About this role
Job summary
Clinical Team Lead - 22.5 hours part time/Job shareTo provide clinical leadership and clinical advice to staff working within the CLDT's and to provide clinical leadership within the CLDT. To support nurses in complex case management and ensure that there is provision of appropriate clinical and managerial supervision within the Community Learning Disability Team.To ensure there is accountability regarding the community caseload and current waiting list. To liaise closely with Clinical Nurse Specialists to provide seamless service across the Specialist LDdirectorate.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support and oversee operational delivery of the teams and will work closely with the Business Support Manager to ensure that risk registers, contractual information and KPI's are up to date and meeting set standards. They will be required to work autonomously in order to address issues impacting service delivery with overall support and strategic direction from the Head of Service.
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Job description Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide clinical leadership and clinical advice providing a visible point of call for staff to go to regarding clinical and operational issues.2. To provide supervision to members of the community learning disability team.3. To ensure there is accountability regarding the community caseload and current waiting list.4. To help define the role and parameters around community nursing.5. To support the team in complex case management.6. To provide a constructive clinical lead to ensure that MDT decision making is in line with clinical.7. Processes i.e. Duty and Intake ensuring all service users referred have a health coordinator.8. To manage clinical and operational performance issues for the CLDT and work supportively with other Professional leads cross the Directorate to ensure a seamless service.9. To assist the team to implement clinical processes in line with the Clinical Strategy.10. To lead on clinical audit and service improvement as required for the CLDT.11. Working closely with the Head of Nursing and other professionals leads to address and progress any issues highlighted.12. To ensure the quality of care received by people with learning disabilities is appropriate to meet their needs, highlighting gaps where necessary.
Please see the attached JD/PS for further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training Essential
Qualified Nursing Practitioner RNLD. Or equivalent professional registration. Degree or equivalent experience in relevant subject.
Experience Essential
Significant experience at working at Band 6 or above. Experience of working with statutory, voluntary or private sector organisations including direct working with local authority colleagues. Experience in working in areas which include: o Assessing clients with complex health care needs. oEvidence of personal development of staff and staff appraisal.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Essential
The application of care models and theories into practice. Ability to identify deficiencies in services and initiate development into those areas. In-depth knowledge of current national agenda relating to the NHS, social care sector, learning disabilities and mental health. Knowledge of Mental Health, Physical Health. Positive Behaviour Support and Applied Behaviour Analysis. Demonstration of skills required to deliver clinical supervision. Knowledge of DOLS, Mental Capacity and Mental Health Act legislation.
Personal Attributes Essential
Ability to practice in an ethical way which considers the needs of the person receiving care and their best interests. Excellent communication awareness and skills. Ability to present information in a clear and concise way.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address The Flanagan Centre, St Georges Hospital
Stafford
ST16 3AG
Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)