Job summary
Are you a registered mental health nurse Band 6 Clinical Team Leader looking for a new challenge in a specialist unit? Come and join our multi-disciplinary teams who work together to help people maintain their dignity and maintain a good quality and meaningful life.
We are looking for registered mental health nurse who is passionate about caring and committed in delivering the highest quality of care, who can demonstrate commitment, innovation, and a positive attitude, with the ability to engage service users and carers in all aspects of their care. To thrive in this role, you need to be resilient, motivated, and committed to adapt to working in an ever-changing environment.
The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate how they plan to carry out the role and also their commitment to team working. The successful applicant will have the ability to work under pressure, and offer holistic care. For further information, please read the attached Job Description and Personal Specification.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Team Leader will lead others in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practice; with particular reference to the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for older persons with functional and organic mental illness.
They will also assist in leading, supporting and monitoring the performance and work of nursing staff; supervising the work of Staff Nurses, HCAs and student nurses. The Clinical Team Leader will deputise for the Clinical Ward Manager in their absence
To establish and maintain communication with individuals or groups of patients, carers and staff, about difficult or complex matters, overcoming any problems in communication.
- To develop own knowledge and skills and contribute to the development of others.
- To monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others in own work area.
- To contribute to the implementation of services.
- To contribute to quality improvement.
- To promote people's equality, diversity and rights.
- To assess the care needs of people whose needs are relatively stable and consistent with others in the ward.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Proven evidence of an acceptable level of education/qualification (e.g. RMN/RGN, CSE, GCSE, O Level) OR A relevant vocational qualification or proven 'craft' skills to a minimum VQ Level 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- Relevant ward based experience in discharge planning IT skills - experience of Microsoft Excel, Word
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing clinical risks for patients with complex presentations.
- Experience working with patients and carer groups to develop innovative practice.
Desirable
- Lived experience of mental health issues/caring for Older person with mental Health difficulties/dementia complex mental health needs/dementia
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of Trust policies and service specification.
- To understand key performance indicators and how they relate to team.
Desirable
- Knowledge safeguarding both children and adults and patient safety.
- Awareness of regional and national policies and procedures in relation to service area.
- NICE guidance and governance procedures in relation to patient safety.
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills with staff, patients, families, carers and professionals
- Able to work with older people who have complex mental and physical health needs including dementia
- Able to establish links with other services and professionals.
- To remain calm under pressure, to contain others emotional distress and anxiety.
- Good communications skills both written and verbal.
- Proven team player with a flexible approach.
- Able to develop and maintain professional boundaries.
- Able to form good working relationships in a multi-disciplinary setting.
- Demonstrate the importance of cultural and other differences in working with people in a safe and sensitive manner.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrate support for the values and beliefs of the Care Group and those of the Trust.
- Can use constructive feedback and openly seeks to review and reflect on self, style and presentation.
- To demonstrate empathy and compassion towards the needs of individuals and their carers.
- To treat people with dignity and respect
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Proven evidence of an acceptable level of education/qualification (e.g. RMN/RGN, CSE, GCSE, O Level) OR A relevant vocational qualification or proven 'craft' skills to a minimum VQ Level 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- Relevant ward based experience in discharge planning IT skills - experience of Microsoft Excel, Word
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing clinical risks for patients with complex presentations.
- Experience working with patients and carer groups to develop innovative practice.
Desirable
- Lived experience of mental health issues/caring for Older person with mental Health difficulties/dementia complex mental health needs/dementia
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of Trust policies and service specification.
- To understand key performance indicators and how they relate to team.
Desirable
- Knowledge safeguarding both children and adults and patient safety.
- Awareness of regional and national policies and procedures in relation to service area.
- NICE guidance and governance procedures in relation to patient safety.
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills with staff, patients, families, carers and professionals
- Able to work with older people who have complex mental and physical health needs including dementia
- Able to establish links with other services and professionals.
- To remain calm under pressure, to contain others emotional distress and anxiety.
- Good communications skills both written and verbal.
- Proven team player with a flexible approach.
- Able to develop and maintain professional boundaries.
- Able to form good working relationships in a multi-disciplinary setting.
- Demonstrate the importance of cultural and other differences in working with people in a safe and sensitive manner.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrate support for the values and beliefs of the Care Group and those of the Trust.
- Can use constructive feedback and openly seeks to review and reflect on self, style and presentation.
- To demonstrate empathy and compassion towards the needs of individuals and their carers.
- To treat people with dignity and respect
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
