At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team in providing urgent mental health support and crisis intervention.
- Company: Join Cheshire and Wirral Partnership, a compassionate and inclusive NHS Trust.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible hours, and comprehensive training opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of an outstanding team committed to community care and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Must have relevant healthcare qualifications and at least 5 years of experience.
An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen for a full time Clinical Lead within our First Response Services in Wirral based with our Liaison Psychiatry Team. The successful applicant will be expected to work across Urgent Care Mental Health First Response Services, which will include Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Teams, Liaison Services, Street Triage Services, Liaison and Diversion Services and the Crisis Line. This post is part time 34.5 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
- To support the Team Manager in delivering a high-quality mental health service for clients of the Adult Mental Health Services, Wirral.
- To provide clinical leadership within the team and management support, deputising for the Team Manager in their absence.
- The post holder will be expected to work autonomously within a multi-disciplinary framework, providing training and staff development, specialist assessment, clinical support and time limited intervention to service users.
- The post holder will act as a source of expertise and point of contact within the team and demonstrate highly specialised communication skills and problem-solving abilities when prioritising risk.
About us
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire. We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport. Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- A relevant Social Work, Nursing or Allied Health Professional (e.g. Occupational Therapy) degree level qualification or equivalent experience.
- Current registration with a nationally recognised professional body relevant to the professional qualification held.
- Minimum 5 years post registration experience.
Knowledge & Expertise
- Excellent communication skills: working with staff, patients and carers, general practice, presentations, written reports.
- Proven ability to challenge current practices and make change in light of evidence-based recommendations.
- Knowledge and experience of moving staff through the change management process.
- Demonstrable effective clinical leadership with knowledge, understanding and application of leadership theories.
Experience
- Experience in the development of professional roles.
- Successfully managed projects that demonstrate ability to communicate and implement change.
- Demonstrable ability and experience in motivating and empowering others to change roles and in leading practice development.
Trust Values
Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C's: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency).
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