Clinical Team Leader
Job overview
Are you looking to take your first step into a leadership role?
We are looking for an enthusiastic Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to join our Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit who is able to work effectively and dynamically in a busy and demanding setting.
Haven Male PICU is a 7 bedded male PICU that provides a high level of effective and compassionate care to men who are experiencing the most acute phase of a serious mental disorder and behavioural disturbance. Our service users may present with significant risk of harm to themselves and others, as well as vulnerability from others.
You will be supported closely by the ward manager and wider team who will provide a comprehensive induction programme for a Clinical Team Leader joining the Psychiatric Intensive Care service. In return for joining us on Haven you will become a valued member of our multi-disciplinary team and have a say in how our service develops.
This is a great opportunity for those interested in making a difference and taking their next step into a leadership role and demonstrating your knowledge and abilities, whilst continually improving services and providing hands on care within a specialist area.If this sounds like you, then it is you were are looking for and would like to welcome you as part of our team!
Please be aware that applications from candidates that require sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Team Leaders undertake a dual clinical and leadership role; acting as a deputy for the Ward Manager. They play a key role in the day-to-day management of the ward; are a main point of contact for advice/decisions and will support, supervise and manage staff at every level.They also assist in the delivery of local and nationally required outcomes and will often be given a lead role to manage in their own right.
PICU experience is desirable, but not essential as you will be working within an experienced multi-disciplinary team.
The team aim to;- Treat patients who are detained under the Mental Health Act using positive engagement, talking therapies (CBT/DBT) and medicines
- Ensuring patient and their family/carers are at the centre of their recovery journey
- Engage creatively with patients to co-produce their individual care plans
- Prioritise both mental and physical health wellness
- Engaging patients in doing a variety of activities both on the ward and off the ward
- Help patients get active, eat well and take care of their own wellbeing
- Promote freedom of choice and least restrictive practice, in a safe and therapeutic environment
You will be required to undertake a Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression course and it is a condition of your employment that you successfully complete all aspects of this course; if this is not achieved you will not be able to commence working in the post.
Working for our organisation
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference.Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support.If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]
Person specification
Knowledge, Skills and Training
Essential criteria- Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
Job Specific Experience
Essential criteria- Experience at Staff Nurse Band 5 level for a substantial period
- Experience of receiving clinical supervision
- Multi-disciplinary networking
- Awareness multi-cultural issues within acute psychiatry
Managerial Experience
Essential criteria- Experience in monitoring untrained staff
- Ability to supervise others' work
Personal qualities/attributes
Essential criteria- Motivation and the ability to motivate others
- Ability to identify own limitations and ask for advice
At Dorset HealthCare we want to offer all our staff the opportunity to work flexibly, putting health and wellbeing first, whilst continuing the delivery of excellent patient care. Flexible working looks different for everyone and we welcome applicants to discuss flexible working opportunities with the recruiting manager.
What working for us will provide:
- 27 days of annual leave, rising to 33 over ten years (for staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions)
- Excellent NHS pension scheme
- Health and wellbeing services
- Flexible working options, including family-friendly hours
- Free training and one-to-one career coaching to reach your career goals
- Preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and AHPs
- Access to nine staff networks – have a voice and transform our Trust
- Relocation costs where applicable
- Salary sacrifice scheme opportunities – including childcare vouchers, car lease and cycle scheme, home technology equipment, and buying annual leave
- NHS discounts to save on your shopping, gym membership and more
Visit our careers website to learn more about our culture, staff stories, benefits, development programmes and opportunities.
What you need to do:
Before applying for this post, please do ensure that you have read the job description and person specification requirements. If you think you have everything we're looking for, then we'd love to hear from you, alternatively if you would like more information about the role please do not hesitate to contact us.
Regrettably, we are not able to offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you attempt to apply for a role that we do not offer sponsorship for, you will receive notification of this at the time of starting your application and you will not be able to proceed.At this point, we wish to thank you for your interest in working for us and apologise we cannot take your application any further.
Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Further guidance can be found on the gov.uk website. It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form.Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)