Band 7 Clinical Lead

Job summary

The Gables Specialist Mental Health Team serves the populations of Braintree and Maldon and surrounding areas, providing care and treatment to patients requiring secondary care mental health services.

It would be expected that the post holder works alongside the other members of the senior team to contribute towards the leadership and functioning of the team, ensuring that performance and activity targets are met

The post holder will be required to provide advice, guidance and support to other staff within the team and to apply high level problem solving skills

The post holder would be required to have good knowledge and understanding of the functioning of a secondary care community mental health service, and should also have the ability to screen referrals and consider appropriate allocations.

The post holder would also carry out ongoing supervision and appraisal of lower banded nursing staff within the team.

To develop and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with, staff, patients, carers, clinicians as well as other teams within the trust and key partner organisations

Main duties of the job

To contribute towards the clinical functioning of the team, ensuring smooth operation

To be aware of performance targets, identify barriers and solutions to resolve these barriers

To maintain safety and ensure the highest level of care is offered within the team

To provide effective support and supervision of staff, supporting their clinical decision making, identifying and supporting with potential barriers affecting performance as well as identifying potential training opportunities for professional development

To hold a small caseload of complex service users and work in the role of care coordinator

To carry out duties delegated by the clinical manager, act as a budget signatory where required, chairing meetings

To support with the management of the team rota's i.e. duty, depot clinic

To support decision making within the allocation process and to review incoming referrals from other teams

To develop good working relationships with key partners

To lead in the continuing development of a high quality service, underpinned by evidence based practice

To support with recruitment of staff

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.