Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and vibrant leader with a positive attitude towards recovery and mental health rehabilitation to lead our workforce and dynamic patient group at Cherrywood using the recovery pathways.
Cherrywood Mental Health Rehabilitation Unitprovides short-term (up to one year) residential rehabilitation to help service users return to independent living.
The unit has 7 beds and enables people with severe and complex mental health problems to gain or regain the confidence and skills in everyday activities which will enable them to fulfil their potential for recovery and independence.
A range of therapeutic activities are available both in groups and as individuals and support is also given to families through our family support service.
The unit works closely with other Community and Inpatient Services within Milton Keynes.
Main duties of the job
You will ensure a quality and efficient service operates within the unit where high standards of nursing care and statutory requirements are adhered to. You will work alongside other agencies to oversee the assessment and treatment of inpatients and provide leadership and clinical support to staff.
Are you a qualified Mental Health Professional with extensive post registration experience? We would welcome the opportunity to show you around the unit and discuss the post in more detail.
About us
We are passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patients own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. Were always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee were hoping to find our future leaders and well support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ensure the day to day management of the multi-disciplinary team, with responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
The Senior Practitioner/Unit Manager will ensure a quality and efficient service operates within the units whereby high standards of nursing care and statutory requirements are adhered to.
Take a lead role in clinical and multi-disciplinary team meetings, supporting and guiding junior staff, ensuring that all contributions are recognised.
For further information about this post, please see attached job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ensure the day to day management of the multi-disciplinary team, with responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
The Senior Practitioner/Unit Manager will ensure a quality and efficient service operates within the units whereby high standards of nursing care and statutory requirements are adhered to.
Take a lead role in clinical and multi-disciplinary team meetings, supporting and guiding junior staff, ensuring that all contributions are recognised.
For further information about this post, please see attached job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Qualification at Diploma or Degree level in Mental Health nursing or other professionally qualified health professional. Valid registration essential.
- Registered with a regulator i.e., HCPC.
- Mentor/Supervisor qualification
Desirable
- Relevant Degree or Diploma
- Non Medical Prescribing
Previous Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience in Mental Health and/or Learning Disabilities
- Experience of working in the community and of mental health rehabilitation
- Experience of managing others, including supervision.
- Experience of working within an MDT
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Leadership Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Extensive knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 and Codes of Practice
- Sound knowledge of principles of recovery
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Qualification at Diploma or Degree level in Mental Health nursing or other professionally qualified health professional. Valid registration essential.
- Registered with a regulator i.e., HCPC.
- Mentor/Supervisor qualification
Desirable
- Relevant Degree or Diploma
- Non Medical Prescribing
Previous Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience in Mental Health and/or Learning Disabilities
- Experience of working in the community and of mental health rehabilitation
- Experience of managing others, including supervision.
- Experience of working within an MDT
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Leadership Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Extensive knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 and Codes of Practice
- Sound knowledge of principles of recovery
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).
