Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience
Are you confident in taking the lead when faced with issues?
Do you work well with people and teams?
Have you got experience of leadership in a mental health environment?
Do you have the skills to grow and maintain a confident team, with positive values and standards that strive for the best patient centred care?
If you have said yes to these question’s, we have an exciting opportunity for you to develop your career …
GYAS acute ward are looking for a motivated and confident individual to lead and inspire the team moving forwards
You will be suitably qualified registered as a Mental Health Nurse and be able to evidence your knowledge of mental health by your level of experience in both clinical and leadership roles, particularly as part of multi-disciplinary teams.
We are looking for someone who can lead by example and demonstrate good collaborative working, placing emphasis on the Recovery Model. This is an exciting time within NSFT to be part of creating a new way of working which will include developing close working relationships with other NSFT teams and alliance partners.
As a Clinical Team Leader you will be committed to ongoing service and clinical development inclusive of service user / carer involvement which will be paramount to ensure the effective implementation and sustained delivery of care.
You will maintain compliance with key performance indicators and develop any Quality Improvement initiatives that could improve outcomes.
You will be responsible for the operational management of a range of aspects of service delivery within the team and for their clinical / managerial supervision, working closely with other areas within the locality and wider trust.
The Clinical Team Leader will provide professional governance and leadership within their area, will cover around one clinical duty per week, will join the rota for Duty Senior Nurse (DSN) and will deputise for the Service Manager or Matron as required.
In addition, you will be responsible for the following:
- Annual Appraisals and Line Management Supervision
- Attending internal/external meetings as required including MDT, Professionals Meetings etc.
- Undertake clinical audits
- Recruitment and retention
- Professional leadership and role modelling to junior staff
Our Trust values outlined that together we are a team, we are accountable, we learn and improve and we are kind. If you have the right values to join our organisation, you will be supported with a programme of training and development.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience.
We are committed to delivering quality driven mental health services. Every individual makes a valuable contribution. We are proud of our staff who have been commended for the care they provide. Do share our values? If so, we’d love you to join us!
Please be aware that, due to the high number of applications for certain roles, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
YOUR APPLICATION
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification).. We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying.
This post may be 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.
