Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time innovative, motivated and experienced registered Mental Health Practitioner to develop and provide Clinical leadership to the Psychosis and bipolar Pathway in Rotherham Mental Health Services.
The Clinical Lead has responsibility for the promotion and assistance in the maintenance of the highest attainable standards of nursing care provided by the teams. The role will focus on quality assurance and safety in practice and the role holder will provide senior clinical support and advice to the team members ensuring they are visible to all staff to provide clinical leadership.
The role holder will have the lead role of coordinating the team from a clinical perspective including clinical supervision, group supervision, referrals meetings and MDT reviews. The role will also include caseload reviews, allocations and providing consistency across any service developments.
The Clinical Lead will need to work closely with the team focusing on projects identified by management ensuring improvement of service provision, practice and quality assurance. You will also be involved in engagement with local stakeholders and 3rd sector organisations.
Main duties of the job
* Clinical leadership and development of the psychosis and bipolar pathway.
* Supervision of staff.
* To assist managers, matron's and the Trust to develop and improve services and practice for patients and staff.
* Ensure that all staff are aware of, and comply with NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
* To provide clinical leadership, guidance, support and coaching to staff, promoting effective change management and strengthening of other staffing leadership skills.
* Report to the Team/Service Manager on the current state of staffing, seeking appropriate support as required.
* Support the Team/Service Manager with reviewing Safe Staffing and Safer Caseloads within the Team.
You should be able to demonstrate effective, evidence-based care management and risk assessment. You should also demonstrate strong leadership skills that enable you to provide containment, stability and a passion for this work that allows team members to come alongside you, at times of uncertainty and change.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Be a member of a recognised professional body and hold a current professional registration
* Willingness to undertake or have completed Post Graduate qualification in Family Interventions or equivalent psychological therapies aimed at psychosis
Desirable
* Any other relevant Post Graduate training
* Independent nonmedical prescribe
* Quality Improvement qualification, e.g. QSIR
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. 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. #J-18808-Ljbffr