Job Overview
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is a Top Employer Award Winner & works in partnership to provide responsive & dependable primary care,mental health,intellectual disability & substance misuse services to the diverse & culturally rich communities we serve.
In our quest to deliver patient-focused quality care we are looking to recruit a highly motivated, innovative & enthusiastic
Clinical Team Leader
with Social Work experience
to join our forward thinking,friendly & expanding Health & Justice team in the Kensington,Chelsea & Westminster ReFocus Team.
By joining our Community Forensic Mental Health Team,you will not only look after the healthcare needs of our patients residing in secure environments,but who also have the opportunity to have a real impact on promoting health & well-being.
Our healthcare services work to a 5 day week working model,to ensure our patient's healthcare is managed & maintained to the highest of standards at all times.
Our motto is "Caring NOT Judging" so by working in partnership with the criminal justice system & other agencies,we provide responsive,dependable & high-quality primary care & mental health services to those who may have offended & those at risk of offending in the communities we serve,to improve their health status and to encourage social inclusion.
Why not see what our staff say about working within our award winning teams:
Main duties of the job
* The post holder will work as a Clinical Team Leader (Occupational Therapist/ Social Worker/ Registered Mental Health Nurse) in the Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster Forensic Community Team providing brief clinical and social care intervention for service users.
* To triage referrals and co-ordinate duty assessments.
* Be responsible for the supervision of staff & their case load.
* Facilitate appropriate clinical practice of the team including CPN's, OT's, Administrative staff and AMHPS.
* Draw up the monthly rotas
* Develop and maintain close professional relationships with GPs Community Mental Health Hubs, Specialist Community Forensic Services and other professionals.
* Ensure staff practice in a safe, appropriate and professional way with service users and their carers.
* Attend professional practice forums
* Organise and investigate Safeguarding alerts in line with local Safeguarding policies.
* Chair clinical and team meetings as appropriate.
* Provide senior support to the Team Manager
* To assist the team to be compliant with KPI and monitor electronic data.
* To take a lead role in Dual Diagnosis within the Team.
Working for our organisation
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust offers its staff ongoing career progression through:
* Monthly supervision
* Annual personal development plans/appraisals
* Access to exciting internal and external training opportunities.
Excellent progression through various career pathway opportunities such as but not limited to:
* Preceptorship Programme
* Support and guidance with Revalidation
* Hidden Gem and annual award ceremonies
Excellent staff benefits, our benefit packages are amongst the best in London and include:
* Health and wellbeing services
* Season ticket loans
* Cycle to work scheme
* Relocation package *subject to meeting criteria*
The trust also values its staff and you are entitled to become a member of MyTrustBenefits. MyTrustBenefits is an online portal for all CNWL staff, as well as their family and friends. It offers over 1400 discounts at hundreds of retailers nationwide. Save money on your weekly food shops, toiletries, cosmetics, cinema, meals out, holidays, travel and entertainment. You can also access free online courses on a variety of topics, professional and personal, ranging from business management, languages, law and teaching.
As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please see attached JD&PS for full details of duties and responsibilities.
CLINICAL PRACTICE:
* The post holder will work in partnership with other teams and provider agencies to refer service users who need long term support on as necessary.
* Attend regular management and senior team meetings as appropriate and to deputise as necessary.
* Ensure staff keep accurate and contemporaneous electronic notes and input data as required.
* To undertake holistic assessment of the mental health needs of adults in the community
* To identify vulnerable service users in Primary Care and deploy resources in an effective manner to meet their needs within existing budgets.
* To carry out needs assessment of individuals presenting to the duty service using FACS criteria.
* To promote and support self-care, recognising the important role of individuals, their families and carers as co-producers of health.
* To identify vulnerable adults and provide effective programmes of support that protect and promote their health and wellbeing, intervening appropriately when a person's safety or welfare is at risk.
* To ensure that CNWL Trust and LA protocols are adhered to by team members.
* To cover for the absences of senior colleagues as appropriate and as required by service needs.
* To contribute to the implementation of the Clinical Governance agenda including Target Setting for Teams, Clinical Audit.
* Participate as a key member of the Borough Service to ensure collaborative and innovative practice.
Person specification
Education And Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Diploma/degree in Social Work
* Registration with Social Work England
Desirable criteria
* Relevant post-basic training for all Disciplines
* Mentorship qualification relevant to professions
* Practice Educator Programme
* Management training (All)
Previous Experience
Essential criteria
* Significant experience in qualifying at Band 6 level
* Working with people with severe and enduring mental health problems in the community.
* Assessing health and social needs and formulating care-plans to reflect those needs
* Working in a multi-cultural environment
* Practical experience of providing high quality care and exceeding expectations
* Demonstrate an understanding of Community Mental Health Services
* Experience of caseload management and throughput
* Sound understanding of the local care pathway and interface with other local teams
* Experience of working in a multi- disciplinary team
* Experience of providing supervision
Desirable criteria
* Management experience.
* General life skills
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Budgetary management
* Mentoring
Skills & Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Extensive knowledge of the following: o Mental Health Act 1983. o Care Act 2014 o Mental Capacity Act 2015
* Clear understanding of the CPA process
* Ability to chair regular MDT meetings with strong leadership skills
* Highly proactive and responsive to day to day demands of working in a busy community mental health team.
* Knowledge of current developments in mental health care
* Knowledge of new developments in social care and allied health professions
* Able to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy using good communication skills
* Leadership skills (motivating, using initiative, change management).
* Experience of using a range of therapeutic skills & psychosocial interventions
* Ability to succinctly formulation clinical intervention including signposting to other community services
* Clear understanding & commitment to implement Equal Opportunities with care delivery & staff
* Recognise own abilities and limitations and be willing to engage in & learn from reflective practice.
* Able to develop effective working relationships with families, carers & other agencies
Attitudes, aptitudes personal characteristics
Essential criteria
* Ability to embrace and manage change effectively & sensitively within the team and the wider organisation
* Ability to understand and empathise with patients suffering mental, physical illness, substance misuse
* Ability to motivate self and others
* Team worker able to relate to all grades of staff
* Experience of using a range of therapeutic skills & psychosocial interventions
* Highly skilled in IT applications i.e excel, word
* Proficient in utilising Tableau and Mosaic to monitor team/individual performance
* Able to work under pressure
* Able to recognise signs of stress in self & others.
* Methodical with attention to detail
* Enthusiasm for the position
* Ensuring appropriate levels of confidentiality are maintained
* Willingness to undertake further training & professional development
Other
Essential criteria
* The post holder must have the ability to understand and implement the equal opportunities policy at a level appropriate to the job
* Ability to promote anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practices
Desirable criteria
* Possession of a valid driving license