Job overview
We are looking to recruit an experienced registered mental health nurse who is enthusiastic, compassionate and caring to join the team on acute wards in Lakeside Mental Health Unit as a Clinical Team Leader.
The Acute inpatient wards provide a safe and therapeutic environment for mental health patients that have either been detained under of the Mental Health Act or have agreed to be admitted on a voluntary basis. The core aim of the service is to provide a safe environment where patients will receive mental health care, that uses the principles of Trauma informed Care and applying the least restrictive principles possible in a safe and therapeutic environment.
Working with this client group can be challenging and requires a clinician who is able to employ reflection and can frame their understanding using an evidence base to enhance their own and the wider team’s knowledge and skills.
You will receive monthly supervision to support your development and practice from the ward manager and unit Matron. You will gain experience of managing and coordinating a diverse team and an understanding of how the key performance indicators interact with the provision of care on the ward. This is an opportunity for you to broaden your skills in regards to operational policy and enhancing your professional experience.
Main duties of the job
Complete assessments of the patients and provide feedback to the MDT on the progress of the patient and make recommendations for further interventionsTo accept section paperwork from police/AMHP and ensure all information is accurately correct.To provide nursing care to clients including physical assessments and interventions, mental health assessments and interventions, risk assessments and appropriate management plans for any overt risks identified
To gather collateral information on clients from GP, community teams, liaise with other trusts (SPA/CATT/CMHT), family and friends if possible.
To provide accurate and comprehensive handover of patients’ attendance presentation on a daily basis.
To complete all necessary documentation on the patient’s progress and plans for the patients care whilst on the ward including risk assessments, care plans and any assessment documentation
To take a thorough and detailed handover on a shift by shift basis, ensuring all correct process and tasks have been completed or handed over.
Ensure all necessary polices and protocols are followed.
Ensure safe discharge/admission of client and that all follow up care of the client is arranged in a timely manner
Appropriately manage highly emotional, verbally aggressive, abusive or threatening patients and deescalate such situations when appropriate, often under difficult circumstances.
Working for our organisation
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. RMN Part III
2. Evidence of further postregistration relevant training /ongoing academic study relevant to area of practice
3. Completion of Preceptorship Programme. Practice Assessor and Supervisor
Experience
Essential criteria
4. Extensive experience working with relevant client group
5. Supervision and appraisal of nurses and students
6. Understanding and competent in recognising and implementing Safeguarding Policy
7. Experience of multi- agency/professional working
8. Knowledge of agencies to support patients and their families
9. Computer literacy
10. Research Skills
11. Demonstrate a sound knowledge and experience in relation to factors that cause mental illness together
12. with evidence based best practice.
13. Demonstrate a clear understanding of the issues faced by service users and the interventions available.
14. Demonstrate a clear understanding of the Mental Health legislation or social care legislation relevant, its application and use in practice.
15. Demonstrable experience of managing and leading others in a clinical / team setting
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
16. Commitment to equal opportunities
17. Commitment to service user and care involvement
Knowledge
Essential criteria
18. Leadership qualities
19. Working knowledge of MHA 1983 and CPA
20. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
21. Ability to work within multidisciplinary team autonomously
22. Risk assessment and risk management skills
23. Competency in safe custody & administration of drugs
24. Training in CPR
25. Understanding of Mental capacity/covert medication and DOLs issues