Clinical Lead - Holford Ward

The post holder is a key member of the in-patient multi-disciplinary team, working within a recovery-focused service. There is a need to demonstrate a commitment to teamwork, with strong leadership skills. The post holder will deputies for the ward manager. To be responsible for coordinating, delivering and maintaining a high standard of clinical care for all patients. To provide support to the ward manager and clinical leadership to the ward team. To provide support to ward manager and clinical leadership to the ward team. To ensure that systems are used to incorporate Essence of Care, any other adopted models of quality assurance and clinical governance into everyday practice. The post holder may be required to work in other areas of the Trust to meet service needs.Main duties of the jobClinical
In conjunction with the Deputy Ward Manager/Ward Manager, to lead the clinician management of patients to ensure that high standards of nursing care are achieved and maintained.
Ensuring that nursing staff on the ward provide the agreed standards of treatment, care and activity for patients.
To ensure that changes in the patient's physical and mental health and behaviour are reported and recorded by the post holder and junior nursing staff.
To identify, provide and supervise therapeutic activities, emotional support and stability to patients to ensure effective engagement whilst maintaining professional boundaries.
To be responsible for the administration of prescribed medication in line with Trust policy and drug administration standards.
To act as keyworker to individual patients as designated.
Maintaining personal clinical expertise as required by the needs of a changing service and statutory bodies.
To understand and, in collaboration with the Ward Manager or relevant others, take a lead on a range of interventions available, whilst ensuring that evidence-based practice is adopted and maintained. Professional
To adhere to the Nursing & Midwifery Council code of professional conduct at all times.
To abide by the legal requirements and statutory rules related to practice.About usAs an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression, and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts. The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London. There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesClinical
To adhere to all practice standards implemented by the Trust. To ensure that all clinical and risk assessments are completed and reviewed in line with Trust policies on data collection. To maintain working knowledge of legislation and guidance pertaining to mental health and learning disabilities. To work within and manage the legal and professional frameworks relating to consent, capacity, deprivation of liberty and the Mental Health Act. To ensure that systems are used to incorporate Essence of Care, any other adopted models of quality assurance and clinical governance into everyday practice.
Professional
To be aware of, and act in accordance with, Trust policies and procedures, ensuring that changes and additions are adhered to and adopted locally. To utilise the Trusts personal development review process in order to identify personal and professional development needs.
Managerial
To assist in the implementation and monitoring of all Trust policies and procedures and local protocols on the ward and ensuring that clinical practice standards are adhered to and implemented. To deal with complaints in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
Developmental
To actively develop and participate in the Trust performance and developmental planning process. To ensure clinical practice undergoes lifelong learning and development through PDR. To actively be involved in the development and delivery of training. To be responsible for own development and contributes to the development of others in a manner that is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures. To collaborate in a positive and constructive way with national and Trust developments. To undertake appropriate developmental opportunities, agreed by the Ward Manager, to improve individual or service needs.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
Relevant professional qualification and registration eg RMN
Desirable
Relevant teaching and assessment qualification NVQ assessor/verifier
KnowledgeEssential
Knowledge of NMC code of professional conduct Sound knowledge of Mental Health Act
ExperienceEssential
Proven experience of working with the relevant client group in a multi-agency service, presenting complex and sensitive information to large groups of people Ability to demonstrate and evidence post-qualifying experience
Desirable
Evidence of taking lead in projects
Employer detailsEmployer nameSomerset NHS Foundation TrustAddressWellsprings Hospital Site Cheddon Road Taunton TA2 7AZAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 184-DC6210873
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