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Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust

Sep 11

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must be an RMN with community mental health experience, flexible under pressure, committed to learning, skilled in supervision, leadership, communication, teaching, and knowledgeable in mental health policies.
  • You will support service delivery, lead clinical supervision, develop protocols, conduct assessments, facilitate staff training, and enhance team collaboration while ensuring high-quality mental health care.

Requirements

  • - Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) qualification
  • - Experience of working in a community mental health setting is essential
  • - Able to demonstrate flexibility in meeting competing demands whilst working under pressure
  • - Commitment to lifelong learning
  • - Experience in clinical supervision and caseload management
  • - Skills in working collaboratively with senior leadership, team members, and stakeholders
  • - Ability to provide professional leadership and support to the team manager and staff
  • - Experience in delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions
  • - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • - Ability to undertake teaching of qualified and unqualified staff, including students
  • - Knowledge of mental health policies and practice developments
  • - Responsibility for professional development to maintain professional registration
  • - Ability to work flexibly under the Trusts Agile Working Policy
  • - Understanding of confidentiality and data protection regulations

Responsibilities

  • To work in partnership with the teams' senior leadership, team members and stakeholders in the delivery of an integrated service that offers active intervention for people with complex bio-psycho-social needs and to their families and carers.
  • To assist in the effective delivery of the team's core functions, and key performance indicators and lead on clinical supervision within the team.
  • To lead the development of protocols, procedures, and systems to integrate practice across the borough-wide service.
  • To work cohesively with senior management to provide a responsive and innovative service delivering high-quality mental health service to the people of Barnet, Enfield and Haringey and provide clinical advice and support to other professions within the mental health care setting and related statutory and non-statutory agencies.
  • To provide professional leadership within HWCT and support the team manager and staff in implementing evidence-based practice and promoting practice-based evidence in psycho-social interventions.
  • Support, appraise and provide formal, ongoing clinical supervision and caseload management supervision to members of the team.
  • To undertake duties designed to extend clinical and managerial expertise as delegated by the manager when required.
  • To ensure the delivery of high-quality needs assessments and risk assessments within a multi-disciplinary framework with service users experiencing mental health difficulties and to provide effective and supportive interventions within the framework of Dialog+, Strengths Based and the Recovery Model.
  • To maintain clear, comprehensive and contemporaneous clinical records on all patients in accordance with professional standards and Trust policies and to write appropriate reports, maintain records and produce correspondence in accordance with the Trust policies on Case Recording and Confidentiality and Data Protection Act.
  • To use and enhance Information Technology skills to directly enter client information on the Trusts electronic databases and where necessary produce reports and correspondence.
  • To provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions using positive and supportive therapeutic relationships to service users and their families and carers.
  • To attend meetings as organised for the effective functioning of HWCT and to Chair such meetings as directed by the team manager.
  • To uphold the Trusts Equal Opportunities policies, to deliver effective and appropriate services fairly and without discrimination and to promote the principles of Diversity.
  • Provide formal, ongoing clinical supervision and caseload management and supervision to staff and students including annual appraisals and documentation to support Trainees and Assessed and Supported Year Social Workers.
  • Support the team manager to ensure the efficient use of human resources ensuring safe levels of staffing, which reflect the necessary and appropriate skill mix across the team as identified by senior managers.
  • Participate in recruitment, selection and interviewing of staff and undertake the induction of new staff.
  • Facilitate service user and carer involvement in the ongoing development and evaluation of the service.
  • To undertake Quality Improvement projects under the guidance of the team manager.
  • Ensure systems are in place to respond promptly, appropriately and in an open manner to complaints and queries and undertake investigations and provide Management Reports in relation to complaints and Serious Incidents.
  • Undertake teaching of qualified and unqualified staff, including students.
  • Develop links with the universities to ensure that students are well supported during their placements and learning objectives are met.
  • Leads on clinical audit within HWCT and undertakes surveys or audits as necessary and participates in clinical trials/R&D activity as required.
  • Promote health and provides specialist advice/education regarding mental health to professionals, service users and the public in general.
  • Receive regular, ongoing clinical and case management supervision; attend staff development training as required.
  • To develop collaborative and positive working relationships with colleagues within HWCT and other statutory and non-statutory partners.
  • To keep up-to-date with changes in Mental Health and Social Care policies and practice developments.
  • To take responsibility to progress one’s own professional development, through supervision and training, which will be supported by the Trusts Performance Appraisal system, and in order to maintain professional registration with the profession’s ruling body.
  • The post holder is required to undertake the duties and responsibilities of the post with due regard to confidentiality and the Trust policies on Data Protection, Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Infection Control.
  • To work flexibly under the Trusts Agile Working Policy to meet the needs of the service.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Deputy Team Manager.

What qualifications are required to apply for this position?

Candidates must be a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with experience in a community mental health setting.

What are the main responsibilities of the Deputy Team Manager?

The Deputy Team Manager will assist in the effective delivery of the team’s core functions, lead on clinical supervision, develop protocols and procedures, and support the team manager in delivering high-quality mental health services.

Will there be opportunities for professional development?

Yes, this role provides an excellent development opportunity for those seeking to grow into team management or for experienced deputy managers to consolidate their experience.

Is experience required for this role?

Yes, experience in a community mental health setting is essential for this position.

What type of environment does the team work in?

The team works in a dynamic and supportive environment, collaborating with a strong leadership team including managers and Consultant Psychiatrists.

Are there flexible working arrangements available?

Yes, flexible working options are available as part of the Trust’s Agile Working Policy.

What benefits are offered to employees?

Employees benefit from generous annual leave, NHS discounts, health and well-being initiatives, and a robust internal staff network support system.

Is clinical supervision a part of the role?

Yes, the Deputy Team Manager is responsible for providing formal clinical supervision and caseload management supervision to team members.

Will the role involve teaching or training?

Yes, the Deputy Team Manager will undertake teaching of both qualified and unqualified staff, including students, and develop links with universities for student support.

Are there opportunities to engage with service users and their families?

Yes, the role includes facilitating service user and carer involvement in the ongoing development and evaluation of the service.

What happens if the HWCT Manager is absent?

The Deputy Team Manager may be required to deputize in the absence of the HWCT Manager.

Is there a requirement for ongoing training or supervision for the Deputy Team Manager?

Yes, the post holder will receive regular clinical and case management supervision and is expected to attend staff development training as required.

How does the Trust ensure compliance with confidentiality and data protection policies?

The post holder is required to undertake duties with due regard to confidentiality and comply with the Trust policies on Data Protection, Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, and Infection Control.

Is involvement in quality improvement projects expected?

Yes, the Deputy Team Manager is expected to undertake Quality Improvement projects under the guidance of the team manager.

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Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust

Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust supporting patients, staff and carers. Rated 'Good'​ by CQC.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2001
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

North London Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust provides specialized mental health services across North London. Their ultimate mission is to deliver high-quality, person-centered care that supports mental health recovery and well-being. Their purpose is to offer comprehensive treatment, support, and advocacy for individuals facing mental health challenges, aiming to improve their quality of life and promote mental health within the community.