Job summary
We are seeking to recruit an Interim Team Leader to join Forest House for 12 months cover (Fixed Term); if you are interested in working with an outstanding Trust to develop and deliver Inpatient treatment in mental health, then we would love to hear from you.
Forest House supports young people suffering from emotional, behavioural, and psychiatric problems, offering young people a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week service: assessing, treating and evaluating care through a variety of therapeutic techniques, including family work, individual work, group work and day-to-day milieu.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strong leader to further develop their skills in an area that is challenging but extremely rewarding. You will need clinical experience and the ability to provide strong leadership to contribute to the development and implementation of a high-quality service to meet the needs of children and young people in education settings. If you feel you have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would welcome your application.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to:
- Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, assisting in the provision of a high quality service to students (and their families) experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. The role requires skills in assessing, planning, organising, reviewing and supervision.
- Involved in delivering informed processes and evidence based interventions to support the recovery of young people referred to the service. This work will be in accordance with clinical governance processes and professional standards.
- Utilise skills and knowledge of CBT and child and adolescent mental health practice in order to provide clinical supervision to Senior Practitioners
- Be responsible for establishing and maintaining team systems and processes for the effective operation of the team, including outcome measurements, audit and annual service policy review.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission.
Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached for further information on the role.
What we can offer you:
- Coaching network where trained coaches throughout the Trust are matched with staff of all disciplines to provide a powerful development opportunity
- Leading company discounts and childcare vouchers
- Salary sacrifice schemes enabling staff to drive a new car or bike -saving on tax and insurance included
- Wellbeing activities - from mindfulness to yoga, pilates and our signature craft club join our monthly programme of regular and special events to support your wellbeing
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached for further information on the role.
What we can offer you:
- Coaching network where trained coaches throughout the Trust are matched with staff of all disciplines to provide a powerful development opportunity
- Leading company discounts and childcare vouchers
- Salary sacrifice schemes enabling staff to drive a new car or bike -saving on tax and insurance included
- Wellbeing activities - from mindfulness to yoga, pilates and our signature craft club join our monthly programme of regular and special events to support your wellbeing
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- RNMH/RNLD/RMN
- Degree with experience of post graduate level study or the equivalent experience
- ENB 998/Mentorship
- evidence of management or leadership development
- Current NMC registration
- Teaching/training experience.
AREAS OF EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Management of staff in a multiprofessional setting
- Minimum of three years post registration experience, two of which must be as a band 6
- Detailed awareness of issues in inpatient service areas - legislation, DoH guidance, NPSA, PEAT, CQC, NHSLA, Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act including an understanding of standards
- Ability to provide clinical supervision, appraisal, preceptorship and staff support methods
- Knowledge in current developments in mental health or learning disabilities care
Desirable
- Experience of working in other care settings
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Essential
- Recognises and reflects on barriers to effective communication, modifying communication in response
- De escalation in managing verbal aggression of disturbed service users
- Keeps accurate and complete records and communication consistent with legislation, policies and procedures
- Demonstrate good verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- Ability to chair meetings effectively
- Excellent communicator.
ANALYTICAL SKILLS
Essential
- Demonstrate good decision making skills
- Flexible and responsive approach to care
- Knowledge and ability to positively manage change
- Ability to identify and manage changes to clinical risks
- Ability to audit and produce reports e.g. related to complaints, investigations, SIs, audits etc
- Able to manage a budget effectively
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- RNMH/RNLD/RMN
- Degree with experience of post graduate level study or the equivalent experience
- ENB 998/Mentorship
- evidence of management or leadership development
- Current NMC registration
- Teaching/training experience.
AREAS OF EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Management of staff in a multiprofessional setting
- Minimum of three years post registration experience, two of which must be as a band 6
- Detailed awareness of issues in inpatient service areas - legislation, DoH guidance, NPSA, PEAT, CQC, NHSLA, Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act including an understanding of standards
- Ability to provide clinical supervision, appraisal, preceptorship and staff support methods
- Knowledge in current developments in mental health or learning disabilities care
Desirable
- Experience of working in other care settings
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Essential
- Recognises and reflects on barriers to effective communication, modifying communication in response
- De escalation in managing verbal aggression of disturbed service users
- Keeps accurate and complete records and communication consistent with legislation, policies and procedures
- Demonstrate good verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- Ability to chair meetings effectively
- Excellent communicator.
ANALYTICAL SKILLS
Essential
- Demonstrate good decision making skills
- Flexible and responsive approach to care
- Knowledge and ability to positively manage change
- Ability to identify and manage changes to clinical risks
- Ability to audit and produce reports e.g. related to complaints, investigations, SIs, audits etc
- Able to manage a budget effectively
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).
