Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Leader

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Job summary

The post holder will positively influence and improve the quality and safety of the nursing practice and ward environment by leading on the management of incidents, identifying themes and trends, leading on the PSIRF process and fact finding for internal investigations/complaints. They will act as a positive professional role model in promoting clinical excellence and offer expert professional advice ensuring that high levels of clinical excellence and attitudes are promoted at all times.

Managed by the Matron, the post holder will be working closely with the Inpatient Senior Leadership Team. The post holder will need to work with minimal supervision, identify opportunities for learning in practice and have an excellent knowledge of safeguarding processes and professional requirements.

The post holder will be expected to have excellent experience of the practice area and be able to identify themes and trends with regards to incidents and identify the relevant learning. The post holder will work closely with the Practice Development Nurse and Ward Managers to identify training opportunities.

The post holder will be expected to work as a change agent with the rest of senior nursing team in the service, taking forward current priorities, standards and shaping the future of nursing practice, within our Mental Health Services

Main duties of the job

The post holder will positively influence and improve the quality and safety of the nursing practice and ward environment by leading on the management of incidents, identifying themes and trends, leading on the PSIRF process and fact finding for internal investigations/complaints. They will act as a positive professional role model in promoting clinical excellence and offer expert professional advice ensuring that high levels of clinical excellence and attitudes are promoted at all times.

Managed by the Matron, the post holder will be working closely with the Inpatient Senior Leadership Team. The post holder will need to work with minimal supervision, identify opportunities for learning in practice and have an excellent knowledge of safeguarding processes and professional requirements.

The post holder will be expected to have excellent experience of the practice area and be able to identify themes and trends with regards to incidents and identify the relevant learning. The post holder will work closely with the Practice Development Nurse and Ward Managers to identify training opportunities.

The post holder will be expected to work as a change agent with the rest of senior nursing team in the service, taking forward current priorities, standards and shaping the future of nursing practice, within our Mental Health Services

About us

Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.

As a Trust, our footprint spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, wholeheartedly committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities.

- We function as a unified team, placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.

- Our 7,000+ workforce is skilled and diverse, with a deep commitment to ongoing staff development. We offer customised training, leadership pathways, and a plethora of career opportunities.

- We respect and listen to your thoughts, ideas, and concerns via well-established network of staff groups to increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Building on all this, we are currently working closely with other local NHS Trusts to integrate all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services across Hampshire and Isle of Wight. Our new organisation is set to launch in April 2024 and will incorporate Southern Health, Solent, Isle of Wight and Sussex Partnership Trusts.

While the new Trust will be substantially bigger, it will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, streamlining services and making healthcare across the county more accessible.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.

Details

Date posted

02 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year Based on full time hours

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

348-AC-3825

Job locations

Elmleigh

61a New Lane

Havant

Hampshire

PO9 2JJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Professional healthcare registration NMC or HCPC
  • Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.
  • Recognised learner support qualification (Practice Supervisor
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Professional healthcare registration NMC or HCPC
  • Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.
  • Recognised learner support qualification (Practice Supervisor

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Elmleigh

61a New Lane

Havant

Hampshire

PO9 2JJ


Employer's website

https://www.southernhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Elmleigh

61a New Lane

Havant

Hampshire

PO9 2JJ


Employer's website

https://www.southernhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Holly Whiteley

holly.whitely@southernhealth.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

02 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year Based on full time hours

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

348-AC-3825

Job locations

Elmleigh

61a New Lane

Havant

Hampshire

PO9 2JJ


Supporting documents

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