Clinical Team Leader

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Devon Partnership Nhs Trust, Torquay, Torbay

Part time
Permanent
Onsite working

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Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 97543dbbed6c40a78502a2f9336a3ed5

Devon Partnership Nhs Trust

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Assisting the Ward Manager in setting up standards, promoting change and developing nursing practice, supervision and audit.
Deputise for the manager in his absence.
Ensure the delivery of high standards of nursing care to all service users, in accordance with evidence based professional practice and trust policies., Communication and Working Relationship Skills
To have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Work in partnership with all health, social care professionals and other stake holders, maintaining effective communication that benefits the patients / service users wellbeing.
Liaise with carers, families and user groups and representatives.
To act as shift coordinator.
To deputise for the manager in his / her absence.
Lead and supervise others, undertake PDRs and manage absence.
Assist with the development and delivery and evaluation of evidence based treatments.
To participate in training and development of junior staff within the clinical environment.
Monitoring of clinical work.
To develop the team to maximise skills.
To ensure the appropriate delegation of tasks taking into consideration the skills and grade of staff members.
Produce staffing rotas, taking into consideration budgetary requirements, skill / gender grade mix to meet clinical need.
To ensure that care plans are implemented and reviewed as part of ongoing assessment.
To ensure that robust, up to date risk assessments are carried out by the relevant staff.
To ensure standards of care are maintained to the highest level.
To promote good practice in the management of acutely disturbed clients.
To adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct and other professional guidelines.
To work with the Ward Manager to review, update and implement standards and policies for use in adult inpatient settings as appropriate.
To participate in ongoing training and education progress.
To be aware of current initiatives in inpatient care.
To promote service changes with a positive and professional attitude.
To explore innovative ways of delivering and improving patient care.
Establish an efficient working environment, making the most effective user of staff, supplies, equipment and services.
To demonstrate effective risk management.
To provide supervision and appraisals for qualified staff.
To demonstrate effective leadership / management skills.
To participate in the role of mentor to students.
To participate in audits.
To develop and empower junior staff within the team.
To ensure accurate documentation.
To have working knowledge of the EPEX system.
The post holder will ensure that clinical / care records both written and electronic are accurate and are consistent with professional and organisational requirements.

A professional Mental Health Nursing qualification
Evidence of PREP
Teaching qualification Mentors 998
Management Qualification
Experience of motiviating change within a team
Clinical Supervision and Mentoring experience
Good liaison skills and ability to manage difficult and complex situations
Subtantial post registration experience
Experience as a 'Band 5' in an acute inpatient setting
Mentoring Students in line with professional requirements
Knowledge of managment techniques and how to inspire best practice
An understanding of NSF Mental Health Act / MH Capacity Act
CPA / Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health

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Clinical Team Leader

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