Clinical Team Leader

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

The closing date is 22 September 2024

Job summary

  • Are you someone looking for a career in one of the UK's most respected mental health and learning disability trusts?
  • Would you like to be part of a dedicated team committed to making a difference to peoples lives to enjoy a better future?

We are seeking a Band 6 Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse to join us on Delderfield Ward at the Cedars in Exeter. Delderfield is an 16 bed acute unit based in the beautiful grounds of Wonford House in Exeter. Delderfield provides care for men & women with severe mental health needs.

You will quickly become part of a friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team where you'll be using your skills and experience to deliver a package of care to people on our ward that helps them on their road to recovery. We passionately believe that with our help, people can improve their mental health to recover independence and return to their local community.

This is also an exciting time to be joining our organisation as we are currently undertaking reviews of our care pathways, smarter ways of working, including enhanced IT equipment and mobile working, all of which will enhance peoples experiences of accessing and using our services and focussing on the quality of care provision.

If you are looking to relocate to the fabulous county of Devon we have a relocation package that may be suitable for you.

Applications will be reviewed and interviews offered prior to the closing date; Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Main duties of the job

  • To assist the Ward Manager in setting up standards, promoting change and developing nursing practice, supervision and audit.
  • To deputise for the manager in his/her absence.
  • To ensure the delivery of high standards of nursing care to all service users, in accordance with evidence based professional practice and trust policies.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health & learning disability services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

Our values

We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess and demonstrate the behaviours which underpin the core values of our organisation. These values include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health & learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Date posted

23 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-24-0665

Job locations

Devon Partnership Nhs Trust

Dryden Road

Exeter

EX2 5SN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial post registration experience
  • Experience as a Band 5 in an acute inpatient setting
  • Experience working within an MDT
  • Clinical Supervision and Mentoring Experience
  • Experience of managing staff
  • Mentoring students in line with professional requirements
  • Successful Completion of Preceptorship Programme.
  • Ability to work without direct supervision

Desirable

  • Previous Leadership or Management training
  • Experience of completing audit work

Knowledge and skills

Essential

  • An understanding of NSF Mental Health Act/ MH Capacity Act
  • CPA/Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Basic computer skills
  • Able to provide and receive complex sensitive information in relation to staff, service users, families and carers
  • Able to problem solve and assist others in this process
  • Effectively manage admission/discharges
  • Ability to assess and manage risk effectively
  • Lead and supervise staff to provide a high quality, effective service
  • Good liaison skills and ability to manage difficult and complex situations
  • Effectively able to manage own time and that of the team
  • Ability to work flexibly
  • Able to undertake nursing procedures e.g. manual handling, physical restraint

Qualifications

Essential

  • A professional Mental Health Nursing qualification
  • Evidence of CPD

Desirable

  • Mentorship Training
  • Leadership training
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial post registration experience
  • Experience as a Band 5 in an acute inpatient setting
  • Experience working within an MDT
  • Clinical Supervision and Mentoring Experience
  • Experience of managing staff
  • Mentoring students in line with professional requirements
  • Successful Completion of Preceptorship Programme.
  • Ability to work without direct supervision

Desirable

  • Previous Leadership or Management training
  • Experience of completing audit work

Knowledge and skills

Essential

  • An understanding of NSF Mental Health Act/ MH Capacity Act
  • CPA/Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Basic computer skills
  • Able to provide and receive complex sensitive information in relation to staff, service users, families and carers
  • Able to problem solve and assist others in this process
  • Effectively manage admission/discharges
  • Ability to assess and manage risk effectively
  • Lead and supervise staff to provide a high quality, effective service
  • Good liaison skills and ability to manage difficult and complex situations
  • Effectively able to manage own time and that of the team
  • Ability to work flexibly
  • Able to undertake nursing procedures e.g. manual handling, physical restraint

Qualifications

Essential

  • A professional Mental Health Nursing qualification
  • Evidence of CPD

Desirable

  • Mentorship Training
  • Leadership training

UK Registration

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

Additional information

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

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Devon Partnership Nhs Trust

Dryden Road

Exeter

EX2 5SN


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Devon Partnership Nhs Trust

Dryden Road

Exeter

EX2 5SN


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Katie Balding

katie.balding@nhs.net

01392674912

Date posted

23 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-24-0665

Job locations

Devon Partnership Nhs Trust

Dryden Road

Exeter

EX2 5SN


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