Clinical Team Leader - ReFocus Team

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare organization is seeking a Clinical Team Leader in London to provide leadership and clinical care in community mental health. The role involves triaging referrals, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. Candidates must have a Social Work degree and experience in mental health care. Join a team dedicated to high-quality patient service and community health improvement.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing services

Season ticket loans

Cycle to work scheme

Relocation package

Qualifications

• Significant experience at Band 6 level.
• Experience with severe and enduring mental health problems.
• Ability to assess health and social needs.

Responsibilities

• Triage referrals and co-ordinate duty assessments.
• Supervise staff and their case load.
• Chair clinical and team meetings.

Skills

Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983

Knowledge of Care Act 2014

Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act 2015

Strong leadership skills

Ability to chair MDT meetings

Education

Diploma/degree in Social Work

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is a Top Employer Award Winner & works in partnership to provide responsive & dependable primary care, mental health, intellectual disability & substance misuse services to the diverse & culturally rich communities we serve.

In our quest to deliver patient-focused quality care we are looking to recruit a highly motivated, innovative & enthusiastic Clinical Team Leader with Social Work experience to join our forward thinking, friendly & expanding Health & Justice team in the Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster ReFocus Team.

By joining our Community Forensic Mental Health Team, you will not only look after the healthcare needs of our patients residing in secure environments, but who also have the opportunity to have a real impact on promoting health & well-being.

Our healthcare services work to a 5 day week working model, to ensure our patient's healthcare is managed & maintained to the highest of standards at all times.

Our motto is 'Caring NOT Judging' so by working in partnership with the criminal justice system & other agencies, we provide responsive, dependable & high-quality primary care & mental health services to those who may have offended & those at risk of offending in the communities we serve, to improve their health status and to encourage social inclusion.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as a Clinical Team Leader (Occupational Therapist/ Social Worker/ Registered Mental Health Nurse) in the Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster Forensic Community Team providing brief clinical and social care intervention for service users.

• To triage referrals and co-ordinate duty assessments.
• Be responsible for the supervision of staff & their case load.
• Facilitate appropriate clinical practice of the team including CPN's, OT's, Administrative staff and AMHPS.
• Draw up the monthly rotas
• Develop and maintain close professional relationships with GPs Community Mental Health Hubs, Specialist Community Forensic Services and other professionals.
• Ensure staff practice in a safe, appropriate and professional way with service users and their carers.
• Attend professional practice forums
• Organise and investigate Safeguarding alerts in line with local Safeguarding policies.
• Chair clinical and team meetings as appropriate.
• Provide senior support to the Team Manager
• To assist the team to be compliant with KPI and monitor electronic data.
• To take a lead role in Dual Diagnosis within the Team.

About us

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust offers its staff ongoing career progression through:

• Monthly supervision
• Annual personal development plans/appraisals
• Access to exciting internal and external training opportunities.

Excellent progression through various career pathway opportunities such as but not limited to:

• Preceptorship Programme
• Support and guidance with Revalidation
• Hidden Gem and annual award ceremonies

Excellent staff benefits, our benefit packages are amongst the best in London and include:

• Health and wellbeing services
• Season ticket loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Relocation package *subject to meeting criteria*

The trust also values its staff and you are entitled to become a member of MyTrustBenefits. MyTrustBenefits is an online portal for all CNWL staff, as well as their family and friends.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in Social Work
• Registration with Social Work England

Previous Experience

• Significant experience in qualifying at Band 6 level
• Working with people with severe and enduring mental health problems in the community.
• Assessing health and social needs and formulating care-plans to reflect those needs
• Working in a multi-cultural environment
• Practical experience of providing high quality care and exceeding expectations

Skills & Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge of the following: Mental Health Act 1983. Care Act 2014 Mental Capacity Act 2015
• Clear understanding of the CPA process
• Ability to chair regular MDT meetings with strong leadership skills
• Highly proactive and responsive to day to day demands of working in a busy community mental health team.