Job summary
37.5 hours per week.
We are looking for an inspirational
and motivated Clinical Team Leader to join the young persons place of safety
and inpatient team at Plym Bridge House. The successful applicant will have a
minimum of two years post registration experience. Ideally with experience
within a CAMHS setting. The successful applicant will work between the two
services and will have excellent communication skills and be able to provide motivating and innovative Clinical
Leadership as well as being able to mentor and inspire junior staff.
You will need to have a passion for working
with young people with mental health needs including PTSD related to recent
and/or current trauma, psychosis, anorexia nervosa and other non-specific
eating disorders as well as depression, anxiety and OCD.
Candidates will need to possess excellent
communication skills as you will be working alongside other professionals,
families, and carers. The successful candidate will work in an established MDT
team and support the team in the delivery of therapeutic programmes and plans
of care.
This is an exciting opportunity to
join a regionally respected team who engage in rewarding and intensive work
with the most complex and challenging presentations.
The service is part of the broader
Plymouth Childrens, young people and Families services
Main duties of the job
The
role of the Clinical Team Leader within the Place of Safety will be an
autonomous role supervising and supporting a small team to co-ordinate Section
136/135 admissions to the Children and Young Persons Place of Safety Suite (CYP
POS), supporting the detained person whilst awaiting outcome of
assessment.
This
role is a dual role across both CPY POS and Tier 4 Unit. The primary role will
be Clinical Team Leader for POS but when not required to work in this area the
post holder will be required to support the senior management team in the
running of the Tier 4 unit. This may
require aligning with shift patterns on 24/7 rota basis.
You
will be in contact with relatives, carers and other professional agencies and
will be required to be responsible for decision making and direction of the
team
To contribute
to the establishment of a positive working environment and open learning
culture, which fosters high morale and commitment amongst all staff, and that
promotes wellbeing, personal development and continuous improvement in the
standards of business activities and professional practice.
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route; please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.
Please note that we may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted.
All staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social
enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across
Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of
Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports
centres, and health hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values,kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and
collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while
empowering staff and those we serve.
We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in
shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right
time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead
healthy, independent lives.
We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training
pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care
Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship
programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.
Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all
sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental
health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the
application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Functions:
To provide clinical expertise and
support in the delivery of mental health support throughout the 24 hour day
through the operation of an internal rotation shift system.
To actively participate in all aspects
of the management and development of the Service. To ensure the delivery system
is devised to meet the needs of patients which is evidenced based wherever
possible.
To participate in multi-disciplinary
assessments and discussions to ensure the smooth transition of any young person
using the Place of Safety
To practice clinically, developing and
maintaining clinical competencies
To act as clinical role model,
demonstrating high standards of nursing practice
To ensure all other team members are
guided and supported in developing and maintaining clinical competencies.
To maintain good working relationships
with other agencies and organisations that commission services
To be trained in and actively
participate in the management of violence and aggression via approved physical
intervention techniques, utilsing the reporting systems and completing the
Managers Report, ensuring the use of SBAR and ensuring De briefs are conducted
for both staff and patient groups..
To present information and material at
case conferences, stakeholder events and organisational reviews in a systematic
way, and to ensure that essential information is shared.
To liaise and engage in professional
discussions with the families/carers/support networks
To actively participate in line
management supervision and the appraisal process in accordance with the
Organisational policy
To arrange & participate in regular
group & individual Clinical supervision.
To deliver line management, appraisals
and negotiate meaningful Personal Development Plans, and provide clinical supervision
utilising a systematic consistent approach to team members
To maintain & contribute to
standards of nursing care, policies & procedures.
To Clinically Lead the function of the
Childrens and Young Persons Place of Safety (CYP POS) and offer clinical
advice where required. To have knowledge of Section 135/136
Administrative Functions:
To maintain confidentiality in relation
to all material, whether verbal, written or taped.
To prepare reports for stakeholders
To be aware of the mental health
legislation and childrens legislation, as they may affect the young people
under your care, e.g. Mental Health Act (1983) and the Children Act (1989).
To be aware of child protection
policies and to see that they are implemented.
To maintain effective communication
with the Acute Trust (Derriford Hospital), Police and any other professional
organisations and give advice / practical help in difficult situations.
To use the electronic record system.
Provide, receive and analysis complex information from a range of sources.
To be aware of Health and Safety
policies and other Livewell Southwest policies applicable to the Unit.
To support the reporting of any
untoward occurrences in a timely way and ensure processes are followed in
accordance with policy
To actively engage in the auditing
processs to monitor and maintain standards, offering feedback on outcomes
To be aware of, and assist in,
implementing organisational & NMC policies and procedures:
Administration & Dispensing of Medicines
Confidentiality
Data Protection
Control of Infection
COSHH
Waste Disposal
Health and Safety at Work
Personal and Professional Development
To attend line management supervision
and clinical supervision and ensure that practice supervision requirements are
maintained
To attend mandatory study days and
training particular to the role as directed by line manager. To maintain
competencies required for role.
To participate in regular group
supervision and staff group to support practice supervision requirements
Physical
Effort
To have the ability to sit with young
people and their families for extended periods of time, often within very
pressurised circumstances and to sustain frequent, intense concentration.
Apply a high level of expertise to
create a safe, calm and appropriate environment for young people in a highly
emotive situation and be able to respond appropriately to this need.
To undertake physical intervention
techniques, that requires occasional requirement to exert moderate physical
effort for several long periods.
Regularly inputting information into
patient notes and other records, linked to the young person you will be
assigned to work alongside for the day.
Knowledge of the use of the Plym Bridge
Houses SAS alarm system.
Mental Effort
The workload (clinical and operational)
will be highly unpredictable and interruptions often require immediate action
from the post holder.
Supporting colleagues and families in
managing difficult behaviour, verbal and physical aggression, and levels of
suicidal risk in young people.
Emotional Effort
Frequent exposure to distressing or
emotional circumstances examples include dealing with patient issues relating
to child protection or risk to life. Participation in team processes and with
staff issues, e.g. safety, risk management, service continuity.
There is a requirement for long periods
of intense concentration whilst delivering clinical practice.
Working Conditions
Facilitate the reasonable needs of the
young person, within a managed risk environment.
Regular exposure to unpleasant working
conditions when dealing with distressed and potentially angry persons.
Exposure to incidents of self harm and
the ability to provide thoughtful support and care of young people.
The needs of a 24 hour 7 day a week
service may require weekend working.
All duties will include a mandatory 30 minute break
or longer if required dependant on the lengthy of the shift
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Functions:
To provide clinical expertise and
support in the delivery of mental health support throughout the 24 hour day
through the operation of an internal rotation shift system.
To actively participate in all aspects
of the management and development of the Service. To ensure the delivery system
is devised to meet the needs of patients which is evidenced based wherever
possible.
To participate in multi-disciplinary
assessments and discussions to ensure the smooth transition of any young person
using the Place of Safety
To practice clinically, developing and
maintaining clinical competencies
To act as clinical role model,
demonstrating high standards of nursing practice
To ensure all other team members are
guided and supported in developing and maintaining clinical competencies.
To maintain good working relationships
with other agencies and organisations that commission services
To be trained in and actively
participate in the management of violence and aggression via approved physical
intervention techniques, utilsing the reporting systems and completing the
Managers Report, ensuring the use of SBAR and ensuring De briefs are conducted
for both staff and patient groups..
To present information and material at
case conferences, stakeholder events and organisational reviews in a systematic
way, and to ensure that essential information is shared.
To liaise and engage in professional
discussions with the families/carers/support networks
To actively participate in line
management supervision and the appraisal process in accordance with the
Organisational policy
To arrange & participate in regular
group & individual Clinical supervision.
To deliver line management, appraisals
and negotiate meaningful Personal Development Plans, and provide clinical supervision
utilising a systematic consistent approach to team members
To maintain & contribute to
standards of nursing care, policies & procedures.
To Clinically Lead the function of the
Childrens and Young Persons Place of Safety (CYP POS) and offer clinical
advice where required. To have knowledge of Section 135/136
Administrative Functions:
To maintain confidentiality in relation
to all material, whether verbal, written or taped.
To prepare reports for stakeholders
To be aware of the mental health
legislation and childrens legislation, as they may affect the young people
under your care, e.g. Mental Health Act (1983) and the Children Act (1989).
To be aware of child protection
policies and to see that they are implemented.
To maintain effective communication
with the Acute Trust (Derriford Hospital), Police and any other professional
organisations and give advice / practical help in difficult situations.
To use the electronic record system.
Provide, receive and analysis complex information from a range of sources.
To be aware of Health and Safety
policies and other Livewell Southwest policies applicable to the Unit.
To support the reporting of any
untoward occurrences in a timely way and ensure processes are followed in
accordance with policy
To actively engage in the auditing
processs to monitor and maintain standards, offering feedback on outcomes
To be aware of, and assist in,
implementing organisational & NMC policies and procedures:
Administration & Dispensing of Medicines
Confidentiality
Data Protection
Control of Infection
COSHH
Waste Disposal
Health and Safety at Work
Personal and Professional Development
To attend line management supervision
and clinical supervision and ensure that practice supervision requirements are
maintained
To attend mandatory study days and
training particular to the role as directed by line manager. To maintain
competencies required for role.
To participate in regular group
supervision and staff group to support practice supervision requirements
Physical
Effort
To have the ability to sit with young
people and their families for extended periods of time, often within very
pressurised circumstances and to sustain frequent, intense concentration.
Apply a high level of expertise to
create a safe, calm and appropriate environment for young people in a highly
emotive situation and be able to respond appropriately to this need.
To undertake physical intervention
techniques, that requires occasional requirement to exert moderate physical
effort for several long periods.
Regularly inputting information into
patient notes and other records, linked to the young person you will be
assigned to work alongside for the day.
Knowledge of the use of the Plym Bridge
Houses SAS alarm system.
Mental Effort
The workload (clinical and operational)
will be highly unpredictable and interruptions often require immediate action
from the post holder.
Supporting colleagues and families in
managing difficult behaviour, verbal and physical aggression, and levels of
suicidal risk in young people.
Emotional Effort
Frequent exposure to distressing or
emotional circumstances examples include dealing with patient issues relating
to child protection or risk to life. Participation in team processes and with
staff issues, e.g. safety, risk management, service continuity.
There is a requirement for long periods
of intense concentration whilst delivering clinical practice.
Working Conditions
Facilitate the reasonable needs of the
young person, within a managed risk environment.
Regular exposure to unpleasant working
conditions when dealing with distressed and potentially angry persons.
Exposure to incidents of self harm and
the ability to provide thoughtful support and care of young people.
The needs of a 24 hour 7 day a week
service may require weekend working.
All duties will include a mandatory 30 minute break
or longer if required dependant on the lengthy of the shift
Person Specification
knowledge and skills
Essential
- Communications Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Team Work Skills
- Management Ability
- Able to take charge
- Requirement to train and participate in Physical Intervention training and team work
- Administration Skills
- Computer Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Supervision of Junior Staff
- Dependable, reliable and flexible working ability
- Responsible and self motivated
- Able to manage own stress
- Ability to recognise and support stress in others
- Flexible and approachable
- To work on rota 24/7 Day Services
Desirable
- Specialist counselling Skills
- Good knowledge of Systmone
- Group interaction skills
- Research and audit skills
- Ability to reflect constructively on practice
- Mentorship or equivalent
Qualifications
Essential
- diploma or degree in mental health or children's nursing
- Post graduate training in management or able to demonstrate management skills
Experience
Essential
- 2-years post registration experience in an acute NHS setting
- Multi disciplinary work
Desirable
- experience in wide range of settings
- Team leader position in a variety of clinical settings
- Experience working with children and young people
Person Specification
knowledge and skills
Essential
- Communications Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Team Work Skills
- Management Ability
- Able to take charge
- Requirement to train and participate in Physical Intervention training and team work
- Administration Skills
- Computer Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Supervision of Junior Staff
- Dependable, reliable and flexible working ability
- Responsible and self motivated
- Able to manage own stress
- Ability to recognise and support stress in others
- Flexible and approachable
- To work on rota 24/7 Day Services
Desirable
- Specialist counselling Skills
- Good knowledge of Systmone
- Group interaction skills
- Research and audit skills
- Ability to reflect constructively on practice
- Mentorship or equivalent
Qualifications
Essential
- diploma or degree in mental health or children's nursing
- Post graduate training in management or able to demonstrate management skills
Experience
Essential
- 2-years post registration experience in an acute NHS setting
- Multi disciplinary work
Desirable
- experience in wide range of settings
- Team leader position in a variety of clinical settings
- Experience working with children and young people
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
