Clinical Team Lead - Littlemore, United Kingdom - Oxford Health NHS Trust

Oxford Health NHS Trust

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Littlemore, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

On some occasions the post holder may be required to use their own vehicle to transport clients for attendance at meetings or as part of the therapeutic process.

The post holders office base will be with other team members for clinical work undertaken and they will have access to support from the team secretary.

There is a need to use effective and efficient keyboard skills in the recording of clinical information and in communicating with colleagues.

Key duties:

Demonstrates a sound understanding of contemporary mental health issues and able to articulate a clear vision for community mental health service development.

Facilitate systems to ensure the team provides excellent care to a spectrum of patients with a range of complex mental health needs.

Able to offer constructive feedback to colleagues/team members.

Shows a willingness to receive comments on personal performance both informally and through the annual appraisal process Demonstrates the attitudes and skills required to undertake supportive, effective appraisals for community staff of any discipline.

Acts as a role model in the clinical arena for all staff.

Actively engages in reflection on own practice as an ongoing process and through regular clinical supervision and can role model this to other team members Conduct a legal, ethical and accountable practice and remain open to the scrutiny of peers.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide and/or co-ordinate effective clinical & case management supervision of the team.

Professional and Education / Training Skills Maintains an effective learning environment for the team and all students seconded to the team.

Keeps up to date with legislation, evidence-based practice and has a clear understanding of good practice.

Shows evidence of commitment to lifelong learning through ongoing professional and career development. Follows professional guidelines and Codes of Practice as laid down by relevant governing body.

Clinical Skills To carry a clinical case load of young people and families with moderate and severe mental health issues Demonstrates clinical expertise in working with this client group using recognised evidence-based frameworks.

Demonstrate ability to engage proactively with clients and their families/ carers/ significant others to build positive working alliances.

Shows commitment to provide consistency of care as a care co-ordinator through the care programme approach (CPA) Able to make a systematic and comprehensive assessment / re-assessment of client need employing appropriate assessment tools, and within the CPA framework, to develop the plan of community care taking account of all aspects of the clients life Demonstrates the skills and knowledge essential for developing risk management plans, and timely review of the risk management plan identifying opportunities for positive risk taking in conjunction with the patients, community team and clients carers/ parents/ significant others.

Shows ability to effectively co-ordinate and implement plans of care during the YPs journey and possible transitions through the mental health service.

Actively engages with the Care team within the CPA to identify appropriate resources to support the clients care package within the patients home and inpatient area if necessary.

Can effectively employ autonomous decision-making skills, in high pressure situations.

This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population.

Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.