Clinical Lead

Clinical Practice/Quality Have oversight of a quality and ethical mental health service across the Lancashire footprint for provision that is both clinical and community based. Ensure adherence to BACP ethical framework, NICE guidelines and any other relevant regulations. Lead on strategic mental health related accreditations, ensuring all processes are in place to achieve these, developing appropriate clinical competences at the required level. Conduct and record clinical audits of data and practice as required.

Identify, mitigate and manage the risk process for the clinical area, actively contributing to the overall risk management for the organisation. Manage a small caseload of clients and participate in appropriate clinical supervision on a regular basis. Develop an open and supportive culture which enables staff to take critical and innovative approaches, actively participating in / contributing to internal case reviews to improve clinical practice and performance Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any client/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act. Clinical Leadership & Governance Review and develop clinical practice polices and procedures appropriate to Lancashire Women and in adherence to required ethical and regulatory standards.

To facilitate / chair the clinical governance group ensuring key issues are reported and updated to the Governance Sub Committee of the Board of Trustees on a quarterly basis and feed into a process of continuous clinical practice improvement. Manage and monitor all safeguarding cases and incidents offering expert advice and support across the organisation. Produce quarterly reports for the board, senior leadership team and safeguarding group. Participate in an organisation wide working group linking clinical practice, Safeguarding and Trauma Informed working as these have some overlapping and important shared priorities for clinical and other casework staff.

Review recruitment and retention policies for clinical staff alongside HR. Duty of care to report safeguarding appropriately as they may arise and ensure others in the team also do the same. Participate in, respond to and investigate any complaints that arise within the team. Communications & Reporting Produce clear and concise reports for various stakeholders including the Board of Trustees Communicate as appropriate through various written and in person channels including team meetings, bulletins for SharePoint etc Ensure KPIs are met for commissioners and are monitored General Duties To ensure that required standards of health and safety are maintained.

To work flexibly as and when required and to support other team members as needed. To uphold the policies and ethos of Lancashire Womens Centres at all times. To carry out such other duties as may be required in line with the nature of the post.