Job summary
Are you a compassionate, dedicated and motivated professional who enjoys working as part of a 'can do', innovative and forward-thinking team as well as embracing the challenge of Leadership and working autonomously?
EIP Suffolk would like to hear from you!
We are looking to recruit an experienced professional mental health practitioner (nurse, occupational therapist, clinical psychologist or social worker) who has an excellent working knowledge and experience of community mental health working. You will ideally have prior experience, or wish to develop, team leadership / management and you will have a keen and driven interest and / knowledge base in Early Intervention in Psychosis.
This opportunity is offered as a six month fixed term or secondment post to cover maternity leave based in East Suffolk.
You will be working alongside a dedicated group of professionals who hold the service user, family, Carers and Social Recovery at the center of all that we deliver.
Main duties of the job
As an advanced clinical practitioner and leader with EIP Suffolk you will offer senior clinical contribution and supervision to specialist team assessment, formulation, treatment and care review governed under CPA .
You will be committed to ongoing service and clinical development inclusive of service user / carer involvement which will be paramount to ensure the effective implementation and sustained delivery of early intervention service protocols in line with National Clinical Institute of Excellence Quality Standards for EIP.
EIP Suffolk offers regular clinical and management supervision with an emphasis on reflective practice both as 1:1 and group sessions. We hold a strong belief in team and individual development. You will have access to extensive training and career development that can be accessed through National EIP forums and across our Trust.
About us
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Clinical Team Leader role is responsible for the operational management of a range of aspects of service delivery within the team and for clinical/management supervision of registered / non-registered staff.
To ensure a responsive, high-quality service is provided to clients, their families and carers within the clinical environment. Maintain compliance with key performance indicators.
They will allocate work to relevant services and monitor the teams contribution to the overall objectives of the Trust.
The Clinical Team Leader will provide professional governance and leadership within their area.
They will deputise for the Service Manager as required.
They may hold a client caseload / assist with complex cases.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Clinical Team Leader role is responsible for the operational management of a range of aspects of service delivery within the team and for clinical/management supervision of registered / non-registered staff.
To ensure a responsive, high-quality service is provided to clients, their families and carers within the clinical environment. Maintain compliance with key performance indicators.
They will allocate work to relevant services and monitor the teams contribution to the overall objectives of the Trust.
The Clinical Team Leader will provide professional governance and leadership within their area.
They will deputise for the Service Manager as required.
They may hold a client caseload / assist with complex cases.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN, Dip SW, Dip OT or equivalent
- Current professional registration
Desirable
- Ongoing professional development working towards degree level
- Post-basic teaching Qualification / Supervision training
- ILM certificate in management or equivalent
- Higher degree or post-graduate certificate in area of clinical / therapeutic practice
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of mental health practice from previous experience.
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience with risk assessment and ongoing management.
- Evidence of leading service development within in a mental health setting
- Collaborative working between services and working in partnership with statutory and voluntary services.
Desirable
- Working in a community mental health team.
- Experience in providing leadership in a mental health care environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN, Dip SW, Dip OT or equivalent
- Current professional registration
Desirable
- Ongoing professional development working towards degree level
- Post-basic teaching Qualification / Supervision training
- ILM certificate in management or equivalent
- Higher degree or post-graduate certificate in area of clinical / therapeutic practice
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of mental health practice from previous experience.
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience with risk assessment and ongoing management.
- Evidence of leading service development within in a mental health setting
- Collaborative working between services and working in partnership with statutory and voluntary services.
Desirable
- Working in a community mental health team.
- Experience in providing leadership in a mental health care environment.
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).
