SPoA Clinical Lead

4 weeks ago

Penzance, United Kingdom Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

This is an opportunity to join our developing Single Point of Access Community Mental Health Assessment Service.

SPoA Clinical Leads provide advice, clinical leadership, supervision and training to the SPoA team and are responsible for ensuring the consistent provision of high quality mental health care to people in community adult mental health settings.

The post holder will work with the senior leadership team to ensure the effective, efficient and sustained development of assessment services. The Clinical Leads will work closely with the Service Leads, Team Managers, Governance Team, Quality Lead and Operational Leads as well as our colleagues in Primary Care and Voluntary Sector services, to achieve high quality innovative care in the adult mental health settings with a focus on embedding the principles of reablement and trauma informed care.

Main duties of the job

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual care plans in partnership with service users, carers, and the health and social care community. Undertake comprehensive risk assessments and implement risk management strategies. Work closely with families and carers where appropriate to reduce psychological distress associated with the caring role

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Essential

Professional qualification - RMN/AHP Substantial experience of working in adult mental health settings Current professional registration - NMC/HCPC

Desirable

Experience of working with substance misuse Management / Leadership qualifications or current study

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

Comprehensive Risk Assessment Skills Ability to lead, motivate and supervise a team of staff demonstrating the highest clinical standards

Desirable

Level 3 safeguarding Children's qualification

Knowledge and abilities

Essential

Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and other mental health legislation Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles and knowledge base underpinning assessment and intervention

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