Clinical Team Manager

Riverfields Ward, Clifton House, within the York Forensic Inpatient Service, is recruiting a Clinical Team Manager.

As a Ward Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the day to day running of the Male recovery and rehab ward, and the care provided, is safe, effective and of a high standard. We are looking for someone who has the passion and enthusiasm to truly make a difference to the care of women in a secure setting. We are also looking for someone who understands, and role models a multi-disciplinary and inclusive approach to care delivery, where compassionate and collective leadership is central. You will be a key colleague within the leadership and management teams across Forensic Services. If this is you, then we want to hear from you!

This is genuinely an exciting time for Forensic Services, especially within Riverfields ward who are a vital part of the Trusts culture of care programme also looking at how to modernise the recovery and rehab model within forensic services. This role provides you with the opportunity to help shape the future of low secure Recovery and rehab services in York and surrounding areas.

Work with the established leadership team in the service to organise, integrate, and lead a multi-professional team in providing high quality inpatient care as part of the wider Forensic service of Leeds and York Partnerships Foundation Trust

Work in partnership with Leadership Team and Matron in the continuing development of accessible, responsive and locally based Forensic Services.

Ensure the delivery of a comprehensive targeted and user focused service through effective leadership, prioritisation and liaison with key stakeholders of the service.

Lead on the investigation of Clinical incidents in accordance with Trust Policy, complaints and service reviews and inspections.

Ensure all staff, project and budget management responsibilities are undertaken within Trust guidelines.

Act as a champion for the service, demonstrating a participative and supportive leadership style with a commitment to team working.

Manage and lead the operational functioning of the team, participating in an on-call system if required.

This is a rewarding and challenging role, but one where you will be able to make a real difference to service user care and the experience of your colleagues. In return, we will offer you a supportive team structure and commitment to your own professional development.

The post holder must hold a Professional Healthcare registration.  If you would like to discuss this exciting opportunity further please contact to talk to Dan Hunt Matron via reception on 01904 294100.