Job summary
Fixed term for 9-12 months Band 7 Clinical Lead (RMN)
The post holder will lead and monitor the performance and care delivery of the staff in the MINT team; ensuring local professional leadership. They will participate in review of clinical policies and guidelines relevant to the area and support and implement changes to practice. Additionally, they will liaise with other organisations and professionals to promote communication and good practice; be able to undertake audit activity and supervision to other staff in service area/care group. They would need to have an understanding of psychosocial interventions to include psycho-education, wellness recovery action plans and discharge planning.
The post holder will also be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for a small and
defined caseload; and maintaining associated records.
In addition, the post holder will be responsible for supporting the team manager in providing effective leadership within a clinical team providing a high quality service within the resources available within a defined geographical area.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the team manager in specifically delivering on the following key areas:
- To coordinate and lead team functioning with particular focus on:
Management of referrals including delivery of care
Performance monitoring and management of the staff team
Providing line management and supervision of staff.
- To deliver a service within the agreed financial envelope ensuring maximum value in terms of clinical and cost effectiveness.
- Ensure that a culture of effective risk management is present in the team
- To carry a clinical caseload as agreed with team manager and service manager and to take a lead on management of complex cases and supporting staff in management of such cases.
- To ensure that the team functions in line with the care group core business.
- To coordinate recruitment and selection of staff within the team, leading on decisions as designated by the team manager and service manager.
- To respond to SIs as appropriate and support any subsequent investigation
- To respond to Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children investigations as appropriate
- To respond promptly to complaints
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
- Registered Nurse, (mental health) appropriate to the job role.
- Evidence of post registration training in relevant service area
- Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent/Practice Educators
Desirable
- Degree/diploma level supplemented by specialist qualification, training, experience, courses to masters level equivalent relevant to the care group
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising staff and students
- Able to manage a caseload of people with complex mental health needs
Desirable
- Extensive post qualifying experience in relevant service area
- Awareness of Trust policies and service specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Comprehensive knowledge of interventions specific to service area
- To understand performance reports and how they relate to team
Desirable
- To have a good knowledge of service objectives
Personal Qualities Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills with staff, patients, families, carers and professionals
- Able to establish links with other services and professionals
- Able to effectively manage risk
- Experience of supervising staff and students
- Able to manage a caseload of people with complex mental health needs
Desirable
- Awareness of Trust policies and service specification
- Extensive post qualifying experience in relevant service area
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse, (mental health) appropriate to the job role.
- Evidence of post registration training in relevant service area
- Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent/Practice Educators
Desirable
- Degree/diploma level supplemented by specialist qualification, training, experience, courses to masters level equivalent relevant to the care group
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising staff and students
- Able to manage a caseload of people with complex mental health needs
Desirable
- Extensive post qualifying experience in relevant service area
- Awareness of Trust policies and service specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Comprehensive knowledge of interventions specific to service area
- To understand performance reports and how they relate to team
Desirable
- To have a good knowledge of service objectives
Personal Qualities Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills with staff, patients, families, carers and professionals
- Able to establish links with other services and professionals
- Able to effectively manage risk
- Experience of supervising staff and students
- Able to manage a caseload of people with complex mental health needs
Desirable
- Awareness of Trust policies and service specification
- Extensive post qualifying experience in relevant service area
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).
