Senior Clinical Practitioner

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust; London Borough of Croydon; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 7 Senior Clinical Practitioner to join the Croydon Locality Team (CMHT). The role involves leading and developing a diverse group of practitioners from RMN, social work, AMHP and OT backgrounds, in partnership with management and psychology staff.

The post is an NHS contract with flexible working options and a focus on transforming community mental health services in Croydon.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in mental health care (Nursing, Social Work or OT) and affiliated registration.
• Additional qualification/diploma in related field (e.g. mental health, leadership, coaching, mentorship).
• Evidence of continuing professional development and knowledge of relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and support new CMHT teams in Croydon.
• Collaborate with Team Manager, Consultant and Psychology staff to deliver care.
• Ensure safe practice, risk assessment, and maintain clinical records in line with Trust requirements.

Skills

Mental health knowledge

Risk assessment

Clinical governance

Education

Mental Health Nursing / Social work / Occupational Therapy qualification

Job description

Job summary

The Croydon Locality Team (CMHT) is a generic team integrated with Croydon Social Care. We are looking for one Band 7 Senior Clinical Practitioner to join the South. The Senior Clinical Practitioner (RMN, Social worker/AMHP/OT) will join a thriving team of supportive, committed and skilled practitioners from a diverse professional background who are dedicated to changing the future outcomes for adults who present to secondary mental health services. They will work in partnership with the Team Manager, Consultant and Psychology staff to lead, develop and support the new teams.

Please note, for social workers applying this vacancy is for an NHS contract.

Main duties of the job

Croydon is currently undergoing service transformation within its community mental health services. The transformation is about enhancing the quality of our service delivery, improving the experiences of those using our services, maintaining staff morale and to ensure services are meeting the NHS Long Term Plan. It is an exciting time to be part of this transformation in Croydon and you will be directly involved in improving ways of working with investment in resources to enhance services. The new teams will no longer be based on diagnosis and will work with all individuals from a particular locality who have mental health needs that require support from secondary care.

About us

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust has a rich history, well-established community links and an international reputation. We deliver specialist services in the London boroughs of Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark, Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich.

We are committed to provide a high quality and specialist care to our service users and we are recognised for our care and treatment we provide. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good'.

Our Values

We take pride in providing specialist care to our service users where our Trust values and our promise to be caring, kind, polite, prompt, honest, listen and do what I say I'm going to do is at the heart of everything we do. When you join us, you'll be part of something special.

As a Trust we are happy to talk flexible working.

Details

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £55,524 to £62,652 a year Pro rata inclusive of HCAS

Contract: Secondment

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number: 334-NUR-8268487-LF

Person Specification

Essential

• Relevant professional qualification - Mental Health Nursing, Social worker, Occupational Therapist with affiliated professional registration NMC, HCPC
• Additional qualification/diploma in related field e.g. Mental Health, leadership, coaching, Practice assessor/supervisor, family work, Mentorship qualification (A)
• Evidence of continuing professional development e.g. relevant training
• Knowledge of CPA, Community Care Act, Carers Act, Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation as application to practice
• Knowledge of race and gender issues as they pertain to people with serious mental health problems
• Excellent knowledge and experience of assessment and risk assessment tools
• Ability to analyse complex issues/problems, provide guidance and make decisions
• Skills in mental health and risk assessments
• Skills in crisis management, effectively manage a clinical caseload, complete outcomes measures routinely, update clinical records in line with team, service and Trust requirements
• Ability to provide care that is sensitive to the needs of minority groups

Desirable

• Qualification in relevant psycho-social intervention
• Dual Diagnosis
• Leadership
• Experience of Clinical Governance and Evidence Based Practice
• Experience of Change management
• Experience of carrying out CBT

Employer details

Employer name: South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Jeanette Wallace House, Slam, Croydon, CR0 1FE, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.slam.nhs.uk/

Contact: Laura Troughton, Clinical Service Manager, [e-mail], 07834232027

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. The closing date listed is a guide only and the vacancy may close earlier.