Barnet, Enfield & Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust

Suffolk Crisis Prevention House Deputy Manager

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Job summary

Deputises for house manager as needed to ensure continuity of delivery of mental health care and support to guests at the Crisis and Prevention House (CPH).
Ensure that the house environment is maintained to a high standard.
Assume line management for CPH team members as necessary.
Be responsible for effective clinical and managerial communication systems to, from andwithin the house.

Provide leadership to ensure a high standard of care.
Ensure an explicit and consistent co-produced approach is used to inform and support how the CPH engages with guests using the CPH.
Work closely and alongside urgent care and community services to ensure best use of resources and management of the beds at the house.
Support the development of the CPH to be prevention orientated, recovery focused and wellbeing informed in terms of staff roles, house function and service delivery.
Support the integration of the CPH with community and third sector organisations/resource

Main duties of the job

Managerial/Administrative

Deputise for the House Manager as required.
Provide clear managerial leadership to the guests and staff of the house, managing the daily affairs of the house to improve standards of care to residents.
Support the House Manager in the recruitment, selection and retention of staff in the area.
Support the House Manager to:
- Co-ordinate bed management for the house, ensuring good planning arrangements for admission and discharge of guests.
- Ensure the house is adequately and safely staffed from within the agreed establishment by adopting a flexible approach to duty patterns.
- Ensure the efficient use of staff resources to meet identified needs.
- Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment, making efforts to reduce the numbers of Guests Safety Incidents.
- Develop working practices between house staff and community teams to ensure joint working across services in the delivery of care to guests.
- Ensure house hygiene, house cleanliness, infection control and the maintenance of house fabric, reporting deficiencies where appropriate to Modern Matron, Service Manager the Estates & Facilities dept.

About us

Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust provides local, regional and national award-winning healthcare services. We have more than 3.300 staff working out of 20 main sites serving a population of 1.2 million people. We provide community health services and mental health services for young people, adults and older people. Our North London Forensic Service treats and cares for people in the criminal justice system who have mental health conditions. We also provide one of the largest eating disorders services in England, as well as drug and alcohol services.

We are an organisation that is passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion; one that prides itself in developing the leadership capabilities of its employees, looking after their health and wellbeing, creating safe spaces for staff to speak up and providing opportunities to mentor and be mentored. Our employees are the reason for delivering Good CQC ratings, excellent outcomes and outstanding patient experiences, so it is our aim to create a happy and healthy working environment where you can thrive and succeed.

Date posted

30 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,701 to £48,054 a year Per annum including Outer London Allowance

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

306-BEH-1529

Job locations

Suffolk Crisis Prevention House

451 Green Lanes

Palmers Green

N13 4BS

Job description

Job responsibilities

Professional

Carry out and oversee self-referral pathway implementation (including screening and assessment processes) as per the CPH Operational Policy.
Deputise for the House Manager, as required, with regards to:
Ensuring the CPH mentor system for residents is in operation in the house.
Ensuring robust risk assessments of all guests to inform levels of care required and which highlight risks to self and others.

Communication

To work with CPH clients and guests in a professional manner, clearly communicating the purpose of the CPH and using an empathetic approach that supports them in their recovery journey and to benefit from staying in the House.
To professionally manage and communicate sensitive information (adhering to relevant BEH policies and protocols).
Supporting the House Manager to ensure effective communication is established within the house and external departments, for example regular staff meetings, attendance at House Managers Meetings and CMHT meetings.

Kindly refer to attached JD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Professional

Carry out and oversee self-referral pathway implementation (including screening and assessment processes) as per the CPH Operational Policy.
Deputise for the House Manager, as required, with regards to:
Ensuring the CPH mentor system for residents is in operation in the house.
Ensuring robust risk assessments of all guests to inform levels of care required and which highlight risks to self and others.

Communication

To work with CPH clients and guests in a professional manner, clearly communicating the purpose of the CPH and using an empathetic approach that supports them in their recovery journey and to benefit from staying in the House.
To professionally manage and communicate sensitive information (adhering to relevant BEH policies and protocols).
Supporting the House Manager to ensure effective communication is established within the house and external departments, for example regular staff meetings, attendance at House Managers Meetings and CMHT meetings.

Kindly refer to attached JD

Person Specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

Registered with NMC as RMN, or Dip SW, or registered with HPC Degree level in mental health

Desirable

Further training relevant to Adult Mental Health care.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential

At least 4 years' experience in mental health roles. Experience of working with client group and of using a variety of models and approaches to care Skills in developing and changing clinical practice. Working knowledge of all relevant legislation associated with mental health and residents care, including MHA, Human Rights Act, National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing Care, Child Protection and NHS Long Term Plan. Evidence of continued professional development Knowledge of contemporary issues in mental health care.

Desirable

Experience in deputising. Research and audit training.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Essential

Recognition of own limitations, strengths and weaknesses and an ability to seek advice when necessary Ability to gain easily the trust, confidence and respect of guests, their relatives and staff of a variety of levels and disciplines Innovative, creative and a willingness to try something new. Methodical approach to work with attention to detail. IT literate.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Essential

Ability to present ideas with clarity and in a persuasive and influential style. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to negotiate and reach compromises in verbal discussions in a manner which inspires confidence and respect from others

Person Specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

Registered with NMC as RMN, or Dip SW, or registered with HPC Degree level in mental health

Desirable

Further training relevant to Adult Mental Health care.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential

At least 4 years' experience in mental health roles. Experience of working with client group and of using a variety of models and approaches to care Skills in developing and changing clinical practice. Working knowledge of all relevant legislation associated with mental health and residents care, including MHA, Human Rights Act, National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing Care, Child Protection and NHS Long Term Plan. Evidence of continued professional development Knowledge of contemporary issues in mental health care.

Desirable

Experience in deputising. Research and audit training.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Essential

Recognition of own limitations, strengths and weaknesses and an ability to seek advice when necessary Ability to gain easily the trust, confidence and respect of guests, their relatives and staff of a variety of levels and disciplines Innovative, creative and a willingness to try something new. Methodical approach to work with attention to detail. IT literate.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Essential

Ability to present ideas with clarity and in a persuasive and influential style. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to negotiate and reach compromises in verbal discussions in a manner which inspires confidence and respect from others

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Barnet, Enfield & Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Suffolk Crisis Prevention House

451 Green Lanes

Palmers Green

N13 4BS

Employer's website

http://www.beh-mht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barnet, Enfield & Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Suffolk Crisis Prevention House

451 Green Lanes

Palmers Green

N13 4BS

Employer's website

http://www.beh-mht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)