Overview
An experienced registered mental health practitioner is sought to join the Patient Flow team as a Team Leader responsible for managing the Health Based Place of Safety (HBPoS) and Allocate on Arrival teams. The HBPoS provides a safe environment for people detained under Section 135/136 for the purpose of a Mental Health Act Assessment. The Allocate on Arrival team consists of MHSWs and RMNs who will work flexibly across the hospital, according to clinical need to ensure safer staffing is maintained.
This is a part-time post of 22.5 hours per week, within core Monday to Friday hours, based on site at St. Anns. All reasonable flexible working requests will be considered.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
Responsibilities
* Provide visible, supportive and consistent leadership; act as a positive role model to promote a culture of compassion, inclusion, and professional development.
* Lead day-to-day management including staffing, supervision, incident management and review.
* Work collaboratively with Clinical Site Managers and Ward Managers.
* Work closely with the Trust Mental Health Legislation Office to ensure compliance with legal frameworks and requirements for this clinical area.
* Be a point of contact and work closely with Dorset Police; ensure HBPoS clinical practice aligns with legal frameworks and the Right Care, Right Person national partnership agreement.
* Review and manage operational functions to maintain safe and effective service delivery.
Qualifications and requirements
* Registered mental health practitioner with experience of working with people experiencing acute distress and mental health crisis.
* Strong knowledge and understanding of the legal and local frameworks and processes used to support this area.
* Ability to provide clinical and operational leadership for the HBPoS and Allocate on Arrival teams.
* Mandatory training: Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression course; successful completion is a condition of employment. If not completed, you will not be able to commence in the post.
* Current Skilled Worker sponsorship applicants are ineligible to apply (UK).
* Ability to work flexibly across the hospital according to clinical need; part of a multi-disciplinary team with a focus on safer staffing.
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