Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to employ a Clinical
Lead within the Wyre Forest Neighbourhood Mental Health Teamfor an
experienced Band 6 or existing Band 7 to join the leadership team. As an experienced and enthusiastic clinician, you will
supervise junior members of the team with the management of complex cases. You
will play an active role in the team meetings along with being an integral part
of the collaborative relationships built with the local PCNs. The clinical lead
will also support in managing PALS queries and formal complaints. You will also
support the management of performance and support the wider leadership team in
any service audits. If you are seeking a role that will encompass new ways of
working that will be the future delivery of community mental health care in
England, then this is an opportunity you should not miss.
The post is for 37.5 hours a week (Monday to
Friday).
This role allows the
possibility of hybrid working, meaning you will be required to commute to the
stated base 2 or 3 days per week but allowing you to based within any
commutable distance for the remainder of your week. We would need to discuss
the suitability to fit this around the service at interview.
Main duties of the job
The job role
entails (but not limited to):
- Working
as a key member and resource of the MDT core team.
- The
ability to work flexibly as the need of the service demands is essential.
- Participate
and support in weekly MDT meetings, participate in professionals meetings,
signpost to adjunct services depending on patient need.
- Lead
a Multidisciplinary team of professionals with compassion and integrity
- Be
a conduit to all adjunct services
- Collaboration
with PCN stakeholders
- Provide
senior leadership to MDT colleagues for your locality
- Support
and guidance to the carers of patients accessing the services
- Manage
the performance of the team and take part in audits when needed.
About us
We are community hospitals, neighbourhood teams and community health services across Worcestershire and the provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We work in partnership with other organisations to keep our community well at home for as long as possible.
We provide services for people of all ages, across a range of settings, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions.
We have an open and supportive culture, recognised by the CQC and other external regulators. We want you to thrive, offering you every opportunity to develop. We will support you; help you fulfil your ambitions with a varied and flexible training programme; and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We endeavour to offer an attractive work-life balance, with flexibility in our approach to help you get the most out of your career.
We provide our staff with direct access to a wealth of resources to support their wellbeing, from our Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub, to wellbeing festivals or access to free online exercise classes.
At the core of our values, we are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights. We take every opportunity to strengthen our approach to equality and diversity in delivering best patient care and the employment of our staff.
We would encourage you to visit the Trusts Recruitment Microsite, click the Employer Website link.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Experience
in a Band 6 or 7 as a Registered Mental Health Nurse, OT or Social Work (HCPC)
- Act
as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards
of professionalism.
- Use
their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of
their work and the service they provide to patients.
- Work
as a member of a named Community Team in the assessment and management of
vulnerable adults with complex mental health needs including those who find it
difficult to sustain contact with mental health services.
- Be
accountable to the Team Manager and will support the Team Manager in the day to
day operational and clinical management.
For full details
of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and
person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Experience
in a Band 6 or 7 as a Registered Mental Health Nurse, OT or Social Work (HCPC)
- Act
as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards
of professionalism.
- Use
their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of
their work and the service they provide to patients.
- Work
as a member of a named Community Team in the assessment and management of
vulnerable adults with complex mental health needs including those who find it
difficult to sustain contact with mental health services.
- Be
accountable to the Team Manager and will support the Team Manager in the day to
day operational and clinical management.
For full details
of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and
person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN / Occupational Therapist / Social Worker
- Evidence of post qualification training / studies
- Teaching / Assessing qualification
- Full Current UK Professional Registration
Desirable
- Qualification in health/social care at degree or equivalent level
- Study at Post Graduate level
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
- AMHP
- Training in psychological interventions (e.g. CBT, DBT)
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Ability to prioritise workload of self and staff
- Creative flexible approaches to risk management
- Organisational/time management skills
- IT and database skills
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of three years post-registration experience, with two years at senior level in Community Mental Health
- Experience of working with severe and enduring mental illness
- Evidence of delivering psychosocial / therapeutic interventions
- Management and leadership in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Risk management
- Clinical supervision
Desirable
- Recruitment and selection
- Staff development
- Service monitoring/evaluation
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Professional and approachable
- Able to meet time and travel requirements of the role
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act
- Appreciation of performance management / quality issues
- Understanding of vulnerable adults and safeguarding children processes
- Understanding of the National agenda around care of patients with serious mental illness
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN / Occupational Therapist / Social Worker
- Evidence of post qualification training / studies
- Teaching / Assessing qualification
- Full Current UK Professional Registration
Desirable
- Qualification in health/social care at degree or equivalent level
- Study at Post Graduate level
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
- AMHP
- Training in psychological interventions (e.g. CBT, DBT)
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Ability to prioritise workload of self and staff
- Creative flexible approaches to risk management
- Organisational/time management skills
- IT and database skills
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of three years post-registration experience, with two years at senior level in Community Mental Health
- Experience of working with severe and enduring mental illness
- Evidence of delivering psychosocial / therapeutic interventions
- Management and leadership in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Risk management
- Clinical supervision
Desirable
- Recruitment and selection
- Staff development
- Service monitoring/evaluation
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Professional and approachable
- Able to meet time and travel requirements of the role
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act
- Appreciation of performance management / quality issues
- Understanding of vulnerable adults and safeguarding children processes
- Understanding of the National agenda around care of patients with serious mental illness
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
The Robertson Centre
Kidderminster Hospital, Bewdley Road
Kidderminster
DY11 6RJ
Employer's website
https://careers.hacw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
