An exciting new opportunity has arisen for an experienced registered mental health practitioner to join our 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.
We are looking for a compassionate and motivated leader, with experience of working with people experiencing acute episodes of distress and mental health crisis, and excellent working knowledge and understanding of the legal and local frameworks and processes that are used in support of this. The successful candidate will provide clinical and operational leadership and be responsible for day‑to‑day management of these teams.
Main duties of the job
* Provide visible, supportive and consistent leadership.
* Lead with enthusiasm and act as a positive role model to promote a culture of compassion, inclusion and professional development.
* Provide day‑to‑day management including staffing, supervision and 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.
* Act as a point of contact and work closely with Dorset police to ensure HBPoS clinical practice aligns with legal frameworks and the Right Care, Right Person national partnership agreement.
This is a part‑time post of 22.5 hours per week, within core Monday‑Friday hours, based 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 can present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are an inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome and can be their authentic selves.
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