Hammersmith & Fulham, Ealing & Hounslow Mind Hammersmith and Fulham, Ealing and Hounslow (HFEH) Mind have an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative and developing service supporting the mental health of children and young people. Main duties of the job Working closely with schools in the borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, you will supervise and support a diverse staff team to deliver a large NHS contract. Your role will be to provide supervision and line management to staff, as well as delivering group and 1:1 interventions in schools. About us Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing and Hounslow Mind are a specialist mental health provider and part of the Mind Federation. We provide support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. The lived experience of people with mental health problems is at the heart of everything we say and do. We campaign to improve services and are committed to empowering local residents, promoting wellbeing and supporting recovery. We work to transform understanding of mental health in the workplace, in schools and public services by providing a range of services that are empowering, recovery-focused and preventative. Job responsibilities Supervisory, clinical and line management Supervise and line manage a team of mental health professionals and trainees based in schools. Work closely with the MHST Service Manager and Clinical Lead to ensure that the provision is high quality, clinically safe and reflects best practice. Ensure that the KPIs and objectives of the MHST, and individual objectives, are met by your team. Audit cases for quality and safeguarding purposes. Be the Duty Manager on a shared rota basis (up to 2 days per week). Assess and monitor risk and draw up appropriate risk management plans. Develop your team to understand and manage appropriate levels of risk. Participate and deliver reflective practice sessions and provide training to the team. Support building on the existing programme and expanding the service into new schools using learning so far. Provide support for SMHPs and others in using CYP-MH compliant routine outcome measures. Use IAPTUS and HR-based databases for effective case recording and management recording (e.g. 1:1s, probation reviews, annual appraisals). Understand and advise on safeguarding/clinical risk issues that may arise, following both organisational and school policies and procedures. Support staff to deliver tailored, appropriate services to a diverse range of children and families. Oversee the development of new resources to support young people who have disengaged from school or have additional needs. Participate in your own clinical supervision and line management, keep up to date with relevant policies and procedures and attend relevant training and CPD opportunities. Meet the requirements of your own professional body. Delivery to School-aged Children and Young People and families Develop and deliver high-quality interventions with children and young people that reflect the population of Hammersmith and Fulham, and adapt to meet individual needs. Support children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties and their families in the self-management of presenting difficulties. Work in partnership with families to provide culturally appropriate psychological interventions. Hold a caseload, including more complex cases. Make referrals to appropriate agencies (e.g. CAMHS). Develop and help deliver workshops, groups and individual interventions for children and young people in schools, utilising CBT principles. Work with the Whole School Approach Lead and Clinical Lead to identify training and support needs for school staff and/or parents. Person Specification Qualifications Appropriately qualified and registered professional e.g. EMHP, clinical or educational psychologist, systemic family therapist, psychotherapist, CBT therapist, Mental Health Nurse or social worker with CYP MH experience. Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the BABCP/HCPC/UKCP/NMC/BACP/BPS/Social Work England. Registration with BPS or BABCP or equivalent. PG Certificate in Supervision for Children and Young Peoples Services or Senior Wellbeing Practitioner training, or a willingness to work towards it if a suitable training opportunity arises. Experience A minimum of three years experience as a Child and Young Persons Mental Health professional which can include providing clinical, therapeutic, or consultative practice, or equivalent. At least one year's experience of supervising practitioners. Experience of delivering evidenced-based CBT interventions for mild to moderate mental health issues (e.g. low mood and anxiety) to CYP both individually and in groups. A range of therapeutic skills and experience. Experience of providing specialist assessments and evidence-based interventions with individuals and groups presenting with a range of needs. Knowledge and Skills Knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of specialised therapies for children and young people, and ability to apply this within a school setting. Advanced theoretical knowledge of psychosocial theories of mental health and the evidence base for delivery. An understanding of the complex factors that influence work at all levels within an education setting or relevant wider systems. Advanced knowledge of mental health assessments and ability to apply them to meet the needs of a diverse population. Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group, of child and adult safeguarding, and equalities/diversity and inclusion. An ability to deliver culturally appropriate psychological interventions, and an ability to adapt delivery to meet the needs of the school communities we work in. Ability to select and administer a broad range of assessment tools, resources and frameworks to deliver high-quality interventions and evaluate outcomes and progress of children and families. Excellent communication skills which enable you to be an effective supervisor and line manager, as well as supporting children, school staff and families. Well-developed IT skills and experience working with clinical databases such as IAPTUS. Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, balancing the needs of the schools and HFEH Mind. Ability to manage emotionally stressful situations and clinical risk, support staff in this, and to respond to the requirements of being duty manager. Skills, Attributes & Qualities A passion for supervising, supporting and developing staff. A commitment to improving the lives of young people living in our boroughs through high-quality mental health support. Skilled in working closely with colleagues (e.g. Service Manager; Clinical Lead) and clearly sharing roles and responsibilities. Ability to form and maintain relationships (e.g. with schools, commissioners), and communicate effectively with all stakeholders and young people. Ability to manage own workload, work to deadlines and prioritise effectively, and bring out these qualities in your team. 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. Salary: £40,000 to £48,000 a year depending on experience.
Feb 15, 2025
Full time
Hammersmith & Fulham, Ealing & Hounslow Mind Hammersmith and Fulham, Ealing and Hounslow (HFEH) Mind have an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative and developing service supporting the mental health of children and young people. Main duties of the job Working closely with schools in the borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, you will supervise and support a diverse staff team to deliver a large NHS contract. Your role will be to provide supervision and line management to staff, as well as delivering group and 1:1 interventions in schools. About us Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing and Hounslow Mind are a specialist mental health provider and part of the Mind Federation. We provide support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. The lived experience of people with mental health problems is at the heart of everything we say and do. We campaign to improve services and are committed to empowering local residents, promoting wellbeing and supporting recovery. We work to transform understanding of mental health in the workplace, in schools and public services by providing a range of services that are empowering, recovery-focused and preventative. Job responsibilities Supervisory, clinical and line management Supervise and line manage a team of mental health professionals and trainees based in schools. Work closely with the MHST Service Manager and Clinical Lead to ensure that the provision is high quality, clinically safe and reflects best practice. Ensure that the KPIs and objectives of the MHST, and individual objectives, are met by your team. Audit cases for quality and safeguarding purposes. Be the Duty Manager on a shared rota basis (up to 2 days per week). Assess and monitor risk and draw up appropriate risk management plans. Develop your team to understand and manage appropriate levels of risk. Participate and deliver reflective practice sessions and provide training to the team. Support building on the existing programme and expanding the service into new schools using learning so far. Provide support for SMHPs and others in using CYP-MH compliant routine outcome measures. Use IAPTUS and HR-based databases for effective case recording and management recording (e.g. 1:1s, probation reviews, annual appraisals). Understand and advise on safeguarding/clinical risk issues that may arise, following both organisational and school policies and procedures. Support staff to deliver tailored, appropriate services to a diverse range of children and families. Oversee the development of new resources to support young people who have disengaged from school or have additional needs. Participate in your own clinical supervision and line management, keep up to date with relevant policies and procedures and attend relevant training and CPD opportunities. Meet the requirements of your own professional body. Delivery to School-aged Children and Young People and families Develop and deliver high-quality interventions with children and young people that reflect the population of Hammersmith and Fulham, and adapt to meet individual needs. Support children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties and their families in the self-management of presenting difficulties. Work in partnership with families to provide culturally appropriate psychological interventions. Hold a caseload, including more complex cases. Make referrals to appropriate agencies (e.g. CAMHS). Develop and help deliver workshops, groups and individual interventions for children and young people in schools, utilising CBT principles. Work with the Whole School Approach Lead and Clinical Lead to identify training and support needs for school staff and/or parents. Person Specification Qualifications Appropriately qualified and registered professional e.g. EMHP, clinical or educational psychologist, systemic family therapist, psychotherapist, CBT therapist, Mental Health Nurse or social worker with CYP MH experience. Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the BABCP/HCPC/UKCP/NMC/BACP/BPS/Social Work England. Registration with BPS or BABCP or equivalent. PG Certificate in Supervision for Children and Young Peoples Services or Senior Wellbeing Practitioner training, or a willingness to work towards it if a suitable training opportunity arises. Experience A minimum of three years experience as a Child and Young Persons Mental Health professional which can include providing clinical, therapeutic, or consultative practice, or equivalent. At least one year's experience of supervising practitioners. Experience of delivering evidenced-based CBT interventions for mild to moderate mental health issues (e.g. low mood and anxiety) to CYP both individually and in groups. A range of therapeutic skills and experience. Experience of providing specialist assessments and evidence-based interventions with individuals and groups presenting with a range of needs. Knowledge and Skills Knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of specialised therapies for children and young people, and ability to apply this within a school setting. Advanced theoretical knowledge of psychosocial theories of mental health and the evidence base for delivery. An understanding of the complex factors that influence work at all levels within an education setting or relevant wider systems. Advanced knowledge of mental health assessments and ability to apply them to meet the needs of a diverse population. Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group, of child and adult safeguarding, and equalities/diversity and inclusion. An ability to deliver culturally appropriate psychological interventions, and an ability to adapt delivery to meet the needs of the school communities we work in. Ability to select and administer a broad range of assessment tools, resources and frameworks to deliver high-quality interventions and evaluate outcomes and progress of children and families. Excellent communication skills which enable you to be an effective supervisor and line manager, as well as supporting children, school staff and families. Well-developed IT skills and experience working with clinical databases such as IAPTUS. Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, balancing the needs of the schools and HFEH Mind. Ability to manage emotionally stressful situations and clinical risk, support staff in this, and to respond to the requirements of being duty manager. Skills, Attributes & Qualities A passion for supervising, supporting and developing staff. A commitment to improving the lives of young people living in our boroughs through high-quality mental health support. Skilled in working closely with colleagues (e.g. Service Manager; Clinical Lead) and clearly sharing roles and responsibilities. Ability to form and maintain relationships (e.g. with schools, commissioners), and communicate effectively with all stakeholders and young people. Ability to manage own workload, work to deadlines and prioritise effectively, and bring out these qualities in your team. 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. Salary: £40,000 to £48,000 a year depending on experience.
Vision for Education - Manchester
Northenden, Manchester
Ready to Launch Your Career in Education or Looking for a Fresh Start? About the Role Join us as a Cover Supervisor and play a pivotal role in shaping students' learning experiences! In this role, you'll lead classes of approximately 30 students during the absence of their regular teacher. With lessons fully pre-planned, your responsibilities will include: Facilitating engaging and productive learning sessions. Managing classroom behavior with confidence and professionalism. Keeping accurate attendance records. Ensuring a smooth handover for the returning teacher. Why Choose Vision for Education? Our Cover Supervisor Training Programme , developed in partnership with Northeast Partnership SCITT, is designed to equip you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to thrive in the classroom. Key Benefits of Our Programme: Comprehensive training tailored to prepare you for real-world teaching scenarios. Proven success: Many participants in our programme have secured long-term placements that led to permanent roles, thanks to glowing feedback from schools. Opportunities to work with supportive schools across Greater Manchester, providing a nurturing environment where you can refine your skills and grow as an education professional. Take the first step toward a fulfilling career in education join Vision for Education and make a lasting impact on students lives! Requirements To be considered for the role of Trainee Cover Supervisor you will: Be a natural leader with the confidence to guide a lesson in the teacher's absence. Have experience of supporting young people in either a sports coaching, mentor or similar role. Able to provide suitable references, a valid DBS Check and hold the Right to Work in the UK Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service. About Vision for Education Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. What Vision for Education offer As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive: Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria). Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period). Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to. FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates. Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme. Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support. Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. How to apply Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Fin Mills on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
Jan 29, 2025
Contractor
Ready to Launch Your Career in Education or Looking for a Fresh Start? About the Role Join us as a Cover Supervisor and play a pivotal role in shaping students' learning experiences! In this role, you'll lead classes of approximately 30 students during the absence of their regular teacher. With lessons fully pre-planned, your responsibilities will include: Facilitating engaging and productive learning sessions. Managing classroom behavior with confidence and professionalism. Keeping accurate attendance records. Ensuring a smooth handover for the returning teacher. Why Choose Vision for Education? Our Cover Supervisor Training Programme , developed in partnership with Northeast Partnership SCITT, is designed to equip you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to thrive in the classroom. Key Benefits of Our Programme: Comprehensive training tailored to prepare you for real-world teaching scenarios. Proven success: Many participants in our programme have secured long-term placements that led to permanent roles, thanks to glowing feedback from schools. Opportunities to work with supportive schools across Greater Manchester, providing a nurturing environment where you can refine your skills and grow as an education professional. Take the first step toward a fulfilling career in education join Vision for Education and make a lasting impact on students lives! Requirements To be considered for the role of Trainee Cover Supervisor you will: Be a natural leader with the confidence to guide a lesson in the teacher's absence. Have experience of supporting young people in either a sports coaching, mentor or similar role. Able to provide suitable references, a valid DBS Check and hold the Right to Work in the UK Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service. About Vision for Education Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. What Vision for Education offer As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive: Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria). Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period). Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to. FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates. Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme. Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support. Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. How to apply Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Fin Mills on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult In-patients (Austen Ward) The Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to work as part of the inpatient team on Austen ward, Hollins Park, Warrington. Austen ward is an all-male general adult ward, with 17 beds. There will be x2 junior doctors for the ward. These may be up to 3 depending on how the training posts are filled in each rotation. The post holder will have clinical supervisor responsibilities for the trainees on the Unit. The post has become vacant because of the previous post holder retiring after 20+ years of service with the Trust. At Mersey Care, we are passionate about mental health and wellbeing and delivering the best possible care for the people we serve. Quality, recovery, and wellbeing are at the heart of everything that we do. The Trust is focused on driving change and innovation by supporting and enhancing the leadership role of our senior clinicians and this role would offer opportunities for you to lead and develop excellent practice in the field. Main duties of the job Consultant psychiatrist responsibility for all patients on Austen ward. Carry out comprehensive psychiatric assessments and provide treatment for inpatients. Support staff to manage psychiatric emergencies. Conduct patient reviews and lead multidisciplinary ward reviews, CPA reviews and multi-professional meetings. Be the Responsible Clinician (RC) for the purposes of the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and carry out duties in accordance with the code of practice. Provide verbal and written evidence to Mental Health Review Tribunals and Hospital Manager's hearings. Carry out comprehensive Risk Assessments and participate in Trust's risk management processes such as Health Risk Assessment and Management and Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangement Meetings. Provide medical leadership to the team. Liaise with carers. Maintain effective communication with other services. Provide clinical/educational supervision to junior colleagues. About us Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. Job responsibilities The post holder would be responsible for up to 17 patients on Austen ward. On average there are approximately 4 admissions per week with around 3 discharges. About 50-70 per cent of the admitted patients are detained at any given time and there is on average one Mental Health Review Tribunal hearing each week. Clinical Leadership: Participation in business planning for the locality and, as appropriate, contribution to the broader strategic and planning work of the Trust. Leading the improvement of the quality of care within the team and contribute to improving quality across the system. Teaching and Training: Teaching commitments of post, and support in place to achieve. Trust-wide teaching arrangements in locality/team. Participation in undergraduate and postgraduate clinical training. Providing educational supervision of trainees. Taking part in continuing medical education within statutory limits. Mersey Care has specific links with Liverpool Medical School and Edge Hill University Medical School. The post holder would be expected to be approved as a Responsible Clinician or be willing to undertake training to obtain AC status / Section 12(2) MHA and will be expected to renew this approval according to agreed procedures. Clinical Duties: Consultant psychiatrist responsibility for Austen ward, Warrington. Carry out comprehensive psychiatric assessments and provide treatment for inpatients. Support ward-based staff to manage psychiatric emergencies. Conduct patient reviews and lead multidisciplinary ward reviews, CPA reviews and multi-professional meetings. Be the responsible clinician for the purposes of the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and carry out duties in accordance with the code of practice. Provide verbal and written evidence to Mental Health Review Tribunals and Hospital Managers hearings. Carry out comprehensive Risk Assessments and participate in Trusts risk management processes such as Health Risk Assessment and Management Meetings (H-RAMM) and Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangement (MAPPA) Meetings. Provide medical leadership to the inpatient team. Liaise with families / carers and other stakeholders. Maintain effective communication with other services, including in-patient and community mental health teams, and primary care. Provide clinical/educational supervision to junior colleagues. Training Duties: Participation in undergraduate and postgraduate clinical training. Providing educational supervision of trainees. Participation in continuing medical education within statutory limits. Clinical Governance: Expected contribution to clinical governance and responsibility for setting and monitoring standards. Participation in clinical audit and other local assurance. Participation in service/team evaluation and the planning of future service developments. On Call and cover arrangements: The post holder will be included in the daily consultant on-call rota for Mid Mersey. There is usually always a higher trainee ST4-6 as second on call and a CT first on call during weekday evenings & nights and all-day weekends. On-call availability supplement is 1% - Band B low frequency, low intensity and has been consistently for many years. The rota is currently shared with approximately 20 FTE colleagues. When on-call the consultant is expected to cancel their routine work during normal working hours to prioritise unpredictable / emergency calls. Please see job description for further details. Person Specification Qualifications MB BS or equivalent medical qualification. Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research, or management. Additional clinical qualifications. ELIGIBILITY Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment. Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months. Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment. Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment. In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice. Transport Holds and will use valid UK driving license OR provides evidence of proposed alternative. CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE Excellent knowledge in specialty. Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty. Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others. Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA AAC. Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service. ACADEMIC SKILLS & LIFELONG LEARNING Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training. Participated in continuous professional development. Participated in research or service evaluation. Able to use and appraise clinical evidence. Has actively participated in clinical audit. Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post. Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken. Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications. Has led clinical audits leading to service change. 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. Clinical Director for Adult Inpatient services £105,504 to £139,882 a year 10% R&R (non contractual) plus 1% on call.
Jan 29, 2025
Full time
Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult In-patients (Austen Ward) The Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to work as part of the inpatient team on Austen ward, Hollins Park, Warrington. Austen ward is an all-male general adult ward, with 17 beds. There will be x2 junior doctors for the ward. These may be up to 3 depending on how the training posts are filled in each rotation. The post holder will have clinical supervisor responsibilities for the trainees on the Unit. The post has become vacant because of the previous post holder retiring after 20+ years of service with the Trust. At Mersey Care, we are passionate about mental health and wellbeing and delivering the best possible care for the people we serve. Quality, recovery, and wellbeing are at the heart of everything that we do. The Trust is focused on driving change and innovation by supporting and enhancing the leadership role of our senior clinicians and this role would offer opportunities for you to lead and develop excellent practice in the field. Main duties of the job Consultant psychiatrist responsibility for all patients on Austen ward. Carry out comprehensive psychiatric assessments and provide treatment for inpatients. Support staff to manage psychiatric emergencies. Conduct patient reviews and lead multidisciplinary ward reviews, CPA reviews and multi-professional meetings. Be the Responsible Clinician (RC) for the purposes of the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and carry out duties in accordance with the code of practice. Provide verbal and written evidence to Mental Health Review Tribunals and Hospital Manager's hearings. Carry out comprehensive Risk Assessments and participate in Trust's risk management processes such as Health Risk Assessment and Management and Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangement Meetings. Provide medical leadership to the team. Liaise with carers. Maintain effective communication with other services. Provide clinical/educational supervision to junior colleagues. About us Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. Job responsibilities The post holder would be responsible for up to 17 patients on Austen ward. On average there are approximately 4 admissions per week with around 3 discharges. About 50-70 per cent of the admitted patients are detained at any given time and there is on average one Mental Health Review Tribunal hearing each week. Clinical Leadership: Participation in business planning for the locality and, as appropriate, contribution to the broader strategic and planning work of the Trust. Leading the improvement of the quality of care within the team and contribute to improving quality across the system. Teaching and Training: Teaching commitments of post, and support in place to achieve. Trust-wide teaching arrangements in locality/team. Participation in undergraduate and postgraduate clinical training. Providing educational supervision of trainees. Taking part in continuing medical education within statutory limits. Mersey Care has specific links with Liverpool Medical School and Edge Hill University Medical School. The post holder would be expected to be approved as a Responsible Clinician or be willing to undertake training to obtain AC status / Section 12(2) MHA and will be expected to renew this approval according to agreed procedures. Clinical Duties: Consultant psychiatrist responsibility for Austen ward, Warrington. Carry out comprehensive psychiatric assessments and provide treatment for inpatients. Support ward-based staff to manage psychiatric emergencies. Conduct patient reviews and lead multidisciplinary ward reviews, CPA reviews and multi-professional meetings. Be the responsible clinician for the purposes of the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and carry out duties in accordance with the code of practice. Provide verbal and written evidence to Mental Health Review Tribunals and Hospital Managers hearings. Carry out comprehensive Risk Assessments and participate in Trusts risk management processes such as Health Risk Assessment and Management Meetings (H-RAMM) and Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangement (MAPPA) Meetings. Provide medical leadership to the inpatient team. Liaise with families / carers and other stakeholders. Maintain effective communication with other services, including in-patient and community mental health teams, and primary care. Provide clinical/educational supervision to junior colleagues. Training Duties: Participation in undergraduate and postgraduate clinical training. Providing educational supervision of trainees. Participation in continuing medical education within statutory limits. Clinical Governance: Expected contribution to clinical governance and responsibility for setting and monitoring standards. Participation in clinical audit and other local assurance. Participation in service/team evaluation and the planning of future service developments. On Call and cover arrangements: The post holder will be included in the daily consultant on-call rota for Mid Mersey. There is usually always a higher trainee ST4-6 as second on call and a CT first on call during weekday evenings & nights and all-day weekends. On-call availability supplement is 1% - Band B low frequency, low intensity and has been consistently for many years. The rota is currently shared with approximately 20 FTE colleagues. When on-call the consultant is expected to cancel their routine work during normal working hours to prioritise unpredictable / emergency calls. Please see job description for further details. Person Specification Qualifications MB BS or equivalent medical qualification. Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research, or management. Additional clinical qualifications. ELIGIBILITY Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment. Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months. Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment. Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment. In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice. Transport Holds and will use valid UK driving license OR provides evidence of proposed alternative. CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE Excellent knowledge in specialty. Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty. Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others. Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA AAC. Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service. ACADEMIC SKILLS & LIFELONG LEARNING Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training. Participated in continuous professional development. Participated in research or service evaluation. Able to use and appraise clinical evidence. Has actively participated in clinical audit. Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post. Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken. Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications. Has led clinical audits leading to service change. 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. Clinical Director for Adult Inpatient services £105,504 to £139,882 a year 10% R&R (non contractual) plus 1% on call.
North West Boroughs Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Site Northwood House Town Kirkby Salary £105,504 - £139,882 plus 10% R&R (non contractual) & 1% on call. Salary period Yearly Closing 16/02/:59 Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust celebrates diversity and promotes equal opportunities; we are committed to challenging and eliminating racism and other forms of discrimination and advancing and promoting equality of opportunity in the provision of services and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. We take positive action to support disadvantaged groups and also particularly encourage applications from ethnic minorities, disabled and LGBTQIA+ people that are under-represented in our workforce. Furthermore, we welcome applications from reservists and ex-armed forces personnel as we recognise the benefits of the values, skills, training and experience that they bring to their work with us. Job overview Applications are invited for a 0.6 WTE (6PAs) Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Kirkby Community Mental Health Team. At Mersey Care we are passionate about mental health and wellbeing and delivering the best possible care for the people we serve. Quality, recovery and wellbeing are at the heart of everything that we do. The Trust is focused on driving change and innovation by supporting and enhancing the leadership role of our senior clinicians and this role would offer opportunities for you to lead and develop excellent practice in the field. If successful in your application for this post (6 PAs), you will join a dynamic and dedicated multi-disciplinary team delivering high quality assessment and treatment for adults with psychosis and other severe mental illnesses referred from linked general practices from the Kirkby CMHT coverage. This is an exciting time to be joining adult mental health services with the implementation of a new clinical model that is already yielding improvements in care throughout the pathway, supported by more effective team working with primary care and adult inpatient acute care colleagues. Main duties of the job Consultant Psychiatrist responsibility for Kirkby CMHT. Actively involved in the leadership, management and decision making. Utilise a flexible approach to delivery of clinical care. Supervise and support team members who carry out assessments of patients referred to the team. Carry out comprehensive psychiatric assessments and provide treatment for patients. Support MDT staff to manage psychiatric emergencies. Conduct patient reviews and lead Multidisciplinary reviews, CPA reviews and multi-professional team meetings. Contribute to the development of the service and be actively involved in the critical evaluation of its effectiveness over time. Foster relationships between staff within each organisation. Act as team responsible clinician for the purposes of the Mental Health Act 1983 and carry out duties in accordance to the code of practice. Carry out comprehensive Risk Assessments and as required participate in Trust's risk management processes such as Health Risk Assessment and Management Meetings (H-RAMM). Maintain a high level of effective communication and work flexibly and cooperatively with other parts of the service including; inpatient units, other community mental health teams, specialist services and primary care. Liaison with families / carers and other stakeholders. The post holder will be expected to maintain effective communication with IAPT services and other community mental health teams and primary care. Working for our organisation Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region (Halton, Warrington, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton and St Helens) and is also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. Detailed job description and main responsibilities In line with New Ways of Working, the post holder will provide a consultative, supervisory and supportive role to the multi-disciplinary team. Take an active part in the clinical work of the team. The post holder will be expected to be part of the allocation procedure within the team and be responsive and flexible to the needs of the team. This forms part of a wider acute care system provided by the Trust and this service performs a crucial coordinating function to ensure that service users experience a smooth journey through the most appropriate care pathway. Work as a medical expert and as responsible clinician for patients subject to the Mental Health Act 2007 which includes patients on Community Treatment Orders (CTOs). Manage a caseload at present of approx. 70-80 complex service users subject to the Care Program Approach (CPA), working alongside care coordinators from the Community Mental Health Team. The post holder is also expected to tackle the medico-legal and ethical dilemmas while adhering to legal safeguards. MHA assessments form an important part of the clinical commitments and have to be done as an emergency. There is a Rota for that in the team which includes fellow Consultant, ST doctor and Specialty doctor. The post holder will have junior doctor support and will be expected to provide clinical supervision to any first or second on call doctors when they contact for any advice or support. The post holder will contribute to clinical and medical leadership within the Recovery Team taking a lead role in the development and provision of a safe, effective, evidenced-based, quality service. The post holder will liaise closely with General Practitioners (GPs) and with other services, teams and agencies within the Borough and within the Trust to support effective, collaborative, inter-agency working. Administration time is allocated in the job plan. There is a specialty doctor currently in post to support the postholder. The Post Holder will be supported to develop Educational and Clinical Supervisor Responsibilities for junior trainees. Person specification Qualifications MB BS or equivalent medical qualification. Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. Additional clinical qualifications. Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment. Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months. Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment. Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment. In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice. Transport Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative. Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience Excellent knowledge in specialty of General Adult Psychiatry. Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty. Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others. Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA. Ability to work constructively in and to lead a multidisciplinary team. Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service. Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training. Participated in continuous professional development. Participated in research or service evaluation. Able to use and appraise clinical evidence. Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes. Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post. Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken. Experienced in clinical research and/or service evaluation. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement; awards, prizes, presentation and publications. Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients. Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply for all correspondence. All information regarding your application will come from apps.trac.jobs not NHS Jobs. Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview. As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants who consider themselves to be disabled who meet the minimum (essential) criteria for the role in the person specification . click apply for full job details
Jan 29, 2025
Full time
Site Northwood House Town Kirkby Salary £105,504 - £139,882 plus 10% R&R (non contractual) & 1% on call. Salary period Yearly Closing 16/02/:59 Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust celebrates diversity and promotes equal opportunities; we are committed to challenging and eliminating racism and other forms of discrimination and advancing and promoting equality of opportunity in the provision of services and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. We take positive action to support disadvantaged groups and also particularly encourage applications from ethnic minorities, disabled and LGBTQIA+ people that are under-represented in our workforce. Furthermore, we welcome applications from reservists and ex-armed forces personnel as we recognise the benefits of the values, skills, training and experience that they bring to their work with us. Job overview Applications are invited for a 0.6 WTE (6PAs) Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Kirkby Community Mental Health Team. At Mersey Care we are passionate about mental health and wellbeing and delivering the best possible care for the people we serve. Quality, recovery and wellbeing are at the heart of everything that we do. The Trust is focused on driving change and innovation by supporting and enhancing the leadership role of our senior clinicians and this role would offer opportunities for you to lead and develop excellent practice in the field. If successful in your application for this post (6 PAs), you will join a dynamic and dedicated multi-disciplinary team delivering high quality assessment and treatment for adults with psychosis and other severe mental illnesses referred from linked general practices from the Kirkby CMHT coverage. This is an exciting time to be joining adult mental health services with the implementation of a new clinical model that is already yielding improvements in care throughout the pathway, supported by more effective team working with primary care and adult inpatient acute care colleagues. Main duties of the job Consultant Psychiatrist responsibility for Kirkby CMHT. Actively involved in the leadership, management and decision making. Utilise a flexible approach to delivery of clinical care. Supervise and support team members who carry out assessments of patients referred to the team. Carry out comprehensive psychiatric assessments and provide treatment for patients. Support MDT staff to manage psychiatric emergencies. Conduct patient reviews and lead Multidisciplinary reviews, CPA reviews and multi-professional team meetings. Contribute to the development of the service and be actively involved in the critical evaluation of its effectiveness over time. Foster relationships between staff within each organisation. Act as team responsible clinician for the purposes of the Mental Health Act 1983 and carry out duties in accordance to the code of practice. Carry out comprehensive Risk Assessments and as required participate in Trust's risk management processes such as Health Risk Assessment and Management Meetings (H-RAMM). Maintain a high level of effective communication and work flexibly and cooperatively with other parts of the service including; inpatient units, other community mental health teams, specialist services and primary care. Liaison with families / carers and other stakeholders. The post holder will be expected to maintain effective communication with IAPT services and other community mental health teams and primary care. Working for our organisation Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region (Halton, Warrington, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton and St Helens) and is also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. Detailed job description and main responsibilities In line with New Ways of Working, the post holder will provide a consultative, supervisory and supportive role to the multi-disciplinary team. Take an active part in the clinical work of the team. The post holder will be expected to be part of the allocation procedure within the team and be responsive and flexible to the needs of the team. This forms part of a wider acute care system provided by the Trust and this service performs a crucial coordinating function to ensure that service users experience a smooth journey through the most appropriate care pathway. Work as a medical expert and as responsible clinician for patients subject to the Mental Health Act 2007 which includes patients on Community Treatment Orders (CTOs). Manage a caseload at present of approx. 70-80 complex service users subject to the Care Program Approach (CPA), working alongside care coordinators from the Community Mental Health Team. The post holder is also expected to tackle the medico-legal and ethical dilemmas while adhering to legal safeguards. MHA assessments form an important part of the clinical commitments and have to be done as an emergency. There is a Rota for that in the team which includes fellow Consultant, ST doctor and Specialty doctor. The post holder will have junior doctor support and will be expected to provide clinical supervision to any first or second on call doctors when they contact for any advice or support. The post holder will contribute to clinical and medical leadership within the Recovery Team taking a lead role in the development and provision of a safe, effective, evidenced-based, quality service. The post holder will liaise closely with General Practitioners (GPs) and with other services, teams and agencies within the Borough and within the Trust to support effective, collaborative, inter-agency working. Administration time is allocated in the job plan. There is a specialty doctor currently in post to support the postholder. The Post Holder will be supported to develop Educational and Clinical Supervisor Responsibilities for junior trainees. Person specification Qualifications MB BS or equivalent medical qualification. Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. Additional clinical qualifications. Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment. Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months. Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment. Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment. In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice. Transport Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative. Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience Excellent knowledge in specialty of General Adult Psychiatry. Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty. Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others. Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA. Ability to work constructively in and to lead a multidisciplinary team. Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service. Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training. Participated in continuous professional development. Participated in research or service evaluation. Able to use and appraise clinical evidence. Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes. Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post. Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken. Experienced in clinical research and/or service evaluation. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement; awards, prizes, presentation and publications. Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients. Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply for all correspondence. All information regarding your application will come from apps.trac.jobs not NHS Jobs. Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview. As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants who consider themselves to be disabled who meet the minimum (essential) criteria for the role in the person specification . click apply for full job details
North West Boroughs Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant Psychiatrist (Community Forensic Learning Disabilities) Consultant Main area Community Forensic Learning Disabilities Grade Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 6 sessions per week (PAs- 6, SPA- 1.5, DCC- 4.5) Job ref 350-MED Site Hollins Park House, Hollins Park Hospital Town Warrington Salary £105,504 - £139,882 per annum, pro rata plus 10% R&R (non contractual) Salary period Yearly Closing 18/12/:59 Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust celebrates diversity and promotes equal opportunities; we are committed to challenging and eliminating racism and other forms of discrimination and advancing and promoting equality of opportunity in the provision of services and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. We take positive action to support disadvantaged groups and also particularly encourage applications from ethnic minorities, disabled and LGBTQIA+ people that are under-represented in our workforce. Furthermore, we welcome applications from reservists and ex-armed forces personnel as we recognise the benefits of the values, skills, training and experience that they bring to their work with us. We encourage all applicants to share their equality information with us. Job overview Consultant Psychiatrist with the Specialist Community Forensic Team: As a Consultant Psychiatrist and Approved Clinician, you will be responsible for ensuring that our service users' needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care by providing a comprehensive psychiatric service to people with a Learning Disability and Forensic needs in Cheshire and Merseyside. The psychiatry role includes Approved Clinician provision where a person is subject to Conditional Discharge or a Community Treatment Order under the Mental Health Act or where there is an identified need. This is anticipated to equate to a case load of approximately 20 people. The Approved Clinician will be required to have prescriber function as well for the team besides offering specialist assessment (including risk assessments) and management of patients on their caseload. Working both autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will carry out Consultant Psychiatrist and Approved Clinician duties. Main duties of the job Fulfilling the Community Responsible Clinician responsibility for patients accepted into the service will be a major component of this post. The post holder will have a flexible job plan to provide outpatient or community clinics and home visits. There are no inpatient duties associated with the post. The Consultant will undertake statutory responsibilities under the MHA, MCA and DoLS and Consent to Treatment. The Consultant will provide direct clinical work including assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental and behavioural disorders. They will participate in regular MDT meetings, CPA reviews, MAPPA, safeguarding, risk reviews and providing clinical leadership and Responsible Clinician role. The role will include outpatient or community clinics, emergency home visits, liaising with forensic support services, attending professional meetings and any other activities involved in delivery of clinical care to the forensic learning disability and or autistic spectrum disorder patients. Working for our organisation Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. Detailed job description and main responsibilities The Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT) is a newly commissioned service based at Hollins Park House in Warrington. This service is for patients with a learning disability and or autism with a forensic need, and serves the community in Merseyside and Cheshire. The SCFT provides preventative, reactive and evidence-based interventions through a combination of specialist risk assessments and management, face-to-face therapeutic interventions and support, as well as support, training and consultancy to other services to meet the needs of this group. A core element of this provision is the facilitation of smooth and effective discharge from secure and other inpatient settings. Work collaboratively with in-patient services to reduce length of stay Support step down and recovery in the community Apply a proactive risk management approach to enable service users to fulfil their individual potential and achieve their goals Apply specialist forensic skills and knowledge to prevent admission and re-admission, including the role of Clinical Supervisor when supporting people who are Conditionally Discharged Delivery of offence specific therapeutic interventions Ensure robust multi-agency involvement to ensure public/community safety The psychiatry role includes Approved Clinician / Responsible Clinician provision where a person is subject to Conditional Discharge or a Community Treatment Order under the Mental Health Act or where there is an identified need. This is anticipated to equate to a case load of approximately 20 people. The Responsible Clinician will be required to have prescriber function as well for the team besides offering specialist assessment (including risk assessments) and management of patients on their caseload. This post will require close working with Cheshire and Merseyside Learning Disability services and Mersey Care Forensic LD services. This role is for 6 sessions per week. The candidate will be expected to hold a full GMC registration. MRCPsych qualification is desirable. Candidates who are included in the Specialist Register through Article 14 would be welcome to apply. Trainees in Learning Disability or Forensic Psychiatry who are eligible to commence work as a Consultant Psychiatrist would also be welcome. The applicant must be approved under Section 12(2) of The Mental Health Act 1983 and must have Approved Clinician status. The post holder will have flexibility of starting in gradually increasing number of activities which can be discussed with the Clinical Director for LD&A Services. Person specification Qualifications Full GMC Registration or eligibility to be included on the register and holding a current licence to practise at the time of Appointment. Section 12 approval. In possession of Approved Clinical Status. Post holder to maintain AC approval. MRCPsych or equivalent. Eligible for inclusion in Specialist Register or within 6 months of gaining CCT. Relevant Higher Degree or other additional clinical qualifications. CCT in Psychiatry Experience Knowledge and experience of assessing and treating individuals with learning disability and or autism. Treating individuals with forensic needs. Personal Skills To possess leadership skills and be able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work. Ability to appraise own performance as a consultant. Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, in order to effectively work with patients, carers and staff. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Approachable and compassionate personality with good listening skills. Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills. Flexible and tolerant. Relaxed when dealing with teams under pressure. Motivational skills. Knowledge Understanding of the management skills required to function successfully as a Consultant. Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision, Transforming Care policy and legislation. An understanding of the importance of Clinical Governance in NHS organisations and importance in patient care. Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty. Knowledge of alternatives to inpatient admission care approaches. Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service. Transport Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative. Non-drivers due to disability will be supported via access to work scheme. Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning Ability to work Constructively and to lead a multidisciplinary team. Participated in continuous professional development click apply for full job details
Jan 26, 2025
Full time
Consultant Psychiatrist (Community Forensic Learning Disabilities) Consultant Main area Community Forensic Learning Disabilities Grade Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 6 sessions per week (PAs- 6, SPA- 1.5, DCC- 4.5) Job ref 350-MED Site Hollins Park House, Hollins Park Hospital Town Warrington Salary £105,504 - £139,882 per annum, pro rata plus 10% R&R (non contractual) Salary period Yearly Closing 18/12/:59 Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust celebrates diversity and promotes equal opportunities; we are committed to challenging and eliminating racism and other forms of discrimination and advancing and promoting equality of opportunity in the provision of services and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. We take positive action to support disadvantaged groups and also particularly encourage applications from ethnic minorities, disabled and LGBTQIA+ people that are under-represented in our workforce. Furthermore, we welcome applications from reservists and ex-armed forces personnel as we recognise the benefits of the values, skills, training and experience that they bring to their work with us. We encourage all applicants to share their equality information with us. Job overview Consultant Psychiatrist with the Specialist Community Forensic Team: As a Consultant Psychiatrist and Approved Clinician, you will be responsible for ensuring that our service users' needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care by providing a comprehensive psychiatric service to people with a Learning Disability and Forensic needs in Cheshire and Merseyside. The psychiatry role includes Approved Clinician provision where a person is subject to Conditional Discharge or a Community Treatment Order under the Mental Health Act or where there is an identified need. This is anticipated to equate to a case load of approximately 20 people. The Approved Clinician will be required to have prescriber function as well for the team besides offering specialist assessment (including risk assessments) and management of patients on their caseload. Working both autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will carry out Consultant Psychiatrist and Approved Clinician duties. Main duties of the job Fulfilling the Community Responsible Clinician responsibility for patients accepted into the service will be a major component of this post. The post holder will have a flexible job plan to provide outpatient or community clinics and home visits. There are no inpatient duties associated with the post. The Consultant will undertake statutory responsibilities under the MHA, MCA and DoLS and Consent to Treatment. The Consultant will provide direct clinical work including assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental and behavioural disorders. They will participate in regular MDT meetings, CPA reviews, MAPPA, safeguarding, risk reviews and providing clinical leadership and Responsible Clinician role. The role will include outpatient or community clinics, emergency home visits, liaising with forensic support services, attending professional meetings and any other activities involved in delivery of clinical care to the forensic learning disability and or autistic spectrum disorder patients. Working for our organisation Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. Detailed job description and main responsibilities The Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT) is a newly commissioned service based at Hollins Park House in Warrington. This service is for patients with a learning disability and or autism with a forensic need, and serves the community in Merseyside and Cheshire. The SCFT provides preventative, reactive and evidence-based interventions through a combination of specialist risk assessments and management, face-to-face therapeutic interventions and support, as well as support, training and consultancy to other services to meet the needs of this group. A core element of this provision is the facilitation of smooth and effective discharge from secure and other inpatient settings. Work collaboratively with in-patient services to reduce length of stay Support step down and recovery in the community Apply a proactive risk management approach to enable service users to fulfil their individual potential and achieve their goals Apply specialist forensic skills and knowledge to prevent admission and re-admission, including the role of Clinical Supervisor when supporting people who are Conditionally Discharged Delivery of offence specific therapeutic interventions Ensure robust multi-agency involvement to ensure public/community safety The psychiatry role includes Approved Clinician / Responsible Clinician provision where a person is subject to Conditional Discharge or a Community Treatment Order under the Mental Health Act or where there is an identified need. This is anticipated to equate to a case load of approximately 20 people. The Responsible Clinician will be required to have prescriber function as well for the team besides offering specialist assessment (including risk assessments) and management of patients on their caseload. This post will require close working with Cheshire and Merseyside Learning Disability services and Mersey Care Forensic LD services. This role is for 6 sessions per week. The candidate will be expected to hold a full GMC registration. MRCPsych qualification is desirable. Candidates who are included in the Specialist Register through Article 14 would be welcome to apply. Trainees in Learning Disability or Forensic Psychiatry who are eligible to commence work as a Consultant Psychiatrist would also be welcome. The applicant must be approved under Section 12(2) of The Mental Health Act 1983 and must have Approved Clinician status. The post holder will have flexibility of starting in gradually increasing number of activities which can be discussed with the Clinical Director for LD&A Services. Person specification Qualifications Full GMC Registration or eligibility to be included on the register and holding a current licence to practise at the time of Appointment. Section 12 approval. In possession of Approved Clinical Status. Post holder to maintain AC approval. MRCPsych or equivalent. Eligible for inclusion in Specialist Register or within 6 months of gaining CCT. Relevant Higher Degree or other additional clinical qualifications. CCT in Psychiatry Experience Knowledge and experience of assessing and treating individuals with learning disability and or autism. Treating individuals with forensic needs. Personal Skills To possess leadership skills and be able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work. Ability to appraise own performance as a consultant. Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, in order to effectively work with patients, carers and staff. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Approachable and compassionate personality with good listening skills. Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills. Flexible and tolerant. Relaxed when dealing with teams under pressure. Motivational skills. Knowledge Understanding of the management skills required to function successfully as a Consultant. Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision, Transforming Care policy and legislation. An understanding of the importance of Clinical Governance in NHS organisations and importance in patient care. Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty. Knowledge of alternatives to inpatient admission care approaches. Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service. Transport Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative. Non-drivers due to disability will be supported via access to work scheme. Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning Ability to work Constructively and to lead a multidisciplinary team. Participated in continuous professional development click apply for full job details
Principal Practitioner Psychologist, Co-Lead for Staff Psychology Band 8b Main area Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology Grade Band 8b Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 213-CORP-7551 Employer King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site King's College Hospital Town London Salary £66,718 - £76,271 pa Salary period Yearly Closing 10/12/:59 Job overview This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, creative and flexible Principal Practitioner Psychologist to become part of and co-lead the Staff Psychology Service at King's College Hospital. The service was established following the COVID-19 pandemic and has been operational for two years now; offering individual, team and organisational support through a variety of formats and in partnership with a range of departments. This unique opportunity requires someone with excellent communication and inter-personal skills and qualities. The post-holder will take a key role in co-leading the Staff Psychology Service (in conjunction with another Principal Practitioner Psychologist) with a core focus on further service development and implementation of new initiatives to meet the psychological needs of the wider staff group in the hospital. The Staff Psychology Service routinely provides Critical Incident Staff Support sessions to teams following distressing incidents. They oversee and implement Schwartz Rounds and provide dedicated input to staff working in ICU and A&E. They also respond to regular requests for reflective practice, education and training. Established support structures are in place including clinical and professional supervision, support from OH colleagues, close working relationships from numerous medical departments and peer support from a friendly and innovative group of psychologists, psychotherapists and other mental health professional colleagues. Main duties of the job Main duties of the job To plan, develop, coordinate and help to facilitate a comprehensive psychology resource as part of the broader staff health and wellbeing support offer across the five sites covered by King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. In conjunction with senior colleagues, provide oversight and leadership to the staff psychology team. To consider and help to facilitate the most appropriate interventions (e.g., Reflective Practice, Team Consultation) to those teams experiencing distress and to develop and encourage participation in organisation-wide approaches that aim to support the psychological and emotional wellbeing of staff (e.g., Schwartz Rounds). To provide oversight and input to the staff psychology clinic including providing specialist screening, assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, monitoring of outcomes and evaluation. To ensure that systems are in place and working effectively for the clinical and professional supervision and support of other psychologists within KCH and to provide clinical supervision, consultation and leadership as appropriate To provide specialist support to the Emergency Department. To contribute to enabling other staff from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create psychologically safe environments. To undertake service evaluation, audit, research and policy development. To agree desired outcomes/results with clinical/professional lead and to decide how they are best achieved. Working for our organisation King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level. We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people. King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description for a detailed description of the role description and main responsibilities. Person specification Qualifications Entry-level qualification in Applied Psychology (professional Doctorate, or combination of MSc plus PG Diploma level additional training) that has been accepted by the HCPC for purposes of professional registration. Additional training in a specialised area of psychological practice through formal post-qualification training (PG Diploma or equivalent), OR a combination of specialist short courses, or an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice-based learning in a specialist area of clinical practice, assessed by an experienced clinical supervisor to be of equal level to a Postgraduate Diploma. Completed training course in clinical supervision Registered with the HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist, and evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC Competence and/or specialist training in models of psychology as applied to trauma (e.g., Trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy (TF-CBT Experience Evidence of having worked as a clinical specialist under supervision in a relevant area (e.g., staff support, occupational health). Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature, particularly in a staff support or occupational health setting. Experience of supervising assistant and trainee psychologists having completed the relevant training Experience of providing teaching and training to psychologists or other professional groups. Post-qualification experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities Experience of carrying out post-doctoral research, audit or service evaluation projects. Experience of proposing and implementing service development projects within own service area Record of publications in either peer reviewed, academic or professional journals/books Experience of providing specialist psychological interventions for people living with the consequences of psychological trauma (e.g., EMDR; Trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy (TF-CBT Interest and/or experience in implementing service improvements within a staff support/occupational health setting Knowledge Highly developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies for health and care staff, including those impacted by occupational distress and/or trauma. Advanced theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the evidence base for the relevant treatment. Advanced knowledge of psychological assessment and clinical psychometrics Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health issues, child and adult protection, and equalities Doctoral level knowledge of psychological research methodology and complex statistical analysis Knowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care Good working knowledge of the staff support and occupational health psychology literature Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Name Stephen Taylor Job title Associate Director Workforce Email address Additional information For questions about the role, please contact: Dr Daniel O'Toole, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Head of Adult Clinical Health Psychology (e-mail: ) or Mr Steve Taylor, Associate Director of Workforce Projects (e-mail: )
Dec 05, 2023
Full time
Principal Practitioner Psychologist, Co-Lead for Staff Psychology Band 8b Main area Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology Grade Band 8b Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 213-CORP-7551 Employer King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site King's College Hospital Town London Salary £66,718 - £76,271 pa Salary period Yearly Closing 10/12/:59 Job overview This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, creative and flexible Principal Practitioner Psychologist to become part of and co-lead the Staff Psychology Service at King's College Hospital. The service was established following the COVID-19 pandemic and has been operational for two years now; offering individual, team and organisational support through a variety of formats and in partnership with a range of departments. This unique opportunity requires someone with excellent communication and inter-personal skills and qualities. The post-holder will take a key role in co-leading the Staff Psychology Service (in conjunction with another Principal Practitioner Psychologist) with a core focus on further service development and implementation of new initiatives to meet the psychological needs of the wider staff group in the hospital. The Staff Psychology Service routinely provides Critical Incident Staff Support sessions to teams following distressing incidents. They oversee and implement Schwartz Rounds and provide dedicated input to staff working in ICU and A&E. They also respond to regular requests for reflective practice, education and training. Established support structures are in place including clinical and professional supervision, support from OH colleagues, close working relationships from numerous medical departments and peer support from a friendly and innovative group of psychologists, psychotherapists and other mental health professional colleagues. Main duties of the job Main duties of the job To plan, develop, coordinate and help to facilitate a comprehensive psychology resource as part of the broader staff health and wellbeing support offer across the five sites covered by King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. In conjunction with senior colleagues, provide oversight and leadership to the staff psychology team. To consider and help to facilitate the most appropriate interventions (e.g., Reflective Practice, Team Consultation) to those teams experiencing distress and to develop and encourage participation in organisation-wide approaches that aim to support the psychological and emotional wellbeing of staff (e.g., Schwartz Rounds). To provide oversight and input to the staff psychology clinic including providing specialist screening, assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, monitoring of outcomes and evaluation. To ensure that systems are in place and working effectively for the clinical and professional supervision and support of other psychologists within KCH and to provide clinical supervision, consultation and leadership as appropriate To provide specialist support to the Emergency Department. To contribute to enabling other staff from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create psychologically safe environments. To undertake service evaluation, audit, research and policy development. To agree desired outcomes/results with clinical/professional lead and to decide how they are best achieved. Working for our organisation King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level. We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people. King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description for a detailed description of the role description and main responsibilities. Person specification Qualifications Entry-level qualification in Applied Psychology (professional Doctorate, or combination of MSc plus PG Diploma level additional training) that has been accepted by the HCPC for purposes of professional registration. Additional training in a specialised area of psychological practice through formal post-qualification training (PG Diploma or equivalent), OR a combination of specialist short courses, or an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice-based learning in a specialist area of clinical practice, assessed by an experienced clinical supervisor to be of equal level to a Postgraduate Diploma. Completed training course in clinical supervision Registered with the HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist, and evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC Competence and/or specialist training in models of psychology as applied to trauma (e.g., Trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy (TF-CBT Experience Evidence of having worked as a clinical specialist under supervision in a relevant area (e.g., staff support, occupational health). Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature, particularly in a staff support or occupational health setting. Experience of supervising assistant and trainee psychologists having completed the relevant training Experience of providing teaching and training to psychologists or other professional groups. Post-qualification experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities Experience of carrying out post-doctoral research, audit or service evaluation projects. Experience of proposing and implementing service development projects within own service area Record of publications in either peer reviewed, academic or professional journals/books Experience of providing specialist psychological interventions for people living with the consequences of psychological trauma (e.g., EMDR; Trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy (TF-CBT Interest and/or experience in implementing service improvements within a staff support/occupational health setting Knowledge Highly developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies for health and care staff, including those impacted by occupational distress and/or trauma. Advanced theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the evidence base for the relevant treatment. Advanced knowledge of psychological assessment and clinical psychometrics Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health issues, child and adult protection, and equalities Doctoral level knowledge of psychological research methodology and complex statistical analysis Knowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care Good working knowledge of the staff support and occupational health psychology literature Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Name Stephen Taylor Job title Associate Director Workforce Email address Additional information For questions about the role, please contact: Dr Daniel O'Toole, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Head of Adult Clinical Health Psychology (e-mail: ) or Mr Steve Taylor, Associate Director of Workforce Projects (e-mail: )
Do you consider yourself a Security Industry Expert and looking to develop your leadership skills? Perhaps you have been working in the security sector and are in the infancy of your leadership journey. This is the perfect opportunity to progress your career within this field, giving you the chance to use and develop your experience all whilst working for a Market Leading company. Here at Banham, we are looking for a Keyholding Assistant Operations Manager to join our Keyholding team. Who are we? Banham is a family-owned; family-run business that has been providing security solutions since 1926. We operate throughout the Southeast of England offering a comprehensive service on all aspects of physical and electronic security.? Most important, however, are the people who make up Banham. Our dedicated employees live and breathe collaboration; they inspire and learn from each other. Employees who began their Banham careers as trainees now head up our key departments, and we are proud to foster a working environment that encourages staff to stay with us for many years. What can you bring to Banham? If you know how to prioritise your workload, be flexible in the face of an emergency, keep calm and support a high-performing team then jump on board and we'll be happy to have you! As well as the above you will also be able to bring; An ability to support the Key Guard team including Supervisors, Be the second level of escalation for the Key Guard team with queries, concerns, and complaints, either in the absence or in support of the Keyholding Operation Manager Develop the Key Guard team alongside progression planning. Your previous leadership experience will mean that you are able to support with monthly 1-2-1's, including quality career conversations and quarterly statistical analysis meetings with all direct reports. Bring empathy and effective sensitive handling of people and any potential grievance, disciplinary, sickness, and annual leave. Have the ability to provide feedback, with opportunities for improvement to Keyholding Quality and Continuous Improvement manager Experience in resolving customer complaints quickly and efficiently in a customer-centric way without the need to escalate further. Be confident to provide information for and/or lead communications within Banham, this may include presentations or training sessions for example. As an active member of the Keyholding team contribute to the attainment of departmental objectives and KPI's. In the absence of the Keyholding Operations Manager, ensure rotas provide suitable cover for all shifts, ensuring best planning to avoid overtime wherever possible. Mentor, train, and support new and existing team members Conduct yourself in a respectful and professional manner as the "face" of Banham at all times when in uniform and/or on/in a company vehicle, this may be outside of your paid working hours What will you get in return? You will be entitled to a highly competitive salary and a great range of benefits including: We provide an employee assistance programme (EAP). EAP gives our employees access to a 24/7 free, confidential advice service for help with personal and professional problems, which could be affecting your home life or work life, health, and general well-being. This benefit also extends to your family. Flexible remote working Personal Accident Insurance Scheme - Accidents at work and outside of work are both covered, including personal attacks and sport-related injuries Private medical insurance Auto-enrolment into our generous pension scheme Annual season ticket loan & Banham interest-free loan Cycle to work & Tech scheme Training and development opportunities Company equipment tailored to your role (laptop, mobile and additional screens) Up to 40% off Banham products Banham Social events - Summer BBQ's on the terrace; annual Christmas Party events. Charity events throughout the year - Banham is proud to be working with The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and sponsoring The Banham Marsden March, since 2010 over £13 million has been raised to make a difference for patients across the UK and the world for The Royal Marsden. Recruitment referral bonus fees Enhanced Sick Pay for absence related to COVID-19 If you share our values and have the drive and enthusiasm to help us fulfill our vision, of significant growth, we would love to hear from you. Please click APPLY now to register your interest. Please note this is a set hybrid role working three days in the office and two days from home.
Dec 14, 2022
Full time
Do you consider yourself a Security Industry Expert and looking to develop your leadership skills? Perhaps you have been working in the security sector and are in the infancy of your leadership journey. This is the perfect opportunity to progress your career within this field, giving you the chance to use and develop your experience all whilst working for a Market Leading company. Here at Banham, we are looking for a Keyholding Assistant Operations Manager to join our Keyholding team. Who are we? Banham is a family-owned; family-run business that has been providing security solutions since 1926. We operate throughout the Southeast of England offering a comprehensive service on all aspects of physical and electronic security.? Most important, however, are the people who make up Banham. Our dedicated employees live and breathe collaboration; they inspire and learn from each other. Employees who began their Banham careers as trainees now head up our key departments, and we are proud to foster a working environment that encourages staff to stay with us for many years. What can you bring to Banham? If you know how to prioritise your workload, be flexible in the face of an emergency, keep calm and support a high-performing team then jump on board and we'll be happy to have you! As well as the above you will also be able to bring; An ability to support the Key Guard team including Supervisors, Be the second level of escalation for the Key Guard team with queries, concerns, and complaints, either in the absence or in support of the Keyholding Operation Manager Develop the Key Guard team alongside progression planning. Your previous leadership experience will mean that you are able to support with monthly 1-2-1's, including quality career conversations and quarterly statistical analysis meetings with all direct reports. Bring empathy and effective sensitive handling of people and any potential grievance, disciplinary, sickness, and annual leave. Have the ability to provide feedback, with opportunities for improvement to Keyholding Quality and Continuous Improvement manager Experience in resolving customer complaints quickly and efficiently in a customer-centric way without the need to escalate further. Be confident to provide information for and/or lead communications within Banham, this may include presentations or training sessions for example. As an active member of the Keyholding team contribute to the attainment of departmental objectives and KPI's. In the absence of the Keyholding Operations Manager, ensure rotas provide suitable cover for all shifts, ensuring best planning to avoid overtime wherever possible. Mentor, train, and support new and existing team members Conduct yourself in a respectful and professional manner as the "face" of Banham at all times when in uniform and/or on/in a company vehicle, this may be outside of your paid working hours What will you get in return? You will be entitled to a highly competitive salary and a great range of benefits including: We provide an employee assistance programme (EAP). EAP gives our employees access to a 24/7 free, confidential advice service for help with personal and professional problems, which could be affecting your home life or work life, health, and general well-being. This benefit also extends to your family. Flexible remote working Personal Accident Insurance Scheme - Accidents at work and outside of work are both covered, including personal attacks and sport-related injuries Private medical insurance Auto-enrolment into our generous pension scheme Annual season ticket loan & Banham interest-free loan Cycle to work & Tech scheme Training and development opportunities Company equipment tailored to your role (laptop, mobile and additional screens) Up to 40% off Banham products Banham Social events - Summer BBQ's on the terrace; annual Christmas Party events. Charity events throughout the year - Banham is proud to be working with The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and sponsoring The Banham Marsden March, since 2010 over £13 million has been raised to make a difference for patients across the UK and the world for The Royal Marsden. Recruitment referral bonus fees Enhanced Sick Pay for absence related to COVID-19 If you share our values and have the drive and enthusiasm to help us fulfill our vision, of significant growth, we would love to hear from you. Please click APPLY now to register your interest. Please note this is a set hybrid role working three days in the office and two days from home.
Our client is an East Sussex-based 6th Form College looking for a TA or TA/Trainee Teacher in Health and Social Care/Early Years that can successfully support its teaching staff. TA or TA/Trainee Teacher in Health and Social Care/Early Years Bexhill-on-Sea, TN40 2JG Part time, 2-year position 33 hours per week, term time only Minimum wage according to age Our client is a dedicated 6th Form College with a long history of excellence. You will benefit from a motivating environment that values academic excellence, growth and a can-do attitude that inspires both the staff and the students. Teaching Assistants support teachers to ensure our client's students achieve and exceed their potential. Candidates should hold good qualifications in the subject area they are applying for, which could be a degree or a professional qualification to at least Level 3. Background in the area and experience of supporting young people in an educational environment would be an advantage. As a TA or TA/Trainee Teacher in Health and Social Care/Early Years, you will be: Actively assisting the teaching staff in the planning and delivery of educational work programmes for individuals, groups and whole classes. Assisting students with their programmes of study and working in collaboration with the teaching staff. Assisting the teaching staff with managing general learning support needs. Assisting in the preparation of display materials and learning aids for students. Assisting with the links and liaison between Sections, the Curriculum and the Study Centre. Supporting students with personal care needs. Performing administrative duties including the completion and monitoring of Individual Learning Plans (ILPs). Acting as cover supervisors for classes in the absence of the teacher. Leading enrichment activities. Assisting in the supervision of students outside the classroom during breaks/lunch, including outside areas and refectory. Supporting the teaching staff on educational visits. Carrying out simple first aid when required. Undertaking the appropriate training in relation to the post - such as NVQ3 in Teaching Assistants or the post 16 teacher training programme. Carrying out invigilation during examination periods. The ideal TA or TA/Trainee Teacher in Health and Social Care/Early Years will: Be educated to at least Level 3 in a relevant area. Have a working background in health and social care. Have a working knowledge of the post 16 curriculum. Have an understanding of issues relating to teaching and learning in further education. Have the ability to develop different ways to support learning for students with differing needs. Have the confidence to supervise work independently. Be experienced in working with young adults. Be confident in completing records and following administrative procedure. Be first aid qualified or be willing to train. Be willing to undertake further training. In addition to the above, our client is interested in individuals who: Work well in a team Are self-starters and good communicators Are enthusiastic about delivering high-quality education Are aware of the needs and sensitivities of students from a range of cultural backgrounds and/or disabilities Have a certain degree of empathy with post-16 students Align with the ethos of the college The successful candidates will be required to possess an enhanced DBS certificate to be employed at the College. The College reserves the right to interview and appoint early if a suitable candidate applies. How to apply for the Teaching Assistant position: If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click "apply" today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents. You must be eligible to work in the UK. Other suitable skills and experience includes: Teaching Assistant, Care Assistant, Health and Social Care Teacher, Health Educator, Teaching Apprentice, Teaching Trainee, Health and Wellbeing Coach
Jan 20, 2022
Contractor
Our client is an East Sussex-based 6th Form College looking for a TA or TA/Trainee Teacher in Health and Social Care/Early Years that can successfully support its teaching staff. TA or TA/Trainee Teacher in Health and Social Care/Early Years Bexhill-on-Sea, TN40 2JG Part time, 2-year position 33 hours per week, term time only Minimum wage according to age Our client is a dedicated 6th Form College with a long history of excellence. You will benefit from a motivating environment that values academic excellence, growth and a can-do attitude that inspires both the staff and the students. Teaching Assistants support teachers to ensure our client's students achieve and exceed their potential. Candidates should hold good qualifications in the subject area they are applying for, which could be a degree or a professional qualification to at least Level 3. Background in the area and experience of supporting young people in an educational environment would be an advantage. As a TA or TA/Trainee Teacher in Health and Social Care/Early Years, you will be: Actively assisting the teaching staff in the planning and delivery of educational work programmes for individuals, groups and whole classes. Assisting students with their programmes of study and working in collaboration with the teaching staff. Assisting the teaching staff with managing general learning support needs. Assisting in the preparation of display materials and learning aids for students. Assisting with the links and liaison between Sections, the Curriculum and the Study Centre. Supporting students with personal care needs. Performing administrative duties including the completion and monitoring of Individual Learning Plans (ILPs). Acting as cover supervisors for classes in the absence of the teacher. Leading enrichment activities. Assisting in the supervision of students outside the classroom during breaks/lunch, including outside areas and refectory. Supporting the teaching staff on educational visits. Carrying out simple first aid when required. Undertaking the appropriate training in relation to the post - such as NVQ3 in Teaching Assistants or the post 16 teacher training programme. Carrying out invigilation during examination periods. The ideal TA or TA/Trainee Teacher in Health and Social Care/Early Years will: Be educated to at least Level 3 in a relevant area. Have a working background in health and social care. Have a working knowledge of the post 16 curriculum. Have an understanding of issues relating to teaching and learning in further education. Have the ability to develop different ways to support learning for students with differing needs. Have the confidence to supervise work independently. Be experienced in working with young adults. Be confident in completing records and following administrative procedure. Be first aid qualified or be willing to train. Be willing to undertake further training. In addition to the above, our client is interested in individuals who: Work well in a team Are self-starters and good communicators Are enthusiastic about delivering high-quality education Are aware of the needs and sensitivities of students from a range of cultural backgrounds and/or disabilities Have a certain degree of empathy with post-16 students Align with the ethos of the college The successful candidates will be required to possess an enhanced DBS certificate to be employed at the College. The College reserves the right to interview and appoint early if a suitable candidate applies. How to apply for the Teaching Assistant position: If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click "apply" today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents. You must be eligible to work in the UK. Other suitable skills and experience includes: Teaching Assistant, Care Assistant, Health and Social Care Teacher, Health Educator, Teaching Apprentice, Teaching Trainee, Health and Wellbeing Coach
You will be an experienced manager able to work within a busy and dynamic team. Youwill have a proven track record of providing leadership and management of services within a health or social care serviceor an equivalent setting. You will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management for this clinic and the line management of the clinic team and therefore you will have proven people management skills, capable of building and leading high performing teams. You will be able to work effectively and proactively with the team, requiring excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as the post holder is expected to liaise effectively and sensitively with a wide range of people, including senior management, clinicians, clients and external stakeholders. Youwill have excellentattention to detail when working with electronic clinical records and reporting systems to provide accurate reports to monitor and develop those services. You will bring apositive can do attitude to the role and be able to demonstrate drive, determination and ability to overcome ambiguity and the daily challenges of management. As well as genuine opportunities for personal development you will have a voice in shaping our clinic services going forward leading, providinggreater access for mental health support. Applications should be sent by an email via the button belowwith the following information: A comprehensive CV A statement describing how you meet the Job Description and what you think you would be able to bring to the post Names of two referees one of which should be your current or most recent employer We ask that you submit your CV and supporting information as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close vacancies at any time. Job Description Clinic Manager Job Purpose To co-ordinate and manage the day to day running of the clinic ensuring that the work of the clinic is carried out in accordance with quality guidelines and operational procedures. To provide managerial and administrative support to administrators, supervisors and trainees in relation to their work within the clinic To provide routine and ad hoc reports on the activity of the clinic and trainees within the clinic against agreed key performance and quality indicators and contractual and training requirements To support WPF Therapy in making psychotherapy accessible to a wide range of clients liaising with clients, therapists in training and training supervisors to ensure the smooth running of the clinic Main Duties and Responsibilities To provide leadership to and operational management of the clinic To develop, produce, analyse and disseminate routine and ad hoc clinic reports to demonstrate performance against agreed indicators and develop, agree and implement plans to address under and over performance. To work closely with the Director of Clinical Services to review and develop the service, including clinical governance initiatives, clinic policies and guidelines and implement agreed service developments following from reviews. To provide line management support and supervision of administrative staff in line with WPF Therapy policy and procedure. This includes working together with the HR teamto manage day to day HR processes in relation to the full employee life-cycle from recruitment, training and development, performance management to exit processes and to ensure all procedures and HR documentation are kept up to date and effectively implemented in line with legal requirements and best practice. To manage the clinic quality systems, including case management and client allocation in liaison with the clinical supervisors and lead clinicians. To work with supervisors and lead clinicians to ensure that clinical work is carried out according to the requirements and guidelines within which the service operates. To take responsibility for the data quality, maintenance and management of clinical records in line with data protection requirements. Facilitate internal\/external audits and inspection as required. Act as departmental lead for the electronic client record system, including provision of training to new users and providing expert advice both verbally and written guidance to therapists, administrators and managers and the distribution of required fobs to new users. To monitor and respond to client queries and feedback and ensure excellent customer service is provided to clients and other stakeholders. To work closely with the training department and the training supervisors to provide activity data and data quality reports as required. To maintain the client waiting list for clinic, liaising with the Director of Clinical Services, supervisors and clinical leads to ensure timely and appropriate allocation of clients to therapists in training To follow the organisations Complaints Policy to resolve complaints and to manage potentially contentious situations, providing evidence and supporting staff as required. To work closely with clinic manager colleagues to ensure cross cover and development of cross clinic\/organisation wide initiatives and rotas To act as departmental lead for safeguarding, including attendance at and participation in organisational safeguarding meetings, maintaining and monitoring reporting systems where safeguarding incidents are reported. To Deputise for the Director of Clinical Services as required To undertake any other duties as required Any offer of employment is subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment vetting checks including a DBS check. Person Specification To be demonstrated in recruitment during application, assessment and interview. Experience and Knowledge: Undergraduate degree or other relevant qualification or equivalent work experience. Significant experience in management of similar services preferably within a clinical\/healthcare-related organisation, however experience within other sectors with a client focus with the general public would be considered. Experience of managing a team of staff. Knowledge of negotiating contracts and subsequent contract monitoring and management. Knowledge on safeguarding and GDPR, ensure legal and regulatory requirements are met. Skills and Personal Qualities: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to build effective and professional working relationships both internally and externally. Ability to lead, motivate and support professional staff and volunteers, some full-time, most part-time and to challenge performance and behaviour when appropriate. Creative and innovative in approach. Skilled in leading and managing change. Strong project management skills (planning, budgets, resource management) An understanding of the dynamics of organisations and of small and large groups. Excellent organisational skills. Strong team ethos. Flexible in approach. Highly resilient and able to work effectively under pressure. Strong attention to detail. Good IT skills, including Office365, Excel, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint. Enthusiasm for developing the organisation and its services to meet changes, driven by market developments and other factors external to the organisation. Commitment to promoting and maintaining high professional standards whilst upholding the charitys vision and values. Abilities: Collaborative outlook, looking for opportunities to work together across multiple teams to deliver multiple objectives across the organisation. The ability to use and analyse all data, including qualitative and numerical data from a wide variety of sources, to develop evidence-based practices and decision making. Equalities WPF Therapy is committed to equality of opportunity. All staff must support this and, wherever possible contribute to the development of this aim. November 2021
Dec 08, 2021
Full time
You will be an experienced manager able to work within a busy and dynamic team. Youwill have a proven track record of providing leadership and management of services within a health or social care serviceor an equivalent setting. You will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management for this clinic and the line management of the clinic team and therefore you will have proven people management skills, capable of building and leading high performing teams. You will be able to work effectively and proactively with the team, requiring excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as the post holder is expected to liaise effectively and sensitively with a wide range of people, including senior management, clinicians, clients and external stakeholders. Youwill have excellentattention to detail when working with electronic clinical records and reporting systems to provide accurate reports to monitor and develop those services. You will bring apositive can do attitude to the role and be able to demonstrate drive, determination and ability to overcome ambiguity and the daily challenges of management. As well as genuine opportunities for personal development you will have a voice in shaping our clinic services going forward leading, providinggreater access for mental health support. Applications should be sent by an email via the button belowwith the following information: A comprehensive CV A statement describing how you meet the Job Description and what you think you would be able to bring to the post Names of two referees one of which should be your current or most recent employer We ask that you submit your CV and supporting information as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close vacancies at any time. Job Description Clinic Manager Job Purpose To co-ordinate and manage the day to day running of the clinic ensuring that the work of the clinic is carried out in accordance with quality guidelines and operational procedures. To provide managerial and administrative support to administrators, supervisors and trainees in relation to their work within the clinic To provide routine and ad hoc reports on the activity of the clinic and trainees within the clinic against agreed key performance and quality indicators and contractual and training requirements To support WPF Therapy in making psychotherapy accessible to a wide range of clients liaising with clients, therapists in training and training supervisors to ensure the smooth running of the clinic Main Duties and Responsibilities To provide leadership to and operational management of the clinic To develop, produce, analyse and disseminate routine and ad hoc clinic reports to demonstrate performance against agreed indicators and develop, agree and implement plans to address under and over performance. To work closely with the Director of Clinical Services to review and develop the service, including clinical governance initiatives, clinic policies and guidelines and implement agreed service developments following from reviews. To provide line management support and supervision of administrative staff in line with WPF Therapy policy and procedure. This includes working together with the HR teamto manage day to day HR processes in relation to the full employee life-cycle from recruitment, training and development, performance management to exit processes and to ensure all procedures and HR documentation are kept up to date and effectively implemented in line with legal requirements and best practice. To manage the clinic quality systems, including case management and client allocation in liaison with the clinical supervisors and lead clinicians. To work with supervisors and lead clinicians to ensure that clinical work is carried out according to the requirements and guidelines within which the service operates. To take responsibility for the data quality, maintenance and management of clinical records in line with data protection requirements. Facilitate internal\/external audits and inspection as required. Act as departmental lead for the electronic client record system, including provision of training to new users and providing expert advice both verbally and written guidance to therapists, administrators and managers and the distribution of required fobs to new users. To monitor and respond to client queries and feedback and ensure excellent customer service is provided to clients and other stakeholders. To work closely with the training department and the training supervisors to provide activity data and data quality reports as required. To maintain the client waiting list for clinic, liaising with the Director of Clinical Services, supervisors and clinical leads to ensure timely and appropriate allocation of clients to therapists in training To follow the organisations Complaints Policy to resolve complaints and to manage potentially contentious situations, providing evidence and supporting staff as required. To work closely with clinic manager colleagues to ensure cross cover and development of cross clinic\/organisation wide initiatives and rotas To act as departmental lead for safeguarding, including attendance at and participation in organisational safeguarding meetings, maintaining and monitoring reporting systems where safeguarding incidents are reported. To Deputise for the Director of Clinical Services as required To undertake any other duties as required Any offer of employment is subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment vetting checks including a DBS check. Person Specification To be demonstrated in recruitment during application, assessment and interview. Experience and Knowledge: Undergraduate degree or other relevant qualification or equivalent work experience. Significant experience in management of similar services preferably within a clinical\/healthcare-related organisation, however experience within other sectors with a client focus with the general public would be considered. Experience of managing a team of staff. Knowledge of negotiating contracts and subsequent contract monitoring and management. Knowledge on safeguarding and GDPR, ensure legal and regulatory requirements are met. Skills and Personal Qualities: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to build effective and professional working relationships both internally and externally. Ability to lead, motivate and support professional staff and volunteers, some full-time, most part-time and to challenge performance and behaviour when appropriate. Creative and innovative in approach. Skilled in leading and managing change. Strong project management skills (planning, budgets, resource management) An understanding of the dynamics of organisations and of small and large groups. Excellent organisational skills. Strong team ethos. Flexible in approach. Highly resilient and able to work effectively under pressure. Strong attention to detail. Good IT skills, including Office365, Excel, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint. Enthusiasm for developing the organisation and its services to meet changes, driven by market developments and other factors external to the organisation. Commitment to promoting and maintaining high professional standards whilst upholding the charitys vision and values. Abilities: Collaborative outlook, looking for opportunities to work together across multiple teams to deliver multiple objectives across the organisation. The ability to use and analyse all data, including qualitative and numerical data from a wide variety of sources, to develop evidence-based practices and decision making. Equalities WPF Therapy is committed to equality of opportunity. All staff must support this and, wherever possible contribute to the development of this aim. November 2021
