Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to gain both clinical and operational leadership experience across our Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) services via a three year secondment.
We are proud to be the top performing trust in the 2022/23 National EIP audit, with all 5 early intervention teams achieving level 4 'top performing'. We provide timely access for those experiencing first episode psychosis and ensure the provision of high quality care for service-users and their families/ carers.
There is an opportunity to provide both clinical and operational leadership across the EIP services, ensuring outstanding care delivery. You will be support by senior clinical and operational colleagues and be part of the secondary care pathway.
Main duties of the job
As a senior highly specialist clinical lead with substantial senior clinical experience and post-qualification training, the post-holder will provide a high level of specialist expertise with complex and or challenging cases within the EIP Service.
The clinical lead will provide a high quality service to patients referred within the EIT Service presenting with complexity and provide clinical leadership and expert advice across the full spectrum of EIP activities across the Pennine Care footprint. The Clinical Lead will work with
managerial and clinical colleagues based within PCFT and represent PCFT nationally as required.
The post holder will be responsible for providing clinical leadership and advice and presenting recommendations to the Community Service Managers, Associate Directors and the tier 2 triumvirate on the development of the service priorities.
Working for our organisation
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
* Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
* Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
* Access to Continued Professional Development
* Involvement in improvement and research activities
* Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
* Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification where a more detailed overview of the job description and main responsibilities can be found.
Person specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Relevant professional qualification, e.g., RMN, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapy or Social Work, with masters in a relevant subject or equivalent
* Post graduate qualification in relevant clinical area
* Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development.
Desirable criteria
* Quality Improvement training
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* In-depth knowledge of the national policy and best practice with regards to Early Intervention in Psychosis and NICE guidelines for schizophrenia
* Understanding of the broader framework of the NHS reform alongside current policies in relation to health and social care
* Experience of communicating effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
Desirable criteria
* Understanding of social and political environment including the GM devolution agenda.
* Knowledge of Quality Improvement techniques and methodology
Experience
Essential criteria
* Significant post qualification experience of working clinically in a mental health assessing, containing and managing complex cases in a multi-disciplinary setting. (Ideally Early Intervention Services)
* Managing, training and mentoring staff
* Practical experience in facilitating change
* Experience of active involvement in local, regional groups.
* Experience of undertaking clinical audit
* Experience of working with complex cases
* Experience working with a wide range of stakeholders
* Experience of dealing with Safeguarding Incidents.
* Experience of developing and delivering training and/or groups
* Experience of taking a proactive role in service development.
* Experience of leading on and reporting on serious untoward incidents
* Experience of managing complaints.
Desirable criteria
* Scientific publications, presentation of papers at conferences
* Experience in leading staff who you do not have direct management responsibility
* Experience of professional leadership
* Experience of undertaking or being involved in research
* Experience of undertaking Quality Improvement projects
Skills and abilities
Essential criteria
* Strategic thinker with proven leadership skills
* Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to develop strong working relationships with clinicians and managers at all levels, understanding others cultures Effective interpersonal, motivational and influencing skills including tact and diplomacy
* Ability to respond appropriately in unplanned and unforeseen circumstances
* Good presentation skills (oral and written)
* Pragmatic negotiator with sensible expectation of what can be achieved.
* Computer literate (evidence of knowledge and use of a variety of software package e.g MS office)
* Ability to design, develop, interpret an implement policies.
* Able to operate effectively across organisational boundaries.
* An ability to utilise research evidence and design and implement research activities to inform service development and clinical practice
* An ability to make autonomous clinical judgements involving highly complex facts and situations
* Able to prioritise work and work well against a background of change and uncertainty
* Adaptable to situations, can work productively with people of all capabilities and attitudes
* Commitment to team working and respect and considerations for the skills of others.
* Self motivated, pro active and innovative
* High standards or professional probity
* Proven and recognised interest in clinical service development
Work related circumstances
Essential criteria
* Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
* Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
* Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
📝 Application support - We also offer virtual application support sessions each month, where you will learn some hints and tips to support you in completing your application form. To secure your place, and to find out more visit the on our website.
🌍 Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the
📬 After You Apply - Once your application is submitted, you’ll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email.
✅ If You're Offered the Role - If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. You’ll receive a formal conditional offer via email
🔍 Pre-Employment Checks - To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with. These include:
* Identity verification
* Right to work check
* Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
* Professional registration and/or qualification check
* Occupational health assessment
* Employment history and reference validation
All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history and references.
If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.
🚀 Once Checks Are Complete -
The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You’ll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.
📣 Additional Information -
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.
If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.
If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you.
Please note:
* We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.
* We may close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, please apply as soon as possible.