Clinical Team Leader

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

The closing date is 13 October 2024

Job summary

This is an exciting 9 month fixed term / secondment opportunity for a highly motivated and multi-skilled Clinical Team Leader to join the South Devon & Torbay Mental Health Centre at Torbay Hospital. The role will be based on Haytor ward.

Haytor Wards multi-disciplinary team provide a service for adults with a mental health illness. We are a busy, motivated and interesting team, who value working together. The Clinical Team Leader role is essential in supporting the team to achieve its aim.

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 and neurodiversity 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

27 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year

Contract

Secondment

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-24-0729

Job locations

Haytor Ward

Torbay Hospital, Lawes Bridge

Torquay

Devon

TQ2 7AA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Communication and Working Relationship Skills

To have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Work in partnership with all health, social care professionals and other stake holders, maintaining effective communication that benefits the patients / service users wellbeing.Liaise with carers, families and user groups and representatives.
Liaise with carers, families and user groups and representatives.
Contribute to the safe and effective day to day operations of the service including the handling of clinical enquiries.
Working with clinical teams to support and encourage alternatives to treatment other than acute inpatient admissions, in partnership with appropriate clinical teams (e.g. Crisis & Home Treatment, Community Teams and Liaison Psychiatry).
Attendance at ward rounds, focusing on care planning and timely discharge.

Analytical and Judgemental Skills

To liaise with the local Community Mental Health Services to facilitate care pathways.
To develop expertise in the management of complex cases.

Planning and Organisational Skills

To act as shift coordinator.
To deputise for the manager in his/her absence
Lead and supervise others, undertake PDRs and manage absence
Assist with the development and delivery and evaluation of evidence based treatments.
To participate in training and development of junior staff within the clinical environment.
Monitoring of clinical work.
To develop the team to maximise skills.
To ensure the appropriate delegation of tasks taking into consideration the skills and grade of staff members.
Produce staffing rotas, taking into consideration budgetary requirements, skill/gender grade mix to meet clinical need.

Responsibility for Patient/Client Care, Treatment and Therapy

To ensure that care plans are implemented and reviewed as part of ongoing assessment.
To ensure that robust, up to date risk assessments are carried out by the relevant staff.
To ensure standards of care are maintained to the highest level.
To promote good practice in the management of acutely disturbed clients.
To adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct, Government and Trust policies and procedures.
Participate in safeguarding adults and children to level 3 as set out in Safeguarding adults and children and young people: roles and competencies for Health Care staff
To maintain professionalism at all times whilst being non-judgmental.

Responsibility for Policy and Service Development Implementation

To work with the Ward Manager to review, update and implement standards and policies for use in adult inpatient settings as appropriate.
To participate in ongoing training and education progress.
To be aware of current initiatives in inpatient care.
To promote service changes with a positive and professional attitude.
To explore innovative ways of delivering and improving patient care.

Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources

Establish an efficient working environment, making the most effective user of staff, supplies, equipment and services.
To demonstrate effective risk management.
To use Trust resources in a sustainable, cost effective and appropriate way.

Responsibility for Human Resources, e.g. Supervision, Training, HR Advice and Management

To provide supervision and appraisals for qualified staff.
To demonstrate effective leadership/ management skills.
To participate in the role of mentor to students.
To participate in audits.
To develop and empower junior staff within the team.
To participate in the role of Preceptor to newly qualified staff (where appropriate)

Responsibility for Information Resources and Administrative Duties

To ensure accurate documentation.
To have working knowledge of the Care Notes and associated systems.
The post holder will ensure that clinical/care records both written and electronic are accurate and are consistent with professional and organisational requirements.
To participate in formulating and providing reports for other professionals such as panel for continuing care etc.

Responsibility for Research and Development

To be aware of national and professional developments.
To participate in ongoing training and education progress.
To demonstrate evidence based practice and participate in research/audit/pilot projects.
To be aware of current initiatives in inpatient care.
To promote service changes with positive professional attitude and fully engage in service changes.

Freedom to Act

To be accountable for your own actions
To hold a level of accountability for the development of systems relating to the safe and smooth running of the ward.
To work within the confines of the NMC Code of Practice at all times.

Any Other Specific Tasks Required

Report any observed incident of unprofessional behaviour, accident/incident, untoward occurrence and faulty equipment immediately to ward manager.
To take an active role in own supervision and continuous professional development.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Communication and Working Relationship Skills

To have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Work in partnership with all health, social care professionals and other stake holders, maintaining effective communication that benefits the patients / service users wellbeing.Liaise with carers, families and user groups and representatives.
Liaise with carers, families and user groups and representatives.
Contribute to the safe and effective day to day operations of the service including the handling of clinical enquiries.
Working with clinical teams to support and encourage alternatives to treatment other than acute inpatient admissions, in partnership with appropriate clinical teams (e.g. Crisis & Home Treatment, Community Teams and Liaison Psychiatry).
Attendance at ward rounds, focusing on care planning and timely discharge.

Analytical and Judgemental Skills

To liaise with the local Community Mental Health Services to facilitate care pathways.
To develop expertise in the management of complex cases.

Planning and Organisational Skills

To act as shift coordinator.
To deputise for the manager in his/her absence
Lead and supervise others, undertake PDRs and manage absence
Assist with the development and delivery and evaluation of evidence based treatments.
To participate in training and development of junior staff within the clinical environment.
Monitoring of clinical work.
To develop the team to maximise skills.
To ensure the appropriate delegation of tasks taking into consideration the skills and grade of staff members.
Produce staffing rotas, taking into consideration budgetary requirements, skill/gender grade mix to meet clinical need.

Responsibility for Patient/Client Care, Treatment and Therapy

To ensure that care plans are implemented and reviewed as part of ongoing assessment.
To ensure that robust, up to date risk assessments are carried out by the relevant staff.
To ensure standards of care are maintained to the highest level.
To promote good practice in the management of acutely disturbed clients.
To adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct, Government and Trust policies and procedures.
Participate in safeguarding adults and children to level 3 as set out in Safeguarding adults and children and young people: roles and competencies for Health Care staff
To maintain professionalism at all times whilst being non-judgmental.

Responsibility for Policy and Service Development Implementation

To work with the Ward Manager to review, update and implement standards and policies for use in adult inpatient settings as appropriate.
To participate in ongoing training and education progress.
To be aware of current initiatives in inpatient care.
To promote service changes with a positive and professional attitude.
To explore innovative ways of delivering and improving patient care.

Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources

Establish an efficient working environment, making the most effective user of staff, supplies, equipment and services.
To demonstrate effective risk management.
To use Trust resources in a sustainable, cost effective and appropriate way.

Responsibility for Human Resources, e.g. Supervision, Training, HR Advice and Management

To provide supervision and appraisals for qualified staff.
To demonstrate effective leadership/ management skills.
To participate in the role of mentor to students.
To participate in audits.
To develop and empower junior staff within the team.
To participate in the role of Preceptor to newly qualified staff (where appropriate)

Responsibility for Information Resources and Administrative Duties

To ensure accurate documentation.
To have working knowledge of the Care Notes and associated systems.
The post holder will ensure that clinical/care records both written and electronic are accurate and are consistent with professional and organisational requirements.
To participate in formulating and providing reports for other professionals such as panel for continuing care etc.

Responsibility for Research and Development

To be aware of national and professional developments.
To participate in ongoing training and education progress.
To demonstrate evidence based practice and participate in research/audit/pilot projects.
To be aware of current initiatives in inpatient care.
To promote service changes with positive professional attitude and fully engage in service changes.

Freedom to Act

To be accountable for your own actions
To hold a level of accountability for the development of systems relating to the safe and smooth running of the ward.
To work within the confines of the NMC Code of Practice at all times.

Any Other Specific Tasks Required

Report any observed incident of unprofessional behaviour, accident/incident, untoward occurrence and faulty equipment immediately to ward manager.
To take an active role in own supervision and continuous professional development.

Person Specification

Physical Skills

Essential

Able to undertake nursing procedures e.g. manual handling, physical restraint
To attend mandatory training for either 5 day or 3 day restraint, Breakaway, Manual handling etc.

Analytical & Judgemental Skills

Essential

Able to problem solve and assist others in this process
Effectively manage admission/discharges
Ability to assess and manage risk effectively

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

Qualifications

Essential

A professional Mental Health Nursing qualification
Teaching qualification e.g. Mentors 998

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge and skills in providing supervision
Knowledge of ordering, storing and administering required medications
Knowledge of possible side effects of medication
Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1987 (including updates)
Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act & Deprivation of Liberty safeguards
Multi-Disciplinary Working
Understanding of Recovery principles in Mental Health
Knowledge and understanding of both adult and childrens safeguarding guidance

Communication and Working Relationship Skills

Essential

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to form positive therapeutic relationships with service users, carers and other professional bodies.
Excellent IT skills
Able to provide and receive complex sensitive information in relation to staff, service users, families and carers
Ability to engage in and lead (when required) MDT meetings

Planning & Organisational Skills

Essential

Lead and supervise staff to provide a high quality and 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

Person Specification

Physical Skills

Essential

Able to undertake nursing procedures e.g. manual handling, physical restraint
To attend mandatory training for either 5 day or 3 day restraint, Breakaway, Manual handling etc.

Analytical & Judgemental Skills

Essential

Able to problem solve and assist others in this process
Effectively manage admission/discharges
Ability to assess and manage risk effectively

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

Qualifications

Essential

A professional Mental Health Nursing qualification
Teaching qualification e.g. Mentors 998

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge and skills in providing supervision
Knowledge of ordering, storing and administering required medications
Knowledge of possible side effects of medication
Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1987 (including updates)
Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act & Deprivation of Liberty safeguards
Multi-Disciplinary Working
Understanding of Recovery principles in Mental Health
Knowledge and understanding of both adult and childrens safeguarding guidance

Communication and Working Relationship Skills

Essential

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to form positive therapeutic relationships with service users, carers and other professional bodies.
Excellent IT skills
Able to provide and receive complex sensitive information in relation to staff, service users, families and carers
Ability to engage in and lead (when required) MDT meetings