Clinical Lead

We have an exciting opportunity for a Liaison Psychiatry Clinical Lead within the Liaison Psychiatry Team at Leighton Hospital. The successful applicant will be based at Leighton Hospital, but will be part of the wider multifunctional Urgent Care Mental Health First Response Services. These include: Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Teams, Liaison Services, Street Triage Services and the Crisis Line.Main duties of the jobThe Clinical Lead will support the Team Manager in delivering a high-quality mental Health Service for clients of the Adult Mental Health Services. The Clinical Lead will provide high quality leadership and management support and deputise for the Team Manager in their absence. The post holder will be expected to work autonomously within a multi-disciplinary framework providing: staff training and development, specialist assessments and time limited intervention to service users. The post holder will act as a source of expertise and point of contact within the team and demonstrate highly specialised communication skills and problem-solving abilities when prioritising risk.About usCWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries. Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall. We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you. CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences. To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you grow and flourish with CWP. We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease download a copy of the job description for full details. Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment ,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it. Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. A Guide to completing your application form can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description. The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour. If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes. CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS). The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of 13 per year applies. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100. Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
A relevant Social Work, Nursing or Allied Health Professional (e.g. Occupational Therapy) degree level qualification or equivalent experience Current registration with a nationally recognised professional body relevant to the professional qualification held e.g. GSCC for Social workers, HPC for Occupational Therapists etc. Minimum 5 years post registration experience
Desirable
Masters level qualification or equivalent short courses and / or experience Teaching qualification or significant experience
Knowledge & ExpertiseEssential
Excellent communication skills: working with staff, working with patients and carers, working with general practice, presentations, written reports, understanding and ability to interpret, research and facilitate staff to implement evidence-based practice Proven ability to challenge current practices and freedom to make change in light of evidence-based recommendations Knowledge, understanding and the ability to interpret and implement local and national policy direction relevant to practice Proven experience of clinical audit, skill and knowledge required to facilitate staff to undertake clinical audit Knowledge and experience of moving staff through the change management process Empowering staff to manage and support change Demonstrable effective clinical leadership with knowledge, understanding and application of leadership theories Relevant clinical expertise to support and facilitate clinical development and innovation Evidence of sound information technology skills
ExperienceEssential
Experience in the development of professional roles Successfully managed projects that demonstrate ability to communicate and implement change Demonstrable and proven understanding and experience of the clinical and corporate governance agenda Knowledge and experience of facilitation of reflective practice for staff and personal reflective practice Demonstrable ability and experience in motivating and empowering others to change roles and in leading practice development
Employer detailsEmployer nameCheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation TrustAddressLeighton Hospital Crewe CW1 4QJAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 373-SMH1898-B RR
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