Job summary
We are seeking a motivated registered professional for the role of Mental Health In-Reach Team Lead. Applications are welcomed from the range of Allied Health Professionals (Registered Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists and Social Workers).
As a Band 7 role, this is an excellent opportunity to start or develop your career in a management and Leadership role. CNWL offers excellent career and Leadership development for the successful candidate, which can include Advanced and Enhanced Practitioner training as well as other leadership development programmes. There are established support and development opportunities for all allied health professionals.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the Mental Health Service Lead by having day to day leadership responsibility for the work of the In-Reach Team. This will include line-management, development and support of clinical staff, clinical work, supporting the Service Lead with performance management and other management functions of Mental Health In-Reach. This will involve ensuring effective and efficient resource utilisation, the delivery of evidence-based patient care and a safe service. In conjunction with the Service Lead and Consultant Psychiatrist, the post holder will provide clear, visible leadership, vision and practice expertise to enhance the service users' experience.
The post-holder will be expected to operate flexibly within a challenging health care environment, involving multiple providers, whilst being an ambassador for Healthcare and CNWL. The post-holder will also support the team in the creation of effective pathways of care for the prisoners served.
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* To deliver effective day-to-day leadership and direction to all staff within the In- Reach Team.
* To ensure the service is well organised, evidence based, & service user focused.
* To support the Service Manager in implementing service changes when required, ensuring effective implementation with measurable outcomes, and to agreed timescales.
* To advance innovative ideas to enable staff to deliver care more effectively.
* To ensure that clinical practice in the team is delivered safely and in accordance with the Care Quality Commission Framework, Professional Practice standards and any other relevant national policies and standards.
* To be part of a culture that focuses on improving outcomes across the care pathway for clients.
* To undertake and manage Early Days In Custody (EDIC) assessments. To ensure all new arrivals to receive a brief assessment of individual presentation and need, referring patients on to other services (GP, SMS, chaplaincy, psychology etc) and book further assessment if indicated.
* To participate and manage in Care and Separation (Segregation) Unit (CSU) rounds with a GP and primary care nurse.
* To work in partnership with the Prison and other healthcare providers to ensure there are clear and responsive operational policies, procedures and protocols.
* To support the Service Manager in implementing care quality standards. This will include keeping updated with national policy and legislation, attending relevant Trust meetings, policy development and implementation of improvement programmes across the service.
* To provide cover for the Service Manager as required.
Person Specification
EDUCATION and QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
* Registered NMC Nurse, allied Health or Social Care Professional.
* Education to degree level, or appropriate experience
Desirable
* Enb998/SLICE or Mentorship qualification
Previous Experience
Essential
* Substantial post-registration experience
* Experience at Band 6 in a multi-disciplinary staff team, including line management and supervision responsibility.
* Experience of supporting staff through change.
* Experience of multi-professional collaboration, including partnership working with other agencies.
* Experience in involving service users and carers in service planning and monitoring.
* Competent in using IT, including word processing, spreadsheet and email
Desirable
* Experience within a prison or low, medium or high security hospital setting.
* Experience of service development.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
* Up to date knowledge and understanding of current Mental Health Policy issues including the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act
* Up to date knowledge of nursing / allied health professional developments, especially in forensic mental health
* Ability to provide high quality clinical advice
* Ability to support in building and developing teams of people, and to provide clinical leadership to a diverse workforce
* Demonstrable ability to performance manage staff to meet key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance targets
* Ability to identify problems and use initiative and creativity in problem solving
* Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally, presenting ideas with clarity, for a variety of audiences
* Ability to manage pressure and changing and conflicting priorities effectively.
* Ability to support and monitor systems for clinical practice
* Able to influence and use negotiation skills to manage differences constructively
* A demonstrable ability to work closely with a range of stakeholders and other providers in helping plan the future of service provision
* Able to demonstrate a genuine commitment to principles of equal opportunity, fair access and service user empowerment, and the ability to translate principles into practice
* Able to demonstrate an understanding of safeguarding practice for both vulnerable adults
* To demonstrate professional integrity, and an ability to present the nursing viewpoint within appropriate meetings
Desirable
* Working knowledge of policy agenda in forensic Mental Health services
Other
Essential
* The post holder must have the ability to understand and implement the equal opportunities policy at a level appropriate to the job
* Ability to promote anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practices
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