Job summary
Due to retirement an opportunity is available to join Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust as a member of the Chief Nurse's senior leadership team in the full time role of Lead for Suicide Prevention & Clinical Risk.
Under the leadership of the Chief Nurse and Chief Medical Officer the Lead for Suicide Prevention & Clinical Risk will co-ordinate and lead Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust approach to suicide prevention and clinical risk assessment and management at both strategic and clinical levels across the trust.
Main duties of the job
The role involves embedding suicide prevention principles across clinical pathways, in service developments and strategic decisions across the Trust, and collaborating with partners at local, regional, and national levels and will be highly visible and accessible to support teams and services.
Experience and expert knowledge of risk assessment, management and safety planning is required to oversee continuous development of the trust Clinical Risk Assessment and Management training to align with evidence based practice, NICE guidance, and national developments in this area. The role will be able to provide expert advice and guidance on this subject as required by a variety of stakeholders.
Working closely with patients, families, carers and Experts by Experience the role will lead the Family Liaison Team to provide support to those bereaved by suicide and non-fatal incidents and also work in partnership to learn from lived experience to contribute to the trust approach of continuous development and improvement in these areas.
Act as an ambassador for the trust to connect with multiple stakeholders in a variety of clinical and corporate settings supporting development of a strategic approach to suicide prevention that encompasses and supports the organisation in a whole system approach. As an ambassador for the trust the role will be well connected both locally, nationally, and globally to contribute to and learn from research and developments in these areas.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act as the Lead for Suicide Prevention & Clinical Risk providing expert leadership, advice and support to multidisciplinary teams, patients and carers across directorates.
A key member of the Suicide Prevention steering group to develop and co-ordinate implementation of the Trust approach to the reduction and harm minimisation of self-harm and suicide prevention at clinical, operational, and strategic levels
Act as an ambassador for the Trust in local, regional, and national suicide prevention activity linking with the BOB ICB, Local Authoritys Public Health Teams, NHS England, the Voluntary Sector and Patient and Carer agencies in order to progress a community approach to suicide prevention
Provide trust wide clinical leadership and expertise in the area of Clinical Risk Assessment and Management working with Learning & Development to continuously review and develop the trust training offer in line with evidence based practice and emerging developments in these area.
To participate in clinical practice to ensure compliance with requirements in keeping with professional regulatory bodies and to maintain contemporaneous clinical skills and experience.
To report on activity and performance relating to clinical risk assessment and management and suicide prevention- both internally within the Trust, and externally, providing an annual report to the trust Board.
Work in co-production with staff, patients and families to learn from lived experience to translate to the development of trust training in these areas.
Provide staff support and facilitate learning reviews following suicides and near lethal incidents.
Contribute to the development of Trauma Risk Management (TriM) model used within the trust.
To lead the Family Liaison Team supporting families and carers and those bereaved by suicide and/or affected significant incidents of self-harm.
Lead and participate in clinical research, practice development and quality improvement activities and contribute to the advancement of Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals (NMAHPs) research.
Have a close link with University of Oxfords Centre for Suicide Research, hosted by the Department of Psychiatry and OHFT.
Provide expert advice, training, and consultation across the Trust, both at strategic and clinical levels in relation to suicide prevention and self-harm.
To work in partnership with patient safety colleagues to develop effective mechanisms to learn key lessons from suicide-related deaths and significant incidents of self-harm.
Lead on the development of suicide prevention and risk reduction training across OHFT ensuring tailored approaches to suit the diverse range of disciplines and specialities.
Facilitate the development of teaching skills of clinical staff through supervision and coaching activity in order to establish a critical mass of trainers to support university, trust and team based teaching and learning
Actively promote a supportive learning culture through clinical supervision, reflective practice, and coaching.
Work with relevant clinical, estates and health and safety leads to ensure trust premises are as safe as possible for patients and staff
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act as the Lead for Suicide Prevention & Clinical Risk providing expert leadership, advice and support to multidisciplinary teams, patients and carers across directorates.
A key member of the Suicide Prevention steering group to develop and co-ordinate implementation of the Trust approach to the reduction and harm minimisation of self-harm and suicide prevention at clinical, operational, and strategic levels
Act as an ambassador for the Trust in local, regional, and national suicide prevention activity linking with the BOB ICB, Local Authoritys Public Health Teams, NHS England, the Voluntary Sector and Patient and Carer agencies in order to progress a community approach to suicide prevention
Provide trust wide clinical leadership and expertise in the area of Clinical Risk Assessment and Management working with Learning & Development to continuously review and develop the trust training offer in line with evidence based practice and emerging developments in these area.
To participate in clinical practice to ensure compliance with requirements in keeping with professional regulatory bodies and to maintain contemporaneous clinical skills and experience.
To report on activity and performance relating to clinical risk assessment and management and suicide prevention- both internally within the Trust, and externally, providing an annual report to the trust Board.
Work in co-production with staff, patients and families to learn from lived experience to translate to the development of trust training in these areas.
Provide staff support and facilitate learning reviews following suicides and near lethal incidents.
Contribute to the development of Trauma Risk Management (TriM) model used within the trust.
To lead the Family Liaison Team supporting families and carers and those bereaved by suicide and/or affected significant incidents of self-harm.
Lead and participate in clinical research, practice development and quality improvement activities and contribute to the advancement of Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals (NMAHPs) research.
Have a close link with University of Oxfords Centre for Suicide Research, hosted by the Department of Psychiatry and OHFT.
Provide expert advice, training, and consultation across the Trust, both at strategic and clinical levels in relation to suicide prevention and self-harm.
To work in partnership with patient safety colleagues to develop effective mechanisms to learn key lessons from suicide-related deaths and significant incidents of self-harm.
Lead on the development of suicide prevention and risk reduction training across OHFT ensuring tailored approaches to suit the diverse range of disciplines and specialities.
Facilitate the development of teaching skills of clinical staff through supervision and coaching activity in order to establish a critical mass of trainers to support university, trust and team based teaching and learning
Actively promote a supportive learning culture through clinical supervision, reflective practice, and coaching.
Work with relevant clinical, estates and health and safety leads to ensure trust premises are as safe as possible for patients and staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration
Desirable
- Teaching/facilitating learning qualification
Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience of working as a senior clinician in mental health
- Experience of working in a suicide prevention role/ capacity
- oExperience of collaborating with a wide range of agencies, including patients and carers in the delivery of projects and practice development initiatives
Knowledge
Essential
- Theoretical knowledge base of suicide and clinical risk assessment
- Working knowledge of national nursing and mental health strategy and policy
Desirable
- Published research and papers of clinical significance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration
Desirable
- Teaching/facilitating learning qualification
Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience of working as a senior clinician in mental health
- Experience of working in a suicide prevention role/ capacity
- oExperience of collaborating with a wide range of agencies, including patients and carers in the delivery of projects and practice development initiatives
Knowledge
Essential
- Theoretical knowledge base of suicide and clinical risk assessment
- Working knowledge of national nursing and mental health strategy and policy
Desirable
- Published research and papers of clinical significance
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to 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) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to 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) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
