Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, 'I've seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.' We're on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we've got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there's lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
* Cultural diversity staff network
* Disabled staff network
* LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
* Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
* Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
* Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We're always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Job overview
Sunderland and South Tyneside Crisis Team are delighted to be recruiting into a one of our clinical lead posts which has come available within the team.
We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic clinician with suitable leadership and experience, who is motivated to join the collective leadership team who support the team.
The successful candidate will support to provide the day to day clinical oversight of the team to ensure that we delivery safe, effective and efficient care to service users. You will work alongside the other clinical leads and operational team managers (and the rest of senior/collective leadership team) who support the ICTS, Adult and Older Adult pathways which makes up the Universal Crisis Team for the South Locality.
The post holder will work predominately across the Adult and Older Adult pathway however will provide support to ICTS if and when required.
Main duties of the job
Overall the role will entail working within the leadership team to ensure that as a service we provide 7 day clinical lead oversight/cover.
Act as a role model to support/guide the team deliver high quality standards of care, be responsive to service demands and dynamic in supporting the team with complex and challenging situations.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills, work well within the leadership team to prioritise daily clinical demands/needs of service, whilst supporting the clinical team.
Provide clinical advice and supervision (both individual and group supervision) and contribute to individuals appraisals.
Provide in house training to team and wider teams/services when needed.
Support and embed clinical standards within the team.
Lead/support and contributing to monitoring team's clinical performance via clinical audits and work in conjunction with Team Manager to support actions to improve the quality and performance of the service and outcomes for services users.
Show excellent organisational, time management and delegation skills to work in an area of changing priorities.
Be a cohesive member of the Leadership Team, work flexibly and support the Team Manager where needed, offer expertise and experience to develop new staff and support in retention and wellbeing of the team.
Working for our organisation
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date: 18th March 2025
Closing date: 1st April 2025
We welcome your application.
Anyone interested, please contact via email to arrange teams call or informal visit to the team to discuss the post in more detail.
Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
* Experience of providing clinical supervision to clinical staff and facilitating CPD for others
* Experience of positive clinical risk taking and risk safety planning.
* Proven track record of providing professional leadership within clinical services
Desirable criteria
* Knowledge of data systems
* Experience of positive Clinical risk taking and WRAP
Skills and Competencies
Essential criteria
* Excellent communication skills and liaison skills
* Evidence of time management and organisation
* Leadership skills/delegation
Education & Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Registered Mental Health Nurse/Registered Learning Disability Nurse (as appropriate) or equivalent relevant professional qualification
* Mentorship Qualification
* If applicable to service Non Medical Prescriber
* Relevant Clinical Training and post graduate Qualification
Desirable criteria
* Non Medical Prescribing qualification
* Management/leadership Qualification
* Mentor/Teaching qualification
Personal characteristics
Essential criteria
* Ability to motivate others and work under pressure
* Flexible attitude to work
Please ensure to check out all of the supporting documents linked to this advert, for useful information about working for us, information from our Chief Executive and much more.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
* Job Description (PDF, 477.7KB)
* Tips on how to complete your application (PDF, 171.4KB)
* Reference Guidelines for Applicants - Please Read (PDF, 20.0KB)
* Interview Guarantee Scheme (PDF, 127.3KB)
* Employee Benefits (PDF, 922.8KB)
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