Our Vision is to provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism and community based services for the populations we serve.
As an integrated mental health, learning disability and community Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including:
1. Primary and secondary mental health care for children and adults including specialist inpatient child and adolescent mental health provision, perinatal mental health, forensic services including low and medium secure care.
2. Specialist community support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism, including intensive support.
3. Community physical health and well-being services for children and adults.
The Trust was first established in 2002 and employs approximately 7,000 staff who provide care from more than 400 sites. The organisation offers opportunities for medics, mental health and general nurses, allied health professionals, psychology, administration and clerical staff, apprentices and volunteers.
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust supports flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, home/remote working, and flexi-time.
Job overview
The Pennine Community Mental Health Service portfolio and service line currently have an opportunity for a Clinical Lead in Community Mental Health Teams in Hyndburn and Ribble Valley.
The successful applicant will have experience of clinical management and clinical oversight of complex cases, and can demonstrate an approach which is aligned with the Trust values. They will be innovative, proactive and be able to work autonomously, with enthusiasm and a “can do” attitude.
The post holder will form part of the Community Hubs clinical and management team and will play a fundamental role in driving forward the Pennine Network vision for ongoing service improvement, and significant transformation in our community mental health services. It is expected there will be effective partnership forming and working in the coming months and a proven track record in this area would be beneficial.
Main duties of the job
1. Provide expert clinical knowledge and interventions, advice, support and supervision in the Community Mental Health Team to colleagues, service users, families and carers.
2. To ensure clinical caseloads are managed working in partnership with team leaders, through effective clinical oversight, clinical audit, and clinical pathways to promote recovery.
3. To ensure we are always learning, through continuous improvements, and to promote Best Practice within community teams.
Working for our organisation
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person specification
Education/ Qualifications
* Registered Mental Health Nurse with NMC
* Post-registration experience and/or evidence of formal courses and training at post graduate diploma level
* Clinical Supervision Training
* Recognised Psychological Interventions Training, e.g. CBT, EMDR, CAT
Knowledge / Experience
* Significant demonstrable post qualification experience at Band 6 working in a mental health community specialist setting or equivalent.
* Experience of developing, delivering and evaluating specialist programmes of care and risk management plans.
* Evidence of successful mentoring and/or supervision of junior members of staff including students
* Evidence of improving service delivery in line with evidence based practice.
* Demonstrable experience of effective multi-disciplinary team working.
Skills and Competencies
* Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to demonstrate diplomacy, tact and negotiation skills.
* Ability to manage highly stressful and emotive situations.
* Current knowledge of the policy and challenges facing NHS providers.
* Up to date and relevant knowledge of evidence based practice, e.g. NICE Guidance.
* Knowledge of regulatory bodies and the requirements associated with this in terms of standards of service delivery, e.g. CQC.
* Ability to develop, implement and evaluate specialist programmes of care and risk management plans.
* Knowledge of relevant legislation, e.g. Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act.
Personal
* Acts as a role model in the delivery of high quality, effective patient care.
* Ability to liaise with representatives from other organisations and to communicate a positive image of self and of the service/organisation.
* Demonstrate evidence of team working
* Aware of personal and professional boundaries
* An understanding of the importance of service user involvement in their own care and care plan
Application numbers
This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. You are therefore advised to consider applying for this vacancy as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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