SLP CAMHS Senior Bed Manager

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for the receiving and scrutinizing appropriateness of referrals.

Initial data collection

Assess suitability

Identify alternatives

Locate appropriate bed prioritizing SLP

Ensure accurate up to date bed management database during each 24 hour period, 7 days a week.

Monitor and review young people in out of SLP placements, ensuring they only remain in those placements for the period it is clinically appropriate.

To ensure that all essential information is received from referrers requesting inpatient beds across the SLP CAMHS services

To ensure that the young person referred is resident in one of the London Boroughs of Lewisham, Lambeth, Southwark or Croydon, or the Oxleas Boroughs of Bromley, Bexley or Greenwich or within the SWLSTG area. Referrals are also accepted at a National level but this will be dependent on bed availability.

The post holder will also be:

Liaising and working positively with members of the multi- disciplinary team and partner organizations.

Recognizing and valuing service users as individuals, acknowledging the importance of maintaining respect and dignities at all times and ensure that the care provided respects equality and diversity.

Maintaining accurate patient written and electronic records, in line with Trust Policy, procedure and protocols. Use and complete care plans, pathway documents and progress notes appropriately and in a timely manner.

Contributing towards the on-going quality of service and care, to identify any risk issues in relation to the service users health and social care and responding appropriately if there are any changes, significant factors relevant or incidents related to the service user.

Demonstrating an awareness and understanding of relevant and up-to-date Mental Health Law; ensuring adherence to legislation at all times. Actively contribute to clinical or governance reviews of the teams activity and the monitoring of performance in line with trust directives and audit programs.

Engaging in practice reflection through the utilization of clinical supervision and reflective practice groups, and to contribute to the delivery of clinical supervision to junior staff where

Bed Management

To ensure that all relevant information is received accurately and documented within the EPJS bed management system in the correct fields

When it has been identified that the young person has a neurodevelopment diagnosis, the SLP case managers are immediately informed so a LEAP can be arranged to determine most appropriate care pathway.

To ensure that all referrals meet the criteria for admission and have been assessed by the relevant Tier 3 CAMHS service in hours, out of hours admission is agreed by a Consultant Psychiatrist

To ensure that all risks have been considered by the referrer and the relevant information has been documented and collated accurately, and conveyed and understood by the identified inpatient ward before admission is agreed

To ensure that consent for admission is obtained from the young person and/or their parent/responsible carer

To ensure that based on the content of the referral and risk assessment information, the appropriate care pathway is identified i.e. an admission ward or a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

To ensure that the referrer has made all the necessary arrangements to convey the young person safely to the identified inpatient ward and has liaised with the family/carer's of the young person to keep them informed of admission events.

. Seeking SLP agreement for accessing non SLP beds.

To work closely with the SLP case managers to ensure that bed management have the most updated treatment plans for the young people placed outside of the partnership.

To ensure that when it is clinically appropriate the young person/child is recalled to an SLP CAMHS service at the earliest opportunity

To ensure that outcomes of the all reviews and CPA meetings are documented on EPJS

To request identification of an allocated care co-ordinator (if not in place already) from the Tier service ahead of a transfer back to SLP CAMHS Services, as early as possible

To escalate any delays in transferring a young person back to SLP services to the Service Manager.

Communication and Collaboration

Preparing and providing reports on information and statistics as required relating to case load, regularity of visits and details of contact with clients and families.

Communicating/liaising effectively with relevant agencies to ensure that an integrated programme of care is provided throughout.

Liaising with other Health Care Professionals, Statutory and /or Voluntary Agencies to address the needs of service user.

Leading and participating in team, locality and Trust initiatives as required and promote the strategic aims and objectives of the service, strategy and other relevant quality improvement initiatives in the community.

Leading and actively contributing to clinical or governance reviews of the teams activity and the monitoring of performance in line with trust directives and audit programmes in the community.

Documenting according to Trust policy, write in plain language, avoiding jargon and use of acronyms.

Legislation

Demonstrating an awareness and understanding of relevant and up-to- date Mental Health Law of particular relevance in community settings; ensuring adherence to legislation at all times.

Having knowledge of the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act, Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Programme Approach, Deprivation of Liberty, Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Community Treatment Orders.

Understanding of the admission and discharge procedure Completing referral forms as necessary

Administration and Leadership

Ensuring that electronic patients records are complete. Writing reports and letters in a community setting.

Engaging in practice reflection through clinical supervision and reflective practice groups, and contributing to the delivery of clinical supervision to junior staff.

Demonstrate leadership skills within the clinical context of the community, showing particular awareness of the challenges facing staff working in a community setting and supporting junior staff as appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse, Registered Nurse Learning Diasability

Desirable

• Further post qualifying training and education in working with children and adolescents with mental health problems
• Training in Supervision

Experience

Essential

• 2 years CAMHS experience working with young people in crisis
• Knowledge of key legislation relevant to CAMHS setting: The Children Act 1989, 2004 and The Mental Health Act 1983, 2007, Human Rights Act 1998 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• A good understanding and some experience of the following: Group, individual and family work, multi-disciplinary work, clinical governance and audit and the process of clinical supervision in CAMHS
• Demonstrate independent working

Desirable

• Experience of Interagency working
• Experience of managing a caseload
• Experience of supporting practice development or Service development in clinical areas

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Skills in clinical assessment/baseline mental health assessment, risk assessment and crisis management
• Approachable, self-aware, self-confident and intrinsically motivated to do a good job and to motivate others
• Problem solving, ability to identify problems, review options and take appropriate action without a predetermined framework
• Forms very effective working relationships with colleagues and works well within a team
• Proficient IT skills
• Ability to deal with a wide range of complex needs, situations
• Empathy for service users including individuals who have experienced mental health problems
• Loyal and able to advocate for others and show pride in the work area and organization and demonstrates values of trust and NHS
• Flexibility to work shift patterns across 24hrs, 7days a week and across all clinical areas as required
• Ability to fulfil all the requirements of the role (including physical)

Desirable

• Skilled in supervision of others, and in providing critical and constructive feedback.
• Research informed and evidence-based methods of assessment, treatment and case management

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

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

Maudsley

Camberwell

SE5 8AZ

Employer's website

https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)