Job responsibilities
Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesManagerial provide case management supervision to the staff team , promoting stepping down services to care support and the timely discharge back to Primary Care To analyze, validate and minimize any internal pathway blockages such as Care Co-coordinator & Psychology waiting lists. To be an effective decision-making and clinical resource to support the Team manager in the selections and recruitment of staff, and to develop and promote strategies aimed at staff retention To support the Team manager to complete appraisals for relevant allocated staff within the team. To support the team in developing and building effective communication with all other services. To take appropriate action with regard to complaints and reportable incidents within the service as directed by the Team Manager. To contribute to the implementation of local and national objectives.
Clinical Responsibilities To provide guidance and support to clinical staff in the management of complex cases. To provide guidance and support and have oversight of funding applications for funded placements for service users. To provide guidance and support on MHA, COP/DOLS, Best Interest. To be responsible for the development and maintenance of effective clinical pathways between CMHT and other services. To provide additional leadership and guidance to other team members in risk assessment, risk management and positive problem solving and lead on debriefs following incidents. Develop confidence and competence within the team for managing complex clinical cases and issues. To take a lead role in the provision of clinical leadership and structured clinical supervision to the team. To lead on and ensure that the team undertakes appropriate and in-depth assessments and on-going intervention, and undertake the duties and responsibilities of a lead worker/CPA co-ordinator and maintain an active lead worker caseload in line with CPA principles. To work collaboratively with medical staff/GPs to produce clinical management plans. To ensure the provision of the highest possible standard of care within the CMHT and ensure the team follow these principles Ensure patients within the team have an up to date integrated care record, reflective of their risk and care needs in line with policy and procedures. To assist people to achieve maximum independence through the use of care programmes, which are culturally sensitive, individualized, safe and consistent with accepted practice and ensure the team also follow these principles To participate and lead in mental health education and provide advice/support as necessary to patients and their carers on the maintenance of good health and prevention of relapse and ensure the team also follow these principles To receive formal managerial supervision from the Team Manager and clinical supervision from a suitable expert. To initiate, develop and implement evidence based clinical practice. To lead on Safeguarding issues within the service To participate on policy implementation around infection control. To participate on carer and service user involvement, working closely with other trust leads in rolling out carer/service user support forums.
Education and Training To organise the training of students, ensuring that they are provided with the necessary experiences to develop their skills by allocating them an experienced supervisor who will provide assessment, supervision and support during their allocation to the CMHT Liaise with learning partners to ensure effective learning environments. Prepare and give teaching sessions on a formal and informal basis to theteam, learners and other agencies. To ensure own professional development by participating in in-service and post-basic training courses. To be responsible for creating an environment which is conductive to the training and development of all staff employed with the team, taking into account their personal objectives and learning styles, needs of the service and the benefits to their professional practice. To work with the Team manager and consultant psychiatrist in the identification of training needs for all staff within the CMHT
Administration and Information Technology To ensure accurate, up to date records of visits and observations for people receiving services from CMHT and comply with team handover policies, in line with the Trusts standards for record keeping. To maintain any official documentation as required. To monitor staff safety/accidents/reportable incidents and complaints as identified by the Trusts policies and procedures. To support and participate in the multi-disciplinary teams formal review process. To ensure that assessments and care plans produced by the team are, in line with Trust standards.
Professional Responsibilities To practice at all times in accordance with the Professional Codes of Conduct/Practice as set out by the relevant professional body. To observe the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 (2007), The Care Act 2014, the Capacity Act 2005, and Children Act 1989 (2004) and to practice in accordance with requirements of the relevant Codes of Practice. To adhere to all PCFT policies and Service protocols and to keep up to date in understanding these policies by use of the Trust internet, attendance at team meetings and in supervision. To observe confidentiality on all matters relating to client care and treatment, in accordance with the code of Conduct on Confidentiality. To be involved in research and projects to help maintain a high standard of professional knowledge. To practice in a professional manner, acting as a role model through practice, positive attitude and presentation to staff, other agencies, clients and carers.
Clinical Governance To lead and develop Clinical Governance initiatives within the team. To ensure that team standards are set in conjunction with the Team manager and are monitored. To monitor standards, ensuring quality and consistency and to take action under the guidance of the Team manager where any shortfall occurs. To ensure all team standards are audited on a regular basis. To attend the CMHT professional forum and attend other relevant professional forums, within and outside the Trust.
General Duties of all post holdersTo undertake any other reasonable duty, which is appropriate to the band, when requested by Team Manager and Senior Staff.To be familiar with and comply with all Trust and departmental policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.To be aware of and work towards the Trusts strategic goals.
