Clinical Team Leader

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

The closing date is 24 November 2024

Job summary

A very exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Team Leader /Deputy Ward Manager on the brand new, flagship Salus Ward - This is a rare opportunity!

This opportunity would allow you to utilise your experience and skills on a flagship ward and create a space where you can expand the areas of nursing practice that you are passionate in.

Main duties of the job

The role consist of:

Assisting the Ward Manager in setting up standards, promoting change and developing nursing practice, supervision and audit.
Deputise for the manager in his absence.
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.

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

28 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9369-24-0874

Job locations

Salus Ward

Torbay Hospital

Torquay

Devon

TQ27AA

Job description

Job 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.

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 and other professional guidelines.

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.

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.

Responsibility for Information Resources and Administrative Duties

To ensure accurate documentation.
To have working knowledge of the EPEX system.
The post holder will ensure that clinical/care records both written and electronic are accurate and are consistent with professional and organisational requirements.

Any Other Specific Tasks Required

Report any observed incident of unprofessional behaviour, accident/incident, untoward occurrence and faulty equipment immediately to ward manager.

Job description

Job 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.

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 and other professional guidelines.

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.

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.

Responsibility for Information Resources and Administrative Duties

To ensure accurate documentation.
To have working knowledge of the EPEX system.
The post holder will ensure that clinical/care records both written and electronic are accurate and are consistent with professional and organisational requirements.

Any Other Specific Tasks Required

Report any observed incident of unprofessional behaviour, accident/incident, untoward occurrence and faulty equipment immediately to ward manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A professional Mental Health Nursing qualification
Evidence of PREP

Desirable

Teaching qualification e.g. Mentors 998
Management Qualification

Experience

Essential

Experience of motiviating change within a team
Clinical Supervision and Mentoring experience
Good liaison skills and ability to manage difficult and complex situations
Subtantial post registration experience
Experience as a 'Band 5' in an acute inpatient setting
Mentoring Students in line with professional requirements

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of managment techniques and how to inspire best practice
An understanding of NSF Mental Health Act/ MH Capacity Act
CPA/Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A professional Mental Health Nursing qualification
Evidence of PREP

Desirable

Teaching qualification e.g. Mentors 998
Management Qualification

Experience

Essential

Experience of motiviating change within a team
Clinical Supervision and Mentoring experience
Good liaison skills and ability to manage difficult and complex situations
Subtantial post registration experience
Experience as a 'Band 5' in an acute inpatient setting
Mentoring Students in line with professional requirements

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of managment techniques and how to inspire best practice
An understanding of NSF Mental Health Act/ MH Capacity Act
CPA/Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health

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.