Job summary
37.5 hours per week.
We have an exciting opportunity, for a permanent Clinical Team Leader role, 37.5 hours per week.
You will be an integral part in the senior team, providing senior clinical leadership to the nursing teams, inspiring, supporting & helping oversee the delivery of the very best care.
This post is also key to the ongoing development of the ward & will assist in continuing to develop through quality improvement initiatives.
Edgcumbe Ward is an 11 bedded Dementia assessment unit with male and female patients.
We are looking for someone who has the commitment to provide a high quality service together with clear clinical leadership skills, is both organised & has a passion for dementia care & improving the patient experience.
Recent experience in dementia care (or similar), have the knowledge & skill to effectively manage people & change within a busy ward is essential. Staff & team development is important so being a role model & encouraging evidence based practice within the team is essential.
All staff are expected to able & willing to work across a 7 day service.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Team Leader (CTL)
- is responsible for the assessment of care needs & the development, implementation & evaluation of programmes of care. They will be designated to take charge regularly of the ward.
- is required to supervise junior staff & have the ability teach qualified and unqualified staff, including students.
- will at all times work within the spirit of the NMC code of Professional Conduct for trained nurses & local policies.
- will be expected to be involved in the management & leadership of the ward.
- To act as clinical role model, demonstrating high standards of care nursing practice.
The role requires the postholder to be flexible in
shift working which will be across the 7 day period including nights where
required. The role requires the postholder to participate in physical
interventions when required.
Please note that we may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline.
Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
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
To be a member of a multi disciplinary team, contributing in all its forums, leading meetings and case conferences/ risk management for patients.
To be an advocate and experienced clinician in the care of people with age-related illnesses and dementia
To be responsible for a designated team to ensure standards are maintained.
To promote and report adult safeguarding concerns/plans
To function as a member of a multi disciplinary team taking appropriate responsibility for the implementation of decisions made by the team.
To have a physical intervention qualification and respond to physical intervention incidents.
To link closely with other wards and services in the delivery of care under the personalised care framework.
To implement and evaluate a core group therapeutic programme on the ward geared to meet individual needs of patients.
To promote a collaborative approach to patient care within the team providing support to junior staff.
To assist the Ward Manager in the introduction of an effective care delivery system, devised to meet the needs of patients, which is evidenced based wherever possible.
To assist the Ward Manager (WM) and Deputy Ward Manager (DWM) in the identification and maintenance of written standards of care and the use of electronic records
To act as clinical role model, demonstrating high standards of nursing practice.
To assist the WM in the introduction of patients involvement in the day to day issues on the ward.
To ensure close links with other wards / departments to identify and resolve clinical issues.
To participate in clinical supervision as a supervisor and supervisee.
To maintain good working relationships with other agencies.
To be responsible for implementing drug administration procedures according to laid down policies.
To maintain confidentiality in respect of the patients at all times.
Communicate clearly with patients, their families and all other mental health professional groups.
Actively participate in clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives, eg. clinical audit, clinical team meeting, or clinical policy development.
Play an active role in multi disciplinary reviews and ward rounds, reporting on the nursing assessment of the patients progress and participating in further MDT care planning.
Ensure that patients are encouraged and supported in their Care Plan
Provide, receive and analyse complex information from a range of sources.
Analyse and make decisions in relation to patient risk.
Managerial
To ensure effective leadership and supervision is provided to the ward nurses and health care assistant team. To provide leadership to a designated patient group.
To ensure that staff are supported by the sickness and absence policy. Including making OH referrals, providing regular supervision and meeting with the HR department where appropriate.
To support the WM and DWM in having regular staff meetings.
To uphold the nursing and operational policies and standards of Livewell Southwest
To be aware of the Health and Safety at Work Act and the implications of the work environment.
To participate in the Individual Performance Review as line manager for nurses on the team.
To participate in the Senior Nurse meetings on a regular basis.
To uphold Nursing and the Organisations Operational Policies and Standards.
To ensure the staff are up to date with their training needs
To be able to action the outcomes of the personal development plans of staff.
Education
To act as mentor / supervisor for newly qualified nurses.
To ensure the provision of a stimulating learning environment for nurses.
To provide teaching programmes for the education and interest of nurses in the team, in conjunction with the University.
To act in a consultative capacity to the Unit and other agencies.
Personal and Professional Development
To participate in Individual Performance Review and the line management process.
To receive supervision regularly for clinical work.
In consultation with WM to attend meetings, conferences, study days, as appropriate.
To keep up to date with issues and developments in nursing, and the wider NHS.
To be responsible for your own clinical supervision needs.
To maintain your professional registration and meet the NMC revalidation requirements
Liaison
To provide relevant and timely information to colleagues and other agencies.
To liaise effectively with other wards / departments in LSW.
To maintain effective links with Community Nurse Teams and all other agencies.
To maintain effective communication with the memory service and community teams and give advice / practical help in difficult situations.
Administration
To maintain up to date accurate clinical records.
To maintain accurate and prompt recording of accident and incident forms.
To support the WM to investigate incident forms and complete the feedback sections
Ensure accurate recording of Accident / Incident forms.
To maintain the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983.
To ensure that timely recording and escalation of incidents.
To ensure effective use of the electronic record system in record keeping.
To audit PCF and nursing documentation in liaison with the Ward Manager / Ward Sister / Charge Nurse.
To ensure that referrals to external agencies are in line with meeting the patients needs and confidentiality
To ensure that key local and national policies are implemented at a local level giving support where necessary.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be a member of a multi disciplinary team, contributing in all its forums, leading meetings and case conferences/ risk management for patients.
To be an advocate and experienced clinician in the care of people with age-related illnesses and dementia
To be responsible for a designated team to ensure standards are maintained.
To promote and report adult safeguarding concerns/plans
To function as a member of a multi disciplinary team taking appropriate responsibility for the implementation of decisions made by the team.
To have a physical intervention qualification and respond to physical intervention incidents.
To link closely with other wards and services in the delivery of care under the personalised care framework.
To implement and evaluate a core group therapeutic programme on the ward geared to meet individual needs of patients.
To promote a collaborative approach to patient care within the team providing support to junior staff.
To assist the Ward Manager in the introduction of an effective care delivery system, devised to meet the needs of patients, which is evidenced based wherever possible.
To assist the Ward Manager (WM) and Deputy Ward Manager (DWM) in the identification and maintenance of written standards of care and the use of electronic records
To act as clinical role model, demonstrating high standards of nursing practice.
To assist the WM in the introduction of patients involvement in the day to day issues on the ward.
To ensure close links with other wards / departments to identify and resolve clinical issues.
To participate in clinical supervision as a supervisor and supervisee.
To maintain good working relationships with other agencies.
To be responsible for implementing drug administration procedures according to laid down policies.
To maintain confidentiality in respect of the patients at all times.
Communicate clearly with patients, their families and all other mental health professional groups.
Actively participate in clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives, eg. clinical audit, clinical team meeting, or clinical policy development.
Play an active role in multi disciplinary reviews and ward rounds, reporting on the nursing assessment of the patients progress and participating in further MDT care planning.
Ensure that patients are encouraged and supported in their Care Plan
Provide, receive and analyse complex information from a range of sources.
Analyse and make decisions in relation to patient risk.
Managerial
To ensure effective leadership and supervision is provided to the ward nurses and health care assistant team. To provide leadership to a designated patient group.
To ensure that staff are supported by the sickness and absence policy. Including making OH referrals, providing regular supervision and meeting with the HR department where appropriate.
To support the WM and DWM in having regular staff meetings.
To uphold the nursing and operational policies and standards of Livewell Southwest
To be aware of the Health and Safety at Work Act and the implications of the work environment.
To participate in the Individual Performance Review as line manager for nurses on the team.
To participate in the Senior Nurse meetings on a regular basis.
To uphold Nursing and the Organisations Operational Policies and Standards.
To ensure the staff are up to date with their training needs
To be able to action the outcomes of the personal development plans of staff.
Education
To act as mentor / supervisor for newly qualified nurses.
To ensure the provision of a stimulating learning environment for nurses.
To provide teaching programmes for the education and interest of nurses in the team, in conjunction with the University.
To act in a consultative capacity to the Unit and other agencies.
Personal and Professional Development
To participate in Individual Performance Review and the line management process.
To receive supervision regularly for clinical work.
In consultation with WM to attend meetings, conferences, study days, as appropriate.
To keep up to date with issues and developments in nursing, and the wider NHS.
To be responsible for your own clinical supervision needs.
To maintain your professional registration and meet the NMC revalidation requirements
Liaison
To provide relevant and timely information to colleagues and other agencies.
To liaise effectively with other wards / departments in LSW.
To maintain effective links with Community Nurse Teams and all other agencies.
To maintain effective communication with the memory service and community teams and give advice / practical help in difficult situations.
Administration
To maintain up to date accurate clinical records.
To maintain accurate and prompt recording of accident and incident forms.
To support the WM to investigate incident forms and complete the feedback sections
Ensure accurate recording of Accident / Incident forms.
To maintain the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983.
To ensure that timely recording and escalation of incidents.
To ensure effective use of the electronic record system in record keeping.
To audit PCF and nursing documentation in liaison with the Ward Manager / Ward Sister / Charge Nurse.
To ensure that referrals to external agencies are in line with meeting the patients needs and confidentiality
To ensure that key local and national policies are implemented at a local level giving support where necessary.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 1. RMN/RN with relevant post registration experience at band 6 in an NHS setting or similar
- 2. Experience of line managing staff
- 3. Experience of PCF / risk management
- 4. Experience of the safeguarding process
- 5. Multi disciplinary work
- 6. Audits.
- 7. Managing infection control policies in a ward setting.
Desirable
- 1. Life experience in wide range of settings.
- 2. Team leader position in a variety of clinical settings.
- 3. Chairing best interest and other patient related meetings.
- 4. Research and QI development projects.
Knowledge
Essential
- 1. MHA code of practice and principles and leading a team within a least restrictive framework
- 2. MCA & DOLS
- 3. Management methods
- 4. PCF and Nursing Processes
- 5. Named Nurse responsibilities
- 6. Administration and storage of medicines
- 7. Wide range of therapeutic techniques
- 8. Up to date knowledge of research and legislation relevant to specialty
Desirable
- 1. Physical intervention techniques
- 2. Networking with other agencies
- 3. Team nursing techniques
- 4. Ethical issues in relation to Mental Health
- 5. Working knowledge of the care quality commission framework /domains
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- 1. Communication, teamwork and leadership skills
- 2. Management ability
- 3. Ability to take charge
- 4. Responding to physical intervention incidents
- 5. Administration and computer skills
- 6. Supervision of junior staff
- 7. Ability to prioritise and maintain confidentiality
- 8. Dependable, reliable and flexible working ability
- 9. Responsible and self-motivated
- 10. Able to manage own stress and the ability to recognise and support stress in others
- 11. To work on rota 24/7 day services
Desirable
- 1. Ability to reflect constructively on practice
- 2. Mentorship or equivalent
- 3. Knowledge of SystmOne electronic system
Qualifications
Essential
- 1. RMN - Diploma in Mental Health
- 2. RN Adult Nursing
- 3. NMC Registration
Desirable
- 1. Degree or master level of education with health care
- 2. Practice assessor experience/training
- 3. Post graduate training in management or able to demonstrate management skills
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 1. RMN/RN with relevant post registration experience at band 6 in an NHS setting or similar
- 2. Experience of line managing staff
- 3. Experience of PCF / risk management
- 4. Experience of the safeguarding process
- 5. Multi disciplinary work
- 6. Audits.
- 7. Managing infection control policies in a ward setting.
Desirable
- 1. Life experience in wide range of settings.
- 2. Team leader position in a variety of clinical settings.
- 3. Chairing best interest and other patient related meetings.
- 4. Research and QI development projects.
Knowledge
Essential
- 1. MHA code of practice and principles and leading a team within a least restrictive framework
- 2. MCA & DOLS
- 3. Management methods
- 4. PCF and Nursing Processes
- 5. Named Nurse responsibilities
- 6. Administration and storage of medicines
- 7. Wide range of therapeutic techniques
- 8. Up to date knowledge of research and legislation relevant to specialty
Desirable
- 1. Physical intervention techniques
- 2. Networking with other agencies
- 3. Team nursing techniques
- 4. Ethical issues in relation to Mental Health
- 5. Working knowledge of the care quality commission framework /domains
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- 1. Communication, teamwork and leadership skills
- 2. Management ability
- 3. Ability to take charge
- 4. Responding to physical intervention incidents
- 5. Administration and computer skills
- 6. Supervision of junior staff
- 7. Ability to prioritise and maintain confidentiality
- 8. Dependable, reliable and flexible working ability
- 9. Responsible and self-motivated
- 10. Able to manage own stress and the ability to recognise and support stress in others
- 11. To work on rota 24/7 day services
Desirable
- 1. Ability to reflect constructively on practice
- 2. Mentorship or equivalent
- 3. Knowledge of SystmOne electronic system
Qualifications
Essential
- 1. RMN - Diploma in Mental Health
- 2. RN Adult Nursing
- 3. NMC Registration
Desirable
- 1. Degree or master level of education with health care
- 2. Practice assessor experience/training
- 3. Post graduate training in management or able to demonstrate management skills
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).
