Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a Deputy Team Manager who will provide leadership and effective day-to-day management to our Early Intervention in Psychosis Service for clients that experience a First Episode of Psychosis.
Wandsworth Intervention in Psychosis Service offers intensive support to clients who have experienced a first episode of Psychosis and are between the ages of 18-65 years. Evidence indicates that interventions at this crucial time can have a beneficial impact to the client and family, in many aspects of their lives. Using NICE recommended interventions including CBT approaches, family work and intensive support with an outreach ethos, the service offers a positive and recovery focused approach.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate excellent leadership skills; an understanding of mental health needs, with a sound knowledge base, and the ability to work autonomously and under pressure. The candidate must be proficient with information technology, with strengths in critical problem solving, and advanced decision making. Excellent interpersonal skills are considered essential.
The work is challenging at times and we need someone who is committed, knowledgeable and creative at working through challenges for clients to receive excellent quality care. The team is committed to providing a service that promotes good service user experience.
Previous experience of management is preferred however; transferable clinical and managerial skills will be seriously considered. This is an excellent opportunity for personal development.
About us
We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.
We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.
This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services as we invest a further £120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.
Unless expressly stated in the job advert the role is not subject to sponsorship, please be advised that all offers of employment are subject to evidence of right to work in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Management
To be responsible for maintaining an effective system of managerial and clinical supervision for all more junior staff in the multi-disciplinary team.
To be responsible for maintaining effective communication systems within the team.
In conjunction with the Team manager monitor and control resources within agreed budgets.
Championing the Trust Recovery and Social Inclusion strategy in the team.
To assist with introducing, implementing and monitoring the Trusts procedures and policies and work in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Adult Directorate and Trust wide policies.
To participate in the recruiting of new staff.
To enter information onto RiO and prepare reports for the Team Manager as appropriate.
In conjunction with the team manager provide supervision on clinical caseloads and ensure that all team members have appropriate clinical supervision.
In conjunction with the Team manager ensure team members adhere to relevant professional code of conduct, keep up to date and meet professional requirements, in conjunction with the professional leads.
To act as professional supervisor to all Nurses
Clinical
In conjunction with the Team Manager, to be responsible for the development of the therapeutic team environment in which contemporary clinical practices may operate.
To maintain high standards of nursing practice by the use of clinical role modeling and leadership skills as appropriate.
To be actively involved in multi-disciplinary meetings, including safeguarding and chairing these meetings where appropriate. .
To actively participate with multi-disciplinary team in assessment, formulation, implementation and evaluation of the service users treatment and support plans.
To provide medication, monitor and administer medications as required.
To demonstrate effective clinical nursing strategies based on current nursing research, in collaboration with other disciplines to meet service users needs.
To be responsible for ensuring after care at the appropriate level is arranged for each service user on transfer/discharge, depending on the individual needs, in conjunction with other disciplines, in accordance with the Trusts CPA guidelines.
To ensure that appropriate care and treatment is delivered to service users across the clinical team incorporating a range of skills and approaches which reflect the trusts commitment to the recovery approach and which enhances the privacy, safety and dignity of service users in all settings.
To ensure that all staff members are familiar with and observe the provisions of the Mental Health Act, Care Program Approach, maintain and observe Codes of Professional Conduct and other appropriate legislation.
To implement and contribute to policy and service development as appropriate.
To always adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct or relevant professional code.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Management
To be responsible for maintaining an effective system of managerial and clinical supervision for all more junior staff in the multi-disciplinary team.
To be responsible for maintaining effective communication systems within the team.
In conjunction with the Team manager monitor and control resources within agreed budgets.
Championing the Trust Recovery and Social Inclusion strategy in the team.
To assist with introducing, implementing and monitoring the Trusts procedures and policies and work in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Adult Directorate and Trust wide policies.
To participate in the recruiting of new staff.
To enter information onto RiO and prepare reports for the Team Manager as appropriate.
In conjunction with the team manager provide supervision on clinical caseloads and ensure that all team members have appropriate clinical supervision.
In conjunction with the Team manager ensure team members adhere to relevant professional code of conduct, keep up to date and meet professional requirements, in conjunction with the professional leads.
To act as professional supervisor to all Nurses
Clinical
In conjunction with the Team Manager, to be responsible for the development of the therapeutic team environment in which contemporary clinical practices may operate.
To maintain high standards of nursing practice by the use of clinical role modeling and leadership skills as appropriate.
To be actively involved in multi-disciplinary meetings, including safeguarding and chairing these meetings where appropriate. .
To actively participate with multi-disciplinary team in assessment, formulation, implementation and evaluation of the service users treatment and support plans.
To provide medication, monitor and administer medications as required.
To demonstrate effective clinical nursing strategies based on current nursing research, in collaboration with other disciplines to meet service users needs.
To be responsible for ensuring after care at the appropriate level is arranged for each service user on transfer/discharge, depending on the individual needs, in conjunction with other disciplines, in accordance with the Trusts CPA guidelines.
To ensure that appropriate care and treatment is delivered to service users across the clinical team incorporating a range of skills and approaches which reflect the trusts commitment to the recovery approach and which enhances the privacy, safety and dignity of service users in all settings.
To ensure that all staff members are familiar with and observe the provisions of the Mental Health Act, Care Program Approach, maintain and observe Codes of Professional Conduct and other appropriate legislation.
To implement and contribute to policy and service development as appropriate.
To always adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct or relevant professional code.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working with people who experience serious ongoing mental health problems
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of assessing and managing crisis with those with a severe mental illness
- Experience of working in a Community Mental Health Team
Desirable
- Experience of working with people who present with challenging behaviour and/or functional and organic mental health problems
- Experience of managing and supervising staff
- Experience of managing and monitoring budgets
Training and Qualfiications
Essential
- Registered mental health/learning disability nurse (current NMC registration) or equivalent professional qualification
- Mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Diploma in psycho-social interventions, or similar post registration qualification relevant to the post
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to assess clinical situations quickly and use initiative
- Knowledge of medicines management - storage, administration and monitoring
- Skills in assessment, care planning and case management
- Clinical supervision skills
Desirable
- Research and audit skills
- Group facilitation skills
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working with people who experience serious ongoing mental health problems
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of assessing and managing crisis with those with a severe mental illness
- Experience of working in a Community Mental Health Team
Desirable
- Experience of working with people who present with challenging behaviour and/or functional and organic mental health problems
- Experience of managing and supervising staff
- Experience of managing and monitoring budgets
Training and Qualfiications
Essential
- Registered mental health/learning disability nurse (current NMC registration) or equivalent professional qualification
- Mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Diploma in psycho-social interventions, or similar post registration qualification relevant to the post
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to assess clinical situations quickly and use initiative
- Knowledge of medicines management - storage, administration and monitoring
- Skills in assessment, care planning and case management
- Clinical supervision skills
Desirable
- Research and audit skills
- Group facilitation skills
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
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).
