Clinical Lead

NHS; Scarborough, Northallerton, Harrogate, York; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Job description

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen for Band 6 positions within the recently formed NYY&S Intensive Support Service for people with a learning disability.

The post holders will work as part of the multi-disciplinary Community Learning Disability Teams, addressing and supporting the health, psychological, emotional, and behavioral needs of adults with a learning disability who have complex physical and emotional health needs. The base will be in York at Systems House and will cover the North Yorkshire area including York & Selby, Northallerton & Richmond, Scarborough, Whitby & Ryedale, Harrogate/Knaresborough.

The focus of the team is to provide an alternative to in-patient care in line with the transforming care agenda, focusing on people with a learning disability who are experiencing (but not exclusively) mental health difficulties, behavioral challenges, placement breakdown, and medication titration who should be treated in the least restrictive environment with the minimum of disruption to their lives. The team may also provide some in-reach into AMH/ ACUTE/ LD hospital settings as liaison support when our clients need to access inpatient settings.

The IST operates from 8am-8pm on a 12hr shift pattern 7 days a week. Full-time positions are available.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will need to have a genuine desire to improve the mental health and well-being of adults with learning disabilities and behaviors that challenge. They will work as part of an MDT delivering high-quality secondary care and enhancing community services, working with individuals who require specialist interventions using trauma-informed care & a recovery-based approach.

The successful candidate must be motivated, flexible, and able to communicate effectively. They will be expected to travel independently to various locations within the NYY&S locality on a regular basis.

Candidates must have 18 months of post-qualifying experience, including sign-off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework. Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants can travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. A trust car lease scheme is also available.

About us

The intensive support team is a newly developed team, and the Band 6 clinical leads will be pivotal in developing and leading the team.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

The post holder will deliver a quality service and ensure the individual is at the center of their care, ensuring they are fully involved in all aspects of assessment, planning, and care and treatment as appropriate, including being professionally and legally accountable.

The service is looking for RNMH or RNLD with relevant LD experience or who have a willingness to develop. Staff must be able to care coordinate and should be able to work well independently as well as part of a wider team. The team will cover a 7-day service, enhanced hours working a 12hr shift pattern. They will be responsible for managing a clinical caseload under the supervision of the Professional Lead, providing assessment, advice, and support to clients, carers, and other professionals and delivering training. We are looking for people who are enthusiastic and willing to help support, develop, and shape the team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council - RNMH or RNLD (RNSC - CAMHS only) - RGN (If appropriate)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Recognised Practice Supervisor and/or Practice Assessor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved within 6 months.
• Trained in Clinical Supervision and providing clinical supervision OR willingness to work towards within 6 months.

Experience

• 18 months post-qualifying experience including sign-off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework.
• Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers.
• Providing clinical supervision to individuals or groups as professionally appropriate.
• Supervising or assessing students on practice placement.
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Quality improvement activities.

Knowledge

• Demonstrable knowledge to post-graduate level of evidence-based practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
• Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g., Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act).
• Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice.
• Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
• Clinical Governance and its application in practice.
• Research and development methodology.
• Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment.
• Working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections.

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.

Address

Systems House, Concord Way, Amy Johnson Way, York

York, Northallerton, Harrogate, Scarborough