Clinical Team Manager

Job overview

This is a Secondment or Fixed-Term opportunity to cover maternity leave - Secondments are dependant on Line Manager approval.

We are looking for a Clinical Team Manager that is committed, innovative, and has the vision and leadership skills to lead our Mid Mersey Crisis Resolution Home Treatment service.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team working to ensure that Mid Mersey Borough's are supported in the effective assessment and home treatment of service users with mental health issues.

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about urgent mental health care, with a desire to continually improve what we do.

Main duties of the job

In this position you will play a key role in leadership and continued development of the service, working closely with the leadership team as well as developing relationships with key figures from the acute Trust.  The role will include:

Assist in the development and implementation of integrated care pathways

Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the multi-disciplinary team.

Participate and promote positive intra-agency working.

Support the formulation and implementation of clinical and operational practices and procedures.

Participate in the recruitment, selection and induction of new staff

Assist in the management and coordination of all services delivered to the service user

Ensure effective processes of communication are established, maintained and regularly evaluated within designated team

Provide performance information, analysing to ensure patients are receiving timely access to services

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

MANAGERIAL:

Provide effective leadership to the designated team.

Formulate and implement local clinical and operational practices and procedures as appropriate.

Represent the Service Manager at meetings as required.

Ensure effective deployment of staff and other resources within the Community Mental Health Team to deliver the required service and agreed standards.

Participate in the recruitment and selection process in accordance with Trust policy.

Ensure effective induction of new staff in accordance with Trust policy.

Ensure exit interviews are offered to staff on leaving the organisation/moving teams within the Trust.

Ensure the implementation, monitoring and updating of an operational policy and philosophy for the clinical team.

Ensure the principles of Clinical Governance are incorporated in service delivery by maintaining a high quality service based on agreed clinical standards.

Ensure adherence and implementation of Effective Care Coordination within their scope of responsibility.

Ensure that Trust policies and procedures are understood and adhered to by all staff within their scope of responsibility.

Develop local protocols involving team members to ensure a high standard of service delivery is achieved and maintained.

Lead and ensure staff participation in the formulation of new ideas/suggestions to improve service user care and service delivery.

Ensure that the Managing Performance Policy is adhered to.

Ensure that the Managing Attendance Policy is adhered to.

Participate in the performance monitoring of services in accordance with national and local targets.

Provide statistical information on workforce and service user activity as required.

Assist in the maintenance and updating of the team’s equipment inventories and service schedules. Ensure regular servicing, maintenance, repair or replacement as required adhering to Health & Safety, COSHH and Medical Devices Agency regulations.

Ensure effective processes of communication are established, maintained and regularly evaluated within designated team.

Establish positive networks with partner agencies to support the development and delivery of Community Mental Health Service.

Maintain and monitor a framework for risk management and Health and Safety that ensures timely and effective planning and appropriate actions.

Undertake Serious Untoward Incidents investigations/reviews as required

Investigate complaints and incidents in accordance with Trust policy.

Ensure all staff are provided with the necessary management supervision regarding the co-ordination and delegation of duties, to ensure a comprehensive and consistent delivery of care is maintained.

Work closely with the Service Manager to deliver a balanced budget at year end, having responsibility for that budget delegated for the provision of the Community Mental Health Team.

Ensure that all staff are regularly updated and have knowledge of all emergency procedures.

CLINICAL:

Implement case load supervision to monitor the standards of service user care and ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.

Participate in regular clinical supervision as per Trust policy.

Undertake a practitioner role as required to maintain direct assessment and care skills.

Development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate service user assessments/referrals and models of care.

Provide information, education and support for family members, carers and other relevant professionals.

Ensure links to professional leads are developed and maintained

Ensure the safe management of medicines and adhere to safe practice and principles of administration in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and Trust Medicines Code.

Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the multi-disciplinary team.

Participate and promote positive intra-agency working.

Set standards of service user care based on sound research findings.

Where indicated and following completion of the relevant training the practitioner will act as a non-medical prescriber, at all times working within their sphere of clinical competence.

EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT:

Ensure all staff have an up to date Individual Personal Appraisal and Personal Development Plan in accordance with Trust policy.

Coordinate and nominate staff for appropriate courses, including mandatory training, according to service need and Personal Development Plans.

Lead and support the implementation of evidence based practice in line with current research.

Facilitate preceptorship and mentorship processes for all staff including those in training.

Demonstrate the acquisition and application of knowledge in line with current research and evidence-based practice.

Undertake appropriate continuing professional development.

Promote a positive learning environment by contributing to the teaching, training and supervision of junior staff and learners within the organisation

Provide evidence to support development around the Trust Appraisal   system which may include the KSF or other competency profiles.

Participate in regular supervision, engage in reflective practice and be committed to continued development.

Develop own skills and knowledge and contribute to the development of others.

RESEARCH AND AUDIT:

Ensure staff awareness of Clinical and Corporate Governance and the need for research based practice.

Undertake and participate in appropriate audit, quality assurance programmes and research as directed.