Nurse Practice Manager

Opus People Solutions on behalf of Suffolk County Council have an exciting oppurtutiy for a Nurse Practice manager to join their CYP Health Team.

Job Title: Nurse Practice Manager
Length of assignment:12 weeks
Hours per week: part time, 3-4 days/week, other working arrangements will be considered

The operational hours of the service will be 8am - 8pm Monday to Friday, and occasional weekends and bank holidays. It is expectant for managers to participate in the shift management rota (details of this to be confirmed) which may involve working some evenings in addition to one in four weekends.

Hourly rate:£45.00-hour umbrella
Location: Suffolk

Remote/Office based: Landmark House, Ipswich/home

About the Team -The outreach model of care, for 0-18-year-olds, will provide intensive outreach services ensuring that children and young people (CYP) living in East and West Suffolk can access the services that meet their needs at the right time. CHRIS forms part of the Mental Health Crisis response pathway in Suffolk.

In this role you will be-

As a MH Nurse Practice Manager within the CHRIS Service, you will be at the forefront of managing change, driving performance and continuous improvement around impact and outcomes for CYP and their families, whilst leading high- quality services and effective ways of working. You will be contributing to planning and reviewing of service delivery to ensure its high quality to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and their families.

You will directly manage and lead staff, alongside resources and projects which focus on the young people’s mental health crisis as outlined in the CHRIS Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) and in accordance with clinical governance framework.

You will work in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, and other regulatory guidelines, ensuring your NMC registration is maintained. This will include you undertaking some client contact.

You will work alongside other public-sector partners, voluntary sector and communities to engage and enable community led activity through the CHRIS Team.

Through effective practice and multiagency working, you will safeguard children and young people, which may include participation in safeguarding meetings, and support staff to undertake all relevant assessments. You will support staff in their CHRIS Key worker role for named families, being the key contact with the family and liaising with other professionals to provide a joined-up response.

You will be working with

What we are looking for -

• A Nurse with experience and holds a Nursing degree
• Evidence of ongoing professional development related to CYP
• Higher degree or post graduate certificate in area of clinical / therapeutic practice
• Willingness to undertake further professional training and attend training courses as well as reading literature as required to update knowledge and skills
• Management and Leadership qualification or relevant experience

If you have a nursing qualifcation and the relevant experience then we would love to hear from you.