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Learning Disability Student Nurse Recruitment 2018 – Application Pack

We are currently inviting final year Learning Disability Nursing Students to apply for Band 5 Staff Nurse positions within NHS Fife. This pack contains some useful information about different parts of the service. You will also find:

Flying Start information, Terms and Conditions of Service Preference Sheet.

How to apply:

Please visit the NHS Scotland Recruitment Website www.jobs.scot.nhs.uk to download an application form. Search under the reference number which is FW588/02/18EBL. Please do not apply for any other NHS Fife Staff Nurse vacancy within Learning Disabilities as we intend to recruit all newly qualified nurses through this process.

Completed applications should be submitted by email to fife-uhb.recruitment@nhs.net not later than 20th March 2018

What happens next:

We will acknowledge your application when we receive it by e-mail. We are planning to undertake the next part of the recruitment process in May/June and further information will be sent to you when details have been confirmed.

Any questions: Please contact Elaine Langtree on 01592 643355 ext 27906 or Cathy Williamson on ext 21230.

You may be offered opportunities/ experiences across the service in first instance dependent on service pressures etc.

Learning Disability Nursing in NHS Fife

The overarching aims of the NHS Fife learning disability nursing service are to support people who have a learning disability with:

Promoting their physical health, mental health and sense of wellbeing; Promote inclusion into mainstream services; Reducing health inequalities Promote positive behaviour support

Learning disability nurses support those who have a wide range of needs and across a variety of settings including community based services, specialist in-patients services (assessment and treatment, local and regional forensic units) in addition to specialist roles.

Community Nursing is an integral part of three multi-disciplinary teams across Fife. They provide much advice, support and a range of interventions to people with learning disabilities, their family and carers, across many different settings in the community.

Health based respite care is provided by learning disability nurses for people with profound learning disabilities based at Rowan Walk which is part of the Broad Street Respite Unit at Cowdenbeath.

In addition to the three Community Learning Disability Teams, a specialist Fife Forensic Learning Disability Team (FFLDS) supports individuals with learning disabilities and a history of offending and/or risk of offending that may result in significant harm to themselves or others.

In patient services on site at Lynebank Hospital in Dunfermline (Mayfield, Levendale, Daleview & Tayview) provide highly specialised support, dependent upon the needs of the individuals. Learning disability nurses have a pivotal role in ensuring the high standard of safe, effective and person centred care is maintained.

There have been other specialist roles that have evolved within learning disability nursing over the years, which include:

The Transition Nurse has a key role in liaising with other health disciplines and agencies to assist with pro-active and co-ordinated care plans in the period between childhood and adulthood.

The epilepsy specialist nurse works within a 'multidisciplinary' approach to epilepsy care management in any individual person with learning disabilities and epilepsy. The service care management approach is underpinned by evidence based practice with reference to SIGN guideline 143.

The Liaison Nurse supports the person with a learning disability when they are accessing acute physical care either as an in-patient or an out-patient, and also provides advice and support to acute and primary care services. The liaison nurse also has a role in developing and delivering training relating to the needs of people with a learning disability.

Children & Young People’s Learning Disability Nurses work within a multi disciplinary service for children and young people with a learning disability which is distinct from the adult service. The team works with children and young people (0-16 years or until school leaving) who have a global developmental delay or learning disability (with or without autism) and mental health or behavioural problems.

The modernising learning disability nursing agenda has provided a framework and opportunities to develop learning disability nursing across the lifespan. We encourage others that learning disability nursing is a worthwhile career, and can make a valuable difference to people’s lives. NHS Fife learning disability service has a reputation for being forward thinking, and have a commitment to the development of high quality, person centred, safe and effective care and support.

The benefits to being part of this service include access to a wide variety of training and development opportunities, and to work alongside staff who have over time developed a wide range of skills and experiences in different areas of support. Newly qualified staff will be supported through the flying start programme. As workforce planning tools are being utilised and plans implemented there will be opportunities for people to consolidate their clinical knowledge and skills, and expand managerial careers and leadership within the learning disability service in Fife.

Learning Disability Nursing in NHS Fife

Learning disability nurses promote the health, well-being and social inclusion of people with a learning disability, using person centred approaches. Learning disability nurses support people of all ages with learning disabilities who have a wide range of needs and in a variety of settings, including:

*Health based respite care is provided by learning disability nurses for people with profound learning disabilities based at Rowan Walk which is part of the Broad Street Respite Unit at Cowdenbeath.

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C h ild ren & Yo u ng P erso n 's Le arn ing D isa b ility Se rvice

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A ssessm en t & Tre a tm en t U n it - M a yfi eld

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Overview of role and remit of learning disability nursing

** Epilepsy Specialist Nurse

Community Nursing

Promote physical health

Health screening

Health education

Health promotion

Nurse led clinics

**Non medical

prescribing

Promote mental health & wellbeing

Monitor effects of

medication

Help reduce stress and anxiety-

psychological therapies

Positive risk taking

Promoting the

development of skills

Promote inclusion

Encourage accesss to the local

community

Develop accessible

information

Developing networks

Reduce health

inequalities

Reduce barrieres to primary and secondary healthcare

Education & training

Ensure continuuity

of care between services

Use of the Health

Equalities Framework

Promote Positive

Behaviour Support

Prevent and manage

behaviour that

challenges

Education & Training

Specialist assessments

Developing new

initiatives to support the

implementation of positive

behaviour support

There are three multi-disciplinary teams across Fife, which learning disability nursing are an integral part of. They provide much advice, support and a range of interventions to people with learning disabilities, their family and carers, across many different settings in the community.

In-patient services There are times when people with learning disabilities do require a period of admission into hospital, for further assessment and treatment of their mental health and wellbeing or where there are significant risks for the individual or to others. The units on site at Lynebank Hospital (Mayfield, Levendale, Daleview & Tayview) provide this highly specialised support, dependent upon the needs of the individuals. Learning disability nursing have a pivotal role in ensuring the high standard of safe, effective and person centred care is maintained.

There have been other specialist roles that have evolved within learning disability nursing over the years, which include:

Transition nurse

The Transition Nurse offers health needs assessments and support to young people with learning disabilities, from age 14 onwards, throughout Fife, to make the transition from adolescence to adulthood.

 The nurse will endeavour to ensure uninterrupted healthcare occurs between child and adult services. The aim is to help the young person achieve their potential in terms of health, development and well-being.

 The Transition Nurse has a key role in liaising with other health disciplines and other agencies to assist with pro-active and co-ordinated care plans, in addition to future planning for services.

Contact details:

Claire McCullochSenior Nurse – TransitionLynebank Hospital01383 565318 e-mail: clairemcculloch@nhs.net

Epilepsy Management Service for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Epilepsy.

This service is based on a 'multidisciplinary' approach to epilepsy care management in any individual person with learning disabilities and epilepsy. The process operated is highlighted below:

The service care management approach is underpinned by evidence based practice with reference to SIGN guideline 143 and published guidelines for the care of people with epilepsy and learning disabilities and offers a 'clinic based' (multidisciplinary) and 'home visit' (individual) service as required. The clinic based epilepsy service involves:

Referrals can be made via the LD referral coordinator (fife-hb.LDreferrals@nhs.net).

The Epilepsy Service practitioners are available to consult as a resource for ongoing epilepsy management enquiries regarding people with learning disabilities.

Contact details:

Andrew Boyle, Epilepsy Specialist Nurse Service, Lynebank Hospital (Tel 01383 565240)

Assessment

Diagnosis

Ongoing treatment

Review

Epilepsy Specialist

Nurse

Clinical Pharmacist

Acute & Primary Care Learning Disability Liaison Nurse The Liaison Nurse supports the person with a learning disability when they are accessing acute physical care either as an in-patient or an out-patient, and also provides advice and support to acute and primary care services. The liaison nurse also has a role in developing and delivering training relating to the needs of people with a learning disability.

The service is available for:

 

Acute & primary care liaison nurse

Victoria Hospital

Queen Margaet Hospital

Glenrothes Hospital

Adamson Hospital

St Andrews Hospital

General Practitioners

Primary care Services

Individuals & carers

External agencies

It is an open referral system and referrals can be by phone, letter or referral form.

Within primary care, the liaison nurse takes a lead role in developing, co-ordinating and facilitating high quality service across Fife for people with learning disabilities accessing Primary Care Services.

Contact Details :

Wendi Neill Acute & Primary Care Liaison Nurse Victoria Hospital

XTN 23110 wendi.neill1@nhs.net

Acute & primary care liaison nurse role

Pre-admission Planning

Service user education

Carer support

Pre discharge Planning

Facilitation of out patient

appointments

Develop and deliver

education & training

Advice on :communicationrisk managementconsent to treatment

Fife Forensic Learning Disability Service In addition to the three Community Learning Disability Teams, a specialist Fife Forensic Learning Disability Team (FFLDS) supports individuals with learning disabilities and a history of offending and/or risk of offending that may result in significant harm to themselves or others.

This team is multi-agency and multi-disciplinary with input from Nursing, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Social Work Practitioners, Psychiatry and Speech and Language Therapists.

A separate leaflet explaining what the FFLDS does and their referral criteria is available by contacting :

David Langham, Senior Charge Nurse/Risk Lead on 01383 565250

email david.langham@nhs.net.

Service for children and young people with learning disabilities

The service for children and young people with learning disabilities is distinct from the adult learning disability service and includes:

The team works with children and young people (0-16 years or until school leaving) who have a global developmental delay or learning disability (with or without autism) and mental health or behavioural problems.

One or all of the following may be offered if considered relevant:

Child learning disability nurses

Child Clinical Psychology

CAMHS - LD Psychiatry

Paediatric Occaptional

therapy

Psychotherapy

Work with parents & carers Individual work Consultation with

professionals

Referral & liaison with other

professionals & agencies

Staff training

Examples of presenting difficulties that may be referred to the service for children & young people with learning disabilities include:

Referrals should be in writing to:

Service for Children and Young people with Learning Disabilities Psychology Department Lynebank Hospital Halbeath Road Dunfermline

The modernising learning disability nursing agenda has provided a framework and opportunities to develop learning disability nursing across the lifespan. We encourage others that learning disability nursing is a worthwhile career, and can make a valuable difference to people’s lives. NHS Fife learning disability service has a reputation for being forward thinking, and have a commitment to the development of high quality, person centred, safe and effective care and support.

The benefits to being part of this service include access to a wide variety of training and development opportunities, and to work alongside staff who have over time developed a wide range of skills and experiences in different areas of support. Newly qualified staff will be supported through the flying start programme. As workforce planning tools are being utilised and plans implemented there will be opportunities for people to consolidate their clinical knowledge and skills, and expand managerial careers and leadership within the learning disability service in Fife.

Behavioural difficultiesParent focussed supportSelf harm; harm to others

NHS Fife

Please note that it will only be possible to progress your application if you complete and return this Preference Sheet as requested.

Staff Nurse Band 5 Preference Sheet Reference:

Please indicate below the areas for which you would like to be considered. We would like you to give us your 1st and 2nd choices assist us with the matching process. We will have a detailed discussion with you about your preferences as part of your interview.

Community/ Inpatient Services Please indicate 1st & 2nd choice

Lynebank Hospital

Community

Hours /Shift Patterns Please Tick

Full time hours

Part time hours please indicate – minimum hours weekly Min

maximum hours weekly Max

Prepared to work 11.5 hour shifts

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

Post: Learning Disabilities Student Nurse Recruitment

Reference Number: FW588/02/18EBL

Pay Banding: Band 5 - £22,440 - £29,034 Pro Rata

Annual Leave: 27 days on commencement

29 days after 5 years service

33 days after 10 years service

Public Holidays: 8 fixed public holidays

The leave year extends from 1 April to 31 March.

Part time staff will receive a pro-rata entitlement for annual leave and public holidays combined as per the Agenda for Change agreement.

Reckonable service may be credited for annual leave purposes in accordance with the Agenda for Change Agreement.

Sick Pay

Entitlements to Statutory Sick Pay and Occupational Sick Pay will be determined in accordance with the Agenda for Change Agreement. Reckonable service may be credited for Sick Pay purposes providing there has been no break in service of 12 months or more at time of appointment in accordance with Agenda for Change Agreement.

Superannuation

New entrants to NHS Fife who are aged sixteen but under seventy five will be enrolled automatically into membership of the NHS Pension Scheme.

Our pension scheme is provided by Scottish Public Pensions Agency. This scheme is a qualifying pension scheme, which means it meets or exceeds government’s new standards. All benefits including life insurance and family benefits are explained on the SPPA website http://www.sppa.gov.uk/. Contribution rates will vary from 5% to 14.5% depending on pensionable earnings.

Once a year, (following 2 years qualifying service) a statement is available online (http://www.sppa.gov.uk/ showing how much service has built up in your pension.

You can increase the amount you put in if you want by buying additional pension. For full details please see the Factsheet “Additional Pension” available on the SPPA website http://www.sppa.gov.uk/ .The amount contributed by the government in the form of tax relief would also increase.

If you want to opt out of the pension scheme please follow the instructions in the enclosed fact sheet.

Occupational Health Clearance

Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory Occupational Health clearance. Should you be invited to interview you will be asked to complete a Pre-Employment Health Questionnaire. NHS Fife Staff Wellbeing and Safety will make an assessment on your fitness to carry out the post based on the information contained within the questionnaire. In certain circumstances further information is required before clearance can be given and Occupational Health may contact you by telephone or request that you attend for an appointment. Clearance must be obtained before any new employee commences employment within NHS Fife. Clearance may be subject to you attending for a Post-Employment appointment and it is vital that you attend this appointment if required.

Declaration of Convictions

Under the terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, many people need not refer to previous convictions which, after a certain period of time, are regarded as spent. Certain posts within the National Health Service, however, are excluded from the provisions of this Act.

All potential employees must disclose on the application form any unspent convictions. Failure to disclose such information could result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the organisation. Any information given will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Due to recent changes to legislation, it is no longer a requirement for potential employees for certain posts within the National Health Service to declare details of spent convictions at the time of application.  It will only be at the point a higher level disclosure is issued by Disclosure Scotland that an applicant will be required to disclose details of their spent convictions.

The NHS Scotland Application Form is currently being amended to reflect these changes. Information regarding changes to Scotland’s disclosure and rehabilitation of offenders regime can be found on the Disclosure Scotland website www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

Disclosure Scotland / Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG)

A number of our posts are identified as requiring Disclosure Scotland clearance at a number of levels including Standard or Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG). The PVG Scheme requires an individual / personal membership to the scheme, if this is a requirement of the post, the employer, NHS Fife, will meet the costs of this application. Existing members may require a scheme update and the interview panel must be informed of this and again NHS Fife will meet the cost associated with this.

No Smoking Policy

NHS Fife operates a No Smoking Policy and it is the case that staff are not permitted to smoke on the premises or during working hours. It is a condition of employment that you comply with these requirements.

Agenda for Change Implementation and Variations to Contract of Employment

Agenda for Change is a nationally agreed remuneration, job evaluation, personal development and terms and conditions framework which will apply to all NHS Scotland staff (except very senior managers and staff within the remit of the Doctors’ and Dentists’ Review Body). This means that you will be subject to the terms and conditions contained within this agreement and also any subsequent national or local agreements or variations made in respect of Agenda for Change. Such changes will automatically be applied to you and your contract of employment will be deemed to have been amended on this basis.

Entitlement to Work in the UK

NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. All applicants are required to confirm their right to work in the UK in their application. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK), European Community (EC) or European Economic Area (EEA) National please state the visa category under which you are legally entitled to work in the UK on your application form and the expiry date of your leave to remain in the UK.

Certificate of SponsorshipApplications will be accepted from individuals who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post as the employing body is

unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test. The UK Visas and Immigration Department requires employers to complete this test to show that no suitably qualified EEA or EU worker can fill the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, Tier 2 skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, must 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) will also be subject to this requirement.

Guidance can be found here Criminal Records Checks For Overseas Applicants

Job ShareUnless otherwise stated within the job advert applications for this post may be considered on a job share basis. Should you wish to apply on a job share basis please indicate this on a covering letter attached to the application form.

Guidance for completing the NHS Scotland application form

If you need this, or any of the attached forms in large print or other formats please

call our recruitment office on 01592 643355 ext 28706 or 27906.

An electronic version is available at www.jobs.scot.nhs.uk

General guidance

If you have any questions or need some help with completing the form, please call 01592 643355 ext 28706 or 27906 or email fife- uhb.recruitment@nhs.net. Please have the job reference number handy if possible

If you are using the ‘hard copy’ version of our application form, please use black ink and write clearly in BLOCK CAPITALS. This makes the form much easier to read and clearer when we photocopy it

The job reference number can be copied from the job advert or the application pack

The job location will be on the job advert

The candidate number will be written in by us once you have returned the form to our office

The people who look through your completed form (short listing or short listing team) to see if you have the skills and abilities needed for the job, will only see ‘Part C’ of the form. They will only see your candidate number and all personal details will be anonymous

Please do not send in a CV instead of, or as well as, the application form. We do not consider CVs during the selection process

Please fill in all sections of the application form. If some parts are not relevant, write ‘not applicable’ or ‘N/A’ in that space

If you need more space to complete any section, please use extra sheets of paper. Do not put your name or any identifying information on it as it needs to remain anonymous. Secure it to the relevant section, and we will add a candidate number to it when we receive it

When you have completed all of the form, please send it to:

NHS Fife Recruitment TeamWoodland Suite, Level 1Whytemans Brae HospitalWhytemans BraeKirkcaldyKY1 2ND

Personal Details section

This gives us your contact details such as name and address. Under ‘title’ you would put either Mr, Mrs, Ms, Dr or just leave blank if you prefer

We may need to contact you at some time throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know the most suitable method of contacting you, for example email or phone call and the most convenient time

Declarations

Please refer to the enclosed Procedure for the Disclosure of Criminal Convictions. For certain posts you must tell us about all convictions and cautions regardless of how long ago the offence may have occurred. Convictions from other countries must also be notified. If in doubt please call our office at the help line number on page one of this guidance

Please note that having a conviction will not automatically disqualify you from getting a job with us. Careful consideration will be given to the relevance of the offence to the particular post in question. However, if you are appointed, and it is found that you did not reveal a previous conviction your employment may be terminated

Remember to read, consider and sign the declaration at the bottom of page 2

Qualifications section

Please tell us of any qualifications you have. This can include school standard grades, GCSEs highers, or work based qualifications such as SVQs or NVQs

Remember to write down any ‘non formal’ qualifications or certificates that you think are relevant to the job you are applying for

Present (or most recent) post section

If you are currently out of work, please write this in the ‘job title’ space

Please write your start date in month/year format MM/YYYY

Please tell us briefly about your duties (what you do or did in your job). You could tell us your role, the main tasks, and any responsibility for supervising others. There is not a lot of space here so continue on a separate sheet if you need to

Employment History section

This is where you write down all the jobs you have done previously

Remember that if a job you have done in the past supports or is similar to the job you are applying for, please tell us more about it in your ‘support of application’ statement on page 6 of the application form – use a separate sheet if you need more space

References section Referees are people who know you at work. Please give the full names and

addresses of 2 referees, one of whom must be your present or most recent employer and can confirm your job details

Your referees must cover a three year time period and should where possible be work based references.

Please where ever possible provide an email address for your referee.

You should check that the people you have put on your form are happy to be referees

Your referees will not be contacted unless you are a ‘preferred candidate’ after interview. A preferred candidate is someone who is the preferred choice for the job, subject to satisfactory checks where appropriate

Driving Licence

You only need to complete this if the job requires you to drive. Please check the job description or person specification. For example, some jobs with the Ambulance Service require you to be able to drive class C1 and D1 vehicles

Statement in support of your application

This is one of the most important parts of the form. In here you say why it is you want this job, and can list all your skills and abilities that you think help to match up you against the ‘person specification’. In here you could describe how something you have done in a non work setting (for example, planning and leading a group outing) shows planning skill and some leadership qualities

Where did you see the advert section

Please try to remember where you heard about this job, and tick the relevant box. The information you give will help us find out how good our advertising is

Equal opportunities monitoring

Please note that all details on this section (Part D) will remain totally anonymous. It will be detached from the rest of the form as soon as we get it and remain anonymous

We want to ensure that there are no barriers to joining our workforce. As an employer, NHSScotland is as fully inclusive as possible. One way we can ensure this is to analyse all the data provided in this section and ensure that job opportunities are being accessed by as wide a community as possible.

Please send the completed form to the following address:

fife-uhb.recruitment@nhs.net

or post your hard copy to:

NHS Fife Recruitment TeamWoodland Suite, Level 1

Whytemans Brae HospitalWhytemans Brae

KirkcaldyKY1 2ND

Support into Work

Have you experience of a mental health problem?

Want help with the application process for a post with NHS Fife or Fife Council?

Would you benefit from some support even after you start work?

Are you unemployed and live in Fife?

Then Support into Work can provide free, independent and confidential support through the whole process of applying for a job with either NHS Fife or Fife Council and, if successful, for the first few weeks after starting work.

Support into Work is a two-year pilot funded by the Scottish Executive to increase access to employment for unemployed people experiencing mental health difficulties who live within Fife.

The service is provided by Fife Employment Access Trust (FEAT) a well-respected voluntary organisation with 10years experience or supporting people with mental health problems into employment.

FEAT is independent of both NHS Fife and Fife Council and the fact that someone has received support will not adversely affect the recruitment outcome.

For more information on the support available or if you would like to take advantage of the service contact:

Fife Employment Access Trust

Collydean Cottage6/7 Hanover Court,

Glenrothes, Fife KY7 5SB

Tel: 01592 759371

Email: enquires@f-e-a-t.co.uk

Please do not send completed application form to this address

PROCEDURE FOR THE DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL RECORDS

1. IntroductionNHS Fife complies fully with the Code of Practice, issued by Scottish Ministers, in connection with the use of information provided to the registered person and other recipients of information by Disclosure Scotland Part V of the Police Act 1997, for the purposes of assessing applicants’ suitability for positions of trust.

We undertake to treat all applicants for positions fairly and not to discriminate unfairly against the subject of a disclosure on the basis of conviction or other information revealed.

2. Spent ConvictionsThe Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 enables some criminal convictions to become ‘spent’ after a rehabilitation period. The length of the rehabilitation period depends on the sentence given and not the offence committed. For custodial sentences the rehabilitation period is decided by the original sentence and the length of time actually served is irrelevant. Custodial sentences of more than 2.5 years can never become spent.

3. Disclosing Spent and Unspent ConvictionsDeclaration of Convictions

Under the terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, many people need not refer to previous convictions which, after a certain period of time, are regarded as spent. Certain posts within the National Health Service, however, are excluded from the provisions of this Act.

All potential employees must disclose on the application form any unspent convictions. Failure to disclose such information could result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the organisation. Any information given will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Due to recent changes to legislation , it is no longer a requirement for potential employees for certain posts within the National Health Service to declare details of spent convictions at the time of application.  It will only be at the point a higher level disclosure is issued by Disclosure Scotland that an applicant will be required to disclose details of their spent convictions.

The NHS Scotland Application Form is currently being amended to reflect these changes. Information regarding changes to Scotland’s disclosure and rehabilitation of offenders regime can be found on the Disclosure Scotland website www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

4. Disclosure Scotland (SCRO)The aim of the Disclosure Scotland Service is to enhance public safety and to help employers nd voluntary organisations in Scotland to make safer recruitment decisions. Any offer of employment to a post identified as requiring “spent” convictions to be disclosed will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure Scotland check.

5. Procedure for Disclosing ConvictionsIf you have an unspent or spent conviction and you are required to disclose this to NHS Fife you should do this by completing the section “Convictions” within Part B of the application form giving details of the following:-

The Nature of the offence The Sentence given The Date of the Offence

6. InterviewIf you are selected for interview, members of the interview panel will not be aware of any declaration you have made. Should you be selected as the preferred candidate following interview we will undertake to ensure an open and measured discussion on the subject of any offences or other matters that might be considered relevant for the position concerned. We guarantee that only those who need to see it as part of the recruitment process will only see this information.

7. Failure to reveal information

Failure to reveal information that is directly relevant to the position sought could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment. If you are offered employment such a failure may result in dismissal or disciplinary action.

Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from working with NHS Fife. This will depend on the nature of the position, together with the circumstances and background of your offences.

8. Queries

If you have any queries on this matter then please contact our recruitment office who will be able to assist you.

Auto Enrolment Fact Sheet 2

What is happening?

The UK Government’s aim is for more people to have another income, on top of the state pension, when they come to retire. The basic state pension is intended to be a foundation and you may want more.

Employers are now required to enrol their workers automatically into a pension scheme to make it easier for people to start saving. You will therefore be automatically enrolled into the NHS Pension Scheme from your date of commencement with us.

What does this mean for you?

Our pension scheme is provided by Scottish Public Pensions Agency. This scheme is a qualifying pension scheme, which means it meets or exceeds the government’s new standards. All benefits including life insurance and family benefits are explained on the SPPA website http://www.sppa.gov.uk/

Once a year, (following 2 years qualifying service) a statement is available online (http://www.sppa.gov.uk/) showing how much service has built up in your pension.

You can increase the amount you put in if you want by buying additional pension. For full details please see the Factsheet “Additional Pension” available on the SPPA website http://www.sppa.gov.uk/ The amount contributed by the government in the form of tax relief would also increase.

From 1 April 2015, the member contributions are calculated as follows:

Tier Pensionable Pay Band (whole time Contributions Rate in

equivalent) in 2015/16 2015/16

1 Up to £15,828 5.2%

2 £15,829 to £21,601 5.8%

3 £21,602 to £27,089 7.3%

4 £27,090 to £49,967 9.5%

5 £49,968 to £71,337 12.7%

6 £71,338 to £111,376 13.7%

7 £111,377 and above 14.7%

Pension contributions are taken off salaries before tax.

In addition, NHS Fife currently contributes 14.9% to an employee’s pension.

Please note, these contribution rates may be revised. Any changes will be posted on Dispatch when they become available. On your payslip, the figure you will see is your contribution.

The NHS Pension Scheme

After 2 years of membership, an annual online statement will be available from SPPA showing how much pension you have accrued. More information on the scheme can be found at

www.sppa.gov.uk

How to opt out

To opt out, you can obtain the relevant opt out form from SPPA’s website http://www.sppa.gov.uk/Documents/NHS/NHS%20Useful%20Resources/NHS%20Forms/Opting%20out/OPTOUT%20NHS%202013%20V.1.pdf

Once you have completed it, send it to the Payrolll Dept (see payslip for details).

If your completed opt out form is received within 1 month of your start date you will be removed from the pension scheme with effect from your start date. Any payments you have already made will be refunded and you will not have become an active member of the scheme on this occasion.

If you want to stop making payments at any time after 1 month of commencing employment you can do so by completing the opt out form. Repayment of pension contributions and the calculation of preserved benefits will be arranged by SPPA.

Further information on refunds is available on www.sppa.gov.uk - see NHS factsheet.

If you encounter any difficulties in accessing this form, please contact either your Line Manager in the first instance or a member of the HR Department.

HMRC Protection

If you are one of the relatively small number of people who applied for, obtained and still hold a Fixed Protection certificate from HM Revenue and Customs (which protects the total value of all pension benefits you can have at £1.8 million without triggering an excess benefits tax charge) or an Enhanced Protection certificate then you may lose the Fixed or Enhanced Protection if you opt to remain in the scheme. If you currently hold HMRC Fixed or Enhanced Protection you may wish to consider the consequences of further accrual of benefits as this may invalidate your protection. Further information is available from HMRC

A regular reminder

Anyone who opts out will be automatically enrolled back into a pension scheme at a later date (usually every three years). This is because your circumstances may have changed and it may be the right time for you to start saving. We will contact you when this happens, and you can opt out if it’s still not right for you.

A commitment from us

If you are under 75, work or usually work in the UK, and earn over £10,000 a year (the amount set by the government for this):

- we must by law continue to maintain your membership of a scheme that meets certain government standards; and

- if your membership of such a scheme ends (and it is not because of something you do or fail to do), we must by law put you into another scheme that meets government standards straightaway.

Questions you may have:

Will the amounts paid into my pension change?

Yes, the amounts will automatically increase or decrease accordingly if your earnings (exclusive of overtime payments) go up or down.

If I opt out or stop making payments, can I rejoin a workplace pension scheme at a later date?

Yes, you can rejoin a workplace pension scheme. To do so, contact your payroll contact (see payslip for details) in writing by sending a letter, which has to be signed by you. Or, if sending it electronically, it has to contain the phrase “I confirm I personally submitted this notice to join a workplace pension scheme”.

What if I want to pay more into my pension?

You can increase the amount you put in if you want by buying Additional Pension. For full details please see the Factsheet “Additional Pension” available on the SPPA website http://www.sppa.gov.uk/ The amount contributed by the government in the form of tax relief would also increase.

What is tax relief?

The government takes tax off your income. You can see this on your payslip. Tax relief means some of your money that would have gone to the government as tax now reduces the actual cost of contributing into the pension scheme. www.direct.gov.uk/workplacepensiontaxrelief

Where can I get further information?

If you have any questions about the pension scheme, contact:

SPPA

7 Tweedside Park

Tweedbank

Galashiels TD1 3TE

Telephone 01896 893000

www.sppa.gov.uk

If you have any questions about your enrolment or contribution levels, contact your payroll contact (see payslip for details).

For information on pensions and saving for later life visit: www.direct.gov.uk/workplacepension

A booklet explaining pension auto enrolment together with Frequently Asked Questions has been published by the Pension Regulator and can be found at

http://www.dwp.gov.uk/docs/workplace-pensions-faq.pdf

NHS Fife Support Programme for Newly Qualified Practitioner (NQPS) 2018/19

OVERVIEW

Year-long NHS Fife professional support programme for Newly Qualified Nursing, midwifery and Allied Health Practitioners.

THE OBJECTIVES

WHO: Newly Qualified Nursing, Midwifery & AHP Practitioners

WHAT: A year-long rolling programme to support NQPs in their first year of practice and provide direction for the completion of their Flying Start.

Allocation of a work-based Flying Start facilitator throughout the programme

Ring-fenced time to reflect on current learning and practice

Allows practitioner the ability to identify areas for development

Peer review

Allows the NQP the scope to recognise learning opportunities

Encourages reflective practice and the development of a professional portfolio.

Allows the NQP the scope to discuss the level of support needed in the

workplace

WHY:

To promote the values and ethos of NHS Fife as an innovative and supportive

organization.

To impact on recruitment and retention.

To encourage current staff to act as leading and supportive role-models.

To assist NQPs to recognize their new role and responsibilities as a register

practitioner.

To prepare the NQP for their first PDP/eKSF and embed within their practice, life-

long learning.

To support the completion of Flying Start within an appropriate timeline

WHERE: Venues throughout NHS Fife ,Victoria, Queen Margaret and Stratheden Hospitals)

WHEN: Four workshops throughout the year.

Ideally practitioners will attend all 4 workshops in sequential order

JOB IDENTIFICATION Job Title: Staff Nurse

Responsible to (insert job title): Senior Charge Nurse

Department(s): Learning Disability Service

Directorate: Fife H&S Care Partnership (Fife Wide Service)

Operating Division: NHS Fife

Job Reference:

No of Job Holders:

Last Update (insert date): May 2015

2. JOB PURPOSE

As part of a multidisciplinary team the post holder will have responsibility for the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of individual programmes of care. The post holder must ensure the consistent high standard delivery of evidence-based safe, effective and person-centred care at all times.

3. DIMENSIONS

Supervise other nurses and Health Care Support Workers in the safe, effective and person centred delivery of patient care.

The post holder will be required to work in any ward / department within the Learning Disability Service.

The number of beds as stated in the ward bed statement (this can vary from ward to ward).

4. ORGANISATIONAL POSITION

Lead Nurse

Senior Charge Nurse

Charge Nurse

Staff Nurse / Enrolled Nurse (this post) Nursing Assistant

5. ROLE OF DEPARTMENT

To work with patients, families, carers and other agencies to provide a seamless service to people with a learning disability requiring assessment, treatment or rehabilitation on an inpatient basis.

To utilise a strengths-based approach to ensuring individuals are supported to live a good life, in spite of illness and/or disability.

6. KEY RESULT AREAS

1. Responsible for the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, ensuring a high standard of care is evident throughout all aspects of nursing practice.

2. Organise own workload to ensure that the safe, effective and person-centred care of patients remains priority at all times.

3. Responsible for maintaining patient records within NMC standards and preparing and receiving reports as requested.

4. Prevent and seek to minimise illness and disease by enabling people with a learning disability to play an active role in improving their health and well being through positive health promotion/education.

5. Be involved in the development, adhere to, and monitor standards within the defined policies, procedures, standards and protocols of the Ward, Directorate and Division.

6. Take all reasonable measures to ensure the safety of staff, patients and visitors, and to adhere to all NHS Fife policies in relation to Health & Safety.

7. Develop the nurse role by using evidence-based practice and continuously updating knowledge and skills in accordance with professional development, following PREP guidelines. Attend courses, seminars and conferences as recommended and approved by the ward/area manager.

8. Share examples of good practice, and listen to the experiences of others, with all colleagues, in order to promote an environment of continuous professional development. Accept both positive and constructive feedback as a means of potentially improving practice.

9. Actively participate with peer support sessions in order to provide and gain the support and encouragement required to effectively practice within a challenging environment.

10.Lead and supervise junior staff/students that are providing care to patients and act as a source of advice to ensure their educational needs are met.

11.The post holder will have a clinical supervisor, and be expected to provide clinical supervision and promote the implementation of clinical supervision in their area.

12.Co-operate and assist in research projects and clinical audit as required, to ensure on-going reflection and evaluation of ward practice.

13.Participate and be competent in extended role after appropriate education and supervision. Share learning with colleagues and aim to utilise learning to improve practice.

14.Undertake teaching of registered and non-registered nursing staff, including students, and participate in the implementation of staff personal development plans and appraisals to facilitate ongoing development.

15.Participate in and encourage an open and honest culture, which is supportive of evolving nursing practice, to suit to needs of the individuals we care for.

16.Maintain departmental stock levels, through ordering of stores and ensuring the economic use of all resources.

17.Maintain effective communications with patients, relatives and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that appropriate information is shared and patient needs are met.

18. ‘Act up’ in the event of short-term absence for the direct line manager.

7a. EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY

The Post holder is expected to be familiar with the use, storage and maintenance all equipment used within the clinical area of work, including: Patient Monitoring Equipment, Manual Handling Equipment, Pressure Relieving Equipment, Respiratory Equipment, IT Systems, Telephone / Communication Systems, Emergency Equipment.

7b. SYSTEMS

The post holder will require being trained and competent in Management of Actual and Potential Aggression (MAPA) proactive and reactive techniques, ensuring a least restrictive approach is adopted at all times.

8. ASSIGNMENT AND REVIEW OF WORK

The post holder will be responsible to the ward/area manager for clinical guidance and professional management, work review and formal appraisal of performance; however you will be expected to meet monthly with your Clinical Awareness Supervisor (Team Leader) to ensure on-going review and reflection of practice.

Workload will be assigned by the ward manager however the post holder will have responsibility for managing defined workload within professional guidelines. Workload will be prioritised on a daily basis.

The post holder will delegate/allocate work to the team in the absence of the ward/area manager.

9. DECISIONS AND JUDGEMENTS

The post holder will be required to utilise their clinical judgement on an on-going basis, and must ensure in doing so that the safe, effective and person-centred care is the basis of any decision making.

Assessment of patient condition and subsequent planning of care. In the absence of the ward/area manager allocation of work and deployment of staff.

10. MOST CHALLENGING/DIFFICULT PARTS OF THE JOB

Achieving a balance between all the demands of direct patient care within existing resources.

In the absence of the Ward Manager/Charge Nurse provide cover to ensure the effective operation of the ward.

Maintaining up-to-date clinical skills and knowledge.

Maintaining effective interagency communication and working within health and social work policies and procedures

11. COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS

Internal:The post holder will be expected to communicate and liaise with the patient, their relatives and the multidisciplinary / multi-agency team involved in the provision of care. Other relevant departments within the Division e.g. Estates, Supplies, Human Resources, Fire Officer, Infection Control.

External:

Advocacy, Social Work Department, SAY Project, Care Providers and any other relevant external agencies.

12. PHYSICAL, MENTAL, EMOTIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB

Physical Skills:Administration of medicines in accordance with the Code of Practice – Medicines and any other relevant policies and procedures.Involvement in the development of positive behaviour programmes to manage behaviours perceived as challenging.Implementation of risk assessment and risk management tools as necessary in the clinical area of work.To utilise alternative methods of communication. Nursing procedures specific to patient group.To demonstrate effective use of M.A.P.A..Physical Demands:Patient movement with use of mechanical aides e.g. hoists, wheelchairs if required. May be required to work in a restricted space and at floor level.The application of M.A.P.A. techniques.May be required to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time.Escorting residents to and taking part in activities both within the hospital and community.Mental Demands:High level of concentration required at all times.Supporting patients and relatives through episodes of care.Prepared at all times to deal with verbal complaints or aggressive behaviour from patients and relatives.Responding mindfully to the management of challenging behaviours.Managing unpredictable workload. Emotional Demands:Communicating with and supporting distressed/anxious/worried patients/relatives/staff.May be victim of verbal / physical abuse.

Developing resilience within a challenging environment.

Working Conditions:Exposure to frequent verbal aggression and occasional physical aggression.Exposure to body fluids.

13. KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB

First Level Registered Nurse with evidence of education/CPD.

Evidence of team working skills and an ability to work using own initiative.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Time management skills.

Enthusiasm and willingness to take part in further education and training.

Demonstrate effective leadership qualities.

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of duties and responsibilities and is subject to revision and amendment.

14. JOB DESCRIPTION AGREEMENT

A separate job description will need to be signed off by each jobholder to whom the job description applies.

Job Holder’s Signature:

Head of Department Signature:

Date:

Date:

RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION STANDARDS

PERSON SPECIFICATION FORM

Post Title/Grade: Qualified Nurse (band 5)Department/Ward: Learning Disabilities Service

Date: May 2015

ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE MEASURE

Experience Clinical experience of working with adults with a learning disability

Ability to manage own clinical work autonomously, but with supervision.

Experience of multi-disciplinary / multi-agency working.

Liaising with a variety of different professionals.

Experience of working with adults with a forensic history.

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Qualifications/Training

First Level registered Nurse;RNMH/RNLD/RMN.

Evidence of continuing practice development in area of specialty.

First level registered nurse: RNMH or RNLD.

Post qualification study/training in area of specialty.

Application FormQualificationCertificatesInterview

Knowledge In the areas of: Assessment,

delivery and evaluation of safe, effective and person centred care to those with a learning disability

Policies, procedures, health and

Familiarity with Risk Assessment and Risk Management for adults with a learning disability.

Familiarity of the Good Lives Formulation Model.

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safety. Medication

administration Risk

Management Mental Health

Act Leadership

skills and qualities

Communication barriers and effective solutions.

Familiarity with relevant NHS policies and clinical guidelines.

Skills Experience in a range of therapeutic and clinical approaches relevant to working with people with a learning disability.

Ability to promote positive working practices.

Capacity to communicate with a wide variety of groups and individuals.

Effective organisational skills.

High level inter-personal skills.

Demonstrate ability to creatively use resources.

IT competence.

The ability to prioritise and manage own clinical workload.

Supporting, teaching or training other staff or client groups.

Conflict resolution.

Interview

Aptitude Demonstrate high levels emotional intelligence.

Ability to work on own

Ability to interpret a range of clinical behaviours and situations providing and evaluating

Interview

initiative and as part of a team.

Ability to participate in service developments and evaluations.

Effective time management skills.

Ability to challenge thinking and current nursing practice, utilising an evidence-based approach.

Utilise reflection as a means of developing own practice.

solutions

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Other e.g. Team Player, Be able to travel