Job summary
ROLE SUMMARY
In this rewarding leadership role, you will oversee a dedicated, multidisciplinary team that are committed to delivering high-quality mental health care to Veterans, Reservists, and Service Leavers. This team is unique in that we cover the six counties of the East of England and comprise of six contracted clinical and non-clinical partner organisations.The team offer a blend of face-to-face and remote working.
As a Clinical Team Lead, you will be the first level of management representation, at the forefront of the care offer that we provide.
The post holder will be responsible for providing effective leadership for Op Courage Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service, East of England, providing a high quality service within the resources available within our defined area, and specifically to deliver on the following key areas:
- Management of referrals including delivery of care both via the Triage, Assessment and Brief Intervention Team (TABI) and the Treatment pathway within Op Courage.
- Chairing effective MDT meetings, ensuring sound clinical decision making and safe coordination of all the pathways
- Line management and supervision of staff in line with Trust procedure and policy.
- To communicate effectively with the various providers involved in the delivery of Op Courage in the East of England, and the third sector organisations outside of this team.
Main duties of the job
About You
- You bring strong clinical expertise and a proven track record in mental health services, ideally within a community setting.
- You are a confident leader with a desire to inspire confidence, uphold a professional standard, and support professional development.
You have cultural competence with regards to understanding the specific needs of the Armed Forces Community and the challenges they may have faced with service life, or you have a keen willingness to develop your understanding and cultural competency.
- You are assertive and will look to maintain a current knowledge of practices, local and national policies and agendas in relation to Veterans mental health
You empower staff to provide high quality care by identifying and addressing specific needs within the client group, helping them to empower their own clients to become experts in managing and taking responsibility for their own condition.
You have good communication skills and will be able to manage liaison and maintenance of relationships across a wide range of organisations, including the third sector.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
o Season Ticket Loans
o NHS discounts for staff
o Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
o Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
o The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
o Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
o Day One Flexible Employer
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for providing effective leadership for Op Courage, East of England, providing a high quality service across the patch. This will include:
The management of referrals and initial assessments via the TABI team (Triage, Assessment and Brief Intervention), ensuring we meet our set key performance indicators (KPIs).
Management of case allocations and caseload monitoring within the Treatment Pathway
Support staff in the development of person centred and evidence-based care plans and risk assessments, and monitor these through supervision and audit.
Provision of Supervisions, Appraisals, and monitoring of Mandatory training compliance in line with trust policy and procedure.
The service is primarily a Monday-Friday 9-5 service, however there is an expectation that Band 6 clinicians work one weekend on a rota basis roughly every 8 weeks, with two weekdays off during this week. Although you will not be on this rota, there is an expectation to coordinate this rota and manage the work requested of staff on their weekend duty.
This post will involve working within the collaborative provision of the Op Courage Veterans Mental Health Service, which includes another NHS Trust and charity partners. This means that the post-holder will need to ensure a high degree of communication with working partners
The post holder will have responsibility to manage complaint and incident procedures, as well as support with safeguarding responsibilities, in line with Trust policy.
You may be required to have clinical patient contact to support clients and staff. This may include undertaking initial assessments to support service capacity where required, or where your skills as an experienced clinician may be beneficial in particular cases.
The post holder will work as part of the MDT and will be required to support in the chairing of relevant MDT meetings and other meetings as relevant to the service. This will involve a degree of clinical oversight and planning, supported by senior team members including psychology representation.
There may be other clinical responsibilities involving onward referral and contact with other providers/outside agencies in both statutory and third sector across the EoE patch.
To have oversight and be able to provide relevant data and themes to the Deputy Lead, for reporting to commissioners and to aid in the understanding of service functionality/provision.
Advocate for the needs of the Armed Forces Community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for providing effective leadership for Op Courage, East of England, providing a high quality service across the patch. This will include:
The management of referrals and initial assessments via the TABI team (Triage, Assessment and Brief Intervention), ensuring we meet our set key performance indicators (KPIs).
Management of case allocations and caseload monitoring within the Treatment Pathway
Support staff in the development of person centred and evidence-based care plans and risk assessments, and monitor these through supervision and audit.
Provision of Supervisions, Appraisals, and monitoring of Mandatory training compliance in line with trust policy and procedure.
The service is primarily a Monday-Friday 9-5 service, however there is an expectation that Band 6 clinicians work one weekend on a rota basis roughly every 8 weeks, with two weekdays off during this week. Although you will not be on this rota, there is an expectation to coordinate this rota and manage the work requested of staff on their weekend duty.
This post will involve working within the collaborative provision of the Op Courage Veterans Mental Health Service, which includes another NHS Trust and charity partners. This means that the post-holder will need to ensure a high degree of communication with working partners
The post holder will have responsibility to manage complaint and incident procedures, as well as support with safeguarding responsibilities, in line with Trust policy.
You may be required to have clinical patient contact to support clients and staff. This may include undertaking initial assessments to support service capacity where required, or where your skills as an experienced clinician may be beneficial in particular cases.
The post holder will work as part of the MDT and will be required to support in the chairing of relevant MDT meetings and other meetings as relevant to the service. This will involve a degree of clinical oversight and planning, supported by senior team members including psychology representation.
There may be other clinical responsibilities involving onward referral and contact with other providers/outside agencies in both statutory and third sector across the EoE patch.
To have oversight and be able to provide relevant data and themes to the Deputy Lead, for reporting to commissioners and to aid in the understanding of service functionality/provision.
Advocate for the needs of the Armed Forces Community.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications /Knowledge
Essential
- RMN or SW/OT with mental health experience
- Knowledge of Safeguarding/MCA/MHA/SCA and how these apply to the role
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development
- Evidence of formal management development or willingness to work towards
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of what is required to effectively manage a team, setting and maintaining standards of performance and conduct
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Armed Forces Covenant and relevant professional considerations for working with the Armed Forces Community
- Minimum of Band 6 NHS community mental health experience. For OT/SW, this must be community experience with mental health initial assessments and case management
Desirable
- Experience at Band 7 level in Community Mental Health
- Personal or professional experience of the Armed Forces community
Additional Requirements
Essential
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications /Knowledge
Essential
- RMN or SW/OT with mental health experience
- Knowledge of Safeguarding/MCA/MHA/SCA and how these apply to the role
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development
- Evidence of formal management development or willingness to work towards
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of what is required to effectively manage a team, setting and maintaining standards of performance and conduct
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Armed Forces Covenant and relevant professional considerations for working with the Armed Forces Community
- Minimum of Band 6 NHS community mental health experience. For OT/SW, this must be community experience with mental health initial assessments and case management
Desirable
- Experience at Band 7 level in Community Mental Health
- Personal or professional experience of the Armed Forces community
Additional Requirements
Essential
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).
