Job summary
Would you like to join a progressive, successful organisation, which has been highlighted as a Foundation Trust with an excellent track record in nursing care & is leading the way for hospitals across the country?
Situated at the St. Charles Mental health Centre on a 24/7 basis & is staffed by a dedicated multidisciplinary team. The Health based Place of Safety service (HBPOS) is one of the points of admission in the Trust for all persons requiring care in a hospital-based place of safety.
HBPOS team is responsible for:
Providing care to persons admitted to the Place of Safety in accordance with the Place of Safety Care Pathway.
Facilitating a Mental Health Act assessment within a specified time frame.
Formulating a discharge or transfer plan that provides the appropriate level of on-going care.
Ensuring the safety & wellbeing of all users of the service.
The role of the Health Based Place of Safety manager is to be both the clinical & operational lead of the team and to ensure high, quality, patient-centered, effective, safe & efficient care is delivered by the teams. The role involves providing care & support to individuals detained under Section 136 MHA (1983 as amended 2007).
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage & support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues & of course patients & service users when working on our healthcare settings.
Main duties of the job
The HBPoS Manager will have overall management responsibility for the delivery of care.
HBPoS in accordance with Trust policies and procedures and National Guidance. To lead a team of nursing staff in the delivery of high-quality evidence-based practice, ensuring that regular supervision and appraisal take place. To manage administrative and operational resources in a cost-effective manner, evaluating the standard of service delivered. To co-ordinate multidisciplinary working, maintaining excellent communication and working relationships with all team members,and other services within the Trust, to ensure effective interface and continuity of care between disciplines and services.
The post holder will oversee nursing procedures to a standard that ensures safe and effective care and complies with The Nursing and Midwifery Council's Code of Professional Conduct. There is an expectation that the post holder will place the needs of service users at the centre of care delivery in accordance with the Pan London 136 Guidance and relevant Trust Policies. The HBPoS Manager will be a visible, accessible and authoritative presence in clinical areas providing assistance, advice and support to staff, patients, relatives, carers and visitors.
The post holder will lead in the management of the seclusion room in the unit providing clear leadership including both operational management and clinical leadership to ensure effective high standards of care.
This is a patient facing role.
About us
CNWL has an established reputation for providing the highest standards of care together with an extensive range of clinical services. We are extremely proud of our employees across our services, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
We're 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 patient's own home. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. You will become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'. We're always looking to recruit people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives. With every new employee we're hoping to find our future leaders and we'll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career. You'll be part of a team that is compassionate and supportive, and genuinely committed to working together with the people who use our services, their families and carers in everything that we say and do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Attend meetings and forums, representing the ward at various levels both within the Trust and with external agencies, ensuring that all staff are kept fully briefed on any new developments etc. The post-holder may be required to participate in specific inter-agency work relevant to the service.
Ensure that all communication (verbal or written) between the ward and other departments or agencies is of a high standard both in its content and presentation.
Ensure that all written and electronically stored information is accessible only to authorised personnel and is stored in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
Ensure that administrative staff are aware of the importance of the collection of statistical data and ensure that this is collected and stored in an accurate and timely fashion.
Personal Development and Freedom to Act
The post-holder will also be responsible for
:
Undertaking site wide co-ordination roles as required, e.g. Bleepholder.
Establishing and building on excellent working relationships between other services within and external to the Directorate.
Ensuring that systems are in place which invite service users and their carers to comment on the quality of services they receive.
Make effective use of supervision with their line manager on a regular and agreed basis.
Implementation of the complaints procedure including investigation, response, and resolution.
Ensuring that their line manager is kept informed of all developments and changes within the environment.
The safe storage and administration of medications.
Ensure adequate stocks of PPE are available to staff and patients as required.
Other Responsibilities
The post-holder will also be responsible for:
Deputising for the Clinical Service Manager as required.
Undertaking site wide co-ordination roles as required, eg. DSN.
Establishing and building on excellent working relationships between other services both within and external to the Directorate.
Ensuring that systems are in place which invite service users and their carers to comment on the quality of services they receive.
Implementation of the complaints procedure including investigation, response, and resolution.
Ensuring that their line manager is kept informed of all developments and changes within the ward environment.
The safe storage and administration of medications.
The creation and maintenance of an environment which is conducive to learning and which meets the educational standards required by Educational Institutions whose students are placed on the ward. The post-holder will be expected to facilitate actively the wards involvement in the training and education of staff from a variety of disciplines.
Participating in projects within the Unit and Trust as required by the senior management of the Directorate.
Support the development of performance standards within the Service/Department to ensure the service is responsive to and meeting the needs of its customers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Attend meetings and forums, representing the ward at various levels both within the Trust and with external agencies, ensuring that all staff are kept fully briefed on any new developments etc. The post-holder may be required to participate in specific inter-agency work relevant to the service.
Ensure that all communication (verbal or written) between the ward and other departments or agencies is of a high standard both in its content and presentation.
Ensure that all written and electronically stored information is accessible only to authorised personnel and is stored in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
Ensure that administrative staff are aware of the importance of the collection of statistical data and ensure that this is collected and stored in an accurate and timely fashion.
Personal Development and Freedom to Act
The post-holder will also be responsible for
:
Undertaking site wide co-ordination roles as required, e.g. Bleepholder.
Establishing and building on excellent working relationships between other services within and external to the Directorate.
Ensuring that systems are in place which invite service users and their carers to comment on the quality of services they receive.
Make effective use of supervision with their line manager on a regular and agreed basis.
Implementation of the complaints procedure including investigation, response, and resolution.
Ensuring that their line manager is kept informed of all developments and changes within the environment.
The safe storage and administration of medications.
Ensure adequate stocks of PPE are available to staff and patients as required.
Other Responsibilities
The post-holder will also be responsible for:
Deputising for the Clinical Service Manager as required.
Undertaking site wide co-ordination roles as required, eg. DSN.
Establishing and building on excellent working relationships between other services both within and external to the Directorate.
Ensuring that systems are in place which invite service users and their carers to comment on the quality of services they receive.
Implementation of the complaints procedure including investigation, response, and resolution.
Ensuring that their line manager is kept informed of all developments and changes within the ward environment.
The safe storage and administration of medications.
The creation and maintenance of an environment which is conducive to learning and which meets the educational standards required by Educational Institutions whose students are placed on the ward. The post-holder will be expected to facilitate actively the wards involvement in the training and education of staff from a variety of disciplines.
Participating in projects within the Unit and Trust as required by the senior management of the Directorate.
Support the development of performance standards within the Service/Department to ensure the service is responsive to and meeting the needs of its customers.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered on the NMC register, Mental Health
- Relevant post registration health care and/or management qualifications
- Mentorship/Teaching & assessing qualification
Desirable
- First or higher degree in appropriate subject area
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience in working in acute inpatient mental health settings
- Experience in working within the Health Based Place of Safety suites
- Substantial experience at Band 6 or above in an acute inpatient setting.
- Demonstrable experience of managing other staff
- Demonstrable experience of undertaking clinical supervision and appraisal for other staff.
- Demonstrable senior nurse/bleep-holder experience in an acute inpatient Unit
- Previous clinical management experience.
- Keeping accurate records.
- Experience of working within an MDT
- Previous experience of working with people presenting in mental health crisis and assessment of needs while in distress.
- Budget and resource management understanding
- Experience of providing management supervision and appraisal
- Competent in receiving and providing clinical supervision and reflective practice
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience with risk assessment and ongoing management.
Desirable
- Experience of staff performance management.
- Experience of implementing significant changes in working practices.
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Working knowledge and understanding of the legalities surrounding the section 135/136 detention
- Working knowledge of all relevant legislation associated with acute mental health care including - Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Children's Act, Equality Act 2010, Health and Safety Act and the Data Protection Act, Human Rights Act, NSF, Child Protection and NHS Plan.
- Thorough understanding of care planning and risk management
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance
- Knowledge and understanding of recovery approach.
- Working knowledge of budget management
- Knowledge of risk assessment Understanding of audit processes
SKILLS
Essential
- Highly developed leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire others
- Competent ICT skills
- T skills, use of data and spread sheets, production of clear reports, action plans and presentations.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered on the NMC register, Mental Health
- Relevant post registration health care and/or management qualifications
- Mentorship/Teaching & assessing qualification
Desirable
- First or higher degree in appropriate subject area
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience in working in acute inpatient mental health settings
- Experience in working within the Health Based Place of Safety suites
- Substantial experience at Band 6 or above in an acute inpatient setting.
- Demonstrable experience of managing other staff
- Demonstrable experience of undertaking clinical supervision and appraisal for other staff.
- Demonstrable senior nurse/bleep-holder experience in an acute inpatient Unit
- Previous clinical management experience.
- Keeping accurate records.
- Experience of working within an MDT
- Previous experience of working with people presenting in mental health crisis and assessment of needs while in distress.
- Budget and resource management understanding
- Experience of providing management supervision and appraisal
- Competent in receiving and providing clinical supervision and reflective practice
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience with risk assessment and ongoing management.
Desirable
- Experience of staff performance management.
- Experience of implementing significant changes in working practices.
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Working knowledge and understanding of the legalities surrounding the section 135/136 detention
- Working knowledge of all relevant legislation associated with acute mental health care including - Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Children's Act, Equality Act 2010, Health and Safety Act and the Data Protection Act, Human Rights Act, NSF, Child Protection and NHS Plan.
- Thorough understanding of care planning and risk management
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance
- Knowledge and understanding of recovery approach.
- Working knowledge of budget management
- Knowledge of risk assessment Understanding of audit processes
SKILLS
Essential
- Highly developed leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire others
- Competent ICT skills
- T skills, use of data and spread sheets, production of clear reports, action plans and presentations.
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).
