Band Clinical Nurse/OT/Social Worker Lead

Band Clinical Nurse/OT/Social Worker Lead

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and experienced senior mental health practitioner to work closely with the Team Manager and other senior clinicians within H&F Central MINT services in Hammersmith & Fulham. This post is open to nurses, social workers and occupational therapists and is a management post within the team.

Remodelled community teams have been established over the past year following a successful bid for additional resources. In line with the population health model the team now deliver mental health interventions in partnership with primary care colleagues as well as continuing to provide care for those with more complex needs.

The Long-Term Plan, together with NHSE's Community Mental Health Framework, provides a historic opportunity to address gaps in the provision of Mental Health care within communities. Community teams have moved away from siloed, hard-to-reach services towards joined-up care and whole population management approaches, establishing a revitalised purpose and identity for community mental health services.

One of the LTP's key objectives is to develop "new and integrated models of primary and community mental health care which will support adults and older adults with severe mental illnesses".

Main duties of the job

The post holder will lead and monitor the performance and care delivery of the nursing staff in the MINT team; ensuring local professional leadership.

They will participate in review of clinical policies and guidelines relevant to the area and support and implement changes to practice.

Additionally, they will liaise with other organisations and professionals to promote communication and good practice; be able to undertake audit activity and supervision to other staff in service area/care group.

They would need to have an understanding of psychosocial interventions to include psycho-education, wellness recovery action plans and discharge planning.

The post holder will also be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for a small and defined caseload; and maintaining associated records.

In addition, the post holder will be responsible for supporting the team manager in providing effective leadership within a clinical team providing a high quality service within the resources available within a defined geographical area.

About us

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification Qualifications and Training

• Registered Nurse/OT/Social Worker (mental health) appropriate to the job role.
• Evidence of post registration training in relevant service area
• Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent/Practice Educators
• Degree/diploma level supplemented by specialist qualification, training, experience, courses to masters level equivalent relevant to the care group

Experience

• Experience of supervising staff and students
• Able to manage a caseload of people with complex mental health needs
• Awareness of Trust policies and service specification
• Extensive post qualifying experience in relevant service area
• Lived experience of mental health issues

Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge of interventions specific to service area
• To understand performance reports and how they relate to team
• To have a good knowledge of service objectives

Personal Qualities

• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills with staff, patients, families, carers and professionals
• Able to establish links with other services and professionals
• Able to effectively manage risk
• Extensive post qualifying experience in relevant service area

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.

£56,276 to £63,176 a year per annum inclusive of 20% HCAS