Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
We currently have a vacancy for a highly motivated practitioner with demonstrable clinical skills in mental health to apply for the role of Team Lead/Non Medical Prescriber (NMP), based in Canvey. The post holder will be responsible for the day to day management for part of the service, providing leadership, supporting staff and working collaboratively with medical colleagues, the existing Team Lead and the Team Manager to deliver high quality and safe care. The post holder will carry a small caseload of complex patients. In addition they will provide a NMP resource for the team.
Main duties of the job
To apply you must:
* Have experience of working in various Mental Health roles including Community.
* Have experience at Band 6 level or above.
* Be able to work independently and using own initiative.
* Be able to work as part of a team.
* Be an excellent communicator and team player.
* Be willing to learn.
* Be able to work under pressure and to deadlines.
* Have good IT skills.
* Experience of leading teams would be an advantage.
* Have a certificate to demonstrate he/she has successfully completed a non-medical prescribing course at post graduate level.
* Hold current registration as a Supplementary non-medical prescriber with the relevant registration body.
Demonstrate track record of prescribing Practice:
* Detailed working knowledge of medication management and the compliance issues.
The post holder will be supported by the existing Team Lead and Team Manager and will work closely with Community and Inpatient Mental Health Services as well as third sector agencies. This post requires the post holder to travel to various locations within the Trust.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including:
* Season Ticket Loans.
* NHS discounts for staff.
* Excellent Training facilities and opportunities.
* Buying and Selling annual leave scheme.
* The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas.
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work.
* Day One Flexible Employer.
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.
Job responsibilities
To co-ordinate and lead team functioning with particular focus on:
* Allocation of referrals including delivery of care.
* Performance monitoring and management.
* Line management and supervision of staff.
The post holder will work in collaboration with the Team Manager to ensure the highest standards of practice and service delivery. The post holder will contribute to facilitating any future transformation of Community Mental Health Services in line with the South Essex Mental Health Strategy.
The post holder will manage colleagues from Nursing and AHP backgrounds, ensuring that the needs of patients are met through the effective deployment of these staff.
The Team Lead will professionally supervise the Nursing staff in the team and will also maintain a clinical leadership role.
The post holder will work as an independent non-medical prescriber within areas of work as required, taking responsibility for the clinical assessment of the patient, establishing a diagnosis and the clinical management required, as well as responsibility for prescribing where necessary and the appropriateness of any prescription issued.
The Team Lead may on occasion deputise for the Team Manager in their absence.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification/Knowledge
* Knowledge of Safeguarding issues and child protection requirements/legislation and how these apply to the role.
* In-depth knowledge of community mental health services.
* In depth knowledge of wider policy and service issues relating to mental health.
Skills and Experience
* Experience of ensuring that the values including Care, Compassion, Competence, communication, Courage and Commitment are adhered to daily, and any matters of concern are raised with the relevant Line Manager or through the necessary processes within the Trust.
* Experience of leading teams.
* Experience in working closely and developing relationships with senior medical, nursing, social and clinical staff.
* Experience of managing budgets.
* Experience of Staff Management.
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.
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
£46,148 to £52,809 a year Per annum + HCA
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