Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and experienced individual to work closely with the Team Manager and other senior clinicians as a B7 Team Lead within our Ealing Community Rehabilitation Service (ECRS).
This is a full time, substantive and managerial position in the team and would welcome applications from various professional backgrounds such as Nursing, Occupational Therapy and Social Work, with relevant and a current professional registration (as per the person specification). This post attracts 15% outer London weighting.
ECRS is a multidisciplinary, community based service responsible for providing on-going holistic assessments, treatment and support to clients with severe and enduring mental illness living in the community; in high and medium supported accommodation units and some in their own homes. The team also facilitates step down of service users from acute in-patient units and from out of area placements (including repatriation). ECRS enables, where possible, service users to be cared for in a less restrictive setting.
In return you can expect some of the following:
- Additional Birthday Leave & Wellbeing Leave per year (Trust criteria applies)
- Access to Praise Platform (supporting peer to peer recognition)
- Recognition events for staff groups
- Financial Wellbeing workshops with support/guidance
Reflective Practise sessions
Main duties of the job
The post holder will lead the Ealing Community Mental Health Rehabilitation Team. This is a multidisciplinary, community based service responsible for providing on-going holistic assessments, treatment and support to clients with severe and enduring mental illness living in the community; in high and medium supported accommodation units and some in their own homes. The team also facilitates step down of service users from acute in-patient units and from out of area placements (including repatriation). The service will enable service users with severe mental health problems to be cared for in a less restrictive setting and they will receive intense rehabilitation. The post holder will support and lead the team to effectively generate flow of service users through the pathway and to achieving living with greater independence.
The post holder will provide effective managerial and clinical leadership in the team and will coordinate and lead on management of referrals into the team and will provide line management and supervision of staff. The post holder will be involved in implementation of evidence based clinical practice and continued professional development of staff, participate in research and lead on QI projects within the team. The post holder will provide support and mentorship to new staff, students and other health care professionals in the team.
About us
Community Rehabilitation Services within West London NHS Trust was established in early 2021. Three teams were formed across 3 different boroughs: Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith and Fulham (H&F). The service is suitable for those who are aged 18+ years (no upper limit).
The service is multidisciplinary and each team consists of a Consultant Psychiatrist, Team Lead, care co-ordinators, OT's, Psychologists, support workers and an administrator.
The service was designed to provide a less restrictive alternative to inpatient rehabilitation by providing intensive support for service users with complex psychosis so that rehabilitation can occur in the community.
A key function of the rehabilitation teams is to support individuals who have been placed outside of the borough to move back to their local area.
For service users in or in need of 24 hour supported accommodation, or those who have frequent or lengthy inpatient stays, the service provides intensive MDT support and close partnership working with housing and community providers to stabilise mental health, maximise independence and functioning and support people to flourish in least restrictive community settings in accordance with their goals and preferences
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical practice, including own professional development
- Act as a role model in the promotion of person-centred practice, and challenge practice which is not person-centred
- Lead on the assessment, formulation, planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment and interventions. Clinically examine and assess clients needs from a holistic approach and plan clinical care accordingly. Refer to appropriate services for physical health problems
- Review clients and review their medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence based practice and in accordance with national and West London Mental Health Trust protocols and guidelines
- Escalate to the Team Manager/Service Manager any concerns regarding clients, relatives, visitors or staff that may compromise clients care.
- Keep updated with relevant clinical developments and use evidence based knowledge to enhance standards of care.
- Encourage a culture of patient wellness and coproduction
- Demonstrate care, compassion, competence, effective communication, courage and commitment to all clients and carers
- Recognise own limitations in the provision of clinical care
- Recognise the urgency of patients needs, referring to other healthcare professionals accordingly
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical practice, including own professional development
- Act as a role model in the promotion of person-centred practice, and challenge practice which is not person-centred
- Lead on the assessment, formulation, planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment and interventions. Clinically examine and assess clients needs from a holistic approach and plan clinical care accordingly. Refer to appropriate services for physical health problems
- Review clients and review their medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence based practice and in accordance with national and West London Mental Health Trust protocols and guidelines
- Escalate to the Team Manager/Service Manager any concerns regarding clients, relatives, visitors or staff that may compromise clients care.
- Keep updated with relevant clinical developments and use evidence based knowledge to enhance standards of care.
- Encourage a culture of patient wellness and coproduction
- Demonstrate care, compassion, competence, effective communication, courage and commitment to all clients and carers
- Recognise own limitations in the provision of clinical care
- Recognise the urgency of patients needs, referring to other healthcare professionals accordingly
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker with a current registration (mental health / LD/ Adult) appropriate to the job role.
- Evidence of post registration training in relevant service area
- Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent/Practice Educators/Practice Placement Educator
Desirable
- Degree/diploma level supplemented by specialist qualification, training such as: Leadership or Management training or experience, courses to masters level equivalent relevant to the care group such as substance use/misuse
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising staff and students
- Able to manage a caseload of people with complex mental health needs
- Experience, underpinned by knowledge of working with and understanding the complex needs of mental health clients in a community care setting team
Desirable
- Awareness of Trust policies and service specification
- Extensive post qualifying experience in relevant service area
- Experience in delivering psychosocial interventions in mental health
Knowledge
Essential
- Comprehensive knowledge of interventions specific to service area
- To understand performance reports and how they relate to team
- In-depth knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and other legislature related to management of clients suffering from mental health problems
- Computer literate including emails and spreadsheets
Desirable
- To have a good knowledge of service objectives
- Experience of initiating or participating in clinical audit/research relating to clinical practice/ service provision
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills with staff, patients, families, carers and professionals
- Able to establish links with other services and professionals
- Able to effectively manage risk
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker with a current registration (mental health / LD/ Adult) appropriate to the job role.
- Evidence of post registration training in relevant service area
- Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent/Practice Educators/Practice Placement Educator
Desirable
- Degree/diploma level supplemented by specialist qualification, training such as: Leadership or Management training or experience, courses to masters level equivalent relevant to the care group such as substance use/misuse
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising staff and students
- Able to manage a caseload of people with complex mental health needs
- Experience, underpinned by knowledge of working with and understanding the complex needs of mental health clients in a community care setting team
Desirable
- Awareness of Trust policies and service specification
- Extensive post qualifying experience in relevant service area
- Experience in delivering psychosocial interventions in mental health
Knowledge
Essential
- Comprehensive knowledge of interventions specific to service area
- To understand performance reports and how they relate to team
- In-depth knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and other legislature related to management of clients suffering from mental health problems
- Computer literate including emails and spreadsheets
Desirable
- To have a good knowledge of service objectives
- Experience of initiating or participating in clinical audit/research relating to clinical practice/ service provision
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills with staff, patients, families, carers and professionals
- Able to establish links with other services and professionals
- Able to effectively manage risk
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
