Job summary
You will work with a team which includes a wide variety of other disciplines, as well as nursing staff. The role covers a wide range of tasks that will require confidence, patience, tolerance and creativity, as well as a good sense of humour and a satisfactory level of physical health. You will receive ongoing support from your peers, service manager and nurse consultant. You will also receive individual supervision as well as support in reflective practice groups.The successful candidates will be a registered professional with mental health service experience. You will be required to work Monday - Friday 9am-5pm with potential for some flexibility at times based on the needs of the service. We are looking for someone with strong and proven leadership skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This role comes with the opportunity to work in a managerial and clinical role. The post holder will lead the nursing and other MDT team.
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Main duties of the job
The main responsibility of the post is to develop provide clinical leadership and raise standards of professional clinical practice in Collingham Child and Family Centre, taking responsibility for developing and implementing professional standards in the unit and continual development of the team.Work as part of the Unit's Leadership team and play a pivotal role in operational and clinical leadership and management of the Unit through a time of development. Develop the functions and structure of the Unit to best meet the mental health needs of children, and their families. Develop and ensure Unit clinical and operational protocols are kept up to date.Ensure that clinical provision is delivered to the highest possible standards in accordance with the CAMHS operational plan, relevant national policy and legislation and to meet the requirements specified by the NHSE service specification.
Deliver specialist clinical skills to assess patient's needs, provide care, manage treatment programmes, coordinate pathways and provide specialist clinical input across the patient caseloads.Work closely within a multi-disciplinary team and the service line Senior Management Team, Nursing lead, Safeguarding Leads and other CAMHS & ED Heads of Profession in order to deliver new innovative models of care, drive up quality and patient experience and improve nursing/clinical services in Collingham Child and Family Centre.
About us
CNWL's vision and values underpin everything we do in CAMHS and Eating Disorders Service Line.
Our vision
Wellbeing for life: We work in partnership with all who use our services to improve health and wellbeing. Together we look at ways of improving an individual's quality of life, through high quality healthcare and personal support.
Our values
Compassion: Our staff will be led by compassion and embody the values of care outlined in our Staff Charter.
Respect: We will respect and value the diversity of our patients, service users and staff, to create a respectful and inclusive environment, which recognises the uniqueness of each individual.
Empowerment: We will involve, inform and empower our patients, service users, carers and their families to take an active role in the management of their illness and adopt recovery principles.We will ensure our staff receive appropriate direction and support, to enable them to develop and grow.
Partnership: We will work closely with our many partners to ensure that our combined efforts are focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for the people we serve.
All our staff are expected to understand and deliver their daily activities according to these underpinning Core Values and principles.
Job description
Job responsibilities
a) Leadership- Provide leadership for clinical practice in Collingham Child and Family Centre working with the Lead Nurse where appropriate for the service line with specific focus on the professional leadership of all workforce.-Set, promote and encourage excellent professional standards of care.- Responsible for providing clinical supervision to clinical leaders and ensure that regular clinical supervision is delivered to all staff. Responsible for ensuring clinical supervision standards and practices are met and sustained in the unit.-Support opportunities for staff from all groups to develop their careers in the Trust and contribute to the diversity of our workforce- Work with clinical leads and learning and development lead to ensure that staff are appropriately developed and that they are therefore efficient, effective, engaged and highly motivated-To raise the profile of clinical staff across the service line by contributing to publications, conferences, events and award opportunities-To lead on safer staffing and recruitment and retention planning across the service lineb) Professional Oversight-Advise the CAMHS and Eating Disorders services management teams on professional matters relating to nursing/clinic and on steps that it should take in order to ensure that its staff remain compliant with professional codes and relevant regulations- To work closely with clinical directors/learning and development lead, therapy leads to advise on the professional clinical standards for the safe development of integrated inter-professional care pathways-Act in an advisory role to ensure best practice in the provision of clinic or safeguarding for services provided by staff across the service line-Provide nursing and professional support and advice regarding professional issues and safeguarding relating to incidents and complaints-Contribute to the development and review of the service lines and business strategy in collaboration with others to ensure that non-medical services, including nursing, reflects both the local and national professional agenda to enhance patient care-Support and contribute to the development and application of systems, control processes and risk management arrangements to ensure compliance with internal and external governance and best practice requirements-To work as part of a triumvirate with the therapy lead and Consultant Psychiatristc) Clinical Supervision-Ensure that there are systems of professional supervision through a cascade system for all nurses / professions throughout the services within the service line-Provide clinical supervision as part of this system for senior staff or safeguarding leads-Contribute to advice to the organisation on appropriate systems of professional supervision for staff-Ensure staff are aware of their responsibility in regards to revalidation and keeping registration up to date-Promote a positive attitude to the quality, safety and training across the communityd) Management Responsibilities-Provide local leadership to the service lines infection prevention and control (IPC) nurses; linking with relevant staff and committees/groups across the Trust and ensuring that IPC work plans are locally agreed, fit for purpose and translated into required action-Work closely with the Trust medicines and governance teams to ensure safe and clinically effective systems are in place in relation to nurse prescribing and non-medical prescribing- To work collaboratively with the Divisional lead for learning and development and work closely with this post around professional practice educational initiativese) Working with colleagues-Work collaboratively with the other heads of profession with QIF, learning and development lead to develop professional leadership initiatives across the service to drive improvements in care- Work collaboratively with service leads, clinical governance leads and training and development leads to develop high quality service provision-Chair forums and groups relevant to the post and provide professional challenge to current practice, (including challenging the status quo) to drive on-going improvemente) Policy and protocols-Ensure the development and implementation of appropriate policies and protocols appropriate to this role and take the lead where delegatedf) External relations-Represent the service line at external events on clinical practice in order to enhance the reputation of the Service line and receive feedback on service delivery provided by clinical staff-Network with professional colleagues in other health care organizations and other partnership organisationsg) Service Improvement- Collaborate with the Service Lines Management Team and the local services senior management team to contribute to the development of local service improvement/ development projects; which support the on-going improvement and modernisation of services to patients- Support, and where appropriate lead, on the development and introduction of new roles spanning different organisational boundaries and professions in order to deliver more effective and integrated models of care; ensuring that any new changes are safe and clinically appropriateh) Continued Professional Development-Responsible for own continuing professional development and to take a proactive approach to maintaining personal and professional effectiveness in an evolving role-Act in accordance with the Trusts equal opportunities policy and demonstrate commitment to it in relation to both staff employment and service deliveryk) Resources-Ensure compliance with Trust Standing Financial Instructionsg) Research & DevelopmentAdvise the organisation on research that is developed, undertaken or impacts on clinical practice to ensure it is consistent with the needs of patients and other stakeholders meets the Trusts vision and priorities and is consistent with the Department of Health and other NHS requirements
Job description
Job responsibilities
a) Leadership- Provide leadership for clinical practice in Collingham Child and Family Centre working with the Lead Nurse where appropriate for the service line with specific focus on the professional leadership of all workforce.-Set, promote and encourage excellent professional standards of care.- Responsible for providing clinical supervision to clinical leaders and ensure that regular clinical supervision is delivered to all staff. Responsible for ensuring clinical supervision standards and practices are met and sustained in the unit.-Support opportunities for staff from all groups to develop their careers in the Trust and contribute to the diversity of our workforce- Work with clinical leads and learning and development lead to ensure that staff are appropriately developed and that they are therefore efficient, effective, engaged and highly motivated-To raise the profile of clinical staff across the service line by contributing to publications, conferences, events and award opportunities-To lead on safer staffing and recruitment and retention planning across the service lineb) Professional Oversight-Advise the CAMHS and Eating Disorders services management teams on professional matters relating to nursing/clinic and on steps that it should take in order to ensure that its staff remain compliant with professional codes and relevant regulations- To work closely with clinical directors/learning and development lead, therapy leads to advise on the professional clinical standards for the safe development of integrated inter-professional care pathways-Act in an advisory role to ensure best practice in the provision of clinic or safeguarding for services provided by staff across the service line-Provide nursing and professional support and advice regarding professional issues and safeguarding relating to incidents and complaints-Contribute to the development and review of the service lines and business strategy in collaboration with others to ensure that non-medical services, including nursing, reflects both the local and national professional agenda to enhance patient care-Support and contribute to the development and application of systems, control processes and risk management arrangements to ensure compliance with internal and external governance and best practice requirements-To work as part of a triumvirate with the therapy lead and Consultant Psychiatristc) Clinical Supervision-Ensure that there are systems of professional supervision through a cascade system for all nurses / professions throughout the services within the service line-Provide clinical supervision as part of this system for senior staff or safeguarding leads-Contribute to advice to the organisation on appropriate systems of professional supervision for staff-Ensure staff are aware of their responsibility in regards to revalidation and keeping registration up to date-Promote a positive attitude to the quality, safety and training across the communityd) Management Responsibilities-Provide local leadership to the service lines infection prevention and control (IPC) nurses; linking with relevant staff and committees/groups across the Trust and ensuring that IPC work plans are locally agreed, fit for purpose and translated into required action-Work closely with the Trust medicines and governance teams to ensure safe and clinically effective systems are in place in relation to nurse prescribing and non-medical prescribing- To work collaboratively with the Divisional lead for learning and development and work closely with this post around professional practice educational initiativese) Working with colleagues-Work collaboratively with the other heads of profession with QIF, learning and development lead to develop professional leadership initiatives across the service to drive improvements in care- Work collaboratively with service leads, clinical governance leads and training and development leads to develop high quality service provision-Chair forums and groups relevant to the post and provide professional challenge to current practice, (including challenging the status quo) to drive on-going improvemente) Policy and protocols-Ensure the development and implementation of appropriate policies and protocols appropriate to this role and take the lead where delegatedf) External relations-Represent the service line at external events on clinical practice in order to enhance the reputation of the Service line and receive feedback on service delivery provided by clinical staff-Network with professional colleagues in other health care organizations and other partnership organisationsg) Service Improvement- Collaborate with the Service Lines Management Team and the local services senior management team to contribute to the development of local service improvement/ development projects; which support the on-going improvement and modernisation of services to patients- Support, and where appropriate lead, on the development and introduction of new roles spanning different organisational boundaries and professions in order to deliver more effective and integrated models of care; ensuring that any new changes are safe and clinically appropriateh) Continued Professional Development-Responsible for own continuing professional development and to take a proactive approach to maintaining personal and professional effectiveness in an evolving role-Act in accordance with the Trusts equal opportunities policy and demonstrate commitment to it in relation to both staff employment and service deliveryk) Resources-Ensure compliance with Trust Standing Financial Instructionsg) Research & DevelopmentAdvise the organisation on research that is developed, undertaken or impacts on clinical practice to ensure it is consistent with the needs of patients and other stakeholders meets the Trusts vision and priorities and is consistent with the Department of Health and other NHS requirements
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse with relevant clinical experience
- Has attained a Degree in a relevant subject area or is registered for and working towards a Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area
- Ability to demonstrate application of NICE guidance (or similar) to own sphere of practice
- Senior clinician with substantial years at Senior Clinical level
- Evidence of recent continuing professional development
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct or their professional body
Desirable
- Ability to practice within the scope of the relevant Code of Professional Conduct
Experience
Essential
- Broad clinical experience relevant to the post and clinical settings, including experience of providing leadership across the nursing profession
- Proven clinical leadership experience
- Experience of working collaboratively with other professions and partner organisations
- Demonstrable understanding of relevant national strategy/policy and how this relates to the service line
Desirable
- Budgetary management & workforce development experience
- Delivering change by influencing others
- Track record of managing complex issues
- Evidence of whole systems thinking
- Evidence of working across organisational boundaries and working with multiple stakeholders
- Evidence of implementing significant organisational Change
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent leadership qualities
- Strong, open, participative leadership style which instils confidence & is positive
- Political awareness, tact and diplomacy required to establish credibility & good working relationships with colleagues & external organisations
- Ability to provide high quality, impartial, consistent advice to managers and clinical colleagues
- Positive attitude to business development within a competitive arena
- Ability to handle difficult or contentious issues with colleagues
Desirable
- Political awareness, tact and diplomacy required to establish credibility & good working relationships with colleagues & external organisations
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of recent health policy and NHS systems reform
- Broad understanding of the clinical governance agenda
- Understanding of CAMHS and Eating Disorders services and their strategic direction
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse with relevant clinical experience
- Has attained a Degree in a relevant subject area or is registered for and working towards a Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area
- Ability to demonstrate application of NICE guidance (or similar) to own sphere of practice
- Senior clinician with substantial years at Senior Clinical level
- Evidence of recent continuing professional development
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct or their professional body
Desirable
- Ability to practice within the scope of the relevant Code of Professional Conduct
Experience
Essential
- Broad clinical experience relevant to the post and clinical settings, including experience of providing leadership across the nursing profession
- Proven clinical leadership experience
- Experience of working collaboratively with other professions and partner organisations
- Demonstrable understanding of relevant national strategy/policy and how this relates to the service line
Desirable
- Budgetary management & workforce development experience
- Delivering change by influencing others
- Track record of managing complex issues
- Evidence of whole systems thinking
- Evidence of working across organisational boundaries and working with multiple stakeholders
- Evidence of implementing significant organisational Change
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent leadership qualities
- Strong, open, participative leadership style which instils confidence & is positive
- Political awareness, tact and diplomacy required to establish credibility & good working relationships with colleagues & external organisations
- Ability to provide high quality, impartial, consistent advice to managers and clinical colleagues
- Positive attitude to business development within a competitive arena
- Ability to handle difficult or contentious issues with colleagues
Desirable
- Political awareness, tact and diplomacy required to establish credibility & good working relationships with colleagues & external organisations
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of recent health policy and NHS systems reform
- Broad understanding of the clinical governance agenda
- Understanding of CAMHS and Eating Disorders services and their strategic direction
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).
