CAMHS - Clinical team manager

Job responsibilities

MANAGERIAL

Provide effective leadership to the designated team.

Formulate and implement local clinical and operational practices and procedures as appropriate.

Represent the Service Manager at meetings as required.

Ensure effective deployment of staff and other resources within the CYPMHS Response Team to deliver the required service and agreed standards.

Participate in the recruitment and selection process in accordance with Trust policy. Ensure effective induction of new staff in accordance with Trust policy. Ensure exit interviews are offered to staff on leaving the organisation/moving teams within the Trust.

Ensure the implementation, monitoring and updating of an operational policy and philosophy for the clinical team.

Ensure the principles of Clinical Governance are incorporated in service delivery by maintaining a high-quality service based on agreed clinical standards. Support the implementation of iTHRIVE within their scope of responsibility.

Ensure that Trust policies and procedures are understood and adhered to by all staff within their scope of responsibility.

Develop local protocols involving team members to ensure a high standard of service delivery is achieved and maintained.

Lead and ensure staff participation in the formulation of new ideas/suggestions to improve service user care and service delivery.

Ensure that the Managing Performance Policy is adhered to.

Ensure that the Managing Attendance Policy is adhered to.

Participate in the performance monitoring of services in accordance with national and local targets.

Provide statistical information on workforce and service user activity as required.

Assist in the maintenance and updating of the teams equipment inventories and service schedules.

Ensure regular servicing, maintenance, repair or replacement as required adhering to Health & Safety, COSHH and Medical Devices Agency regulations.

Ensure effective processes of communication are established, maintained and regularly evaluated within designated team.

Establish positive networks with partner agencies to support the development and delivery of CYPMH services.

Maintain and monitor a framework for risk management and Health and Safety that ensures timely and effective planning and appropriate actions.

Undertake Serious Incidents investigations/reviews as required Investigate complaints and incidents in accordance with Trust policy.

Ensure all staff are provided with the necessary management supervision regarding the coordination and delegation of duties, to ensure a comprehensive and consistent delivery of care is maintained.

Work closely with the Service Manager to deliver a balanced budget at year end, having responsibility for that budget delegated for the provision of the Community Mental Health Team.

Ensure that all staff are regularly updated and have knowledge of all emergency procedures.

CLINICAL

Implement case load supervision to monitor the standards of service user care and ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.

Participate in regular clinical supervision as per Trust policy.

Undertake a practitioner role as required to maintain direct assessment and care skills.

Development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate service user assessments/referrals and models of care.

Provide information, education and support for family members, carers and other relevant professionals.

Ensure links to professional leads are developed and maintained Ensure the safe management of medicines and adhere to safe practice and principles of administration in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and Trust Medicines Code.

Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the multi-disciplinary team.

Participate and promote positive intra-agency working.

Set standards of service user care based on sound research findings.

Where indicated and following completion of the relevant training the practitioner will act as a non-medical prescriber, at all times working within their sphere of clinical competence.

EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT

Ensure all staff have an up to date Individual Personal Appraisal and Personal Development Plan in accordance with Trust policy.

Coordinate and nominate staff for appropriate courses, including mandatory training, according to service need and Personal Development Plans.

Lead and support the implementation of evidence based practice in line with current research.

Facilitate preceptorship and mentorship processes for all staff including those in training.

Demonstrate the acquisition and application of knowledge in line with current research and evidence-based practice.

Undertake appropriate continuing professional development.

Promote a positive learning environment by contributing to the teaching, training and supervision of junior staff and learners within the organisation Provide evidence to support development around the Trust Appraisal system which may include the KSF or other competency profiles.

Participate in regular supervision, engage in reflective practice and be committed to continued development. Develop own skills and knowledge and contribute to the development of others.

TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Core professional qualification in registered nurse, social work, Occupational therapy or other none core therapy - accredited
• Masters or equivalent level of experience
• Up to date Professional Registration (to be maintained)

Desirable

• Evidence of education to MSc level or evidence of performance to equivalent level

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Management and supervision of staff
• Effective team working within a multi-agency framework
• Effective change management Positive leadership of a team
• Experience in consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
• Experience of working with a wide variety of patient groups that reflect the full range of clinical severity including a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
• Experienced in and the ability to provide case management supervision for CAMHS staff, students and other service groups/ team professionals as required

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Essential

• Advanced knowledge and skills in the complete range of approaches within special field of work as required to meet the needs of different patients and settings.
• Advanced level of knowledge of the mental health needs of children and adolescents.
• Have experienced in providing complex risk assessments
• Must demonstrate ability to be self reflective and to organise own supervision appropriately
• Ability to work within a culturally diversive community in a wide variety of contexts including highly specialist skills for working in settings outside the clinic.
• Advanced knowledge and skills in providing consultation to other professionals and non-professional groups.
• Ability to take full clinical responsibility for patient care and treatment, both as a care co-ordinator and within the context of a multi-disciplinary team.

VALUES

Essential

• Continuous Improvement
• Accountability
• Respectfulness
• Enthusiasm
• Support
• High professional standards
• Responsive to service users
• Engaging leadership style
• Strong customer service belief
• Transparency and honesty
• Discreet
• Change oriented

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).