Job summary
Do you want to be part of a very supportive, forward thinking, positive and dynamic Community Mental Health Team?
We have a 6 month secondment vacancy in the South Warwickshire Community Mental Health Team (Stratford Upon Avon) for a full time Deputy Team Manager/Community Mental Health Nurse. The team works with service users with various mental illnesses and we have bases at St Mary's Lodge, Leamington Spa and Stratford Healthcare, Stratford Upon Avon (you will be predominantly based at Stratford Healthcare, Stratford Upon Avon)
Visits to the team or questions are encouraged to appreciate this exciting but challenging role.
The team have regular team events and developments to support a positive working atmosphere, and collaborative working.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a motivated individual who has the ability to lead and manage a dynamic and diverse multidisciplinarysecondary care community mental health service.It is essential the candidate has substantial mental health experience and preferably has experience at managing and leading clinical teams.
A key component of this post is to act as a clinical leader, to be able to offer advice and supervision to the clinical team and ensure high standardsof care and support are maintained to the client group.The post holder will be a clinical leader and support multi professional team working and drive through trust initiatives and new processes withinthe team, with the support of the team managers.The successful candidate will receive support, managerial and professional supervision from their line manager, peer support and CPD.
You would also manage a small caseload of clients who have complex mental health problems and deliver a range of interventions.
You will receive regular support and supervision. Ensuring that staff are well supported is important throughout the team. We also welcome opportunities for staff to develop, and this will be discussed throughout your time with the team.
About us
At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.
We put 'people at our heart'; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.
- generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
- excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
- salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
- discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
- wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
- staff networks and support group
We're always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You need to be a driver with access to a car that can be used for business purposes.
We are looking for people who can demonstrate the Trusts Vision and Values in practice, and are motivated to be involved in innovation and service development.
You will receive regular support and supervision from the Team Manager and be part of weekly management team meetings. We are looking for somebody who has a broad range of experience in mental health and excellent communication skills, as well as the skills to support the team through changes.
You will need your line manager's approval to apply for this secondment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You need to be a driver with access to a car that can be used for business purposes.
We are looking for people who can demonstrate the Trusts Vision and Values in practice, and are motivated to be involved in innovation and service development.
You will receive regular support and supervision from the Team Manager and be part of weekly management team meetings. We are looking for somebody who has a broad range of experience in mental health and excellent communication skills, as well as the skills to support the team through changes.
You will need your line manager's approval to apply for this secondment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Professional Qualification
- Current unrestricted registration with NMC
- Specialist knowledge across a range of procedures and theory
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree/ diploma
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in a Community Mental health care setting
- Developed specialist knowledge gained within a similar environment over a considerable period of time
- Significant experience of undertaking assessment, formulation, risk assessment and positive risk management
- Experience of safeguarding and investigations
- Proven experience of people management
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent written communication skills
- Effective organisational and delegation skills
- Ability to demonstrate and apply understanding of policies and procedures
- Ability to demonstrate and apply understanding of Equal Opportunities
- Ability to demonstrate and apply understanding of confidentiality
- Ability to demonstrate and apply understanding safety issues
- Ability to demonstrate and apply problem solving skills to a variety of situations
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a non judgemental and empathetic approach to service users
- Ability to work as part of a team and able to accept direction and leadership in carrying out duties
- Demonstrate leadership qualities and motivate
- Demonstrate ability to resolve conflict
Other
Essential
- Must have full driving licence and access to a motor vehicle for business use
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Professional Qualification
- Current unrestricted registration with NMC
- Specialist knowledge across a range of procedures and theory
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree/ diploma
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in a Community Mental health care setting
- Developed specialist knowledge gained within a similar environment over a considerable period of time
- Significant experience of undertaking assessment, formulation, risk assessment and positive risk management
- Experience of safeguarding and investigations
- Proven experience of people management
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent written communication skills
- Effective organisational and delegation skills
- Ability to demonstrate and apply understanding of policies and procedures
- Ability to demonstrate and apply understanding of Equal Opportunities
- Ability to demonstrate and apply understanding of confidentiality
- Ability to demonstrate and apply understanding safety issues
- Ability to demonstrate and apply problem solving skills to a variety of situations
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a non judgemental and empathetic approach to service users
- Ability to work as part of a team and able to accept direction and leadership in carrying out duties
- Demonstrate leadership qualities and motivate
- Demonstrate ability to resolve conflict
Other
Essential
- Must have full driving licence and access to a motor vehicle for business use
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
