We have an exciting development opportunity for a permanent Clinical Team Leader role, working 37.5 hours per week.
You will be an integral part of the senior team, providing clinical leadership to nursing staff, inspiring, supporting, and overseeing the delivery of high-quality care.
This role is key to the ongoing development of the unit and involves contributing to quality improvement initiatives. The unit is a vital part of our Acute Care Pathway with strong links across all citywide services.
The Glenbourne Unit is an acute mental health inpatient service, comprising a male 19-bed ward (Harford Ward) and a female 19-bed ward (Bridford Ward). Currently rated as outstanding by the CQC, it offers a range of support and treatment for individuals experiencing deteriorating mental health, aimed at supporting recovery.
We seek a candidate committed to providing high-quality service, with strong clinical leadership skills, excellent organization, and a passion for acute care and improving patient experience.
Recent experience in acute care or a similar setting, with the knowledge and skills to manage people and change effectively in a busy ward, is essential. Staff and team development is important, so being a role model and promoting evidence-based practice within the team is crucial.
All staff must be willing and able to work across a 7-day service.
Main duties of the job
* Assess care needs and develop, implement, and evaluate care programmes. Take charge of the ward regularly.
* Supervise junior staff and teach qualified/unqualified staff, including students.
* Work within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and local policies.
* Lead and manage the ward effectively.
* Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team, attending meetings and case conferences.
* Maintain standards within a designated team.
* Promote collaborative patient care and support junior staff.
* Assist in maintaining standards of care and introducing patient involvement initiatives.
* Engage in clinical governance and quality improvement activities, such as audits and policy development.
Please note that the job advertisement may close earlier than the deadline.
Also, this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.
We are guided by values of kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services sustainably and empowering staff and those we serve.
We involve patients, families, and carers in shaping care, aiming to deliver the right care at the right time and place. We prioritize staff development through CPD, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications. Our induction and preceptorship programs support new staff integration.
We value diversity and encourage applications from all community sections, including those with armed forces experience, lived mental health experience, neurodiverse conditions, and learning disabilities. For assistance or adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the advert.
Job responsibilities
* Contribute to multidisciplinary team activities, attending meetings and case conferences.
* Ensure standards are maintained within a designated team.
* Implement and evaluate care plans tailored to patient needs.
* Participate in the Glenbourne-wide response team for incidents and undertake relevant training.
* Work closely with Care Coordinators under the Care Programme Approach.
* Implement and evaluate therapeutic programs on the ward.
* Support the Ward Manager and Deputy Ward Manager in developing effective, evidence-based care systems and quality improvement projects.
* Act as a clinical role model, demonstrating high standards of nursing practice.
* Encourage patient involvement in their care plans and ensure they receive copies.
* Maintain confidentiality and communicate clearly with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
* Participate in clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives.
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