Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Team Lead
to join our Neighbourhood Mental Health Team (NHMHT). THE NHMHTs are at the forefront of providing
accessible care, integrating both Primary and secondary mental Health services,
in line with the NHS long term objectives.
There are five Neighbourhood teams across Herefordshire. The post advertised is to work within the
Ledbury Neighbourhood team at Rose Cottage.
We work closely with our Primary Care Networks, demonstrating good relationships and communication with our respective GP partners. The teams are supportive, with regular MDT meetings, individual/group supervisions and team away-days.
For more information, please contact the Recruiting Manager.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide leadership and
management across the Primary care network (PCN) based in the Ledbury. The post holder will work closely with the
Consultants to provide a united Leadership team.
The post holder will work collaboratively with internal and external organisations and key partners to meet the service needs of the patients, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the PCN area.
The post holder will undertake all Human Recourse
tasks including, recruitment & retention, appraisal and supervision,
absence monitoring and review.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)
Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work within available resources to ensure consistent safe
and timely service delivery including processing and allocation of referrals,
access to assessment and day-to-day coordination of activity.
Understand the role of performance management and quality
in relation to the work of the Team and the Trust, using professional judgement
to work with the team and in supervision to achieve outcomes in line with Trust
performance indicators.
Provide, in liaison with colleagues, a recovery orientated
comprehensive community mental health service to patients and their
relatives/carers who are referred to the service.
Plan and manage workloads of clinical staff within CMHT to
include the allocation of staffing resources, including duty rotas, planning
patient care and groups etc.
Maintain high standards of clinical care throughout the
service, ensuring that the values and principles of recovery are integral to
the care and support provided.
Provide Clinical /caseload management supervision to team
members.
Manage inspections and audit of the team if required.
Manage/respond to complaints/compliments regarding the team
from clients and relatives.
Be aware of Trust policies and how to access them. Know
specific policies relating to roles and spheres of responsibilities.
Authorised signatory for staff annual leave and study leave
as well as travel expenses for staff within the CMHT.
For full details of
the duties and criteria of the role please refer to the job description and
person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work within available resources to ensure consistent safe
and timely service delivery including processing and allocation of referrals,
access to assessment and day-to-day coordination of activity.
Understand the role of performance management and quality
in relation to the work of the Team and the Trust, using professional judgement
to work with the team and in supervision to achieve outcomes in line with Trust
performance indicators.
Provide, in liaison with colleagues, a recovery orientated
comprehensive community mental health service to patients and their
relatives/carers who are referred to the service.
Plan and manage workloads of clinical staff within CMHT to
include the allocation of staffing resources, including duty rotas, planning
patient care and groups etc.
Maintain high standards of clinical care throughout the
service, ensuring that the values and principles of recovery are integral to
the care and support provided.
Provide Clinical /caseload management supervision to team
members.
Manage inspections and audit of the team if required.
Manage/respond to complaints/compliments regarding the team
from clients and relatives.
Be aware of Trust policies and how to access them. Know
specific policies relating to roles and spheres of responsibilities.
Authorised signatory for staff annual leave and study leave
as well as travel expenses for staff within the CMHT.
For full details of
the duties and criteria of the role please refer to the job description and
person specification attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of three years post-registration experience, with two years at senior level in Community Mental Health
- Experience of working with severe and enduring mental illness
- Evidence of delivering psychosocial / therapeutic interventions
- Management and leadership in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Risk management
- Clinical supervision
Desirable
- Previous experience in a management role
- Training/developing staff and / or patients
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN / Occupational Therapist / Social Worker
- Evidence of post qualification training / studies
- Teaching / Assessing qualification
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualification at point of offer
Desirable
- Supervision qualification
- Teaching / training qualification
- Management training qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of principles of assessment and treatment of people with mental health problems.
- Knowledge of principles of risk assessment and management.
- Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act 2006 and other relevant legislation.
- Knowledge of the recent changes in NHS mainstream community mental health services in relation to the Community Transformation.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour.
- Role modelling good behaviour.
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback.
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.
- Adaptable, flexible and approachable.
- Ability to recognise own limitations.
- Ability to use own initiative.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of three years post-registration experience, with two years at senior level in Community Mental Health
- Experience of working with severe and enduring mental illness
- Evidence of delivering psychosocial / therapeutic interventions
- Management and leadership in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Risk management
- Clinical supervision
Desirable
- Previous experience in a management role
- Training/developing staff and / or patients
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN / Occupational Therapist / Social Worker
- Evidence of post qualification training / studies
- Teaching / Assessing qualification
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualification at point of offer
Desirable
- Supervision qualification
- Teaching / training qualification
- Management training qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of principles of assessment and treatment of people with mental health problems.
- Knowledge of principles of risk assessment and management.
- Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act 2006 and other relevant legislation.
- Knowledge of the recent changes in NHS mainstream community mental health services in relation to the Community Transformation.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour.
- Role modelling good behaviour.
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback.
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.
- Adaptable, flexible and approachable.
- Ability to recognise own limitations.
- Ability to use own initiative.
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).
