Senior Staff Nurse

• Are you someone looking to start a career in one of the UKs most respected mental health trusts?
• Would you like to do a job that makes a difference every day?

Are you looking for something completely new, different, exhilarating and challenging? Do you want great job satisfaction working within a motivated team? If you are an experienced & resilient clinical practitioner within mental health services then look no further.

We are seeking a Band 6 Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse to join us within our Secure Inpatients Wards at Langdon Hospital.

You will quickly become part of a friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team where you'll be using your skills and experience to deliver a package of care to people on our ward that helps them on their road to recovery. We passionately believe that with our help, people can improve their mental health to recover independence and return to their local community.

We are looking for someone who can lead by example and demonstrate good collaborative working, placing emphasis on the Recovery Model.

If you are looking to relocate to the fabulous county of Devon we have a relocation package that may be suitable for you.

Main duties of the job

As a Clinical Team Leader you will be committed to ongoing service and clinical development inclusive of service user / carer involvement.

Providing clinical leadership to nursing team and ensure the provision of high quality individualised person-centred standards of care are delivered to all patients.

You will deputise for the Ward Manager and support them to ensure the safe and effective running of the ward.

Ensure the effective supervision and development of staff.

To work and act as a key member of the team, supporting each patient with achieving their planned outcomes.

To act as the lead nurse in the assessment, implementation of care through to point of discharge.

To take charge of clinical area.

To adopt a flexible approach to hours of duty, in order to meet the needs of the service over a 24 hour period.

To work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

About us

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trust's core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Clinical Team Leader

Band: 6

Network: Secure Directorate

Department: Secure Services

Base: Secure Inpatients

Responsible To: Ward Manager

Job Purpose:

To assist the Ward Manager in setting up standards, promoting change and developing nursing practice, supervision and audit.

To deputise for the manager in his/her absence.

To ensure the delivery of high standards of nursing care to all service users, in accordance with evidence-based professional practice and trust policies.

Duties and Responsibilities

Communication & Working Relationships

To have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Work in partnership with all health, social care professionals and other stakeholders, maintaining effective communication that benefits the patients/service users wellbeing. Liaise with carers, families and user groups and representatives.

Planning & Organisation

To act as shift coordinator supporting staff in shift planning and management.

Understanding and management of staffing on a daily basis including working with others to redeploy staff safely.

To deputise for the manager in his/her absence.

Lead and supervise others, undertake PDRs and manage absence.

Assist with the development and delivery and evaluation of evidence-based treatments.

To participate in training and development of junior staff within the clinical environment. Monitoring of clinical work.

To develop the team to maximise skills.

To ensure the appropriate delegation of tasks taking into consideration the skills and grade of staff members.

Produce staffing rotas, taking into consideration budgetary requirements, skill/gender grade mix to meet clinical need.

Responsibility for Patient/Client Care, Treatment & Therapy

To ensure that care plans are implemented and reviewed as part of ongoing assessment.

To ensure that robust, up to date risk assessments are carried out by the relevant staff.

To ensure standards of care are maintained to the highest level.

To promote good practice in the management of acutely disturbed clients.

To adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct and other professional guidelines.

Policy, Service, Research & Development Responsibility

To work with the Ward Manager to review, update and implement standards and policies for use in secure inpatient settings as appropriate.

To participate in ongoing training and education progress.

To be aware of current initiatives in inpatient care.

To promote service changes with a positive and professional attitude.

To explore innovative ways of delivering and improving patient care.

Responsibility for Finance, Equipment & Other Resources

Establish an efficient working environment, making the most effective use of staff, supplies, equipment and services.

To demonstrate effective risk management.

Responsibility for Supervision, Leadership & Management

To provide supervision and appraisals for qualified staff.

To demonstrate effective leadership/ management skills.

To participate in the role of mentor to students.

To participate in audits.

To develop and empower junior staff within the team.

To support staff in line with Promoting a Positive Working Environment Policy (HR01) and the maximising Attendance Policy (HR25) and having difficult conversations.

Information Resources & Administrative Duties

To ensure accurate documentation.

To have working knowledge of the Electronic Patient notes system.

The post holder will ensure that clinical/care records both written and electronic are accurate and are consistent with professional and organisational requirements.

Review of this Job Description

This job description is intended as an outline indicator of general areas of activity and will be amended in the light of changing service needs. This job description is to be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder on an annual basis.

General Information

Confidentiality: The post holder will maintain appropriate confidentiality of information relating to the Trust, individuals and Patient information. The post holder will be expected to comply with all aspects of the Data Protection Act.

Equality & Diversity: Devon Partnership NHS Trust is committed to achieving equality of opportunity for all staff and for those who access services. You must work in accordance with equal opportunity policies/procedures and promote the equality and diversity agenda of the Trust.

Recovery: It is a requirement of all employees to have an understanding of the broad principles of the Recovery Approach and to incorporate them into every aspect of their work in support of the Trust's aim to provide services that support people's recovery through being holistic and promoting social inclusion, self-management, personal autonomy and independence.

Risk Management / Health and Safety: Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, ensure that agreed safety procedures are carried out and maintain a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors.

Records Management: The post holder has responsibility for the timely and accurate creation, maintenance and storage of records in accordance with Trust policy, including email documents and with regard to the Data Protection Act, The Freedom of Information Act and any other relevant statutory requirements.

Clinical Governance: The post holder will be expected to participate in clinical governance activities to assist the Trust to provide high quality services.

Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infection: The post holder is expected to comply with Trust Infection Control Policies and conduct themselves at all times in such a manner as to minimise the risk of healthcare associated infection.

Smoking: The Trust operates a non-smoking policy. Employees are not permitted to smoke anywhere within the premises of the Trust or when outside on official business. Staff must also be mindful of public perception and must therefore not smoke whilst travelling in Trust identified vehicles or when can be identified as Devon Partnership Mental Health Trust staff.

Policies & Procedures: Trust employees are expected to follow Trust policies, procedures and guidance as well as professional standards and guidelines. Copies of Trust policies can be accessed via the staff intranet or external website or via your manager.

Person Specification

Experience

• A minimum of two years experience as a band 6 in clinical settings
• Experience working within an MDT.
• Clinical Supervision and Mentoring Experience.
• Experience of managing staff.

Qualifications

• Degree in Health or social care or equivalent experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Able to provide and receive complex sensitive information in relation to staff, service users, families and carers.
• Able to problem solve and assist others in this process.
• Ability to assess and manage risk effectively.
• Lead and supervise staff to provide a high quality, effective service.
• Good liaison skills and ability to manage difficult and complex situations.
• Effectively able to manage own time and that of the team.
• Ability to work flexibly.
• Able to undertake nursing procedures e.g. manual handling, physical restraint.
• Teaching Qualification.
• Leadership or Management Qualification.

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.