Job summary
Employer heading
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
We have an exciting opportunity for a suitably experienced clinician to join our well established leadership team within Sunderland Children and Young Peoples service as Clinical Lead.
We are a large, busy but supportive service offering assessment and interventions for children and young people aged 0-18 within our mental health, learning disability and neurodevelopmental diagnostic pathways.
The successful candidate will be joining our current 2 x team managers, 2 other clinical leads, specialist nurses, lead OT, psychology and psychiatry in our dynamic service.
Main duties of the job
- Clinical supervision
- Clinical audits and upholding high standards of care
- Supporting the treatment pathways and clinicians with role modelling, advice, consultation and clinical guidance throughout the team
- Chairing meetings both internally and with MDT Partners across the system
- Supporting with complex clinical cases
- Investigating and resolving complaints, after action reviews and other incidents.
- Supporting with the ongoing service improvement with other partners, Trust leads and commissioners
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
The role will be varied and diverse, for a more detailed conversation please contact Samantha Diston.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 16th July 2024
Closing date : 30th July 2024
We welcome your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Mental Health Nurse/ Registered Learning Disability Nurse (as appropriate) or equivalent relevant professional qualification
- Mentorship qualification
- Relevant Clinical Training and post graduate Qualification
Desirable criteria
- Post registration qualification in appropriate therapy/treatment
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- 3-5 years experience post qualifying
- Experience of assessing and managing complex clinical risk and safeguarding issues
- Experience of working within an MDT
- Transferable clinical skills
- Experience of supervising peers/junior staff and students
- Experience of chairing meetings, delivering training/presentations
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working within or alongside educational settings /other Partners
- Experience of working within a Community setting
Skills
Essential criteria
- Conflict resolution and de-escalating skills
- Ability to work autonomously as well as with wider team
- Effective time management skills and working well under pressure
- Good clinical standards and record keeping skills
Desirable criteria
- Experience of carrying out clinical audit
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Samantha Diston
- Job title
- Community Clinical Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07929059768
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