Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team Manager

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider is seeking a Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team Manager in Scunthorpe. This role involves overseeing Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Services, leading a multidisciplinary team to provide urgent mental health care. Candidates should have experience with severe mental health issues and be a Registered Mental Health Nurse. Commitment to continuous professional development is essential, alongside strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Community Mental Health setting.
• Delivering training to colleagues.
• Effective resolution of difficulties with other professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support the service manager in operational oversight.
• Attend MDT Meetings representing mental health perspective.
• Monitor team performance and Key Performance Indicators.

Skills

Experience with Severe and Enduring Mental Health problems

Community Mental Health experience

Training delivery to colleagues

Auditing service effectiveness

Conflict resolution among professionals

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Commitment to continuous development

Management or leadership qualification

Job description

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team Manager

The post holder will be based within North Lincolnshire supporting the operational oversight of Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Services (CRHT)

CRHT provide specialist assessment for individuals referred into services for urgent mental health care on a 24/7 basis. The team offers initial screening and clinical triage to determine individual's presentation to determine how best to support with their mental health. Additional to this, short term home treatment is offered to minimise risks and prevent hospital admission, allowing additional support to achieve recovery from crisis to home. The team is comprised of a range of healthcare professionals which includes, a consultant, nursing team, occupational therapist, psychology, support recovery workers and non-medical prescribers.

Additional to this, CRHT support the function of Haven House, a four bedded crisis bed unit which is utilised as an alternative option to admission into hospital where deemed safe and an effective need.

Main duties of the job

• To provide support to the service manager to meet the aims and objectives of the service including deputising and delegated responsibilities.
• To provide support to the service manager in the effective day to day management of the team within the resources available and agreed governance frameworks.
• To attend relevant MDT Meetings and represent the Trust from a Mental Health Perspective.
• To undertake investigations in line with the relevant organisational policy (e.g. complaints, Incidents, Serious Incidents, Structured Judgement Reviews, HR investigations).
• To identify and address poor performance in line with organisational policy.
• To alert the Service Manager in a timely manner to any concerns about the team's effectiveness, or that of any of its members.
• To review staffing levels and skill mix as necessary.
• To be responsible for the leadership, mentorship and support of staff on a daily basis.
• To manage and provide management / clinical supervision to staff under your line management.
• To monitor the performance of the team, ensuring waiting times and Key Performance Indicators are adhered to; escalating appropriately to the service manager if any issues are to arise.
• Work within the infection control agenda to improve standards.
• Improving environments for patients.
• Work with patients and their carer/relative in addressing concerns by building closer relationships.
• To promote partnership working with patients, carers and stakeholders.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working with people with Severe and Enduring Mental Health problems.
• Experience of working within a Community Mental Health setting
• Delivering training to colleagues
• Experience of auditing service effectiveness and producing high quality written reports for senior management
• Experience of effectively resolving difficulties with colleagues and other mental health professionals. Developing effective networks and partnerships Clinical leadership

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Evidence of other development and/or training which indicates commitment to continuous development and preparation for leadership
• ENB 998 or other NMC approved mentor qualification or mentor qualification appropriate to discipline
• Management or leadership qualification and/or training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.