Inpatient Transformation Lead

This is an exciting 12 month secondment to work with and take a lead role in the Mental Health, Learning Disability, Autism and Neurodiversity Inpatient Transformation Programme. It is a three year initiative & involves improvement work across our inpatient areas.

The Culture of Care is an aligning programme which is focussed on Quality Improvement methodology to improve patient, carer and staff experience on our inpatient wards. Again a national programme with opportunities to connect with other organisations across England and participate in coaching opportunities provided by the National Centre for Collaborating Mental Health., The main duties are,

• Fully engaging in both transformation programmes and taking a lead role in connecting internally with ward teams.


• Leading/chairing meetings relevant to this improvement work.


• Coaching others with their projects relevant to the programme.


• Providing reports on progress and ambition, working in conjunction with the PMO.


• Engaging with Experts by Experience and prioritising their collaborative role as part of this programme., The job holder will be responsible for planning and delivering activity that will support operational and clinical leaders in the implementation of the Mental Health, Learning Disability, Autism and Neurodiversity Inpatient Transformation Programme and Culture of Care Programme. . This will involve a lead role in the quality improvement and transformation of Trust Inpatient Services as part of an NHSE national programme of change. Aligned with this is the Culture of Care Quality Improvement programme which also sets out pillars of improvement for inpatient areas in QI programmes, moving away from risk stratification, ward manager/senior leaders development and the trust support offer for inpatient staff.


This work entails connecting with other workstreams across the organisation, Reducing Restrictive Practice Committee, Community Programme Delivery Group, Autism and Neurodiversity Work stream, Urgent Care Board and the Complex Emotional Needs Work stream.

This role gives opportunity to influence, shape and build on work already undertaken to improve the patient flow through our Adult and Older Adult inpatient services, improve patient and carer experience as well as staff experience working in these environments it involves being a good connector, communicator and leader.

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.,
• Registered Mental Health/Learning Disability Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Clinical Psychologist


• Educated to masters level or equivalent experience


• Specialist project knowledge to post graduate level or equivalent experience (Prince formal or informal)


• Evidence of further development
  
  Our professional responsibility is to reduce the risk of infection to others as far as possible. Getting vaccinated against diseases that can be passed person-to-person in healthcare settings is part of this responsibility. The Trust will provide advice, guidance and support on vaccinations and access to vaccinations where requested., About Devon Partnership Trust


We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do