Lead Clinical Practitioner

3 weeks ago

Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom Devon Partnership NHS Trust Full time

Position Overview

We are seeking a Lead Clinical Practitioner to become a vital part of our community services, focusing on mental health support and care for individuals in need. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with our Clinical Team Manager and Senior Nurse Manager within the Home Treatment Team to enhance clinical practices and strengthen our leadership framework. In this dynamic role, you will leverage your extensive nursing expertise to design and implement training and development initiatives aimed at empowering our nursing staff. By exemplifying outstanding nursing standards, you will play a crucial role in maintaining consistent quality of care and ensuring that all team members are well-informed about their duties and responsibilities. This position is ideal for a confident, skilled, and dedicated nursing professional eager to make a meaningful impact. At Devon Partnership NHS Trust, we are committed to fostering your growth and development within one of the UK's most innovative and respected mental health organizations.

Key Responsibilities

The Lead Clinical Practitioner will engage with the Home Treatment Team to deliver intensive home-based support for individuals aged 18 and older who are experiencing a mental health crisis.

The individual in this role will be accountable for ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards within their designated clinical pathways and teams. They will guarantee that all clients receiving care and treatment from our services do so in alignment with our strategic objectives and are protected from any potential harm. Further details can be found in the comprehensive job description.

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide a wide range of mental health, learning disability, and neurodiversity services, along with specialized and secure services for the broader southwest region and beyond. Our passion lies in promoting positive mental health and well-being. We strive to utilize the expertise and resources within our organization, as well as through our partnerships, to deliver high-quality services that prioritize safety and focus on individual recovery.

We are dedicated to cultivating a culture of co-production, actively involving patients, families, and caregivers in all aspects of our work.

Our Core Values

We prioritize recruiting individuals not only based on their qualifications and experience but also on their ability to embody the behaviors that reflect our Trust's core values. These values include a commitment to quality care, enhancing the lives of others, and demonstrating respect, dignity, and compassion. We bring these values to life through our daily interactions by offering kindness, dedicating time to others, challenging ourselves and our colleagues, and remaining open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all segments of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as outlined by the Equality Act 2010. We will consider and support part-time and flexible working arrangements whenever feasible. We particularly welcome applicants with lived experiences of mental health conditions, neurodiversity, or learning disabilities. We are recognized as a Disability Confident Leader.

Job Responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed criteria related to this role.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Exceptional communication abilities, including engaging with diverse groups who may be distressed or confrontational
  • Proficient in producing clear and concise reports
  • Adept at conveying complex information across multi-agency teams
  • Capable of supporting junior staff both professionally and academically, fostering their personal development and skill enhancement
  • Ability to cultivate a positive team culture
  • Analytical and judgment skills
  • Proficient in identifying and addressing problems proactively
  • Skilled in clinical assessment
  • Ability to manage change effectively
  • Organizational and planning skills
  • Supervisory capabilities
  • Negotiation skills
  • Time management skills for both personal and team tasks
  • Flexibility in work approach
  • Physical mobility across the geographical area served by the Trust
  • Standard computer literacy
  • Other relevant skills
  • Standard/Enhanced DBS Check will be required for this position

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post-qualification experience
  • Experience in risk assessment and management
  • Demonstrated ability to work therapeutically with individuals
  • Experience in supporting individuals in mental health crises
  • Ability to interpret research and apply findings to practice
  • Knowledge and application of counseling and cognitive behavioral skills, as well as psychosocial interventions
  • Experience managing clients with substance use issues or dual diagnoses
  • Experience conducting assessments, determining appropriate care pathways, and confirming diagnoses
  • Other relevant post-registration experience
  • Understanding of research principles

Desirable

  • Experience in teaching, training, and/or supervising clinical staff
  • Clinical leadership experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • A professional mental health qualification at degree level or equivalent
  • Postgraduate qualification relevant to the specialty or equivalent experience gained through short courses or practical experience
  • Evidence of commitment to lifelong learning and ongoing professional development

Desirable

  • Management qualification
  • Training in safeguarding children and young people: roles and competencies for healthcare staff

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of key areas in professional mental health practice
  • Specialized knowledge of mental health disorders
  • Understanding of clinical risk assessment
  • Ability to apply teaching theory in practice
  • Capability to conduct bio-psycho-social assessments and formulate comprehensive care pathways
  • Advanced communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to engage with challenging and/or acutely distressed patients in potentially hostile situations, utilizing de-escalation techniques effectively
  • Clinical knowledge sufficient to make autonomous decisions based on complex presenting issues
  • Management and organizational skills to handle multiple complex activities and clinical tasks, adjusting as needed for individual patient and service requirements
  • Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
  • Information technology skills

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