Applications are invited for the post of Senior Clinical Manager, on a full-time permanent contract at Broadmoor High Secure Hospital, West London NHS Trust.
Applicants should demonstrate the necessary experience, commitment to multidisciplinary working, a proven track record, highly visible leadership, and strong operational skills to undertake this role. You will share our Trust values of Togetherness, Responsibility, Excellence, and Caring.
To be responsible and accountable for the direct delivery of high-quality individualised care through the management of a number of wards and or areas against agreed standards and processes and provide operational leadership and delivery. The post holder is responsible for performance, quality, safety and service development within their service areas, in line with Trust wide policies and protocols. The post holder will have a highly visible presence within clinical areas and be readily available for staff and patients whilst being accountable for ensuring that wards are managed efficiently through Clinical Nurse Managers. The post holder will also support the Service Director in delivering the business of the clinical service line.
Main duties of the job
Directly line manage a group of Clinical Nurse Managers, Site Managers, BAME Transitional lead and Central Rostering team ensuring monthly line management and supervision are in place, mandatory training compliance, annual PDR with reviews and performance management of resources.
Ensure that a systematic approach to maintaining / managing performance of nurses and ensuring professional nursing and clinical standards are maintained throughout wards and services.
Be a highly visible, professional role model within clinical areas, and promote / monitor the delivery of high-quality nursing care and the maintenance of a therapeutic, clean and safe clinical environment.
Be responsible for the management of resources through CNM's, Site Management and Central Rostering team.
Support the Service Director delivering key quality and patient safety priorities within the service and Trust Business and Clinical Governance Plans.
Have a specific remit for continuing Clinical Improvement, Quality Improvement and the effective use of the Care Programme Approach, service user/carer involvement, clinical supervision and professional standards of care
Ensure all security standards are maintained and ensure that security audit action plans are completed within the set timescales.
Ensure wards maintain accreditation as learning placements for student nurses
About us
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.
Job 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 and Training
* Registered on the NMC register, parts 3 or 13 or Recognised Professional Qualification / Registration
* Relevant management/ leadership training (e.g. DMS or LEO)
* First or higher degree in appropriate subject area
* Teaching qualification or experience.
* Master's Degree
Experience
* Three years' experience at band 7 or above in ward/ operational management within an inpatient setting, managing and leading a clinical team
* Experience of delivery of forensic mental health care
* Experience of leading and managing change within a clinical area
* Theoretical understanding of, and experience of delivering, clinical supervision, reflective practice and appraisals
* Able to work within a clinical governance framework
* Sound grasp of budgetary management
* Experience and understanding of effective multi-disciplinary working
* Experience and understanding of Patient and Public Involvement agenda
* Experience of team building
* Experience of report writing (SUI, HR etc.)
* Work as manager in inpatient setting
* Experience of leading on clinical audit or research within a mental health setting.
Knowledge/skills
* Evidence of clinical credibility within a forensic setting, including a detailed understanding of risk management and the application of clinical governance.
* Detailed knowledge of Forensic Mental Health care, and the criminal justice system.
* Clear understanding of national policy on patient and public involvement, and a commitment to implementing this
* Work with people from a wide range of backgrounds
* Manage effectively verbal aggression from service users, families, etc. and the risk of physical aggression
* Strong ability to engage with a variety of services and community partners and stakeholders, and to expand existing networks
* Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of nursing implications of NHS Modernisation Agenda as applied to Mental Health Services.
* Knowledge of MHA 1983
* Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act
* Knowledge of Child and Vulnerable Adult Procedures
* Stakeholder Engagement
* To nurture and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders
* Advanced IT skills
* MNA 1932
Personal Qualities
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills
* Be able and willing to meet and support carers and relatives as required.
* Able to present to small and large audiences
* Able to effectively priorities a diverse and challenging workload
* Committed to clinical supervision/staff support
* Able to work effectively with multi-professional teams
* Able to network widely and present at national conferences
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£72,719 to £83,505 a yearPer Annum Inclusive of Allowances
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