Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a Deputy Team Manager who will support the team manager to provide leadership and effective day-to-day management for our busy for Central Wandsworth West Battersea CMHT based at the well located Springfield University Hospital.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate excellent leadership skills; an understanding of mental health needs, with a sound knowledge base, and the ability to work autonomously and under pressure. The candidate must be proficient with information technology, with particular strengths in critical problem solving, and advanced decision making. Excellent interpersonal skills are considered essential.
The work is challenging at times and we need someone who is committed, knowledgeable and creative at working through challenges in order for clients to receive excellent quality care. The team is committed to providing a service that promotes good service user experience.
Previous experience of management is preferred however, transferable clinical and managerial skills will be seriously considered. This is an excellent opportunity for personal development
Main duties of the job
The Deputy Community Team Manager role is responsible for supporting the Team Manager in operational management of a range of aspects of service delivery within the team and for clinical/managerial supervision of professional staff according to the trust values.
To Support the Team Manager in ensuring safe caring, responsive, high quality service is provided to service users, their families and carers within the clinical environment by ensuring
compliance with Statutory and Regulatory requirements and Trust Policies, pathways, standard operating procedures and protocols.
Supporting the Team Manager in allocating work accordingly within the team to ensure effective and efficient use of resources to ensure service users and carers needs are met, and monitor the team's contribution and performance to the overall objectives of the Trust.
About us
We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.
We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.
This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To promote, by example and leadership, a high standard of service user care, and provide effective leadership to the multi disciplinary team, developing innovative practice where appropriate.
To be responsible for the development and maintenance of effective multi-disciplinary communication within the team and create networks and development practices promoting effective multi-agency working in conjunction with the Team Manager.
To be responsible for the clinical management of the Community Mental Health Team in the absence of the Team Manager.
Work in conjunction with team members of all disciplines to provide a seamless, safe and comprehensive health care service
To be responsible for effective engagement with carers, families and/or significant others and seek to resolve any concerns or feedback in a positive and timely manner.
To be responsible for assessment of care need and the development implementation and evaluation of programmes of care using evidence based / service user centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
To lead and participate in audit and quality assurance initiatives, with particular emphasis on a customer first approach.
To provide leadership for identified staff, through supervision and appraisal.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To promote, by example and leadership, a high standard of service user care, and provide effective leadership to the multi disciplinary team, developing innovative practice where appropriate.
To be responsible for the development and maintenance of effective multi-disciplinary communication within the team and create networks and development practices promoting effective multi-agency working in conjunction with the Team Manager.
To be responsible for the clinical management of the Community Mental Health Team in the absence of the Team Manager.
Work in conjunction with team members of all disciplines to provide a seamless, safe and comprehensive health care service
To be responsible for effective engagement with carers, families and/or significant others and seek to resolve any concerns or feedback in a positive and timely manner.
To be responsible for assessment of care need and the development implementation and evaluation of programmes of care using evidence based / service user centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
To lead and participate in audit and quality assurance initiatives, with particular emphasis on a customer first approach.
To provide leadership for identified staff, through supervision and appraisal.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered mental health/learning disability nurse (current NMC registration)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Mentorship training
Desirable
- Degree in nursing or related field
- Diploma in psycho-social interventions, or similar post registration qualification relevant to the post
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working with people who experience serious ongoing mental health problems
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of assessing and managing crisis with those with a severe mental illness
- Experience of working in a Community Mental Health Team
Desirable
- Experience of working with people who present with challenging behaviour and/or functional and organic mental health problems
- Experience of managing and supervising staff
- Experience of contributing to policy and procedure development and implementation
- Experience of developing and delivering training packages with other professionals
- Experience of recruitment and selection of staff
- Experience of managing and monitoring budgets
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to assess clinical situations quickly and use initiative
- Good time management skills and ability to prioritise
- Effective team worker
- Good IT skills
- Clinical supervision skills
- Ability to manage conflict
Desirable
- Research and audit skills
- Group facilitation skills
- Report writing skills
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered mental health/learning disability nurse (current NMC registration)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Mentorship training
Desirable
- Degree in nursing or related field
- Diploma in psycho-social interventions, or similar post registration qualification relevant to the post
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working with people who experience serious ongoing mental health problems
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of assessing and managing crisis with those with a severe mental illness
- Experience of working in a Community Mental Health Team
Desirable
- Experience of working with people who present with challenging behaviour and/or functional and organic mental health problems
- Experience of managing and supervising staff
- Experience of contributing to policy and procedure development and implementation
- Experience of developing and delivering training packages with other professionals
- Experience of recruitment and selection of staff
- Experience of managing and monitoring budgets
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to assess clinical situations quickly and use initiative
- Good time management skills and ability to prioritise
- Effective team worker
- Good IT skills
- Clinical supervision skills
- Ability to manage conflict
Desirable
- Research and audit skills
- Group facilitation skills
- Report writing 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).
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).
