Clinical Lead for Inpatients

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2x enthusiastic, motivated and creative clinical leads for Meadowbrook inpatient unit. Following an investment for safer staffing, Meadowbrook unit are investing in two clinical leads to cover two wards each to provide clinical leadership, work alongside the MDT with complex cases and support the ward manager in the development of wellbeing of staff.

Meadowbrook is a 67 bedded unit on the site of Salford Royal Hospital for adults of working age that has 2x male acute wards, 1x female acute ward and 1x male psychiatric intensive care unit. It is a dynamic and fast paced environment that offers a challenge, with a high level of support.

You will ensure staff commitment evidence-based practice and ensure the delivery of a quality service .

You will have the necessary skills to lead, support colleagues, and be visible and accessible to staff across all of the wards., The post holder will be responsible for supporting and developing clinical leadership and practice within the in-patient unit, providing expertise and support as required working work closely with the Matron / Operational manager to ensure an effective and high-quality service provision.

The post holder will have an active role in the MDT to support with complex cases, discharge planning and multi-agency working. They will attend ward rounds and professional's meetings where indicated. They will support with improving the standards of care documentation through guidance and training. Supporting the ward managers with leading on reducing restrictive practices across the unit. Support and lead on quality improvement in line with service development needs.

The post holder will support the ward manager with CQC compliance, including the completion of relevant audits and supporting with action plans where needed.

The post holder will lead on training for the service, supporting managers to develop staff. The post holder will be responsible for developing and delivering training on occasions, and will coordinate the local preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses.

Core hours will be 9-5. The post holder will also participate in the local on call manager rota, which in exceptional circumstances may involve attendance out of hours to support junior staff with serious incidents.

The post holder must hold a current nursing qualification (RMN) and have demonstrable post registration experience in an acute inpatient setting.

You will also have experience of designing and running QI projects and in coordinating and delivering training.

The post requires excellent clinical skills in risk assessment as meaningful analysis, care planning and delivering evidence based interventions, as well as a keen interest in all aspects of acute inpatient mental health service provision.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.