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 & accepts 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 postholder:
- 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 & be able to teach qualified/unqualified staff, including basic &/or post basic 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.
- be a member of a multi-disciplinary team, contributing in all its forums, attending meetings & case conferences for patients.
- be responsible for a designated team in order to ensure standards are maintained.
- to promote a collaborative approach to patient care within the team providing support to junior staff.
- to assist the Ward Manager & Deputy Ward Manager in the identification & maintenance of written standards of care.
- To act as clinical role model, demonstrating high standards of nursing practice.
- To assist the Ward Manager & Deputy Ward Manager in the introduction of patients involvement in the day to day issues on the ward.
- Actively participate in clinical governance & quality improvement initiatives, e.g. clinical audit, essence of care, or clinical policy development.
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, attending meetings and case conferences for patients.
To be responsible for a designated team in order to ensure
standards are maintained.
To function as a member of a multi-disciplinary team taking
appropriate responsibility for the implementation of decisions made by the
team.
Participate in Edgcumbe's response team which
responds to any untoward incident and undertake associated training.
To implement and evaluate 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 and Deputy 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 in the introduction Quality
Improvement Projects.
To assist the Ward Manager and Deputy Ward Manager in the
identification and maintenance of written standards of care.
To act as clinical role model, demonstrating high standards
of nursing practice.
To assist the Ward Manager and Deputy Ward Manager 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/resolve clinical issues.
To participate in clinical supervision as supervisor.
To maintain good working relationships with other agencies.
To be responsible implementing drug administration
procedures according to laid down policies.
To maintain confidentiality in respect of the patient/client
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, e.g. clinical audit, essence of care, or clinical
policy development.
Play an active role in multi disciplinary reviews and
ward rounds, reporting on the nursing assessment of patients progress and
participating in further multi-disciplinary care planning.
Ensure that patients are encouraged to play a part in their
Care Plan and to sign it, and ensuring that they receive a copy of it.
Provide, receive and analysis complex information from a
range of sources.
Analysis and make decisions in relation to patient risk.
Managerial:
To ensure effective leadership and supervision to the ward
nurse team.
To participate in the Individual Performance Review as line
manager for nurses on the team.
To participate in the management related meetings on a regular
basis.
To uphold Nursing and the Operational Policies and Standards
of the Livewell Southwest.
To be aware of the Health and Safety at Work Act and the
implications of the work environment.
Education:
To act as assessor/supervisor for learner 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 include a health and wellbeing education component to the
core group programme for patients on the ward.
Personal and Professional Development:
To participate in Individual Performance Review.
To receive supervision regularly for clinical work.
In consultation with the Ward Manager and Deputy Ward
Manager, to attend meetings, conferences, study days, as appropriate to need.
To keep up-to-date with issues and developments in nursing,
and the wider NHS.
To be responsible for your own clinical supervision needs.
Liaison:
To provide relevant and timely information to colleagues and
other agencies.
To liaise effectively with other wards/departments within Livewell.
To maintain effective links with other agencies.
To maintain effective communication with the Acute Trust
(Derriford Hospital) 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.
Ensure accurate recording of Accident/Incident forms.
To maintain the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act
1983.
To ensure effective use of Systmone and record keeping.
To audit PCF and nursing documentation in liaison with the
Ward Manager / Deputy Ward Manager.
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, attending meetings and case conferences for patients.
To be responsible for a designated team in order to ensure
standards are maintained.
To function as a member of a multi-disciplinary team taking
appropriate responsibility for the implementation of decisions made by the
team.
Participate in Edgcumbe's response team which
responds to any untoward incident and undertake associated training.
To implement and evaluate 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 and Deputy 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 in the introduction Quality
Improvement Projects.
To assist the Ward Manager and Deputy Ward Manager in the
identification and maintenance of written standards of care.
To act as clinical role model, demonstrating high standards
of nursing practice.
To assist the Ward Manager and Deputy Ward Manager 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/resolve clinical issues.
To participate in clinical supervision as supervisor.
To maintain good working relationships with other agencies.
To be responsible implementing drug administration
procedures according to laid down policies.
To maintain confidentiality in respect of the patient/client
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, e.g. clinical audit, essence of care, or clinical
policy development.
Play an active role in multi disciplinary reviews and
ward rounds, reporting on the nursing assessment of patients progress and
participating in further multi-disciplinary care planning.
Ensure that patients are encouraged to play a part in their
Care Plan and to sign it, and ensuring that they receive a copy of it.
Provide, receive and analysis complex information from a
range of sources.
Analysis and make decisions in relation to patient risk.
Managerial:
To ensure effective leadership and supervision to the ward
nurse team.
To participate in the Individual Performance Review as line
manager for nurses on the team.
To participate in the management related meetings on a regular
basis.
To uphold Nursing and the Operational Policies and Standards
of the Livewell Southwest.
To be aware of the Health and Safety at Work Act and the
implications of the work environment.
Education:
To act as assessor/supervisor for learner 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 include a health and wellbeing education component to the
core group programme for patients on the ward.
Personal and Professional Development:
To participate in Individual Performance Review.
To receive supervision regularly for clinical work.
In consultation with the Ward Manager and Deputy Ward
Manager, to attend meetings, conferences, study days, as appropriate to need.
To keep up-to-date with issues and developments in nursing,
and the wider NHS.
To be responsible for your own clinical supervision needs.
Liaison:
To provide relevant and timely information to colleagues and
other agencies.
To liaise effectively with other wards/departments within Livewell.
To maintain effective links with other agencies.
To maintain effective communication with the Acute Trust
(Derriford Hospital) 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.
Ensure accurate recording of Accident/Incident forms.
To maintain the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act
1983.
To ensure effective use of Systmone and record keeping.
To audit PCF and nursing documentation in liaison with the
Ward Manager / Deputy Ward Manager.
To ensure that key local and national policies are
implemented at a local level giving support where necessary.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post-registration experience in an acute NHS setting
- Relevant transferable healthcare experience of working with adults with a history mental health issues.
- Positive Risk management
- Multi disciplinary work
Desirable
- Networking with other agencies
- Life experience in wide range of settings
- Team leader position in a variety of clinical settings
- Aware of HR processes
Knowledge
Essential
- Mental Health Act 1983
- Confidentiality
- Management methods
- CPA and Nursing Process
- Named Nurse responsibilities
- Administration and storage of medicines
- Statutory requirements
- Wide range of therapeutic techniques
- Up-to-date knowledge of research and legislation relevant to speciality
- MCA
- Knowledge of recent national developments in mental health
- Knowledge and understanding of Low Secure Service specification and Operational Policy
- Physical intervention techniques
- Networking with other agencies
- Team nursing techniques
- Primary nursing techniques
- Ethical issues in relation to Mental Health
Desirable
- Knowledge of NICE guidelines in relation to mental health and the ability to apply evidence-based practice. Physical Health/Health promotion initiatives Ethical issues in relation to Mental Health. Familiarisation in working with electronic patient record systems Interest and awareness of national and local services developments. Knowledge of substance misuse and the impact of this on mental and physical health Previous experience/ knowledge of working in secure services
Skills & Abilities
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
- Prioritising
- 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
- Understanding of QI process
- Able to provide clinical supervision.
- Supervisor Assessor
- IT skills
- System 1
- eCPA
- Microsoft Office packages
Desirable
- Specialist counselling Skills
- Recreation/Diversional Skills
- Group interaction skills
- Research and audit skills
- Ability to reflect constructively on practice
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN/Dip HE BSc Mental Health RNLD Occupational Therapist Nursing NMC Registration Occupational Therapy Degree HCPC Registration
- Post graduate training in management or able to demonstrate management skills
Desirable
- Practice assessor experience/training
- Post graduate training in management or able to demonstrate management skills
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post-registration experience in an acute NHS setting
- Relevant transferable healthcare experience of working with adults with a history mental health issues.
- Positive Risk management
- Multi disciplinary work
Desirable
- Networking with other agencies
- Life experience in wide range of settings
- Team leader position in a variety of clinical settings
- Aware of HR processes
Knowledge
Essential
- Mental Health Act 1983
- Confidentiality
- Management methods
- CPA and Nursing Process
- Named Nurse responsibilities
- Administration and storage of medicines
- Statutory requirements
- Wide range of therapeutic techniques
- Up-to-date knowledge of research and legislation relevant to speciality
- MCA
- Knowledge of recent national developments in mental health
- Knowledge and understanding of Low Secure Service specification and Operational Policy
- Physical intervention techniques
- Networking with other agencies
- Team nursing techniques
- Primary nursing techniques
- Ethical issues in relation to Mental Health
Desirable
- Knowledge of NICE guidelines in relation to mental health and the ability to apply evidence-based practice. Physical Health/Health promotion initiatives Ethical issues in relation to Mental Health. Familiarisation in working with electronic patient record systems Interest and awareness of national and local services developments. Knowledge of substance misuse and the impact of this on mental and physical health Previous experience/ knowledge of working in secure services
Skills & Abilities
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
- Prioritising
- 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
- Understanding of QI process
- Able to provide clinical supervision.
- Supervisor Assessor
- IT skills
- System 1
- eCPA
- Microsoft Office packages
Desirable
- Specialist counselling Skills
- Recreation/Diversional Skills
- Group interaction skills
- Research and audit skills
- Ability to reflect constructively on practice
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN/Dip HE BSc Mental Health RNLD Occupational Therapist Nursing NMC Registration Occupational Therapy Degree HCPC Registration
- Post graduate training in management or able to demonstrate management skills
Desirable
- Practice assessor experience/training
- 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).
