Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Clinical Managers within Children and Young People Specialist Services as part of CNTW Specialist Care Clinical Business Unit. We are seeking experienced, highly motivated, and skilled individuals to provide leadership as Clinical Managers across our inpatient and community pathway. The post holders will need to be flexible in their approach to supporting the day-to-day clinical operational management across our services, alongside effective communication and decision-making skills.
The post holders will provide clinical leadership across our Ferndene, based in Prudhoe, and Lotus Ward at Acklam Road Hospital, Middlesbrough. Both services provide assessment and treatment for children and young people between the ages of 13 to 18 who experience complex mental health issues and require more intensive support via inpatient treatment. In addition, the post holders will also provide clinical leadership across our Specialist Community Children Services, which are based across a number of sites across CNTW. The successful candidates will also be required to attend both internal and external meetings.
Main Duties of the Job
The post holders will work closely with the CBU and support the ongoing developments within the North East Children's Specialist Inpatient Services. The successful applicant will be supported fully by the management team in relation to their personal and professional development in this role and specific areas of their responsibility.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
* Professional qualifications such as: RMN, BSc, OT, Psychology, Social Worker.
* Evidence of continuous professional development.
* Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
* Recognised teaching qualification.
* Educated to master's level.
* Participation in international research initiatives; evidence of published work.
* Experience of the use of information systems to support service delivery.
* Experience of research and audit at national, regional, and local level.
* Registered Non-Medical Prescriber.
Knowledge and Experience
* Recognised management qualification or equivalent experience.
* Extensive specialist knowledge of and experience in the specialty.
* Minimum two years' experience in a Senior Nursing post.
* Up-to-date knowledge of contemporary nursing (current trends in care delivery and therapeutic interventions).
Skills and Competencies
* Experience of involving service users/carers/other professionals in evaluation/planning of services.
* Knowledge of research methodologies and principles of audit.
Role Specific Requirements
* Ability to work with and manage personnel from different backgrounds.
* Ability to set clear targets, motivate staff, and delegate appropriately.
* Ability to devise and deliver training packages relevant to the primary functions and key tasks of the 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.
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