Clinical Team Leader

• Are you someone looking for a career in one of the UK's most respected mental health and learning disability trusts?
• Would you like to be part of a dedicated team committed to making a difference to peoples lives to enjoy a better future?

We are seeking a Band 6 Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse to join us on Delderfield Ward at the Cedars in Exeter. Delderfield is an 16 bed acute unit based in the beautiful grounds of Wonford House in Exeter. Delderfield provides care for men & women with severe mental health needs.

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.

This is also an exciting time to be joining our organisation as we are currently undertaking reviews of our care pathways, smarter ways of working, including enhanced IT equipment and mobile working, all of which will enhance peoples experiences of accessing and using our services and focussing on the quality of care provision.

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

Applications will be reviewed and interviews offered prior to the closing date; Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Main duties of the job

• To assist the Ward Manager in setting up standards, promoting change and developingnursing 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, inaccordance with evidence based professional practice and trust policies.

About us

We provide mental health & learning disability 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.

Our values

We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess and demonstrate the behaviours which underpin the core values of our organisation. These values 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 & learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached to this advertwhich will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification Experience

• Experience as a Band 5 in an acute inpatient setting
• Experience working within an MDT
• Clinical Supervision and Mentoring Experience
• Experience of managing staff
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Previous Leadership or Management training
• Experience of completing audit work

Knowledge and skills

• An understanding of NSF Mental Health Act/ MH Capacity Act
• CPA/Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health
• Excellent verbal and written communication 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
• Able to undertake nursing procedures e.g. manual handling, physical restraint

Qualifications