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Job summary

Main area
Mental Health
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
263-CCG24-007-EW
Employer
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Grassbanks
Town
Gateshead
Salary
£43,742 - £50,056 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
02/05/2024 23:59

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Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust logo

Clinical Lead

Band 7

Hello!

We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).

We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’  We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.

Opportunities for you

Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.

We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.

  • Cultural diversity staff network
  • Disabled staff network
  • LGBT+ staff network

We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:

  • Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
  • Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
  • Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group

We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.

Always improving

CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?

Job overview

The Gateshead  East Community Treatment Team have a  vacancy for a RMN to undertake the an  additional  Clinical Lead role  to work within the multidisciplinary leadership team currently based at Grassbanks.  The Clinical Lead will work alongside the  Clinical Nurse specialist , pathway manager and current Clinical Lead to drive forward community transformation, be a driver to meet key performance indicators linked to the community transformation and be an innovative leader. There is expected direct clinical work alongside supervision and support for the clinical teams. 

 

Main duties of the job

Working within a complex population, the team feel that this role would be ideal for someone with the following qualities and aspirations:

The candidate will have extensive experience of multiagency working, leadership and service improvement.

The candidate will have a passion for change and innovation with a proven track record of change implementation. 

The candidate will be able to manage a complex and demanding diary whilst providing clinical expertise, live supervision and support to the clinical team. 

The candidate will demonstrate the ability to work as part of a collective team both with internal partners and external partners. 

Working for our organisation

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please note to apply for this role you must have the right to work in the UK. CNTW NHS Foundation Trust will not provide sponsorship for this role.

The Clinical Lead's post role and responsibilities are varied however some of the tasks expected are

* Waiting List Management

* Assessments 

* Interface with external teams 

* Completing Early Learning Reviews, Complaints, After Action Reviews. 

* Supervision both clinical and caseload for the team

* Working within the leadership team to develop the service and promote innovation. 

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 18th April 2024

Closing date : 2nd May 2024

We welcome your application and would encourage contacting CCM for anyone wishing to apply for this post.

 

Person specification

Skills and Competencies

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of leadership skills/delegation
  • Evidence of time management
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of building and maintaining professional relationships with multiple stakeholders

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload
  • Experience of providing clinical/managerial supervision to clinical staff.
  • Experience of working with complex mental Health conditions.
Desirable criteria
  • Coordinating and supporting staff in the day to day provision of clinical services.
  • Experience of service improvement

Education & Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Mental Health Nurse/ Registered Learning Disability Nurse (as appropriate) or equivalent relevant professional qualification
  • Mentorship Qualification
  • If applicable to service Non Medical Prescriber
  • Relevant Clinical Training and post graduate Qualification
Desirable criteria
  • Non Medical Prescribing qualification
  • Management/leadership Qualification
  • Mentor/Teaching qualification

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveImproving working livesArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare quality commission - OutstandingStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Melissa Baynes
Job title
Clinical Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07812397126
Additional information

For informal enquiries, please contact:

[email protected]