- Registration with relevant professional body. (. NMC, GMC, HCPC, Social Work-England)
- For nursing professions - Recognised Practice Supervisor and /or Practice Assessor, clinical educator or equivalent
- And - Trained in providing clinical supervision
- For other professions - evidence of training in clinical supervision of other staff and able to demonstrate competence in this area of practice in clinical supervision of other staff and/or students/ trainees
- All professions - Postgraduate diploma (or above) in a subject relevant to the area of practice or be willing to work towards and achieve within 2 years
- Within the first year of being in post hold a recognised advanced clinical qualification or Masters level credits ., Intermediate Systemic Family Therapy/Post Grad diploma in CBT/British Isles Dialectical Behaviour Therapy /NMP . dysphagia, posture, autism assessment, rebound, social prescribing, sensory processing, Approved Mental Health Professional, Practice Educator (level 3 Independent Prescriber) * Note any other advanced qualification/masters credits not listed here as an example, must be clearly evidenced and listed as "advanced qualification or masters credits" - within the individuals application form
- And have Equivalent clinical experience to that of a Post Grad Diploma/master's level such as working as a band 6 (or above) in relevant clinical area with significant experience (see below under experience), together with evidence of relevant CPD
- Experience required - Substantial clinical experience of working in relevant specialist area in collaboration with service users, families and relevant others or transferable experience of similar settings and willing to gain knowledge within first 12 months.
- Experience of assessing and managing risk (harm to self, others and safeguarding)
- Substantial experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Involvement in quality improvement activities.
- Extensive knowledge of current issues relating to health needs of patients in the field of practice, regionally and nationally
- Experience of application of relevant legislation (., Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act) in practice.
Clinical Specialist - Middlesbrough, United Kingdom - Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Description
Job summary
The Clinical Specialist will have responsibility for providing clinical leadership to colleagues across the local 'place-based' community system in the assessment, treatment, and management of people with complex needs in a designated ing specialist mental health assessment and clinically proven, evidence-based interventions to the specified client group with a range of complex mental health Clinical Specialist will offer advice and consultation regarding the management of the specified client group to colleagues from across the local community system and other agencies, as necessary. It is expected that the post holder will spend 80% or more of their time in the delivery of direct/indirect clinical care. The post holder will be expected to support the leadership group in local implementation of the Community Mental Health Transformation Programme and future systems change resulting fromthis work where appropriate.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be a lead for team members in the designated specialty, leading on professional development and ensuring the delivery of robust evidence based practice.
They will work as part of a collective leadership set. They will participate in the establishment and review of systems, assisting the Team Manager and wider team leadership set in the development of clinical practice, to ensure that the developments are embedded within the team and are sustainable.
It is expected that they will work with the team's leadership set in establishing and maintaining high standards and continual improvement within the established governance framework.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Date posted
02 April 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
346-TSM-010-24
Job locations
Woodside Resource Centre
Cavendish Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3EB
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
The post holder will provide expert mental health care and support to allservice users referred to the service providing evidence based mental health interventions.
The post holder will formulate plans of care and negotiate the implementation of such plans and the sharing of complex, sensitive, confidential and at times contentious information ., child protection issues, safeguarding vulnerable adults post holder will maintain high quality record keeping standards inline with the Trusts Record Keeping Guidelines, ensuring thatconfidentiality is maintained at all times.
Recognise and respect the cultural and spiritual needs of others.
To contribute to the development, evaluation and monitoring of local policies and procedures through consultation, the deployment of professional skills and research, service evaluation and audit, local governments procedures and membership of working groups.
To participate as appropriate in the recruitment and retention of staff as required.
To facilitate the induction of new members of staff
Participate in appraisal and personal development plans of staff where appropriate.
The post holder may be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the role and/or band as required by business need, not specified in the job description.
To participate as appropriate in the recruitment and retention of staff as required.
To facilitate the induction of new members of staff.
To function as mentor/appraiser for students as required and as appropriate for professional groups
To be a key member of the senior leadership team and have an identifiedrole in leadership within the team.
To act as deputy to team manager as required.
Additional contact details :-
Christine Bruce
Person SpecificationQualifications and Experience
Essential
Knowledge
Essential