This information package has been compiled to provide prospective candidates with details of the post
advertised.
The contents of this package are as follows:
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Post Information Sheet
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Job Advertisement
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Job Description
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Guidance Notes for completion of the application for employment form
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Application Form & Equal Opportunities Monitoring form (Please note that the application form will
not be submitted for shortlisting without a completed equal opportunities monitoring form).
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Confirmation of Right to Work in the UK Statement*
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Please do not attach a CV with, or as part of your application. NHS Lanarkshire does not accept
application by CV and therefore this will not be included with your application for shortlisting purposes.
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Terms and Conditions of Employment
Please refer to NHS Lanarkshire’s website http://www.nhslanarkshire.org.uk/Careers/Pages/NMAHP.aspx
for further information on our recruitment process for Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional posts.
All Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional posts are subject to competency based interviews. There is more
information on the recruitment process for this on Firstport:
- NHS Lanarkshire’s Corporate Statements
- Recruitment and Selection Process
-Values and Competencies for Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals
-Guide to completing an application form
- Guide to Values and Competency Based Interviews
* NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that all prospective employees have the right to work in the UK. Please see the
Terms and Conditions for this post for further information.
Please note that NHS Lanarkshire does not routinely acknowledge receipt of application forms.
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REFERENCE No: 0415 19305 DM
JOB TITLE: Charge Nurse Perinatal Liaison Service
£26302- £35225 per annum
GRADE: Band 6
LOCATION: North CHP
HOURS: 37.5
CONTRACT DURATION: Fixed term to 31/03/2016
Registered Nurse managing and delivering care to a defined caseload / group of clients / patients;
responsible for delivering / ensuring the application of the framework of the Nursing Process and use
of case management as appropriate, to ensure a high standard of quality client / patient care, working
in partnership with other disciplines and agencies. The charge nurse has delegated responsibility for the
appraisal, management and clinical supervision of Registered Nurses, junior practitioners and clinical
support workers in provision of care and treatment within a defined clinical service, under the
management and leadership of the team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner.
Candidates must be a registered nurse with 3 years post registration practice in MH or LD nursing and
be educated to / working towards / operating at / degree level.
Where a post only has temporary funding and an existing member of NHS Lanarkshire staff wishes to
apply, this will be treated as a secondment. The employee MUST already have had agreement from
their line manager to be released on a secondment before applying for the post.
For secondments external to NHS Lanarkshire please refer to the secondment policy on FirstPort for
further information.
Should you wish to discuss the post in more detail, please contact Recruitment Manager,
Karen McIntyre, Senior Nurse telephone on 01698 366920
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once
a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete
and submit your application at an early stage
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who
are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
In the interest of being green – environmentally friendly, the preferred method of receiving applications is by email to
recruitment.lanarkshire@nhs.net
If however you require to post your application form please return it to Recruitment – HR Service Centre, Law House,
Airdrie Road, Carluke, ML8 5EP. Should you experience any difficulty, please contact Recruitment – HR Service Centre on
01698 377740. Please ensure that you submit your application in advance of the closing date. Late applications will not be
forwarded for shortlisting. When submitting your completed application please take note of the following: Please allow 2
days for postal deliveries NHS Lanarkshire does not routinely acknowledge receipt of application forms. Please note that
should you contact the Recruitment Service to discuss any queries regarding your application, it is advisable that you retain
the job reference number as you will be asked to quote this when you call. In the meantime, I wish you success with your
application.
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Applications from candidates who require a Tier 2 Certificate of sponsorship (formerly Work Permits) will only be
considered if no suitable UK or EEA national is identified for this post. For further information on the UK Border
Agency’s new points based System which now governs the way individuals from outside the EEA can work in the UK
please visit www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk.
Closing date:
07/05/2015
Interview date:
tbc
Short-listed applicants may be contacted by email where you have submitted an email address.
Please check your emails regularly.
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1. JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Charge Nurse
Department(s):
Mental Health / Learning Disabilities
(Job description for both community & inpatient
based services)
Job Holder Reference:
NHSL10/036
No of Job Holders:
2. JOB PURPOSE
Registered Nurse managing and delivering care to a defined caseload / group of clients /
patients; responsible for delivering / ensuring the application of the framework of the
Nursing Process and use of case management as appropriate, to ensure a high standard
of quality client / patient care, working in partnership with other disciplines and agencies.
The charge nurse has delegated responsibility for the appraisal, management and clinical
supervision of Registered Nurses, junior practitioners and clinical support workers in
provision of care and treatment within a defined clinical service, under the management
and leadership of the team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner.
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3. ORGANISATIONAL POSITION
Service Manager
Senior Nurse
MH & LD
Team Leader / Senior Charge
Nurse or Practitioner
This Post
Charge Nurse
Registered Nurse
Student Nurses
Clinical Support Workers / Healthcare
Assistants / Nursing Assistants
Line Management responsibility =
Senior Professional Leadership & Accountability =
4. SCOPE AND RANGE
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The principle role of the charge nurse is to be case load holder / case manager to a
defined group of clients / patients and carry ongoing responsibility for the
assessment of needs, planning of person centred care, and delivery of high standards
of nursing care, providing clinical supervision for any delegated aspects of care and
treatment delivered by junior team members through the framework of the Nursing
Process
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Responsible for ensuring delegated aspects of the nursing process are within the
scope and range and competencies of the post / post holder they are delegated to.
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Provision of advice and consultation on care and treatment of patients with mental
disorder presenting to non mental health services such as A&E, primary care and
within other clinical settings, initiating care pathways as appropriate
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Assist and support the team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner in the
management, co-ordination, delivery and monitoring of effective, efficient and high
quality nursing care within the defined setting
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Utilisation of care pathways for each client / patient within agreed protocols and
criteria in collaboration with the multidisciplinary care team
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Assist in the ongoing development of local services through participating in working
groups and/or projects within clinical area and in the wider service arena as agreed
with the team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner.
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Provide professional leadership, support, supervision and education to junior staff
including nurse learners and pre and post registration / post graduate students on
clinical placement within the defined setting
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Where required the post holder will undertake a full range of duties of the team
leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner in their absence.
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Participate in recruitment and selection of staff.
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Apply values based practice principles to inform decision making in all aspects of
care and treatment and in interactions with colleagues
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The post holder will be required to handle funds and valuables in accordance with
Standing Financial Instructions.
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Promote a healthy lifestyle and well-being providing advice to clients / patients and
carers in line with local and national drivers
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Proactively facilitate and foster partnership working with other service elements,
relevant agencies and disciplines relevant to service delivery and client / patient and
wider family health and wellbeing
5. MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Nursing Process
Practising within the eKSF, scope, range and competencies of the post
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Apply values based practice principles to inform decision making in all aspects of
care and treatment of clients / patients and in interactions with colleagues
Responsibility for the implementation of the framework of the Nursing Process to
triage referrals and undertake person centred assessment of clients / patients in
accordance with agreed operational policies for the defined clinical area, ensuring
provision of clinical supervision of Registered Nurses undertaking assessments in
agreement with the team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner.
Responsibility to use the framework of the Nursing Process to develop, implement
and evaluate the Care Plan in collaboration with the client / patient and the
multidisciplinary team, ensuring clinical supervision of any junior staff undertaking
any delegated aspects of the nursing process.
Make appropriate arrangements with both internal and external stakeholders to
ensure seamless care during transitions of care to / from other services and when
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discharged from services
Responsibility for delivering a range of evidence based and recovery focussed
therapeutic interventions and treatments on a one-to-one or group basis defined by
the department’s philosophy, and in accordance with individual client / patient need
and care plan, ensuring maximisation of therapeutic engagement and contact time.
Deliver direct patient centred care including physical, emotional and personal care in
a variety of settings including hospital wards or departments, A&E, community
venues, residential establishments, and home environments as appropriate to the
service and client / patient group
Responsible for managing a clinical caseload / clinical group of clients / patients,
working as part of the multidisciplinary team, supervising, advising and supporting
junior colleagues within the team in the delivery of nursing care.
Involve clients/patients and carers in planning care as appropriate to individual need
and choice.
Attend, participate and support the client / patient in multi-disciplinary team
meetings, case conferences and Mental Health Tribunals as necessary, providing
reports and views as appropriate.
Support clients / patients and carers, working with other health, local authority and
voluntary sector colleagues / organisations to facilitate smooth transitions of care
Communicate with the client / patient and their carers/relatives in a manner which
demonstrates values based practice, ensuring dignity, respect and courtesy for the
individual
Provide information in a range of formats regarding pharmacological treatments, and
their benefits, undesired effects and contraindications to support patients’ choice
regarding treatment within knowledge, skills and competencies.
Actively and meaningfully involve relevant people, including the client / patient and
carers in a shared responsibility for assessment, prevention and management of risk
and positive risk taking, and individual vulnerabilities within the scope, range, skills
and competencies of the post
Work to maximise social inclusion by promoting awareness of, and coordination of
social inclusion activities, supporting clients / patients to access community
organisations and supports according to their individual abilities and choices,
ensuring they are incorporated into the client / patient care plan
Empower patients / clients to take responsibility for their health, well-being and
future lifestyle as appropriate by practising in an open, transparent and inclusive
manner, identifying their strengths and sources of personal social supports,
promoting and respecting their rights, ensuring that patients / clients have the
relevant information to participate in the decisions about their care and recovery.
Bring to the attention of the line manager any inadequacy in the system, which may
be to the detriment of the patients / client’s welfare and safety.
Team Working / Leadership
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Deputise for the team leader / senior charge nurse and act to ensure the effective
running of the service in their absence as required.
Ensure that changes in circumstances, which may affect delivery of care are reported
to the team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner or other senior members of
the multidisciplinary team
Participate in the ongoing development of the service and the development of links
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with other areas of service delivery, voluntary and statutory services within the area.
Delegated responsibility for day-to-day running of the clinical team / area, specific
groups and treatments for client/patient groups in agreement with and defined by the
team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner
Participate in meetings / forums as agreed with team members, and provide feedback
and information as appropriate to the team.
Provide advice, consultation and support to colleagues and agencies in the wider
community
Establish and maintain effective communication and liaison between clinical team,
other professionals, and external agencies, carers, families and relevant others
involved in the patients care or social circumstances.
Provide and participate in professional leadership, promoting nursing
professionalism.
Take an active role in clinical networking with other services
Assist the team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner in the achievement of
performance objectives.
Responsible for the supervision and performance appraisal of junior staff within their
team where appropriate as delegated by the team leader / senior charge nurse or
practitioner.
Legal & Ethical
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Be fully compliant with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and the other
relevant guidance documents, which support and maintain standards of professional
practice for nurses and midwives.
Maintain patient records in accordance with NMC Standards and NHSL Information
governance standards
Assist the team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner in the development of
clinical/nursing practice in line with NHSL guidelines/ policies/ protocols/
procedures / best practice statements; Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements;
National Quality Standards and Scottish Government Health Department policy and
guidance.
Respect at all times the confidential nature of your work and the rights and choices
of clients / patients and their carers in regard to confidentiality, ensuring clients /
patients are aware that certain information may have to be shared with other
members of the clinical team or other authorities where there is concern for the
health, safety or welfare of the client / patient or others, in accordance with guidance
and protocols of the Lanarkshire Data Sharing Partnership.
Ensure clients / patients have sufficient information to consent to any aspect of care
and treatment. If capacity to consent is impaired ensure additional assessment, input
or safeguards are initiated.
Assist Team Leader / Senior Charge Nurse or Practitioner in managing the health
and safety of staff, patients and carers within the service and report any health and
safety deficiency as appropriate. Ensure safe working environment and practices in
accordance with Health & Safety legislation and compliance with locally agreed
protocols.
Apply the principles and safeguards of legislation, relevant to the clinical area and
client / patient group, to support the care and treatment of clients / patients, carers
and dependents
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Ensure compliance with Lanarkshire Data Sharing Partnership policy and guidance,
and information governance standards regarding accessing, sharing, use and storage
of information
Clinical Governance
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Assist the team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner in implementing and
evidencing the Clinical Governance Framework and Staff Governance Framework
within their sphere of responsibility
Assist the team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner in implementing,
monitoring and auditing evidence based clinical standards and standards of nursing
practice to ensure that practice is evidence based and current.
Participate in developing and implementing local policies by contributing to the work
of local working/steering groups as agreed with the team leader / senior charge nurse
or practitioner
Assist team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner in the implementation and
monitoring of clinical/nursing policies and procedures in line with NHSL guidelines,
NMC requirements, Scottish Government policy and guidance, legal requirements,
emerging evidence and changing practice.
Implement, maintain and monitor standards of care based on research evidence
available and national quality standards.
Ensure safe working environment in accordance with Health & Safety legislation and
report any deficits to the team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner.
Involve clients / patients and carers in monitoring and development of services.
Attempt to resolve informal complaints as they arise and assist the team leader /
senior charge nurse or practitioner in gathering data / resolving complaints which
progress via the formal complaints procedure.
Reflect on professional and clinical performance, including the emotional impact on
self of working within the clinical area and engage in regular clinical supervision in
accordance with NHS Lanarkshire clinical supervision guidance and policy
Assist the organisation to achieve its performance objectives, including the delivery
of HEAT Targets, Crisis Standards, Rights Relationships and Recovery Actions,
NHSQIS Quality Standards of care and service delivery and MWC
recommendations.
Training & Development
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Actively contribute to the development of an atmosphere and environment, which
promotes and facilitates learning, regularly liaising with Practice Education
Facilitators and Clinical and Professional Development Nurses to support learning
and practice development in the clinical area
Perform formal mentorship role, including Sign-off mentorship for pre-registration
Nursing Students and for newly qualified nurses undertaking the Flying Start
Development Programme.
Participate in annual updates to maintain Sign-Off Mentorship status and ensure
registered nurses in the clinical area also keep live their sign off mentorship status
Participate in the provision of clinical supervision of other staff as appropriate in
accordance with NHSL clinical supervision policy.
Participate in developing and delivering induction programme and educational and
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training programmes/materials, relevant to the clinical field for colleagues, other
disciplines, students and staff from other agencies and organisations in agreement
with the team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner
Act as a resource for nurses and others to ensure that contemporary information is
available on clinical practice issues.
Undertake appropriate continuing professional development as identified within the
personal development planning process and eKSF
Participate in all in-service training/study days as required in response to client
/patient and service need.
Ensure contribution to the evidence base within the clinical field by sharing good
practice through networks, conferences and publications
Public Health/Health Promotion
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Participate in the identification of health needs of the local population accessing the
service.
Promote a healthy lifestyle and well-being providing advice to patients / carers in line
with corporate health promotion strategy and mental health and wellbeing strategy
Demonstrate knowledge of the determinants of ill health and appropriate
interventions. Be aware and give advice on issues relating to health
education/promotion and health improvement.
6. EQUIPMENT & MACHINERY
All equipment that may be used in the monitoring or delivery of clinical care and data
recording
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Hoists, Hydraulic/Manual Couches/Beds and Wheelchairs
Electronic or Manual Monitoring Equipment
Personal Computers – Data input and transmission
Disposable and non disposable sharps
Alco meter
First Aid equipment.
Mobile phones
Communication aids
Car (community based posts)
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7. SYSTEMS
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Use of Information technology to input and produce data and reports (Word, Excel,
Email etc, Electronic Patient Information Systems), ensuring compliance with data
protection policy, standards for information governance, and guidance on
information sharing from the Lanarkshire Data Sharing Partnership
Systems for manual recording of client / patient relevant clinical / non clinical
information
Systems for routine data collection and performance monitoring
Supporting the team leader / senior charge nurse in implementing and monitoring
are range of systems including care planning systems, daily client / patient reports,
review notes, assessment tools, recording of medications administered, pharmacy
orders, and stores orders etc.
Implement the agreed NHS Lanarkshire systems and processes for clinical
supervision, mentoring, and eKSF / PDPs
Utilisation of Integrated Care Pathways
Ensure compliance with all systems related to regulatory codes of practice and
legislation e.g. Mental Health Legislation, CPA, MAPPA, NMC registration
Participate in preparing and altering the duty roster system as delegated by the team
leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner
Participate in ensuring robust systems are in place to monitor issues related to
legislation.
8. DECISIONS & JUDGEMENTS
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Exercise clinical decision-making and judgement in response to change of client /
patient condition and ensure effective liaison with the team leader / senior charge
nurse or practitioner, medical staff or relevant other professionals and agencies.
Take delegated charge of the clinical area in the absence of the team leader / senior
charge nurse or practitioner, making judgements and decisions on the effective
running of the service and delivery of care in their absence, seeking advice from the
service manager as required
Delegated responsibility for changes to staffing in response to clinical need / risk or
unexpected staff absence seeking advice from managers as appropriate in the absence
of the team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner.
Participate in joint working, and organise / participate in joint working processes
with multi-professional colleagues, making judgements and decisions from a
professional / clinical nursing perspective e.g. MAPPA, CPA
Make judgements and decision based on complex information in association with
other members of the multidisciplinary team and independently in their absence,
seeking advice when necessary
Delegated responsibility for personal / professional development planning and
appraisal of junior staff.
Delegated responsibility for the ordering of stocks and supplies, ensuring adequate
supplies for the requirements of the service as appropriate.
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9. COMMUNICATIONS & RELATIONSHIPS
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Responsible for the development of effective liaison, communication and close
working relationships with colleagues in health services and other statutory and
voluntary service providers.
Responsible for the development of therapeutic relationships with patients / clients
and carers
Communicate highly complex information regarding the management of mental
health problems to colleagues and other disciplines / professions, clients / patient
and carers in a manner that is clear and easily understood.
Communicate with patients and their relatives using a variety of communication
skills, for example persuasion, active listening and communicating with patients with
impaired communication skills due to their physical/mental health, ensuring access to
interpreters or communication aids as required.
Develop and maintain effective communication systems and processes and working
relationships with other professionals, carers, families and relevant others relevant to
the patients / clients health and welfare.
Produce written reports, papers and plans as required.
Provide verbal and written information within the clinical team and across teams and
services to ensure effective communication between clinical staff, clinical teams and
line managers
Work as a fully integrated member of a multi-professional team.
Participate in working groups as delegated by the team leader / senior charge nurse
or practitioner, including service modernisation groups, project boards and short life
working groups.
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10. DEMANDS OF THE JOB (physical, mental, emotional)
Physical
 Moving and handling of clients / patients and healthcare associated equipment. This
requires formal moving and handling training and updates.
 Combination of frequent changes between walking, sitting and standing
 Physical management of aggressive incidents including de-escalation, and control and
restraint of clients / patients. This requires formal management of aggression training
 Physical demands in providing personal care in relation to activities of daily living as
appropriate to client group and clinical environment (washing, dressing, bathing,
assisting with feeding, etc)
 Requirement to administer oral and intramuscular medication.
 Driving as appropriate to the role (essential for crisis and community based posts)
Mental Demands
 Ability to multi-task due to frequent interruptions
 Unpredictable work pattern with requirement to respond to unscheduled referrals
and demands on service
 Periods of sustained and intense concentration whilst delivering direct client / patient
care e.g. whilst delivering clinical engagement and observation levels; whilst carrying
out 1-2-1 interviews and interventions
 Routinely working with clients / patients who present with complex and challenging,
disturbed or risky behaviours.
 Ability to concentrate for periods whilst producing written reports or carrying out
patient assessments
 Concentration required for driving (crisis and community based posts).
Emotional Demands
 Escorting of, and intervention with clients / patients across hospital and community
settings, including clients / patients detained under Mental Health Legislation or
those presenting with difficult behaviours
 Frequent exposure to highly distressing or highly emotional circumstances, working
with clients / patients who present in mental health crisis, having to ensure robust
risk assessment is carried out to maintain their health, safety and welfare. This can
present exceptional challenges both in working with the clients / patients and their
carers, the ability to discuss highly sensitive issues and in managing personal
emotional responses to the work.
 Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to staff
exposed to highly distressing situations and severely challenging behaviours.
 Working in highly unpleasant conditions in relation to disposal of client / patient
related healthcare waste (blood, urine, faeces, vomit, etc) and contaminated materials
in conjunction with approved infection control procedures
 Working alone/ travelling alone, frequently on a daily basis (community based posts).
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11. MOST CHALLENGING/DIFFICULT PARTS OF THE JOB
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Working within an emotionally and physically demanding environment where
challenging behaviour can occur or distressing situations are encountered due to the
nature of patient/client group and nature of the work undertaken.
As part of the multi-disciplinary team and having responsibility for a defined caseload
/ group of patients / clients, makes complex decisions around assessment and
appropriate route of follow up of patients in mental health crisis / patients with
mental disorder and/or initiating comprehensive management plans
Maintaining effective communication with patients/clients with mental disorder
including mental illness, personality disorder or learning disability and often
associated physical health problems
Providing information to patients/clients and carers on sensitive clinical and legal
issues e.g. legal/detention information.
Managing an unpredictable work pattern with requirement to respond to
unscheduled referrals and demands on service and unpredictable needs of patients /
clients
Teaching and supervising junior staff, nurse learners and pre-registration nursing
students whilst working within a busy clinical environment / service.
12. KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO
DO THE JOB
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Registered Nurse with 3 years post registration experience, 2 years of which will have
been within a relevant field.
Educated to/working towards/operating at Degree Level.
Further education/evidence of Continuous Professional Development in area of
speciality including study days/courses/post graduate qualification.
Completion of Suicide Prevention Training; Mental Health Act e-learning materials;
10 Essential Shared Capabilities for Mental Health Practice learning materials;
The post holder will possess excellent team-working/leadership skills and have the
ability to motivate others and work using own initiative.
Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills.
Effective time-management
FOOTNOTE:
Staff should note that the term “operating at” degree/masters level corresponds to
possessing an equivalent level of knowledge gained through experience.
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NHS LANARKSHIRE
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Charge Nurse (Perinatal service MH&LD) Band 6
Criteria
Essential
Qualifications & Training
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Level of education, professional
qualifications, training and
learning programmes/courses.
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Knowledge
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Depth and extent of knowledge.
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Skills/Abilities / Experience 
Range and level of skills
i.e. communication (oral, written,
presentation),
planning/organisation,
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numeracy, leadership etc.
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Specific Job Requirements
Environmental conditions,
unsociable hours, car driver etc.
Registered Nurse with 3 years
post registration practice in
Mental Health or Learning
Disability nursing
Educated to/working
towards/operating at Degree
Level.
Relevant Continued
Professional Development
Completion of suicide
prevention training
Completion of 10 ESCs
Knowledge of evidence based
interventions in the nursing
care and treatment of people
with mental disorder or learning
disability
Knowledge of current national
policy and legislation relevant
to MH & LD nursing practice
Knowledge & experience of
nursing patients with Perinatal
Mental Health issues.
Three years experience of
mental health or learning
disability nursing in a relevant /
transferrable field of practice
Excellent team working /
leadership skills, with the ability
to work on own initiative.
Excellent listening,
communication and
interpersonal skills.
Evidence of ability to develop
leadership skills.
Effective time management
skills.
Ability to motivate others
Car driver essential for
community posts
Desirable


Completion of
mentorship training
Study
days/courses/post
graduate
qualification in
relevant clinical field

Has demonstrated
an interest in
perinatal mental
and is aware of
current service
provision.

Previous
experience of
presentations and
report writing
Previous
experience of group
work

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GUIDANCE NOTES
FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT FORM
Introduction
These notes are designed to help you complete your application form and to make the most of your
application. Please read them carefully before you begin.
NHS Lanarkshire is an Equal Opportunities Employer and will ensure that no job applicant or
employee receives less favourable treatment. Please note that only Part C of the application form will
be made available to the shortlisting panel.
NHS Lanarkshire is committed to good practice in employing disabled people and we will ensure that
all candidates with a disability who meet the minimum criteria (as specified in the person specification)
will be invited to attend for interview.
The purpose of the application form is to select the right person for the job – without discrimination.
Please complete the form as fully as you can. It is your first opportunity to tell us how your
qualifications, training, experience, skills and abilities fit our requirements. If you need more space for
any section, continue on a separate sheet of paper. Please clearly mark additional sheets with the
Section, job reference number. Please include these with your application Do not include your name
or address on additional sheets.
NHS Lanarkshire has a duty to protect public funds it administers and to this end will use the
information you have provided within your application for the prevention and detection of fraud. It
will also share this information with other Bodies responsible for auditing or administering public funds
for these purposes. More detail will be made available on NHS Lanarkshire’s intranet in due course.
Further information is available from http://www.audit-scotland.gov.uk/work/nfi.php
Part A
Personal Details
Insert your surname, forename, title and full home address. Please supply contact telephone numbers
and email addresses so we can contact you without delay, if necessary.
Working in the UK
NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been
granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the
UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective
employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Further guidance on current immigration rules is
available on the Home Office website at http://ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/workingintheuk/ .
Declaration
Please ensure that you sign and date this section.
Part B
Footnote (1)
The Conditions of Service specify whether the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act applies to this post.
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Dependant on the nature of the post we may need to conduct a criminal record check. This could be a
basic or standard level or a PVG.
With effect from 28th February 2011, posts considered to be within “Regulated Work” with Children
and/or Protected Adults will require membership of the Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable
Groups Scheme (PVG Scheme) as a condition of their employment. The PVG Scheme is applicable to
both EEA and Non EEA Nationals.
Please note: You do not have to do anything about PVG Scheme Membership at application stage.
Candidates selected for appointment will be advised on how to become a PVG Scheme member prior
to taking up the position.
Further information on the PVG Scheme Membership can be found at the following:
www.disclosurescotland.co.uk/pvg
The Conditions of Service specify whether the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act applies to this post and
whether a Disclosure Scotland check will be required.
You must indicate whether you have criminal convictions or proceedings pending against you. This
will include all offences eg non-payment of tv licence; general driving offences (ie speeding, non
payment of fines), etc. Any proceedings should be detailed, unless the courts have found you not
guilty.
Failure to disclose criminal convictions or criminal proceedings pending against you could invalidate
your application or, in the event of employment, result in dismissal in accordance with NHS
Lanarkshire's Effective Management of Employee Conduct.
Any information submitted will be kept in strict confidence and will only be considered in relation to
your application for this post if successful. Please note that information provided about convictions
which are deemed irrelevant to the post will be disregarded.
Dependant on the nature of the post, if successful at interview, you may be asked to complete a
Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme application form, or a basic/standard level of disclosure. This will
form part of your offer contract.
Please select your choice by ticking (a) or (b) on the application form. If selecting (b) please supply
details of convictions in the space provided.
Footnote (2)
Your application form will be processed fairly and lawfully in accordance with guidelines outlined
within the Data Protection Act. Your application will be held by HR Recruitment for 12 months after
submission.
Declaration
Please ensure that you sign and date this section.
Part C
Post Details
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Please ensure you detail the correct job title, location, job reference number and candidate number.
This ensures your application form will be processed timeously.
Qualifications Achieved
This section is about your educational achievements at secondary school, college and university. Please
details here any qualifications you have gained including any nursing, medical, and professional
qualifications. In accordance with the Age Discrimination Act (2006), it is no longer necessary to
detail the dates these qualifications were gained.
Qualifications Currently Studying
Please also list all qualifications, training or continued professional development (CPD) you are
working towards. This should be included on a separate sheet.
Membership of Professional Regulatory Bodies
Some posts require that you have membership of a specified Professional Body. Include the name and
type of membership you hold, along with your registration number and renewal/expiry date.
Training Courses
If you have completed training that is relevant to the job you are applying for, please give details.
Include courses provided by your employer, external companies or other training organisations. This
should be included on a separate sheet.
Present Post
This section will help us build an accurate picture about the type of work and responsibilities you are
currently involved in. Please give the job title, the job grade, the date of starting on this grade, and the
full name and address of your present employer.
Role Purpose/Summary of Responsibilities
Please tell us about the main duties and responsibilities of your current job. This may be included on a
separate sheet if necessary.
Employment History
Tell us about your work history, including job titles, grades, your employers’ names and the dates of
your employment. Please start with the most recent employer and work back. This may be included
on a separate sheet if necessary.
Referees
Give the names, designations, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of two referees.
These referees should have agreed to provide a reference for you, and should be known to you
professionally. One must be your current Line Manager (or, if unemployed, your most recent
employer). Do not include relatives.
Disability
NHS Lanarkshire welcomes applications from people who have or have had a disability.
We will interview all applicants who have or have had a disability who meet the minimum essential
criteria for the job.
The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 makes it unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a
disabled person within the field of employment. The Act defines a disabled person as someone with a
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physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on that person’s
ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.
Please state whether you have a physical/mental health condition that has a substantial effect on your
ability to carry out day-to-day activities and has lasted, or is expected to last for 12 months or more.
Please could you inform us if you will require any special arrangements for the interview eg wheelchair
access, induction loop, etc.
Driving Licence
A driving licence is essential for some posts. Confirmation of whether this is applicable will be found
in the Job Description. Only complete this section if a driving licence is essential for the post.
Statement in Support of Application - http://firstport2/staff-support/human-resources/nursesmidwives-allied-health-professionals/default.aspx
Before completing this section, please think about the job description again. This should help you
decide what to include here. You should describe all the skills, abilities, knowledge and experience you
have which you think are relevant to the post. Include any relevant experience you have gained
outside your employment, for example, in voluntary work. You should also describe any specific areas
of responsibility you may have had, particular achievements and interests and how you think you could
contribute to the work of the department or section for which you are applying. This may be included
on a separate sheet if necessary.
Where did you see the advertisement for this post?
Please indicate where you saw the advertisement for this post. This allows us to monitor our methods
of recruitment and selection.
Part D
Equal Opportunities Monitoring
NHS Lanarkshire is committed to providing Equal Opportunities in its employment practices. It is our
policy to ensure that no applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, marital
status, race, disability, age, responsibility for dependants, sexuality, creed, political party or trade union
membership, HIV/AIDS status.
To help us achieve this, Section D must be completed by you and returned with your application form.
No application will be processed without Section D. Please use the “Prefer not to Answer” option
where appropriate.
Information provided will be treated with the utmost confidence and will ONLY be used to advise
NHS Lanarkshire and NHS in Scotland as a whole of improvement in performance. This information
will be separated on receipt of your application form and will be used by the HR Recruitment for equal
opportunity monitoring purposes only.
Under no circumstances will this information be made available to Managers or panel members
involved in the recruitment process.
Confirmation to Work in the UK
Please complete this form and return with your application form.
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Return of completed application form
It is preferable that applications are returned electronically to the following email address:
recruitment.lanarkshire@nhs.net
Please include the completed application form, Section D Equal Opportunities Monitoring form and
any additional pages. We do not accept Curriculum Vitae. Curriculum Vitae submitted instead of, or in
addition to, the standard NHS application form will not be processed.
If you choose to post your application form, please ensure that the envelope is weighed, and the correct
postage is paid. Underpaid mail could result in your application form not being delivered or delayed.
We cannot process late applications.
We no longer acknowledge receipt of applications. Unless shortlisted, you will not receive further
communication.
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NHS Scotland Application Form
First save this form under another name. To complete this form, point your mouse arrow on to
the highlighted portions OR use your tab key to move between the highlighted fields and start
typing. You must complete the application form in full as we do not accept CVs.
PART A
Application for : Charge Nurse Perinatal Liaison Service Band 6
Job Reference No:
0415 19305 DM
Location: North CHP
Candidate ID No:
No applicant will be unfairly discriminated against. We are particularly alert to eliminating
discrimination on account of age, cultural/religious/political belief, disability, ethnicity, gender, race,
relationship status, sexual orientation, and/or Trade Union membership or stewardship.
Only 'Part C' of this form will be made available to short-listing panels. Parts A, B and C
would then be used by the interviewing panel if you are selected for interview.
Personal Details
Surname:
Forename:
Name known: by
(if different)
Address:
Title:
Post Code:
Contact Telephone Numbers:
Day:
Evening:
Mobile:
E–mail: address
(if we may use
this):
If we need to, the best way for us to contact you is by:
Work Permit
Do you need a work permit to take up this post?
Yes
No
Working in the UK
Are you eligible to work in the UK?
Yes
No
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NHS Scotland Application Form
Job Reference No:
Job Reference
Number:
Candidate
ID No:
Declarations
0415 19305 DM
PART B
Convictions
NHS Scotland is exempt from the 1974 Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exclusions & Exceptions)
(Scotland) Order 2003. This means that unless stated in the job description, person specification
or application pack, you must tell us about any previous convictions either classed as ‘spent’ or
‘unspent’. If you are offered employment, any failure to disclose such convictions could result in
dismissal or disciplinary action. Any information you give will be considered only in relation to the
post for which this application form refers. Information will be verified by Disclosure Scotland
for relevant posts.
I declare that I have:
(a) No previous convictions
(b) Previous convictions – details of which are:
Please read the following statements. You will be asked to sign a declaration if you are appointed:

I have completed Parts A to D of this application form and the details I have supplied are, to
the best of my knowledge, true and complete;

I understand that if appointed to this post the information on this form will be kept as part of
my personal file record;

I authorise you to obtain references to support this application if I am identified as a preferred
candidate;

I understand that details of educational qualifications, membership of professional bodies and
referee reports may be verified through the establishments and individuals I have indicated;

I consent to my details being kept confidentially and used for specific and lawful purposes as
specified in the Data Protection Act 1998;
 I declare that I have no previous convictions, or have identified any I have above.
Read, agreed and understood (check box)
Date:
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NHS Scotland Application Form
Application for : Charge Nurse Perinatal Liaison Service Band 6
PART C
Job Reference No:
0415 19305 DM
Location: North CHP
Candidate ID No:
Qualifications Achieved
Subjects
Type of Qualification
eg. Standard Grade, GCSE, Higher, BSc
Qualifications Currently Studying or Working Towards
Type of Qualification
Subjects
eg. Standard Grade, GCSE, Higher,
BSc
Membership of Professional or Regulatory Bodies
Full name of organisation(s)
Registration Number
Grade Achieved
Grade
Anticipated
Date
Anticipated
Renewal Date
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NHS Scotland Application Form
Job Reference No:
0415 19305 DM
Candidate ID No:
Present (or most recent) Post
PART C
Job Title:
Grade:
Date of Starting Grade:
Employer:
Dates of Employment:
From:
To:
Reason for Leaving (if applicable):
Notice Period:
Current Salary:
Role Purpose / Summary of Responsibilities
Employment History
Start with your most recent employment first and work down the page. If a job supports the position
applied for, please say more about it in your Application Support Statement.
Job Title
Employer
Date From
Date To
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Job Reference No:
Candidate ID No:
Referees
0415 19305 DM
PART C
Your referees will include your present (or most recent) employer. Please identify below the person in
your organisation (for current NHS staff this is your direct line manager) who is authorised to confirm
your employment and the details given in your application. Please identify a second referee who may
have closer knowledge of your skills, knowledge and abilities and who may offer opinion on your
suitability for this post. You should not use family members or friends. Our pre-employment
screening also includes, where appropriate, health and fitness for work, criminal records, qualifications
and professional registration. Note that references will only be taken up for Preferred Candidates
following interview.
Name 1:
Designation:
Address:
Post Code:
Telephone:
Email:
Name 2:
Designation:
Address:
Post Code:
Telephone:
Email:
Disability
The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and Amended Regulations 2005 define disability as follows:
“any physical or mental impairment which has a substantial adverse effect on a person’s ability to carry
out normal day to day activities”. NHS Scotland is “Positive About Disabled People”, and as such we
provide job opportunities for disabled people. NHS Scotland operates a Job Interview Guarantee
(JIG), which means that if you have a disability, and meet the minimum criteria outlined within the
person specification, you will be guaranteed an interview. However, some disabled people prefer not
to take this option, so please tick your preference if you are a disabled candidate.
Do you want to participate in the guarantee scheme?
Yes
No
Please specify any special requirements you require if attending for interview,
eg. Induction Loop, Wheelchair Access, Signer
Driving Licence (see Job Description - only complete if a driving licence is essential)
Do you have a driving licence?
If yes, which categories are you entitled to drive,
eg. B, BE, C
Yes
No
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NHS Scotland Application Form
Job Reference No:
0415 19305 DM
PART C
Candidate ID No:
Statement in Support of Application – please tell us your personal qualities, skills and attributes,
experience and any major achievements and show how they match those needed for this job.
Where did you see the Advertisement for this Post?
Newspaper (which one?)
Professional Journal (which one?)
Vacancy Bulletin
SHOW (NHS Scotland Website)
Job Centre Plus
Other (please specify)
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NHS Scotland Application Form
Job Reference No:
Candidate ID No:
Equal Opportunities Monitoring
0415 19305 DM
PART D
We want to ensure that our job opportunities are open to all. The only way we can ensure there is
equal opportunity is to monitor applications we receive and compare the profile of people who apply
with those appointed. Therefore this form asks you for your ethnic origin, gender, disability, religion,
sexuality and age. The information you provide in this part of the form (Part D) is confidential
and is not used in the selection process. It will be separated from the rest of the form when we
receive it.
1) If you are currently an employee of this NHS Board, will getting this job be a promotion?
Yes
No
2) You are:
Female
Male
3) Have you undergone, are you undergoing or do you intend to undergo gender
reassignment? For example, this includes having changed your sex (gender)?
Yes
No
Prefer not to say
4) What is your age?
I am
years old, and my date of birth is:
5) Do you have a physical or mental health condition or disability that:


Yes
has a substantial effect on your ability to carry out day to day activities?
has lasted or is expected to last 12 months or more?
No

If you answered ‘yes’ please tick if it is either of the following:
Learning Disability
Long standing illness
Mental health condition
Other (please describe):

Prefer not to say
Physical impairment
Sensory impairment
Again, if yes, please describe any particular arrangements you would need for your work
location:
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NHS Scotland Application Form
Job Reference No:
0415 19305 DM
PART D
Candidate ID No:
6) What is your ethnic group?
Choose one section from A to F, then tick the appropriate box to indicate your cultural background
A: White
Scottish
Irish
Other British
Any other White background
B: Mixed
Any mixed background
C: Asian; Asian Scottish; Asian British
Pakistani
Bangladeshi
Indian
Chinese
Any other Asian background
D: Black; Black Scottish; Black British
Caribbean
African
Any other Black background
E: Other ethnic background
Any other background
F: Prefer not to answer
7) To which religion, religious denomination or body do you actively belong?
(Christianity) - Church of Scotland
Hinduism
(Christianity) - Roman Catholic
Sikhism
Christianity (other)
Judaism
Other faith / belief
Islam
Buddhism
No religion (none)
Prefer not to answer
8) Which of the following best describes your sexual orientation?
Bisexual
Gay Man
Heterosexual
Lesbian/Gay Woman
Other
Prefer not to answer
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NHS LANARKSHIRE
CONFIRMATION OF RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK STATEMENT
PLEASE NOTE THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED
BY ALL APPLICANTS
Post Applied For:
Charge Nurse Perinatal Liaison Service
Post Ref:
0415 19305 DM
Candidate ID Number: (for office use only)
We need to know if you are eligible for employment in the UK Even if you are a British Citizen.
PLEASE READ ALL QUESTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE COMPLETING THIS FORM.
PLEASE TICK BOXES WHERE ANSWER IS YES/NO
The information you provide in this part of the form is confidential and is not in the shortlisting process. It will be
separated from your application form when we receive it.
1. Are you a British Citizen or a European Economic Area National?
Yes
No
If you have answered NO, please answer all questions from 2-5 and read and sign the declaration at
section 6
RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK
2. Do you have right to work in the UK?
Yes
No
3. What is your Nationality?
ENTRY CLEARANCE TO REMAIN
4. Date of Entry to the UK
Day ……………….. Month ……………….. Year ……….
Date Period of Entry/Leave to remain in the UK ceases (Visa Expiry)
Day ……………….. Month ……………….. Year ……….
5. PLEASE INDICATE WHICH IMMIGRATION STATUS APPLIES TO YOU.
Tier 1 General
Tier 1 Post Study
Tier 2 General
Refugee/Asylum Seeker
Certificate of
Sponsorship (formerly
Work Permits)
Tier 4 (formerly student
Clinical Attachment or Dental
visa)
Observer
Spouse/Dependant of
Tier 5 Medical Training
permit/visa holder
Initiative
Other – please specify
Ancestry visa holder
PLAB or visitor visa holder
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION
PRIOR TO ANY APPOINTMENT BEING MADE.
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6. DECLARATION




I declare that the information provided in this form is to the best of my knowledge true and
complete.
I understand that ALL applicants are required to provide proof of their Right to Work in the
UK.
I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that I complete this document correctly and
that I will be required to provide proof of my right to work in the UK prior to any formal offer
of employment being made.
I understand that Applications from candidates who require a Tier 2 General Certificate of
Sponsorship will only be considered if no suitable UK or EEA national is identified for this
post. For further information on the UK Border Agency’s Points Based System for
immigration into the UK, please visit www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk
SIGNATURE ________________________________________________
DATE ______________________
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NHS LANARKSHIRE INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES/CONDITIONS OF
SERVICE
JOB TITLE:
Charge Nurse Perinatal Liaison Service
GRADE:
Band 6
SALARY SCALE:
£26302 - £35225 per annum. Movement in the salary scale is
subject to NHS Lanarkshire Pay Determination.
Salary will be paid monthly by Bankers Automated Clearing System
direct to a nominated Bank Account.
LOCATION:
North CHP
CONDITIONS OF
SERVICE:
The Conditions of Service are those approved and amended from
time to time by the National Agenda for Change Terms and
Conditions Agreement.
HOURS OF WORK:
37.5
ANNUAL LEAVE:
The annual leave entitlement is 27 working days, rising to 29
working days after 5 years service and 33 days after 10 years service.
In addition to this you are entitled to 8 statutory holidays per annum
to be taken between the period 1 April to 31 March each year. It is
the practice of NHS Lanarkshire to calculate annual leave in hours.
SUPERANNUATION
(PENSION)
From 1 March 2013 new employees will automatically be enrolled in
the NHS (Scotland) Superannuation Scheme, or if you are an
existing member your membership will continue.
Further information on the benefits of the scheme, can be found
www.sppa.gov.uk
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RIGHT TO WORK IN
THE UK
NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not
employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant
permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception
granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the
entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees,
regardless of nationality or job category.
All applicants regardless of nationality must complete and return the
Confirmation of Right to Work in the UK Statement with their
completed application form. You will be required to provide
appropriate documentation prior to any appointment being made.
Applications from candidates who require a Tier 2 Certificate of
sponsorship (formerly Work Permits) will only be considered if no
suitable UK or EEA national is identified for this post. For further
information on the UK Border Agency’s new points based System
which now governs the way individuals from outside the EEA can
work in the UK please visit www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk.
SICK PAY:
During the first year of
service:
During the second year
of service:
During the third year of
service:
During the fourth and
fifth years of service:
After completing five
years of service:
One months' full pay and two months half pay.
MEDICAL
EXAMINATION:
New entrants to NHS Lanarkshire are required to pass a
pre-employment medical screen. The right is reserved to require the
successful candidate to undergo a medical examination and/or x-ray
at any time if it is considered necessary.
Two months' full pay and two months' half pay.
Four months' full pay and four months' half pay.
Five months' full pay and five months' half pay.
Six months' full pay and six months' half pay.
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IMMUNISATION
REQUIREMENTS,
HEPATITIS B
AND
HEPATITIS C
STATUS
In order to protect patients, healthcare workers who carry out Exposure
Prone Procedures (EPPs) as part of their role, must provide documented
evidence that they do not have a blood borne virus that they may pass on
to patients whilst carrying out EPP work (i.e. that they are not infectious
for hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV). Blood test results must be from
“identified validated samples” (IVS) and be documented as such.
In some cases, it is possible for healthcare workers who have a blood
borne virus, to carry out a range of EPP work. This will be assessed and
monitored by an Occupational Health Consultant and the healthcare
workers’ treating physician.
Healthcare workers who perform EPPs have a professional, ethical and
legal duty to protect their patients and inform occupational health if they
know (or suspect) that they are infected with a blood borne virus (hepatitis
B, hepatitis C or HIV) now or at any time in the future. Further guidance
is given by the relevant Regulatory Bodies.
DISCLOSURE OF
CRIMINAL
CONVICTIONS OF
NHS STAFF
Dependant on the nature of the post we will need to conduct a criminal
record check. This could be a basic or standard level or a PVG for
regulated work.
In accordance with the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland)
Act 2007, individuals entering regulated work for the first time will
be required to join the scheme.
A Scheme Record Update will be obtained for individuals who are
registered through the PVG Scheme as already doing regulated work
with children or adults.
Please note: You do not have to do anything about PVG Scheme
Membership at application stage. Candidates selected for appointment
will be advised on how to become a PVG Scheme member prior to
taking up the position.
No approach will be made without written permission of the
successful applicant, who will be asked to sign and complete the
relevant Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme application, giving
authorisation for the check to be undertaken.
The cost of the PVG Scheme membership to the individual is a one off
payment of £59. NHS Lanarkshire reserves the right, following
consultation with you, to recover from you any payment made in
respect of PVG Membership
Further information on the PVG Scheme Membership can be found
at the following: Disclosure Scotland website:
www.disclosurescotland.co.uk Helpline: 0870 609 6006
APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO RECRUITMENT.LANARKSHIRE@NHS.NET Or RECRUITMENT, HR SERVICE CENTRE,
LAW HOUSE, AIRDRIE ROAD, CARLUKE ML8 5EP
NHS KNOWLEDGE
AND SKILLS
FRAMEWORK
The NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) defines and also
describes the knowledge and skills that NHS employees need to
apply in their work in order to deliver quality services. It provides a
single, consistent, and comprehensive framework on which to base
review and development for all employees.
KSF will apply to all NHS employees except doctors, dentists and
senior and executive level managers. The purpose of the NHS KSF
is:
 To support the effective learning and development of all
staff, providing the resources to do so.
 To support the development of individuals in the post to
which they are employed, so that they are effective at work
and are clear about what is required of them.
 To promote equality and diversity.
IDENTIFICATION
BADGES:
Identification badges will be provided by NHS Lanarkshire to the
successful candidate on the commencement of employment.
CARE AND
COMPASSION
As a Nurse, Allied Health Professional or Support Worker what you do
and how you do it has a big impact on the quality of health care for
people. Establishing effective relationships with people is absolutely
essential to their sense of well-being and their attainment of the best
possible health and clinical outcomes. It is this that makes the
relationship ‘therapeutic’ that is, the relationship itself is a positive and
proactive contribution to health and well-being. The best approach is
therefore a simple one emphasising that an effective relationship begins
with listening to the person and is based on mutuality, understanding
and respect.
The basis of a good therapeutic relationship starts with being clear
about people’s expectations.
Please go to the following link to find out more details on what the
expectations people have of Nurses, Midwives, Allied Health
Professionals and their Support Workers in NHS Lanarkshire.
http://www.lanpdc.scot.nhs.uk/Resources/Lists/Publications/Attachment
s/24/CC_Guidance%202013.pdf
APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO RECRUITMENT.LANARKSHIRE@NHS.NET Or RECRUITMENT, HR SERVICE CENTRE,
LAW HOUSE, AIRDRIE ROAD, CARLUKE ML8 5EP
SMOKING:
Staff are not allowed to smoke in:
 The building and grounds of all premises from which NHS
Lanarkshire services are delivered, all premises owned or
occupied by NHS Lanarkshire and all vehicles parked on
these premises
 NHS Lanarkshire vehicles and pool cars at all times
 Leased cars and personal vehicles when transporting other
staff or patients within working hours and/or when on
authorised business.
Staff may smoke only during unpaid official breaks (normally
lunchtimes) and only in line with the paragraph above.
SUBMISSION OF
APPLICATIONS:
Applications require to be submitted on the form provided and must
be lodged with the HR- Recruitment Services Centre, via email
recruitment.lanarkshire@nhs.net or post to Law House, Airdrie
Road, Carluke, ML8 5EP by 07/05/2015
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE NO LONGER ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF
APPLICATIONS, THEREFORE UNLESS YOU ARE SHORTLISTED TO ATTEND
FOR INTERVIEW YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE ANY FURTHER
COMMUNICATION.
APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO RECRUITMENT.LANARKSHIRE@NHS.NET Or RECRUITMENT, HR SERVICE CENTRE,
LAW HOUSE, AIRDRIE ROAD, CARLUKE ML8 5EP