Clinical Team Leader

We have an exciting opportunity, for a fixed term Clinical Team Leader role, 22.5 hours per week.

You will be an integral part in the senior team, providing senior clinical leadership to the nursing teams, inspiring, supporting & helping oversee the delivery of the very best care.

This post is also key to the ongoing development of the unit & will assist in continuing to develop through quality improvement initiatives. The Unit is an integral element of our Acute Care Pathway with robust links in all services Citywide.

The Glenbourne Unit is an acute mental health inpatient service & consists of a male 19 bedded acute ward - Harford Ward & a female 19 bedded acute ward which is Bridford Ward . Currently rated outstanding by the CQC with the ward providing a wide range of support/treatment available to those experiencing deteriorating mental health; to support/enable their recovery.

We are looking for someone who has the commitment to provide a high quality service together with clear clinical leadership skills, is both organised & has a passion for acute care & improving the patient experience.

Main duties of the job Recent experience in acute care (or similar), have the knowledge & skill to effectively manage people & change within a busy ward is essential. Staff & team development is important so being a role model & encouraging evidence based practice within the team is essential.

The postholder:

- is responsible for the assessment of care needs & the development, implementation & evaluation of programmes of care. They will be designated to take charge regularly of the ward.

- is required to supervise junior staff & be able to teach qualified/unqualified staff, including basic &/or post basic students.

- will at all times work within the spirit of the NMC code of Professional Conduct for trained nurses & local policies.

- will be expected to be involved in the management & leadership of the ward.

- be a member of a multi-disciplinary team, contributing in all its forums, attending meetings & case conferences for patients.

- be responsible for a designated team in order to ensure standards are maintained.

- to promote a collaborative approach to patient care within the team providing support to junior staff.

Please note that we may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline.

Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

All staff are expected to able & willing to work across a 7 day service.

About us Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning socialenterprise delivering integrated health and social care services acrossPlymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts ofDevon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sportscentres, and health hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values,kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, andcollaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, whileempowering staff and those we serve.

We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, inshaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the righttime and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people leadhealthy, independent lives.

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, trainingpathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the CareCertificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorshipprograms ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from allsections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mentalhealth, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during theapplication process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

Job responsibilities To be a member of a multi-disciplinary team, contributing in all its forums, attending meetings and case conferences for patients.

To be responsible for a designated team in order to ensure standards are maintained.

To function as a member of a multi-disciplinary team taking appropriate responsibility for the implementation of decisions made by the team.

Participate in the Glenbourne wide response team which responds to any untoward incident and undertake associated training.

To link closely with Care Co-Ordinator in the delivery of care under Care Programme Approach.

To implement and evaluate core group therapeutic programme on the ward geared to meet individual needs of patients.

To promote a collaborative approach to patient care within the team providing support to junior staff.

To assist the Ward Manager and Deputy Ward Manager in the introduction of an effective care delivery system devised to meet the needs of patients which is evidenced based wherever possible.

To assist the Ward Manager in the introduction Quality Improvement Projects.

To assist the Ward Manager and Deputy Ward Manager in the identification and maintenance of written standards of care.

To act as clinical role model, demonstrating high standards of nursing practice.

To assist the Ward Manager and Deputy Ward Manager in the introduction of patients involvement in the day to day issues on the ward.

To ensure close links with other Glenbourne wards/departments to identify/resolve clinical issues.

To participate in clinical supervision as supervisor.

To maintain good working relationships with other agencies.

To be responsible implementing drug administration procedures according to laid down policies.

To maintain confidentiality in respect of the patient/client at all times.

Communicate clearly with patients, their families and all other mental health professional groups.

Actively participate in clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives, e.g. clinical audit, essence of care, or clinical policy development.

Play an active role in CPA multi disciplinary reviews and ward rounds, reporting on the nursing assessment of patients progress and participating in further multi-disciplinary care planning.

Ensure that patients are encouraged to play a part in their Care Plan and to sign it, and ensuring that they receive a copy of it.

Provide, receive and analysis complex information from a range of sources.

Analysis and make decisions in relation to patient risk.

Managerial:

To support the Glenbourne coordinators rota, ensuring effective use of Glenbourne resources.

To ensure effective leadership and supervision to the ward nurse team.

To participate in the Individual Performance Review as line manager for nurses on the team.

To participate in the Senior Nurse meetings on a regular basis.

To uphold Nursing and the Operational Policies and Standards of the Livewell Southwest.

To be aware of the Health and Safety at Work Act and the implications of the work environment.

Education:

To act as assessor/supervisor for learner nurses.

To ensure the provision of a stimulating learning environment for nurses.

To provide teaching programmes for the education and interest of nurses in the team, in conjunction with the University.

To include a health and wellbeing education component to the core group programme for patients on the ward.

Personal and Professional Development:

To participate in Individual Performance Review.

To receive supervision regularly for clinical work.

In consultation with the Ward Manager and Deputy Ward Manager, to attend meetings, conferences, study days, as appropriate to need.

To keep up-to-date with issues and developments in nursing, and the wider NHS.

To be responsible for your own clinical supervision needs.

To provide relevant and timely information to colleagues and other agencies.

To liaise effectively with other wards/departments in Glenbourne.

To maintain effective links with Community Nurse Teams and all other agencies.

To maintain effective communication with the Acute Trust (Derriford Hospital) and give advice / practical help in difficult situations.

Administration:

To maintain up-to-date accurate clinical records.

To maintain accurate and prompt recording of accident and incident forms.

Ensure accurate recording of Accident/Incident forms.

To maintain the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983.

To ensure effective use of System 1 in record keeping.

To audit CPA and nursing documentation in liaison with the Ward Manager / Deputy Ward Manager.

To ensure that key local and national policies are implemented at a local level giving support where necessary.

Person Specification Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner within a team including: Assessment skills. Communication and liaison skills. Leadership skills/ Supervisory skills. Team working skills. Self-management ability. Prioritising workload/resources Administration skills. Interpersonal skills. Computer skills. Risk assessment management. Crisis management. Lone working. De-escalation skills Audit Supervision of Junior Staff with experience of delivering effective Line Management, Appraisals and development of Personal Development Plans
• Ability to recognise and support stress in others. Group Interaction Skills . click apply for full job details