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Mental Health In-Reach Clinical Team Leader - HMP High Down
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Job Description
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- To deliver effective day-to-day leadership and direction to all staff within the In- Reach Team.
- To ensure the service is well organised, evidence based, & service user focused.
- To support the Service Manager in implementing service changes when required, ensuring effective implementation with measurable outcomes, and to agreed timescales.
- To advance innovative ideas to enable staff to deliver care more effectively.
- To ensure that clinical practice in the team is delivered safely and in accordance with the Care Qualify Commission Framework, Professional Practice standards and any other relevant national policies and standards.
- To be part of a culture that focuses on improving outcomes across the care pathway for clients.
- To undertake and manage Early Days In Custody (EDIC) assessments. To ensure all new arrivals to receive a brief assessment of individual presentation and need, referring patients on to other services (GP, SMS, chaplaincy, psychology etc) and book further assessment if indicated.
- To participant and manage in Care and Separation (Segregation) Unit (CSU) rounds with a GP and primary care nurse.
- To work in partnership with the Prison and other healthcare providers to ensure there are clear and responsive operational policies, procedures and protocols.
- To support the Service Manager in implementing care quality standards. This will include keeping updated with national policy and legislation, attending relevant Trust meetings, policy development and implementation of improvement programmes across the service.
- To provide cover for the Service Manager as required
- To deliver effective day-to-day leadership and direction to all staff within the In- Reach Team.
- To ensure the service is well organised, evidence based, & service user focused.
- To support the Service Manager in implementing service changes when required, ensuring effective implementation with measurable outcomes, and to agreed timescales.
- To advance innovative ideas to enable staff to deliver care more effectively.
- To ensure that clinical practice in the team is delivered safely and in accordance with the Care Qualify Commission Framework, Professional Practice standards and any other relevant national policies and standards.
- To be part of a culture that focuses on improving outcomes across the care pathway for clients.
- To undertake and manage Early Days In Custody (EDIC) assessments. To ensure all new arrivals to receive a brief assessment of individual presentation and need, referring patients on to other services (GP, SMS, chaplaincy, psychology etc) and book further assessment if indicated.
- To participant and manage in Care and Separation (Segregation) Unit (CSU) rounds with a GP and primary care nurse.
- To work in partnership with the Prison and other healthcare providers to ensure there are clear and responsive operational policies, procedures and protocols.
- To support the Service Manager in implementing care quality standards. This will include keeping updated with national policy and legislation, attending relevant Trust meetings, policy development and implementation of improvement programmes across the service.
- To provide cover for the Service Manager as required
- Registered NMC Nurse, allied Health or Social Care Professional.
- Education to degree level, or appropriate experience
- Enb998/SLICE or Mentorship qualification
- Substantial post-registration experience
- Experience at Band 6 in a multi- disciplinary staff team, including line management and supervision responsibility.
- Experience of supporting staff through change.
- Experience of multi-professional collaboration, including partnership working with other agencies.
- Experienced in involving service users and carers in service planning and monitoring.
- Competent in using IT,includingword processing, spreadsheet and email
- Experience within a prison or low, medium or high security hospital setting.
- Experience of service development.
- Up to date knowledge and understanding of current Mental Health Policy issues including the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act
- Up to date knowledge of nursing / allied health professional developments, especially in forensic mental health
- Ability to provide high quality clinical advice
- Ability to support in building and developing teams of people, and to provide clinical leadership to a diverse workforce
- Demonstrable ability to performance manage staff to meet key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance targets
- Ability to identify problems and use initiative and creativity in problem solving
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally, presenting ideas with clarity, for a variety of audiences
- Ability to manage pressure and changing and conflicting priorities effectively.
- Ability to support and monitor systems for clinical practice
- Able to influence and use negotiation skills to manage differences constructively
- A demonstrable ability to work closely with a range of stakeholders and other providers in helping plan the future of service provision
- Able to demonstrate a genuine commitment to principles of equal opportunity, fair access and service user empowerment, and the ability to translate principles into practice
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of safeguarding practice for both vulnerable adults
- To demonstrate professional integrity, and an ability to present the nursing viewpoint within appropriate meetings
- Working knowledge of policy agenda in forensic Mental Health services
- To demonstrate a positive 'can do' attitude despite the difficulty of any given situation
- To demonstrate the ability to weigh up situations and consider the benefits and problems before decisions are made
- Demonstrable ability to plan and implement change in the service and ensure the involvement of the workforce in the programme of change
- The post holder must have the ability to understand and implement the equal opportunities policy at a level appropriate to the job
- Ability to promote anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practices
- Registered NMC Nurse, allied Health or Social Care Professional.
- Education to degree level, or appropriate experience
- Enb998/SLICE or Mentorship qualification
- Substantial post-registration experience
- Experience at Band 6 in a multi- disciplinary staff team, including line management and supervision responsibility.
- Experience of supporting staff through change.
- Experience of multi-professional collaboration, including partnership working with other agencies.
- Experienced in involving service users and carers in service planning and monitoring.
- Competent in using IT,includingword processing, spreadsheet and email
- Experience within a prison or low, medium or high security hospital setting.
- Experience of service development.
- Up to date knowledge and understanding of current Mental Health Policy issues including the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act
- Up to date knowledge of nursing / allied health professional developments, especially in forensic mental health
- Ability to provide high quality clinical advice
- Ability to support in building and developing teams of people, and to provide clinical leadership to a diverse workforce
- Demonstrable ability to performance manage staff to meet key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance targets
- Ability to identify problems and use initiative and creativity in problem solving
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally, presenting ideas with clarity, for a variety of audiences
- Ability to manage pressure and changing and conflicting priorities effectively.
- Ability to support and monitor systems for clinical practice
- Able to influence and use negotiation skills to manage differences constructively
- A demonstrable ability to work closely with a range of stakeholders and other providers in helping plan the future of service provision
- Able to demonstrate a genuine commitment to principles of equal opportunity, fair access and service user empowerment, and the ability to translate principles into practice
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of safeguarding practice for both vulnerable adults
- To demonstrate professional integrity, and an ability to present the nursing viewpoint within appropriate meetings
- Working knowledge of policy agenda in forensic Mental Health services
- To demonstrate a positive 'can do' attitude despite the difficulty of any given situation
- To demonstrate the ability to weigh up situations and consider the benefits and problems before decisions are made
- Demonstrable ability to plan and implement change in the service and ensure the involvement of the workforce in the programme of change
- The post holder must have the ability to understand and implement the equal opportunities policy at a level appropriate to the job
- Ability to promote anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practices
Job summary
We are seeking a motivated registered professional for the role of Mental Health In-Reach Team Lead. Applications are welcomed from the range of Allied Health Professionals (Registered Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists and Social Workers).
As a Band 7 role, this is an excellent opportunity to start or develop your career in a management and Leadership role. CNWL offers excellent career and Leadership development for the successful candidate, which can include Advanced and Enhanced Practitioner training as well as other leadership development programmes. There are established support and development opportunities for all allied health professionals.
Why not see what our staff say about working within our award winning teams: https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/health-and-justice/find-out-what-its-work-health-and-justice
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the Mental Health Service Lead by having day to day leadership responsibility for the work of the In-Reach Team. This will include line-management, development and support of clinical staff, clinical work, supporting the Service Lead with performance management and other management functions of Mental Health In-Reach. This will involve ensuring effective and efficient resource utilisation, the delivery of evidence-based patient care and a safe service. In conjunction with the Service Lead and Consultant Psychiatrist, the post holder will provide clear, visible leadership, vision and practice expertise to enhance the service users' experience.
The post-holder will be expected to operate flexibly within a challenging health care environment, involving multiple providers, whilst being an ambassador for Healthcare and CNWL. The post-holder will also support the team in the creation of effective pathways of care for the prisoners served.
About us
Along with the fully established benefits such as Monthly supervision;Annual personal development plans/appraisals;support & guidance with Revalidation;Hidden Gem & annual award ceremonies. We are also able to offer access to a full range of internal & external training opportunities across our services.
Our Health and Justice healthcare services present unique & diverse learning, development & leadership opportunities for nurses, where you will have the potential to make a significant difference to the lives of adults, children & young people who often experience a wide range of health inequalities.
We have a clinical leadership career pathway in place to ensure you feel supported & valued via our career pathway programme that facilitates lifelong learning & development enabling you to progress within your career within Health & Justice.
We will support you to ensure you develop your clinical & leadership skills this includes:
o Induction programme
o Career coaching
o Clinical supervision
o Reflective Practice
o Ongoing support from professional nurse advocates
o NHS Leadership Academy leadership course
o Bespoke health and justice clinical competencies
o External training courses in enhanced and advanced practice
All of our sites in Surrey offer free use of the onsite leisure facilities & free parking for staff.
Date posted
25 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum inc. Outer HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
333-D-HJ-1783
Job locations
HMP High Down
Sutton
SM3 5PJ
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the advertised role, please refer to the job description & person specification included in the documents section of this advert.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Job responsibilities
For further information about the advertised role, please refer to the job description & person specification included in the documents section of this advert.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
EDUCATION and QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
Desirable
Previous Experience
Essential
Desirable
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Attitudes, aptitudes & personal characteristics
Essential
Desirable
Other
Essential
EDUCATION and QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
Desirable
Previous Experience
Essential
Desirable
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Attitudes, aptitudes & personal characteristics
Essential
Desirable
Other
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HMP High Down
Sutton
SM3 5PJ
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HMP High Down
Sutton
SM3 5PJ
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.