Clinical Team Leader HTT

Job overview

This post is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mental Heath Nurse with NMC, HCPC (OT)

You will be part of a multi- disciplinary team providing the clinical leadership and clinical supervision of clinicians within the Home Treatment Team. To ensure the service operates in a safe, effective & efficient way as part of the whole system of Mental Health services. In addition, to foster a culture that encourages and enables individuals to have an active role  in identifying, planning and meeting their individual needs. Deputising for the Service Manager in their absence, undertaking management responsibilities as required.

Qualified nurses (NMC) are currently benefiting from a Retention Allowance. It is a 10% pay uplift on top of 5% HCAS Fringe payment.  This 10% retention allowance is subject to a minimum total payment of £3,293 and a maximum total payment of £3,613 p.a. This will be paid on a monthly basis and pro-rata’d to hours worked.

The post holder must have a full and valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes due to the community element of this role.

Main duties of the job

• To adhere to the requirements of the relevant Professional Code of Conduct at all times (NMC or HCPC)• To oversee the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the clinical care needs of people using our services within a defined service area• To mentor, supervise and teach qualified and unqualified staff including students within locality HTT• To participate in the recruitment, deployment and management of staff within your service area• To work in collaboration with other key stakeholders, CMHRS, psychiatric liaison teams, community connections, early intervention in psychosis team, primary care teams, inpatient teams, bed management teams, social services approved mental health practitioners• Provide clinical credibility across a variety of mental health crisis scenarios and situations• Provide knowledge and aid understanding of the concepts of recovery and how to implement these concepts in practical terms• Understand relevant legislation i.e., CPA, Clinical & Social Governance, NSF, MHA and translate into practical application for others• Provide advice and guidance of current evidence based practice within mental

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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