About this role
Job summary
A fantastic and exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of Deputy Team Manager for The Richmond Integrated Recovery Hub, supporting the team manager to provide clinical and operational leadership to the team. The successful candidate will report directly to the team manager and deputise for the team manager when they are on leave. The successful applicant will also work as a care-coordinator/key worker and carry a reduced caseload.
The team provides care for working age adults who live in Richmond and experience severe or enduring mental illness., with care provided according to GP/PCN alignment. The team works closely with the Richmond Integrated Recovery Hub
The post sits within a well-established MDT that works alongside a separate single point of access team, early intervention service, primary care liaison and personality disorder services.
Main duties of the job
This post requires someone with drive, energy and a commitment to high-performance standards and the delivery of excellent services. The post holder would be joining a supportive Multidisciplinary Team, with regular supervision and opportunities to participate in service development.
The post holder will support the team manager with day-to-day problem solving and navigation, both within the service and at the interface with other services and external organisations. In addition, the post holder will supervise staff, support with quality improvement and service development.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, an aptitude for managing multiple demands and effective time management techniques whilst remaining calm under pressure. A positive outlook and ability to motivate others is also desirable.
About us
We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.
We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.
This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services as we invest a further £120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.
Unless expressly stated in the job advert the role is not subject to sponsorship, please be advised that all offers of employment are subject to evidence of right to work in the UK.
Job description Job responsibilities
Working autonomously within the parameters of the role leading and supporting junior staff and wider care team to implement the delivery of quality nursing care, contributing to the physical, psychological, social, recreational and spiritual care in a recovery-focused way through therapeutic engagement and activities, and taking steps to address any issues that arise.
Leading on and undertaking activities to ensure that the fundamentals of care
are met - nutrition, hydration, hygiene, comfort, emotional and social support:
Co-ordinating and evaluating collaborative patient centred care; getting feedback and improving plans with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT). Providing accurate information about care in an accessible format to patients and their relatives / carers. Liaising and working positively with members of the multi- disciplinary team and partner organisations. Administering, and monitoring the side-effects of, medication; monitoring service user compliance. Safety; safe custody of medicines, sharps, clinical equipment, report all incidents following trust policy. Leading and supporting/teaching junior staff on risk assessment and risk management that involves making decisions based on knowledge of the research evidence, knowledge of the individual service user and their social context, knowledge of the service users own experience and clinical judgment.
Undertaking 1-1 engagement with service users in an honest, open and non- judgmental way.
Recognising and valuing service users as individuals, acknowledging the importance of always maintaining the service users respect and dignity and ensure that the care provided respects equality and diversity.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of research based/reflective practice, e.g. understanding and ability to use supervision to reflect on skills, attitude and knowledge and develop these by using evidence based practice Significant relevant clinical experience Evidence of continuing professional development Experience as a preceptor / mentor
Desirable
Experience of Interagency working Experience of managing a caseload Experience of working in the community
Training and Qualfiications Essential
Registered mental health/learning disability nurse (current NMC registration) or equivalent professional qualification Mentorship qualification
Desirable
Master's degree
Skills and Abilities Essential
Able to provide quality care that is responsive to service user's needs, without close supervision Skills in clinical assessment/baseline mental health assessment Skills in risk assessment and risk management and crisis management Resilient: able to cope with difficult interpersonal situations.
Desirable
IT skills Skilled in supervision of others, and in providing critical and constructive feedback.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust
Address Maddison Centre
140 Church Rd
Teddington
TW11 8QL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.swlstg.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)