Deputy Designated Nurse for Adults | NHS Stafford and Surrounds Clinical Commissioning Group

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Job description

Job details
Posting date: 17 November 2021
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: £47,126 - £53,219 pa
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 17 December 2021
Location: na, ST16 2LP
Company: Midlands and Lancashire CSU
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: /942-SAS-

Summary

Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Clinical Commissioning Groups are seeking to recruit a Deputy Designated Nurse for Adults

About us

Our six CCGs, Cannock Chase, East Staffordshire, North Staffordshire, South East Staffordshire, Stafford and Surrounds and Stoke on Trent are responsible for planning and commissioning high quality health services for the people of Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.

We have strong clinical leadership and work as part of a complex system of health and social care, which includes Local Authorities, Providers, the Independent Sector and GP practices.

The NHS Long Term Plan confirmed that all parts of England would be served by an Integrated Care System from April 2022, and we are now ready to function as an ICS. A statutory health and care partnership, made up of a wider group of organisations, will bring together a wider group of partners to develop overarching plans across health, social care and public health in our area.

The role

Job title Deputy Designated Nurse for Adults

Band 8A (subject to job evaluation)

Hours Full time - permanent

(flexible working arrangements available)

Location Due to current guidelines, the majority our workforce are working from home. However, there may be occasions when you will be required to attend a location hub, usually this will be pre-planned in advance, and with a days' notice

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified, experienced, enthusiastic, highly motivated, and innovative Registered Nurse/Midwife to join our dynamic Safeguarding Team.

Applicants must have robust knowledge and understanding of the requirements that relate to Safeguarding Adults, Mental Capacity Act, Domestic Abuse and Counter-terrorism and be able to evidence extensive experience of safeguarding across the breadth of health services commissioned in the borough.

The successful applicant will demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the statutory guidance and legislation in relation to safeguarding both adults and children. They should also demonstrate an understanding of national, regional and local policies.

The successful candidate will provide leadership and expert knowledge to and on behalf of the CCG, with support from the Designated Nursing team. This role is vital in ensuring excellent safeguarding practice across the CCG, commissioned health services and the health economy of Staffordshire & Stoke on Trent and will play a key role in the development of the ICS.

Candidates must demonstrate how their experience and skills meet the criteria as listed in the person specification in order for their application to be shortlisted.

If you are interested in the post and can demonstrate the key skills and abilities outlined for the role we would love to hear from you. If you would like to discuss the post in more detail, please contact;

Interviews will take place via Microsoft Office Teams or another virtual means of contact ; Jane Mullock
Safeguarding Support Officer | Children & Adults | Stoke-on-Trent & North Staffordshire, Telephone: , Email:

To support our workforce we offer;
• a full induction programme (with a buddy system for new starters)
• up to 33 days annual leave
• access to training and development opportunities
• in house Mental Health First Aiders
• volunteer Menopause Ambassadors and Diversity Champions
• Invisible Conditions representatives
• Freedom to Speak Up Guardians and Health and Wellbeing Guardians
• opportunity to join a number of Staff Network Groups

Interviews will take place via Microsoft Office Teams or another virtual means of contact

Flexible working - Please note from 13thSeptember there is a new enhanced day one contractual right to request flexible working as part of NHS terms and conditions

All new staff joining the CCGs will be subject to a 6 month probation period

Our Commitment

We are a Disability Confident employer and also offer a range of family friendly, flexible working arrangements and inclusive employment policies, to support our staff in the workplace.

Health and Wellbeing conversations are held regularly

All new starters will attendmandatoryUnconscious Bias Training, Invisible Disability Training and a separate induction on Equality and Inclusion.

Wepromote a compassionate and inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The CCGs embrace the principles of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of their age, disability, gender re-assignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, sex or sexual orientation. It's important that our workforce reflects the diversity of communities as much as possible.

Applicants are asked to note that a government White Paper on the NHS System Reforms will shortly appear before Parliament, which could result in the disestablishment of CCGs after 31stMarch 2022, with the CCG functions potentially transferring to a newly established statutory Integrated Care System (ICS) organisation from 1stApril 2022

If we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.

This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Nov 2021