Job summary To support the Clinical Team Manager in keeping an overview of the capability, and performance of all clinical team members, in carrying out their responsibilities in accordance with policy and to acceptable standards. Be a positive and professional role model to all staff within the unit, providing care and treatment to the highest possible standards, in a constantly changing and often unpredictable care environment. Exercise and model excellent judgement. Main duties of the job Demonstrates effective leadership, providing appropriate advice and guidance to members of the team. Nurture, guide, develop and train ward staff, through informal and formal approaches. Provide personal, professional and clinical development to staff through PDP, supervision and honest and transparent feedback on performance. Monitor practice standards of the whole team, formally and informally and give honest feedback and advice to staff. Identify action plans to address individual weaknesses of staff members. Undertake thorough assessments of care needs developing detailed and relevant care plans. On a planned basis, uses appropriate evaluation techniques to assess the effectiveness of packages of care, which have been offered, Positively encourage Service User involvement in all aspects of service delivery. Ensure that the development and maintenance of an effective system for assessing, managing and minimising levels of clinical risk About us The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development. There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers. We also have an incredible bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank. Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa. Date posted 27 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 173-05825-ACUTE Job locations Becklin Ward 5 Leeds LS9 7BE Job description Job responsibilities To support the Clinical Team Manager in keeping an overview of the capability, and performance of all clinical team members, in carrying out their responsibilities in accordance with policy and to acceptable standards. Be a positive and professional role model to all staff within the unit, providing care and treatment to the highest possible standards, in a constantly changing and often unpredictable care environment. Exercise and model excellent judgement. Provide a calm and confident resource to colleagues in stressful situations, providing leadership where necessary. Act calmly & supportively with people who experience and express extreme emotions and thoughts, in a sometimes challenging manner. Exercise advanced skills in de-escalation of distress, and anger. Demonstrate appropriate control and leadership in situations where people may be frightened, aggressive and/or violent. To take a leading role in developing clinical practice within the ward, without undermining the roles and responsibilities of other staff. Nurture, train, develop and guide junior staff, such that they achieve required standards of practice. To actively participate in and provide, clinical and management supervision. To positively participate in and assist other staff, in the implementation of personal development plans, and promote mandatory training. In the role of primary nurse be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of Care and Treatment for defined Service Users. Actively make your experience available as a resource for advice and support to other members of the team. Actively promote and support a client centred approach to care, founded in a philosophy of service user involvement. Keep an overview of the use and deployment of ward resources, to most effectively and cost effectively match resource to clinical need. To work with an allocated group of Service Users, developing treatment plans in a Primary Worker/Key Worker role, following the philosophy of the Ward. Inform all Service Users of their right to access their treatment plan, and to actively encourage them to read and evaluate their treatment plan. To work as an integrated member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team, and facilitate effective team working. To take responsibility to ensure that all staff work to the same standards. To promote the involvement of carers, and refer carers to relevant agencies for support and to meet their needs. To ensure the effective implementation of the care programme approach, ensuring relevant and up to date communication between all those involved in supporting individual Service Users. To promote the role of the Service User Development Worker with Service Users, carers, and colleagues. To provide informed support to junior staff in carrying out their duties, and be open and honest in giving and receiving feedback to/from all staff. To actively participate in own development, and to contribute to the education and development of all staff, and be actively involved in Ward projects. To participate in a thorough induction programme for all new starters, ensuring a clear understanding is gained into their role and responsibilities, and of the expectation and philosophy of the service. To be involved in planning, providing, evaluating a therapeutic group and activity programmes as appropriate to the clinical setting. Ensure clinical and professional development needs are met by PDP process. To take an active role in the development and implementation of audit and evidence based practice within a clinical setting. Co-ordinate and provide student placements within a clinical setting. Maintain professional registration by meeting NMC standards and support adherence to these within clinical settings. To ensure that treatment areas and equipment used for clinical interventions are safely maintained and are in good order and condition. To work in an autonomous way with Nursing specific interventions based on clinical reasoning. Ensure staff comply with policy, guidance and information requirements Job description Job responsibilities To support the Clinical Team Manager in keeping an overview of the capability, and performance of all clinical team members, in carrying out their responsibilities in accordance with policy and to acceptable standards. Be a positive and professional role model to all staff within the unit, providing care and treatment to the highest possible standards, in a constantly changing and often unpredictable care environment. Exercise and model excellent judgement. Provide a calm and confident resource to colleagues in stressful situations, providing leadership where necessary. Act calmly & supportively with people who experience and express extreme emotions and thoughts, in a sometimes challenging manner. Exercise advanced skills in de-escalation of distress, and anger. Demonstrate appropriate control and leadership in situations where people may be frightened, aggressive and/or violent. To take a leading role in developing clinical practice within the ward, without undermining the roles and responsibilities of other staff. Nurture, train, develop and guide junior staff, such that they achieve required standards of practice. To actively participate in and provide, clinical and management supervision. To positively participate in and assist other staff, in the implementation of personal development plans, and promote mandatory training. In the role of primary nurse be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of Care and Treatment for defined Service Users. Actively make your experience available as a resource for advice and support to other members of the team. Actively promote and support a client centred approach to care, founded in a philosophy of service user involvement. Keep an overview of the use and deployment of ward resources, to most effectively and cost effectively match resource to clinical need. To work with an allocated group of Service Users, developing treatment plans in a Primary Worker/Key Worker role, following the philosophy of the Ward. Inform all Service Users of their right to access their treatment plan, and to actively encourage them to read and evaluate their treatment plan. To work as an integrated member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team, and facilitate effective team working. To take responsibility to ensure that all staff work to the same standards. To promote the involvement of carers, and refer carers to relevant agencies for support and to meet their needs. To ensure the effective implementation of the care programme approach, ensuring relevant and up to date communication between all those involved in supporting individual Service Users. To promote the role of the Service User Development Worker with Service Users, carers, and colleagues. To provide informed support to junior staff in carrying out their duties, and be open and honest in giving and receiving feedback to/from all staff. To actively participate in own development, and to contribute to the education and development of all staff, and be actively involved in Ward projects. To participate in a thorough induction programme for all new starters, ensuring a clear understanding is gained into their role and responsibilities, and of the expectation and philosophy of the service. To be involved in planning, providing, evaluating a therapeutic group and activity programmes as appropriate to the clinical setting. Ensure clinical and professional development needs are met by PDP process. To take an active role in the development and implementation of audit and evidence based practice within a clinical setting. Co-ordinate and provide student placements within a clinical setting. Maintain professional registration by meeting NMC standards and support adherence to these within clinical settings. To ensure that treatment areas and equipment used for clinical interventions are safely maintained and are in good order and condition. To work in an autonomous way with Nursing specific interventions based on clinical reasoning. Ensure staff comply with policy, guidance and information requirements Person Specification Qualifications Essential RMN Degree /Diploma Experience Essential Approximately two years (or more) post graduate mental health work and experience in acute settings. Skills Essential Able to demonstrate high level of understanding of, and practical ability to perform, clinical and professional supervision. (Utilising a variety of techniques underpinned by a variety of models and experience). Excellent listening skills. Advanced skills in clinical risk assessment of people with acute mental health problems. Skilled in building collaborative relationships with Service Users to promote reflection, autonomy and engagement in the therapeutic process. Able to work consistently when under pressure, with good prioritisation and time management skills, and able to co-ordinate a team - allocating resources and responding to need. Person Specification Qualifications Essential RMN Degree /Diploma Experience Essential Approximately two years (or more) post graduate mental health work and experience in acute settings. Skills Essential Able to demonstrate high level of understanding of, and practical ability to perform, clinical and professional supervision. (Utilising a variety of techniques underpinned by a variety of models and experience). Excellent listening skills. Advanced skills in clinical risk assessment of people with acute mental health problems. Skilled in building collaborative relationships with Service Users to promote reflection, autonomy and engagement in the therapeutic process. Able to work consistently when under pressure, with good prioritisation and time management skills, and able to co-ordinate a team - allocating resources and responding to need. 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. 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. 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 Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Becklin Ward 5 Leeds LS9 7BE Employer's website https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)