Job Summary
Woking Community Mental Health Recovery Service (CMHRS) is looking for an experienced, qualified Mental Health Professional from a Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or Social Work background with expertise in managing complex mental health problems. You will be expected to provide visible clinical leadership to the team, deputizing for the Service Manager and working closely with other senior clinical staff to ensure the assessment of people using our service and delivery of high-quality treatment within evidence-based Care Pathways. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team and provide clinical supervision, ensuring the service operates safely, effectively, and efficiently across organizations in a time of change. You will work closely with the Service Manager, undertake management responsibilities as required, and ensure key performance indicators are met for the team.
You will demonstrate a high level of commitment, motivation, and knowledge of working with people with severe and enduring mental health problems.
Main Duties of the Job
1. Ensure that clinicians within your care area maintain a sensible workload, the needs of which can be safely met within the time available, through supervision.
2. Participate in and lead meetings as appropriate.
3. Report all complaints and/or incidents relating to patients, relatives, and/or staff as directed in accordance with the Trust's Complaints Procedure, ensuring the Service Manager is informed and cooperating with any investigations carried out.
4. Maintain and update statistical information and submit appropriate returns as required.
5. Deputize for the Service Manager as required in all areas detailed above.
6. Actively contribute to the development and review of policies and procedures based upon best practice/evidence to aid the development and efficient functioning of the CMHRS.
7. Participate in the recruitment and selection of nursing staff for the service.
8. Participate in the appraisal, staff performance management, and other monitoring systems used within the service area.
9. Promote the principles of Improving Working Lives amongst team members ensuring fairness and equity.
Minimum Requirements
The candidate must have a full and valid driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes due to the community element of this role.
About Us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast, with excellent road and rail networks bringing the rest of the country within easy reach.
Job Description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* A clinical qualification to degree level or equivalent experience.
* NMC, HCPC (OT), SWE Registration.
Desirable
* Qualification as Practice Supervisor or Assessor.
Experience
Essential
* A minimum of 5 years experience working in Mental Health.
* Experience working in either primary or secondary community mental health care.
Desirable
* 2 years' experience in a Clinical Leadership role (Band 6 or higher).
* Experience of working in a CMHRS.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. #J-18808-Ljbffr