About this role
Job summary
The Clinical Support Manager plays a central role in ensuring that services are delivered to the highest clinical, legal and operational standards. This role combines clinical expertise, operational oversight and leadership of the HUB and field based teams. It is suited to an experienced mental health clinician who can interpret legislation, respond to complex operational challenges and support staff working in high pressure environments. The Clinical Support Manager plays a central role in ensuring that services are delivered to the highest clinical, legal and operational standards. This role combines clinical expertise, operational oversight and leadership of the HUB and field based teams. It is suited to an experienced mental health clinician who can interpret legislation, respond to complex operational challenges and support staff working in high pressure environments. The role offers the opportunity to influence service quality across a rapidly expanding organisation that is pushing for market leader status in the sector.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities include
*Taking full responsibility for the HUB, ensuring all operations run efficiently and issues are resolved promptlyCoordinating service delivery for Secure Transport and Complex Care, including alignment with contractual requirements, authorisation processes and billing accuracyMonitoring call quality, supporting performance improvement and providing coaching and feedback to team members
* Ensuring compliance with clinical guidelines, policies, protocols and best practice standardsManaging shift planning, attendance escalation and task allocation to ensure consistent coverage and safe service deliveryUsing performance data to understand trends and support continuous improvementProviding leadership and guidance to staff handling complex calls, escalations or challenging situationsCollaborating with other team leaders and stakeholders to maintain consistent service delivery and resolve operational issuesLeading improvements in HUB processes and systems and encouraging team involvement in innovation activityDelivering team meetings and training sessions that support skills development and positive team culture
About us
Prometheus is a specialist provider of secure transport and complex care services for mental health patients, working with NHS Trusts, Acute Trusts, Local Authorities and independent healthcare organisations. Our focus is on safety, dignity and high quality care, delivered by teams who understand the needs of people experiencing mental health crises and requiring specialist support. As the business continues to grow, we are strengthening our operational leadership to support the delivery of safe, lawful and consistent services.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Clinical Support Manager plays a central role in ensuring that services are delivered to the highest clinical, legal and operational standards.
This role combines clinical expertise, operational oversight and leadership of the HUB and field based teams.
It is suited to an experienced mental health clinician who can interpret legislation, respond to complex operational challenges and support staff working in high pressure environments.
The role offers the opportunity to influence service quality across a rapidly expanding organisation that is pushing for market leader status in the sector.
Clinical Support Manager is responsible for
Ensuring that Prometheus delivers safe, lawful and high quality care across secure transport and complex care services.Taking full responsibility for the HUB, ensuring all operations run efficiently and issues are resolved promptlyCoordinating service delivery for Secure Transport and Complex Care, including alignment with contractual requirements, authorisation processes and billing accuracyMonitoring call quality, supporting performance improvement and providing coaching and feedback to team membersEnsuring compliance with clinical guidelines, policies, protocols and best practice standardsManaging shift planning, attendance escalation and task allocation to ensure consistent coverage and safe service deliveryUsing performance data to understand trends and support continuous improvementProviding leadership and guidance to staff handling complex calls, escalations or challenging situationsCollaborating with other team leaders and stakeholders to maintain consistent service delivery and resolve operational issuesLeading improvements in HUB processes and systems and encouraging team involvement in innovation activityDelivering team meetings and training sessions that support skills development and positive team cultureExercising expert oversight of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and DoLS, ensuring that patients are conveyed and supported lawfully and in line with the Code of PracticeLiaising with external professionals including Approved Mental Health Professionals to ensure lawful detention and conveyanceMaintaining accurate records of legal status and supporting patients, relatives and staff in understanding rights, safeguards and processesKeeping up to date with legislation, policy and best practice related to mental health law and contributing to training and development in this area
Essential Skills
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* Registered Mental Health Nurse with valid NMC registration
Desirable
* At least two years post registration experience within mental health or a related healthcare setting * Leadership experience with exposure to clinical practice and quality improvement in acute, community or secure mental health services * Strong working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 as amended 2007, the Use of Force Act 2018, the Health and Social Care Act 2012 and the Health and Care Act 2022 * Competence applying the Mental Health Act in clinical settings and supporting others to do the same * Experience providing clinical supervision, mentorship and guidance to clinical staff * Experience managing clinical incidents including safeguarding concerns * Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint * Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet performance targets * Excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate compassionately and effectively at all organisational levels * Ability to influence and negotiate in complex or pressured situations
Experience Essential
* At least two years post registration experience within mental health or a related healthcare setting * Leadership experience with exposure to clinical practice and quality improvement in acute, community or secure mental health services * Strong working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 as amended 2007, the Use of Force Act 2018, the Health and Social Care Act 2012 and the Health and Care Act 2022 * Competence applying the Mental Health Act in clinical settings and supporting others to do the same * Experience providing clinical supervision, mentorship and guidance to clinical staff * Experience managing clinical incidents including safeguarding concerns * Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint * Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet performance targets * Excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate compassionately and effectively at all organisational levels * Ability to influence and negotiate in complex or pressured situations
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Prometheus Safe and Secure
Address
Lowestoft
B24 9FD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.psecure.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)