Job summary CNWL are seeking an exceptional clinician to join our established Individual Placement & Support (IPS) Employment team, providing strong clinical leadership. The post holder will be instrumental in supporting the delivery of a high-quality IPS service that is embedded into community pathways, adheres to the IPS principles and aligns to the fidelity quality framework. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will be an experienced clinical leader with the ability to motivate and inspire others to ensure the strategic ambitions outlined in the NHS Long Term plan are achieved in Harrow. They will have a proven track record of providing expectational care to service users and carers while supporting staff to deliver an excellent service. An important aspect of the role will be to champion the IPS approach within the community pathways and provide supervision, training and on the job mentoring to incite creativity and motivation within the team whilst remaining committed to the fidelity of the model. Strong analytical and decision-making skills will be essential. This is a new role within the IPS team and borough senior management team and we are dedicated to finding the right person to support the team. About us There's a place for you at CNWL.We're passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient's own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. We're always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we're hoping to find our future leaders and we'll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more - whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL. Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum inc HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 333-J-HA-0627 Job locations Bentley House 15-21 Headstone Drive Harrow HA3 5QX Job description Job responsibilities To provide the clinical leadership and team management for employment specialist staff within Harrow Community Mental Health Hub. To effectively manage a high-quality Individual Placement Support (IPS) service that is embedded into community pathways, adheres to the principles of IPS and is in line with the Fidelity quality framework. To monitor and manage the teams performance guiding them individually and through a team to achieve contractual access and quality targets at a borough level. To ensure that the team work to an agreed operational policy offering a high-quality employment support service that meets the needs of our service users, partners and stakeholders. To assist the team manager in developing a model of working with service users with employment needs, ensuring that services are provided to the highest possible standard. To champion and role model the IPS approach within community pathways and provide supervision, training and on-the-job mentoring in order to incite creativity and motivation within the team. To work alongside the IPS Central Team in ensuring fidelity to the model is embedded and delivered. To hold a small caseload and role model IPS intervention whilst holding in mind clinical expertise and attention to detail. You will be expected to engage with employers and service users with an increase focus of time spent in the community. To develop and maintain effective working partnerships with a wide range of employers that service users are interested in working with. To develop links and opportunities to drive referrals and promote the service. To empower their team to coach, motivate, engage and inspire individuals to fulfil their full potential using a strength and preference-based approach to secure paid employment. To carry a small caseload of service users to role model. To help individuals to identify their best job match, produce vocational profiles and actions plans and assess related support needs. To work in partnership with other employment services in North West London to offer a joined-up approach to employment. Job description Job responsibilities To provide the clinical leadership and team management for employment specialist staff within Harrow Community Mental Health Hub. To effectively manage a high-quality Individual Placement Support (IPS) service that is embedded into community pathways, adheres to the principles of IPS and is in line with the Fidelity quality framework. To monitor and manage the teams performance guiding them individually and through a team to achieve contractual access and quality targets at a borough level. To ensure that the team work to an agreed operational policy offering a high-quality employment support service that meets the needs of our service users, partners and stakeholders. To assist the team manager in developing a model of working with service users with employment needs, ensuring that services are provided to the highest possible standard. To champion and role model the IPS approach within community pathways and provide supervision, training and on-the-job mentoring in order to incite creativity and motivation within the team. To work alongside the IPS Central Team in ensuring fidelity to the model is embedded and delivered. To hold a small caseload and role model IPS intervention whilst holding in mind clinical expertise and attention to detail. You will be expected to engage with employers and service users with an increase focus of time spent in the community. To develop and maintain effective working partnerships with a wide range of employers that service users are interested in working with. To develop links and opportunities to drive referrals and promote the service. To empower their team to coach, motivate, engage and inspire individuals to fulfil their full potential using a strength and preference-based approach to secure paid employment. To carry a small caseload of service users to role model. To help individuals to identify their best job match, produce vocational profiles and actions plans and assess related support needs. To work in partnership with other employment services in North West London to offer a joined-up approach to employment. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant Degree level Mental Health Professional Qualification Post Qualification Training Evidence of recent Personal Development Evidence of UK professional registration (e.g: NMC, HCPC) Desirable Understanding of the Individual Placement and Support model Experience Essential Significant post qualification experience working in mental health services. Post Qualification Experience working in the Community as a Mental Health Professional Management of Staff Experience of managing a Team Experience of Care Planning Experience of effective partnership working, with external providers, in promoting socially inclusive opportunities for service users Desirable Experience of supporting people with complex mental health needs to find and keep paid employment Post graduate training specific to clinical specialty Management & Leadership training Chairing of senior meetings Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant Degree level Mental Health Professional Qualification Post Qualification Training Evidence of recent Personal Development Evidence of UK professional registration (e.g: NMC, HCPC) Desirable Understanding of the Individual Placement and Support model Experience Essential Significant post qualification experience working in mental health services. Post Qualification Experience working in the Community as a Mental Health Professional Management of Staff Experience of managing a Team Experience of Care Planning Experience of effective partnership working, with external providers, in promoting socially inclusive opportunities for service users Desirable Experience of supporting people with complex mental health needs to find and keep paid employment Post graduate training specific to clinical specialty Management & Leadership training Chairing of senior meetings 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Address Bentley House 15-21 Headstone Drive Harrow HA3 5QX Employer's website https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)