Job summary
To be part of a multi- disciplinary team providing the clinical leadership and line management to staff within one of the three locality CRHTT hubs supporting the Local Safe Haven, Crisis Overnight Stay Services, Retreat Crisis House and Peer Support. This is an integrated role in order to support the screening of all referrals coming into SABP Trust as part of the gatekeeping and early discharge function for WAA and OA. The role will also encompass in-reach to facilitate the early discharge of people using our services from our inpatient wards, supporting the smooth running of the Assessment Suites within the locality as well as the support of SABP staff within the Safe Havens in the relevant locality and supporting the rapid/crisis response for urgent and emergency.
Main duties of the job
Ensure that clinicians within own care area maintain a sensible workload, the needs of which can be safely met within the time available, through supervision. Participate in and lead meetings as appropriate. Report all complaints and/or incidents relating to patients, relatives and/or staff within area as directed in accordance with the Trust's Complaints Procedure, and ensure the Service Manager is informed. To co-operate with any investigations carried out. Maintain and update statistical information and submit appropriate returns as required. Deputise for the Service Manager as required in all areas detailed above. Actively contribute to the development and review of Policies and Procedures based upon best practice/evidence to aid the development and efficient functioning of the CR HTT. Participate in the recruitment and selection of nursing staff for the service. Participate in the appraisal, staff performance management and other monitoring systems used within the service area. Promote the principles of Improving Working Lives amongst team members ensuring fairness and equity. To undertake other duties as requested by Service Manager which contributes to the development of the service, for example Health and Social Governance. Comply with and adhere to the Professional Code of Conduct as outlined by the Nursing & Midwifery Council and other appropriate professional practice guidelines.
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.
We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast.
Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach.
For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Eligibility to high cost area supplement is conditional upon candidates residence and will be discussed on offer.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To adhere to the requirements of the HCPC/SWE/ NMC Code of Conduct at all times
- To oversee the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the clinical care needs of people using our services within a defined service area
- To mentor, supervise and teach qualified and unqualified staff including students within locality CR HTT WAA and OA /Safehavens/ Crisis Houses, Crisis Overnight Saty Services, and Peer Support.
- To participate in the recruitment, deployment and management of staff within your service area
- To work in collaboration with other key stakeholders, CMHRS, psychiatric liaison teams, community connections, early intervention in psychosis team, primary care teams, inpatient teams, bed management teams, social services approved mental health practitioners
- Provide clinical credibility across a variety of mental health crisis scenarios and situations
- Provide knowledge and aid understanding of the concepts of recovery and how to implement these concepts in practical terms
- Understand relevant legislation i.e., CPA, Clinical & Social Governance, NSF, MHA and translate into practical application for others
- Provide advice and guidance of current evidence based practice within mental health crisis care
- Provide clinical supervision to a variety of professional roles and grades
- Lead the teams engagement with a wide range of stakeholders including staff, people using the service, their carers, GPs and other statutory and voluntary sector agencies in line with professional documentation standards
- Lead to the safe and effective day to day operations of the service including the handling of clinical enquires and decisions
- Ensure a positive and professional image of the service is maintained through collaboration, role modelling and openness
- Facilitate fair access to social care services and promote social inclusion regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or disability
- Understand and administer budgetary management and control
- Initiate audit processes and adapt/adjust practices accordingly
- Organise complex and effective staff rotas to meet the service need
- Attend relevant strategic meetings and feedback summaries and actions to the team
- Responsibility for Research and Development and Innovation within the team
- Creating an environment which is safe, supportive and easily accessible with a no wrong door approach for these services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To adhere to the requirements of the HCPC/SWE/ NMC Code of Conduct at all times
- To oversee the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the clinical care needs of people using our services within a defined service area
- To mentor, supervise and teach qualified and unqualified staff including students within locality CR HTT WAA and OA /Safehavens/ Crisis Houses, Crisis Overnight Saty Services, and Peer Support.
- To participate in the recruitment, deployment and management of staff within your service area
- To work in collaboration with other key stakeholders, CMHRS, psychiatric liaison teams, community connections, early intervention in psychosis team, primary care teams, inpatient teams, bed management teams, social services approved mental health practitioners
- Provide clinical credibility across a variety of mental health crisis scenarios and situations
- Provide knowledge and aid understanding of the concepts of recovery and how to implement these concepts in practical terms
- Understand relevant legislation i.e., CPA, Clinical & Social Governance, NSF, MHA and translate into practical application for others
- Provide advice and guidance of current evidence based practice within mental health crisis care
- Provide clinical supervision to a variety of professional roles and grades
- Lead the teams engagement with a wide range of stakeholders including staff, people using the service, their carers, GPs and other statutory and voluntary sector agencies in line with professional documentation standards
- Lead to the safe and effective day to day operations of the service including the handling of clinical enquires and decisions
- Ensure a positive and professional image of the service is maintained through collaboration, role modelling and openness
- Facilitate fair access to social care services and promote social inclusion regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or disability
- Understand and administer budgetary management and control
- Initiate audit processes and adapt/adjust practices accordingly
- Organise complex and effective staff rotas to meet the service need
- Attend relevant strategic meetings and feedback summaries and actions to the team
- Responsibility for Research and Development and Innovation within the team
- Creating an environment which is safe, supportive and easily accessible with a no wrong door approach for these services.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Registration with NMC/HCPC/SWE
- Qualifications required - Higher National Diploma in Nursing, BSc Honours MH Nursing, Degree in Social Work, Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Leadership, management and supervisory skills
Desirable
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Willingness to undertake Non medical prescribing course
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
- Management and leadership skills assessment
Desirable
- Qualifications in psycho social interventions or brief solution focused interventions
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Registration with NMC/HCPC/SWE
- Qualifications required - Higher National Diploma in Nursing, BSc Honours MH Nursing, Degree in Social Work, Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Leadership, management and supervisory skills
Desirable
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Willingness to undertake Non medical prescribing course
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
- Management and leadership skills assessment
Desirable
- Qualifications in psycho social interventions or brief solution focused interventions
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).
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).
