CRISIS TEAM LEADER

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced nurse to lead the Crisis Team within Unscheduled Care Mental Health Services. In this dynamic role, you will leverage your clinical and leadership skills to deliver high-quality crisis care and treatment. You will work closely with various stakeholders to ensure seamless, integrated services that meet patient needs. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on mental health services while promoting a culture of inclusion and support within the team. Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider committed to excellence and community well-being.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a senior role within mental health services is essential.
• Degree level education or equivalent experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Crisis Team to deliver and develop local services.
• Supervise and manage lower banded staff within the Crisis Team.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Crisis Mental Health Assessment

Knowledge of Mental Health Legislation

Team Management

Collaboration with Stakeholders

Education

Degree in Nursing or Equivalent

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

This is a fulltime, permanent post of 37 hours per week, with a shift pattern of Monday to Sunday.

This post will require the successful applicant to obtain PVG Clearance.

UK NMC or HCPC Registration is essential.

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Unscheduled Care Mental Health Services for a motivated, vibrant and experienced nurse with highly developed clinical and leadership skills. We are looking to recruit a dynamic, credible and visible leader to the post of Team Leader for the Crisis Team. The successful candidate will lead the Crisis Team to deliver and develop local services in line with the Mental Health Strategy and the agreed policies and procedures.

The successful candidate should have recent experience in a senior role within mental health services. They will be educated to degree level or equivalent experience. You will have responsibility for the delivery of effective and high quality crisis care and treatment across the region and, in collaboration with partner agencies, ensure delivery of pathways that provide a seamless and integrated person centred service.

You will work in partnership with other stakeholders across the Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) to ensure the Crisis Service is effective, and continues to develop in line with patient need and local and national objectives. You will have a good working knowledge of relevant Mental Health legislation, Care Programme Approach (CPA) and legislative frameworks relevant to Mental Health, Criminal Procedures, and Public Protection, knowledge of current physical and psychological treatments in mental health and understand the political environment and integration agenda.

You will work as a Team Leader in the Crisis Team. The post will involve completing crisis complex mental health assessments and being a point of reference for advice and guidance to junior staff who require support with complex cases. You will have responsibility for the day-to-day supervision and management of lower banded staff within the Crisis Team. This will include the management of these staff in line with agreed Trust HR processes.

In delivering your duties, you are expected to display behaviours that are aligned with the Trust values and in accordance with the NHS Constitution at all times.

Contact Information

For more information, please contact: Beverley Grantham, Service Manager, 0141 211 6400, [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

Diversity and Inclusion

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.

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