Clinical Lead Inpatient
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
The closing date is 08 November 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?
An exciting opportunity to join the team initially at the Additional Support Unit (ASU) in Exeter for Adults with a Learning Disability and then at the new Regional Learning Disability and Autism Unit in Dawlish from mid-2025.
The job offers a challenging yet rewarding environment with opportunities to consistently learn.
The ASU Ward provides high quality care and treatment for people who have learning disabilities and complex mental health needs. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support the assessment and treatment of adults with a learning disability on the unit.
We are committed to the ongoing training and development of all our staff and offer a range of opportunities for career progression.
The new regional service based in Dawlish will offer inpatient support to both adults with a learning disability and autistic adults. The building and environment will be state of the art and the service aims to become a centre of excellence
Main duties of the job
To provide specialist clinical input into the delivery of care and treatment at the Additional Support Unit/LDA unit.
To lead in area of clinical expertise across the Additional Support Unit/LDA unit.
Clinically Supervise as appropriate, qualified and unqualified staff and students working within the Additional Support Unit/LDA.
To provide evidence based clinical support and advice to other members of the multidisciplinary team.
To lead and promote education and staff development for the continued professional growth of the team members and students.
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.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These 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 conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Date posted
23 October 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9369-24-0859
Job locations
1 and 2
Hospital Lane
Exeter
Devon
EX1 3PQ
Langdon Hospital
Exeter Road
Dawlish
Devon
EX7 0NR
Employer details
Employer name
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address
1 and 2
Hospital Lane
Exeter
Devon
EX1 3PQ
Employer's website
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