Senior Nurse Practitioner required for 35 hours per week in Winsford

Alternative Futures Group; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health care organization in the UK seeks a Clinical Leader to provide operational and clinical management. The ideal candidate will have experience in leading teams, managing resources, and ensuring compliance with clinical standards. A Registered Mental Health Nurse qualification is required, along with a willingness to pursue studies in psychosocial interventions. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the rehabilitation of individuals with mental health conditions.

Qualifications

• Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse / Learning Disability Nurse.
• 2 years supervisory experience in a clinical role.
• Willing to work towards a degree in psychosocial interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to meet clinical needs of service users.
• Support team in building person-centered care.
• Manage resources effectively and improve practices.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Interpersonal Skills

Clinical Knowledge

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Qualification in Psychosocial Interventions

Tools

Windows applications

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Job description

In line with Alternative Futures Group mission, vision and values the job holder will provide effective clinical and Operational leadership and management to achieve the delivery of operational business objectives and Outcomes. Demonstrating through evidence that the services we provide create a world where the people we support control their own lives.

Dimensions: Up to 10 subordinate managers and up to 35 staff. Decision making authority up to £1k

Principal Accountabilities

• Support the manager in building a person centred team, incorporating the principles of AFG's standards of delivery of care to people with mental health problems
• Inspire team members to deliver excellent care, by displaying positive drive, energy and enthusiasm
• Demonstrate personal warmth and the ability to motivate and nurture individuals/ teams.
• Follow AFG's policies and procedures when managing staff, utilising a performance framework to support this which is linked directly to excellence and taking action accordingly where team members are not meeting this in a fair-minded way.
• Be present and work alongside people as required.
• Take charge of the service in the absence of the manager as required and in accordance with AFG HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all staff work towards achieving our PROMISE to service users
• Provide Clinical Leadership to the team to ensure that the clinical needs of service users are met by ensuring that all aspects of care follow evidence based practice and are carried out to the standard required
• Hold a small caseload for therapeutic interventions with 2 Service Users and lead by example, demonstrating best practice within your team
• To mentor, coach and supervise staff as required in delivering clinical interventions within a psychosocial/person centred framework
• Attend case supervisions &/or receive Clinical Supervision from the Therapy Team where appropriate
• Involve all appropriate members of the inpatient services in Service User reviews
• Attend CPA &/or Ward rounds as much as possible to support Junior staff
• Coordinate Service User review with each Named Nurse on a monthly cycle
• Engage with families and other parties in delivering the best possible outcomes.
• Maintain effective relationships with commissioners, GP's and other partners.
• Take responsibility for own continuous professional development and through supervision and appraisal encourage and guide the further development of others
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with the Multidisciplinary team and play an active role within Service User reviews
• Observe and maintain awareness of the Mental Health Act 1983 and adhere to the Mental Health Act Commission Code of practice
• Work in parallel with the therapy team (particularly the clinical coordinators) to ensure that all areas of best practice, documentation and interventions are embedded into the service
• Work within a structure and system that embeds person centred approaches in all aspects of service delivery
• Supervise / Monitor performance of the infection control leads and ensure that regulatory and clinical compliance is surpassed.
• Ensure there is a vibrant, engaged community life in the areas of personal control and to contribute to best practice across the hospital.
• Take account at all times of the lived experience of people in our care
• Support the manager to demonstrate and evidence real choice and control for all people in our care
• Operate at all times within the regulatory and statutory frameworks governing the provision and to contribute to the reporting processes on these matters.
• Manage resources effectively & make recommendations for improvement.
• Compile reports and presentations as required.

Finance and Resources

Support the manager in all aspects of financial and resource management as required

Operate within AFGs Financial procedures and policies.

Support the manager by adopting a best value approach.

Requirements

• Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse / Learning Disability Nurse
• Hold a Qualification in Psychosocial Interventions and willing to work towards a degree in this topic area
• 2 years supervisory experience in a clinical role
• Evidence of IT competence and the ability to use 'Window's applications, e-mail and internet communications.

We are a proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme. As a Disability Confident employer, we will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer.

Weaver Lodge Independent Hospital in Winsford, Cheshire, is a twenty bedded Mental Health Independent Hospital which specialises in the rehabilitation of people with severe and enduring mental health conditions.