Job summary
We are recruiting for the Lambeth North Living Well Centre which is based at 332 Brixton Road in Brixton.
The Short Term Support services offer assessments and brief interventions to residents in the Borough of Lambeth aged 18 and over regardless of diagnosis. We are a part of the Lambeth Alliance, and we have a close interface with a variety of SLaM services, other statutory organisations (inc. social care) and voluntary sector.
The Lambeth Living Well Network (LWN) Alliance brings together Certitude, Lambeth Clinical Commissioning Group, Lambeth Council, South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and Thames Reach organisations to deliver an innovative way of providing mental health support for those who need it in the Lambeth Borough; a fully integrated and coordinated mental health system which focuses on people's strengths and supports their whole health and wellbeing.
As part of our journey, to realising a fully integrated system, we have set up 3 Living Well Centres in Lambeth.
We are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic candidates, with strong leadership skills and a commitment to delivering high standards of care
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support their line manager in operating and developing the Living Well Centre, to include:
- Leading and managing safe and effective delivery of the care and support for people accessing the centre, within the parameters of delegated responsibility provided by the Alliance partnership organisations.
- Ensuring the centre workforce adheres to the principles, values and outcomes of the Living Well Network Alliance
- Effectively meeting all delegated statutory and regulated duties - with advice and support from relevant partner organisations.
- Improve quality, maintaining safety and leading innovative practice.
To apply for this post you must be a registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker.
About us
We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. We want you to feel like you are part of a close knit team at SLaM. It's important to us that you valued and appreciated and that are why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offer
Some of our benefits are highlighted here:
- Generous pay, pensions and leave, we offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.
- Work life balance, flexible working and support a range of flexible options, such as: part-time working and job sharing.
- Career development, There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes
- Car lease, our staff benefits from competitive deals to lease cars
- Accommodation, our staff benefits from keyworker housing available which is available on selected sites
- NHS discounts, with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands though Health Service Discounts website.
Other benefits include:
- Counselling services
- Wellbeing events
- Long service awards
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Staff restaurants
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Qualification/Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Mental Health/Learning Disability) or other professional registration e.g. Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Psychology
- Mentorship Course (or other relevant teaching/assessment course)
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Master's degree or equivalent experience
Desirable
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Substantial experience of managing clinical practice in a mental health service
- Experience of providing clinical and managerial supervision
- Specialist clinical knowledge relevant to the service, including evidence-based practice.
- Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment and knowledge of methods to develop culturally sensitive practice.
Desirable
- Experience of working with different client groups and of using a variety of models and approaches to care
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Skills in developing and changing clinical practice
- Ability to build and maintain high standards of professional links and communications channels with a variety of personnel and agencies
- Ability to enthuse others, co-ordinate and motivate a team
Desirable
- Proven ability to maintain a balance between strategic and operational management
- Ability to support, manage and advise the team through difficult and challenging situations
Person Specification
Qualification/Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Mental Health/Learning Disability) or other professional registration e.g. Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Psychology
- Mentorship Course (or other relevant teaching/assessment course)
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Master's degree or equivalent experience
Desirable
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Substantial experience of managing clinical practice in a mental health service
- Experience of providing clinical and managerial supervision
- Specialist clinical knowledge relevant to the service, including evidence-based practice.
- Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment and knowledge of methods to develop culturally sensitive practice.
Desirable
- Experience of working with different client groups and of using a variety of models and approaches to care
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Skills in developing and changing clinical practice
- Ability to build and maintain high standards of professional links and communications channels with a variety of personnel and agencies
- Ability to enthuse others, co-ordinate and motivate a team
Desirable
- Proven ability to maintain a balance between strategic and operational management
- Ability to support, manage and advise the team through difficult and challenging situations
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).
Employer details
Employer name
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Lambeth South West Living Well Centre
2-8 Gracefield Gardens Health Centre
London
SW16 2ST
Employer's website
https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
