An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Clinical Manager for our In-Patients Unit at HMP Elmley.
This post holder will be an expert practitioner, and a source of expert advice to the in-patient multi-disciplinary team, prison staff, and prisoners with overall responsibility for the mental and physical health and well-being of offenders in their department, operational management and day-to-day leadership of the in-patient department in HMP Elmley.
We are seeking to appoint a qualified nurse with post qualifying experience in any of the following areas:-
* Learning Disability
* Personality Disorder
* Substance Misuse/Dual Diagnosis
* Mentally Disordered Offenders
In addition to the above an in-depth knowledge of the Care Programme Approach and at least 2 years experience of working and supervising staff within a multi-disciplinary team is required. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills both written and verbal, and an understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983 and in particular management of patients within secure locations. Experience in prisons would be advantageous.
The successful post holder will be required to pass all prison security clearance.
Main duties of the job
An expert practitioner, the post holder will be a source of expert advice, manager and leader to the in-patient multi-disciplinary team, prison staff, & offenders.
* Assume overall responsibility for the day to day mental and physical health & well-being of offenders in their department, operational management, and day-to-day responsibility for the in-patient department in HMP Elmley.
* Quality services based on evidence-based practice.
* The post holder will have the ability to reach and make complex and critical judgements and have decision making skills to satisfy the expectations and demands of the role.
* The post holder will deliver and direct others to provide a range of evidence based clinical interventions for offenders.
* The post holder will be required to take an active role in training and development both within their team and the establishments in general.
* The post holder will work closely with the Quality & Performance Manager to develop audit and evaluation tools and improve the quality and clinical effectiveness of their service.
Job responsibilities
* Development of a high-quality health service.
* Ensuring that appropriate systems are in place, which enable and facilitate positive practice such as assessment, screening, nurse-led triage, a range of low and high intensity interventions and robust CPA processes, continuity of care.
* Supervision of junior staff undertaking highly complex clinical interventions.
* To represent Oxleas prison healthcare services and be an active member of Directorate and other Trust forums as required.
* To actively promote and chair a range of integrated forums, such as case conferences, multi disciplinary forums and professional meetings as necessary.
* To actively contribute to the strategic direction and planning of offender health services.
* To offer professional advice related to service developments.
* To effectively provide leadership, management and support to healthcare staff.
* To be responsible for and directly manage delegated budgets as required.
* To ensure that the service provides clinically effective interventions which are guided by national and local standards and based on clinical evidence.
* To ensure that clinical interventions are effective in reducing the length of stay IPD and external transfers.
* To take a lead role in developing and fostering close interfaces with all prison departments and locations, such as Segregation, Reception & First Night centres, Education, ordinary location etc.
* To lead on the planning and implementation of policies and procedures within the Service.
* To ensure that all clinical activity and interventions and responsibilities relating to care & practice are undertaken in a timely and appropriate manner.
* To be able to give intravenous injections, immunisations and syringe pumps and infusions as necessary for the role of coordinating complex prisoners.
* To ensure that staff develop and maintain up-to-date knowledge regarding their role, experience and interventions.
* To ensure staff are supported to achieve a high standard of practice via regular supervision, support meetings and personal development reviews and have access to the necessary training.
* To actively promote offender healthcare through the provision of information, formal presentations, general networking and liaison with prison, statutory and other non-statutory agencies.
* The post holder will be part of skilled multidisciplinary teams comprising all healthcare staff, including strategic partners, and prison managing a single referral pathway.
* The post holder will be required to undertake training to maximise uptake of screening, health promotion and prevention activity, including vaccinations.
* The post holder will ensure a named care co-ordinator is allocated for every patient with complex needs who will ensure a proactive, evidence-based approach to clinical interventions, health promotion/prevention activity, and management of acute and long-term conditions using our stepped care approach.
* The post holder will ensure that a single, integrated, care plans developed, and the individualised care is regularly reviewed.
* The post holder will ensure that a comprehensive risk assessments and care plans are regularly reviewed in a needs-led review cycle.
* The post holder will ensure a care coordination criteria and MDT meetings for patients with complex needs will be tailored to the needs of the establishment.
* The post holder will ensure that they undertake all training in evidence-based CBT approaches, to enhance consistency and quality of care delivery.
* The post holder will support patients to manage their health at every stage, from oral health to long term conditions.
* The post holder will ensure that health promotion embedded into every aspect of the service.
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING:
All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.
You will need to provide:
* Proof of right to work documentation.
* Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographic ID.
* Proof of address documentation.
* Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.
* 5 years address history will be needed.
* Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.
* Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.
In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from: here.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Mental Health OR General Nurse.
* NMC Registration.
* Relevant, substantive post registration training or experience in one of the following areas: Learning disability, Personality disorder, Substance misuse/dual diagnosis, Psychological therapies, Working with mentally disordered offenders.
Experience
Essential
* Minimum 3 years of post-qualification practice.
* Minimum 2 years' experience at a senior management level or supervisory role including managing change and introducing new ways of working.
Skills
Essential
* Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, presenting ideas with clarity in a persuasive and influential style, for a variety of audiences.
* Ability to manage change and develop innovative ways of working.
* Ability to maintain a high profile within senior management structures.
* Clear understanding of CPA process.
Employer details
Employer name
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HMP Elmley
Church Road
Sheerness
ME12 4DZ
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