Clinical Team Manager

Job overview

We are very excited to advertise this role on the Older Adults Community Mental Health Team.​​

The successful applicant will join the existing leadership team at an exciting time as we move into a two sector model providing community mental health support and treatment to older people in Sheffield.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will undertake a mix of clinical and operational leadership responsibilities and contribute to the development of the service.

The post holder will provide senior day to day leadership role within the team, whilst retaining an integral part of the leadership/management structure, developing practice, practitioners and team functioning,

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• The Post holder will attend daily huddles and all team MDT’s for the sector within the team and will be required to cover for colleagues during their absence.
• Alongside the Service Manager and  Senior Nurse Practitioners the post holder will work with relevant external parties.
• The post holder will build strong relationships within existing pathways

• Responsible with the Leadership Team for managing and developing staff from a range of professions by providing regular work supervision and appraisal.

• Be a positive role model to promote a conducive working environment.

• Responsible with the Service Manager and Leadership Team for developing effective team working.

• Responsible for the development of and leading evidence-based practice within the service.

• Responsible with the Leadership Team for ensuring effective systems and governance structures to support the effective delivery of care.

• Have a good understanding of the issues related to Safeguarding and be able to work collaboratively with the relevant safeguarding managers within the trust and external partners.

Other Duties

• Deputise for the Service Manager in their absence ensuring continuity of service and maintenance of standards.
• Take responsibility for ensuring own professional competence.
• Ensure behavior and conduct comply with SHPU’s policies and procedures e.g. Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities, Confidentiality and Data Protection.
• Adhere to professional codes of conduct.

Professional and Advisory Role

• Advise others of the role and function of the service.
• Provide specific clinical and professional advice to a broad range of professionals.
• Maintain close working relationships with professional leads.
• Develop and maintain a professional interface with other services.
• Establish and develop positive partnerships internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and maintain clinical standards within the service in keeping with both local and national policy.

Service Development

• Responsible with the Leadership Team for auditing practice within the team.
• Responsible with the Leadership Team for ensuring that staff undertake appropriate training.
• To maintain contemporary knowledge of educational developments in relation to the service and profession.
• Routinely engage with service improvement initiatives.

The post holder should be comfortable in the use of computer technology, have good keyboard skills and have the ability to use email.