsive and well led services.
Hold a clinical qualification as described within the person specification and current registration with the appropriate body
Be comfortable and confidant working in a leadership role
Have experience of working within a mental health setting
See the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details
Please apply using the link in this advert, or for more information contact:
Jayne Bruce Director of Nursing via
Business Manager: Rory Britten
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role will see you provide clinical expertise, strategic direction and guidance for achieving excellence in practice and in order to achieve this you will;
Provide and ensure effective clinical leadership to implement, develop and maintain the highest possible standards of physical health care and infection prevention and control practice throughout Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Be passionate about supporting the delivery of safe, effective, caring, responsive and well led services.
Hold a clinical qualification as described within the person specification and current registration with the appropriate body
Be comfortable and confidant working in a leadership role
Have experience of working within a mental health setting
See the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details
Please apply using the link in this advert, or for more information contact:
Jayne Bruce Director of Nursing via
Business Manager: Rory Britten
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN with current NMC registration
- Relevant post registration specialist physical health/IPC qualifications e.g. infection control management/wound care/diabetes modules
- Leadership and management qualifications (or willingness to work towards)
- Mentoring qualification
- Coaching qualification
- Teaching qualification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN with current NMC registration
- Relevant post registration specialist physical health/IPC qualifications e.g. infection control management/wound care/diabetes modules
- Leadership and management qualifications (or willingness to work towards)
- Mentoring qualification
- Coaching qualification
- Teaching qualification
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Portland House
Richmond Road
Worthing
BN11 1HS
Employer's website
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