Clinical Team Leader in Plymouth

Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a fixed‑term Clinical Team Leader role, 22.5 hours per week. You will be an integral part of the senior team, providing senior clinical leadership to the nursing teams, inspiring, supporting and helping oversee the delivery of the very best care. This post is also key to the ongoing development of the unit and will assist in continuing to develop through quality improvement initiatives.

The Glenbourne Unit is an acute mental health inpatient service consisting of a male 19‑bedged acute ward – Harford Ward and a female 19‑bedged acute ward – Bridford Ward. Currently rated outstanding by the CQC, the ward provides a wide range of support and treatment available to those experiencing deteriorating mental health, to support/enable their recovery.

We are looking for someone who has the commitment to provide a high‑quality service together with clear clinical leadership skills, is both organised and has a passion for acute care and improving the patient experience.

Postholder Responsibilities

• is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. They will be designated to take charge regularly of the ward.
• is required to supervise junior staff and be able to teach qualified/unqualified staff, including basic and/or post‑basic students.
• will at all times work within the spirit of the NMC code of Professional Conduct for trained nurses and local policies.
• will be expected to be involved in the management and leadership of the ward.
• be a member of a multidisciplinary team, contributing in all its forums, attending meetings and case conferences for patients.
• be responsible for a designated team in order to ensure standards are maintained.
• to promote a collaborative approach to patient care within the team providing support to junior staff.

Roles and Responsibilities

• To be a member of a multi-disciplinary team, contributing in all its forums, attending meetings and case conferences for patients.
• To be responsible for a designated team in order to ensure standards are maintained.
• To function as a member of a multi-disciplinary team taking appropriate responsibility for the implementation of decisions made by the team.
• Participate in the Glenbourne wide response team which responds to any untoward incident and undertake associated training.
• To link closely with Care Co‑ordinator in the delivery of care under Care Programme Approach.
• To implement and evaluate core group therapeutic programme on the ward geared to meet individual needs of patients.
• To promote a collaborative approach to patient care within the team providing support to junior staff.
• To assist the Ward Manager and Deputy Ward Manager in the introduction of an effective care delivery system devised to meet the needs of patients which is evidence‑based wherever possible.
• To assist the Ward Manager in the introduction of Quality Improvement Projects.
• To assist the Ward Manager and Deputy Ward Manager in the identification and maintenance of written standards of care.
• To act as clinical role model, demonstrating high standards of nursing practice.
• To assist the Ward Manager and Deputy Ward Manager in the introduction of patient involvement in the day‑to‑day issues on the ward.
• To ensure close links with other Glenbourne wards/departments to identify/resolve clinical issues.
• To participate in clinical supervision as supervisor.
• To maintain good working relationships with other agencies.
• To be responsible for implementing drug administration procedures according to laid down policies.
• To maintain confidentiality in respect of the patient/client at all times.
• Communicate clearly with patients, their families and all other mental health professional groups.
• Actively participate in clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives, e.g. clinical audit, essence of care, or clinical policy development.
• Play an active role in CPA multi‑disciplinary reviews and ward rounds, reporting on the nursing assessment of patients’ progress and participating in further multi‑disciplinary care planning.
• Ensure that patients are encouraged to play a part in their Care Plan and to sign it, and ensuring that they receive a copy of it.
• Provide, receive and analyse complex information from a range of sources.
• Analyse and make decisions in relation to patient risk.

Education and Training

• To act as assessor/supervisor for learner nurses.
• To ensure the provision of a stimulating learning environment for nurses.
• To provide teaching programmes for the education and interest of nurses in the team, in conjunction with the University.
• To include a health and wellbeing education component to the core group programme for patients on the ward.

Personal and Professional Development

• To participate in Individual Performance Review.
• To receive supervision regularly for clinical work.
• In consultation with the Ward Manager and Deputy Ward Manager, to attend meetings, conferences, study days as appropriate to need.
• To keep up‑to‑date with issues and developments in nursing, and the wider NHS.
• To be responsible for your own clinical supervision needs.

Person Specification – Essential

• RMN/Dip HE BSc Mental Health RNLD Occupational Therapy Nursing – NMC Registration. Occupational Therapy Degree HCPC Registration
• Practice assessor experience/training. Post graduate training in management or ability to demonstrate management skills

Person Specification – Desirable

• Practice assessor experience/training. Post graduate training in management or ability to demonstrate management skills

Essential Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner within a team including: Assessment skills, Communication and liaison skills, Leadership skills/Supervisory skills, Team working skills, Self‑management ability, Prioritising workload/resources Administration skills, Interpersonal skills, Computer skills, Risk assessment management, Crisis management, Lone working, De‑escalation skills, Audit supervision of Junior Staff with experience of delivering effective Line Management, Appraisals and development of Personal Development Plans.

Desirable Skills

• Ability to recognise and support stress in others, Group Interaction Skills, Specific Therapeutic interventions, Good working knowledge of the Care Quality Commission, HCR20 trained.

Essential Experience

• Relevant post‑registration experience, Experience in an inpatient setting, Multi‑disciplinary working, Relevant transferable healthcare experience of working with adults with a history of mental health issues, Positive Risk management.

Desirable Experience

• Awareness of HR processes, Networking with other agencies.

Essential Knowledge

• Care Programme Approach, Confidentiality, Knowledge base of recovery approach, Risk assessment and management processes, Safeguarding and MCA processes and frameworks, Mental Health Act, Knowledge of recent national developments in mental health, Knowledge and understanding of Low Secure Service specification and Operational Policy.

Desirable Knowledge

• Knowledge of NICE guidelines in relation to mental health and the ability to apply evidence‑based practice, Physical Health/Health promotion initiatives, Ethical issues in relation to Mental Health, Familiarisation in working with electronic patient record systems, Interest and awareness of national and local services developments, Knowledge of substance misuse and the impact of this on mental and physical health, Previous experience/knowledge of working in secure services.

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.

Employer Details

Livewell Southwest
The Glenbourne Unit
Morlaix Drive, Derriford
Plymouth, Devon, PL5 6AF

Contact

Recruiting Manager – contact details provided in the advert.