Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced clinician to join our dynamic, well established Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team The post holder will support robust clinical management of complex cases within the service, working with all members of the team, attending daily MDT meetings and complex case reviews. The Clinical Lead is expected to be comfortable in managing cases with associated high levels of risk and to support the clinicians with management of challenging cases. The post holder will lead and contribute to the clinical development of the service, leading on clinical transformation and the evolution of pathway interventions with other services. Main duties of the job An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced clinician to join our dynamic, well established Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team The post holder will support robust clinical management of complex cases within the service, working with all members of the team, attending daily MDT meetings and complex case reviews. The Clinical Lead is expected to be comfortable in managing cases with associated high levels of risk and to support the clinicians with management of challenging cases. The post holder will lead and contribute to the clinical development of the service, leading on clinical transformation and the evolution of pathway interventions with other services. The successful candidates will be able to offer the teams high quality case supervision and training, ensuring consistent high-quality assessments and interventions for our service users. The post holder will participate in developing evidence-based practice within the service. It is expected that the Clinical Lead will drive best practice and continuous improvement including embedding new and innovative practices. The post holder will have excellent management and leadership skills and advanced knowledge of adult mental health problems. This post is expected to cover Bronze on call across Nottinghamshire County services. About us TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons. We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health. We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity. The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team. The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment Date posted 30 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum (pro rata for part time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 186-102-25-MH Job locations Highbury Hospital Nottinghamshire NG6 9DR Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will exercise advanced clinical expertise, levels of judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical care whilst working within the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment team (CRHT) To participate in clinical leadership of the CRHT, working alongside the Team Leader and other Clinical Leads in coordinating the team in the delivery of high-quality multidisciplinary care. The post holder will ensure patients receive appropriate investigation, intervention and treatment with minimal avoidable delays, whilst improving the quality and experience of care. In collaboration with the team leader monitor and lead improvements to standards of care through, supervision of practice, clinical audit, evidenced based practice, teaching and supporting professional colleagues and the provision of skilled professional leadership. The post holder will hold a specialist post registration qualification relevant to the Crisis Services Provision such as NMP, Accredited CBT therapist, AMHP and will use these skills in collaboration with others to lead clinically in support of the delivery of high quality services to patients and families open to the service. To be responsible for completing specialist mental health assessments and developing treatment plans as an autonomous practitioner and to monitor interventions, ensuring compliance in accordance with Trust policy. To maintain professional standards, ensuring adherence to all relevant policies and procedures to ensure the delivery of high-quality care. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will exercise advanced clinical expertise, levels of judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical care whilst working within the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment team (CRHT) To participate in clinical leadership of the CRHT, working alongside the Team Leader and other Clinical Leads in coordinating the team in the delivery of high-quality multidisciplinary care. The post holder will ensure patients receive appropriate investigation, intervention and treatment with minimal avoidable delays, whilst improving the quality and experience of care. In collaboration with the team leader monitor and lead improvements to standards of care through, supervision of practice, clinical audit, evidenced based practice, teaching and supporting professional colleagues and the provision of skilled professional leadership. The post holder will hold a specialist post registration qualification relevant to the Crisis Services Provision such as NMP, Accredited CBT therapist, AMHP and will use these skills in collaboration with others to lead clinically in support of the delivery of high quality services to patients and families open to the service. To be responsible for completing specialist mental health assessments and developing treatment plans as an autonomous practitioner and to monitor interventions, ensuring compliance in accordance with Trust policy. To maintain professional standards, ensuring adherence to all relevant policies and procedures to ensure the delivery of high-quality care. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional Nursing/Clinical Qualification to degree level or equivalent Maintains professional registration with appropriate professional body Further specialist knowledge/post registration experience in specific service area or other formal training Desirable Demonstrate continued professional development to maintain professional registration Non-Medical prescribing qualification or willingness to work towards Training Essential Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery Desirable The ability to deal with and resolve conflict Experience Essential Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise for the banding Specialist and area specific experience Advanced knowledge of medication for the older adult with mental health issues Desirable Awareness of national and local issues impacting of nursing care Experience of clinical / managerial leadership within an MDT and own approach to management Knowledge Essential Knowledge and understanding of current legislation and understanding of clinical risk assessments Advanced knowledge of physical health problems in the older adult Skills Essential Ability to work as part of a team Good written/oral communication skills Diplomatic, caring & sympathetic Ability to be flexible and handle conflict issues Good skills in assessment intervention and evaluation of patients nursing care Clinical supervision skills IT skills A high level of emotional intelligence Values and Behaviours Essential All staff should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork Contractual Requirements Essential A driving licence (with access to a vehicle for work) is required for this post Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional Nursing/Clinical Qualification to degree level or equivalent Maintains professional registration with appropriate professional body Further specialist knowledge/post registration experience in specific service area or other formal training Desirable Demonstrate continued professional development to maintain professional registration Non-Medical prescribing qualification or willingness to work towards Training Essential Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery Desirable The ability to deal with and resolve conflict Experience Essential Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise for the banding Specialist and area specific experience Advanced knowledge of medication for the older adult with mental health issues Desirable Awareness of national and local issues impacting of nursing care Experience of clinical / managerial leadership within an MDT and own approach to management Knowledge Essential Knowledge and understanding of current legislation and understanding of clinical risk assessments Advanced knowledge of physical health problems in the older adult Skills Essential Ability to work as part of a team Good written/oral communication skills Diplomatic, caring & sympathetic Ability to be flexible and handle conflict issues Good skills in assessment intervention and evaluation of patients nursing care Clinical supervision skills IT skills A high level of emotional intelligence Values and Behaviours Essential All staff should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork Contractual Requirements Essential A driving licence (with access to a vehicle for work) is required for this post 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Highbury Hospital Nottinghamshire NG6 9DR Employer's website https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)