Clinical Supervisor

NHS Jobs; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clinical Supervisor role at Birmingham Hospice provides one-to-one and group clinical supervision for staff across clinical and non-clinical roles, supporting the Wellbeing Team and broader services. You will facilitate reflective practice, apply supervision theories, and help staff develop professional competence and wellbeing.

Travel between two hospice sites is required. You will plan and deliver education and training, supervise a small caseload, uphold confidentiality, safeguarding, and

Qualifications

• DBS Enhanced disclosure required.

Responsibilities

• To prepare sessions and manage related notes with confidentiality.
• Deliver supervision one-to-one and in groups.
• Provide clinical supervision to a wide range of staff from different backgrounds.
• Collaborate with supervisees to plan reflective sessions.
• Plan, develop and deliver reflective sessions for staff, proactively and reactively.
• Attend regular clinical supervision with external supervisor.
• Travel between two hospice sites to provide supervision and attend meetings.
• Plan and deliver education and training programmes for internal and external stakeholders.
• Uphold Birmingham Hospice policies, professional standards and safeguarding commitments.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION Happy to talk about Flexible Working. Job Title: Clinical Supervisor Department: Wellbeing Team Hospice Band: Band 7 Reports to: Wellbeing Team Leader Responsible for: Wellbeing Team Leader DBS Required Enhanced Job Purpose This role enables us to provide clinical supervision to our staff, both clinical and non-clinical staff on a one-to-one basis and in groups, as well as supporting the work of Birmingham Hospice. The purpose of clinical supervision is to provide a safe, facilitated space for restoration, to explore managerial aspects of learning and practice, and to develop self-awareness through self-reflection to advance knowledge and skills. The core elements of clinical supervision allow non-clinicians and clinicians to share, reflect, and learn from events, experiences, and their emotional responses within their work setting. By doing so, clinicians and staff can benefit in terms of personal development and professional competence. The role requires the ability to supervise a wide range of clinical and non-clinical staff from different professional backgrounds and levels of expertise. At Birmingham Hospice, supervision is offered to colleagues working in the wellbeing team, medical & nursing staff, & non-clinical staff as required. The clinical supervisor will work collaboratively with supervisees to facilitate in-depth reflection on issues related to work and practice. In each case, the joint goal is to enhance the supervisees wellbeing, increase self-awareness, and improve the effectiveness of each supervisee within their role.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• To prepare appropriately for sessions and to manage all related notes and documentation effectively and with due regard to confidentiality.
• Deliver supervision 121 and in small groups.
• To have a high level of presence with all teams in the organisation clinical and non-clinical.
• To provide clinical supervision following theoretical theories and models.
• To collaborate with supervisees to contribute to the maintenance of regular, well-timed supervision sessions.
• Plan, develop and implement reflective sessions for staff, both proactive and reactive, as required.
• To attend regular clinical supervision sessions with the external clinical supervisor.
• Work flexibly as part of a small team to provide maximum coverage for supervision, such as in the event of emergencies and attend team meetings as frequently as possible; represent Birmingham Hospice to external organisations as required.
• Undertake any other relevant and necessary tasks, as agreed with the Director of Clinical Services and Wellbeing lead.
• Abide by all Birmingham Hospices policies and procedures.
• To consistently demonstrate professional leadership and act as a positive role model for staff, promoting high standards of practice, professionalism and integrity.
• To have a small caseload of clients from the wellbeing service.
• Adhere to a recognised Ethical Framework.
• The role requires flexibility on working hours to meet the needs of the service.
• To attend 121-line management with the wellbeing lead.
• To provide clinical supervision and training for the wellbeing private service.
• The role requires travel between the two hospice sites.
• You will be required to plan and deliver education and training programmes for both internal and external stakeholders.

General Duties

Confidentiality All employees are required to uphold the confidentiality of all information records in whatever format, encountered in the course of employment and after it. All employees are bound by the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulations when, in the course of their employment, they deal with information records relating to individuals.

Equality and Diversity

The Hospice is committed to promoting an environment that values diversity. All staff are responsible for ensuring that they treat individuals equally and fairly and do not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. The Hospice expects all staff to behave in a way which recognises and respects diversity in line with the appropriate standards.

Health and Safety

All employees have a responsibility under the terms of the Health and Safety at Work Act1974 to protect and promote their own health and that of others in the workplace. All employees must comply with all Hospice Health and Safety Procedures.

Infection Control

The prevention and control of infection is the responsibility of everyone who is employed by the Hospice. Employees must be aware of infection control policies, procedures, and the importance of protecting themselves and their clients in maintaining a clean and healthy environment.

Information Governance

All employees are responsible for ensuring they undertake any training relating to information governance, read the Hospices policies, procedures and guidance documents relating to information governance, and understanding how this affects them in their role.

Professional Development

All employees must participate in an annual appraisal and develop a personal development plan with their Line Manager All employees are responsible for maintaining their statutory and mandatory training.

Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults

The Hospice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All employees and volunteers are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment.

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