About this role
Job summary
We are very excited to advertise this role on the Older Adults Community Mental Health Team.
The successful applicant will join the existing leadership team at an exciting time as we move into a two sector model providing community mental health support and treatment to older people in Sheffield.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will undertake a mix of clinical and operational leadership responsibilities and contribute to the development of the service.
The post holder will provide senior day to day leadership role within the team, whilst retaining an integral part of the leadership/management structure, developing practice, practitioners and team functioning,
About us
We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us.
What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share.
It's important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of
If you're interested in developing your career, you'll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research.
We are all very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to have you with us.
At SHPU, we prioritise the well-being and safety of both our service users and employees. It is our policy and a condition of employment that all employees must join the DBS Update Service. This service carries an annual fee, which employees are responsible for paying up front. However, employees may claim this cost back through the Trust's Employee Expenses Reimbursement Policy. For those requiring a Basic DBS check, it is necessary to register for a DBS Online Account.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Post holder will attend daily huddles and all team MDTs for the sector within the team and will be required to cover for colleagues during their absence. Alongside the Service Manager and Senior Nurse Practitioners the post holder will work with relevant external parties. The post holder will build strong relationships within existing pathways Responsible with the Leadership Team for managing and developing staff from a range of professions by providing regular work supervision and appraisal. Be a positive role model to promote a conducive working environment. Responsible with the Service Manager and Leadership Team for developing effective team working. Responsible for the development of and leading evidence-based practice within the service. Responsible with the Leadership Team for ensuring effective systems and governance structures to support the effective delivery of care. Have a good understanding of the issues related to Safeguarding and be able to work collaboratively with the relevant safeguarding managers within the trust and external partners. Other Duties
Deputise for the Service Manager in their absence ensuring continuity of service and maintenance of standards.
Take responsibility for ensuring own professional competence.
Ensure behavior and conduct comply with SHPUs policies and procedures e.g. Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities, Confidentiality and Data Protection.
Adhere to professional codes of conduct.
Professional and Advisory Role
Advise others of the role and function of the service.
Provide specific clinical and professional advice to a broad range of professionals.
Maintain close working relationships with professional leads.
Develop and maintain a professional interface with other services.
Establish and develop positive partnerships internal and external stakeholders
Develop and maintain clinical standards within the service in keeping with both local and national policy.
Service Development
Responsible with the Leadership Team for auditing practice within the team. Responsible with the Leadership Team for ensuring that staff undertake appropriate training. To maintain contemporary knowledge of educational developments in relation to the service and profession. Routinely engage with service improvement initiatives. The post holder should be comfortable in the use of computer technology, have good keyboard skills and have the ability to use email.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
RMN with current NMC registration
Desirable
Qualification in Management
Experience Essential
post registration experience sufficient to demonstrate ability to undertake the role Experience of Service Development and Clinical Governance Experience of budget management Organisational skills, effective time management, prioritisation of workload and effective delegation Experience in implementing quality improvement Experience in provision in effective supervision and conducting performance development reviews (PDR's) Experience of effective sickness management Ability to use outlook and Microsoft packages Evidence of delivery of person centered care
Desirable
Advanced specific dementia training Experience of working as a safeguarding manager
Skills Essential
Evidence of Continued Professional Development
Desirable
Experience of Research and Audit
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 Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Older Adults CMHT
7 Edmund Road
Sheffield
S2 4EA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sheffieldpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)