Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a dynamic Team Leader to join the Older Adults leadership team

Our units provide specialist care to Frail older adults with a functional disorder and those living with dementia. The units offer a needs-led service across Hertfordshire for those who require assessment and treatment for their mental health.

The ward are supported by multi-disciplinary team including occupational therapists, physiotherapists, the nursing and medical team and other specialists as the need dictate.

If you are interested in working with an outstanding Trust to develop and deliver Inpatient treatment in mental health, then we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• You will be an experienced Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse with excellent assessment and risk management skills who can embrace and drive change and innovation.
• We are looking for a skilled and intuitive communicator with experience in providing leadership. You will work directly with the Operational Manager and Clinical Matron, who will provide support, development, and direction alongside other leadership colleagues.
• You will know the importance of providing high-quality supervision and of working together with staff and the wider management team in providing supportive, effective, and coordinated leadership to the team to achieve the best possible outcomes for service users and carers.
• You will be required to work closely with our bed management and community services to ensure that service user flow is optimized through effective pre-discharge and discharge work and liaison.

About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission

Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provides health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health, and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence, and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:

Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.

Job responsibilities
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to move into their first management role or for an experienced manager who wishes to take a change in direction and who can take the service forward with enthusiasm and a passion for continuous quality improvement.

In summary we are keen to recruit a confident, committed and motivated person who is creative and enthusiastic about their work and who is a supportive leader who enjoys working in a busy environment.

For a more in depth Job and Person Specification please read attached documents

Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING
Essential

• RNMH/RNLD
• Degree with experience of post graduate level study or the equivalent experience
• ENB 998/Mentorship
• Evidence of management or leadership development
• Current NMC membership

Desirable

• Teaching/training experience.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential

• Management of staff in a multi-professional setting
• Minimum of three years post registration experience, two of which must be as a band 6
• Detailed awareness of issues in inpatient service areas - legislation, DoH guidance, NPSA, PLACE, CQC, NHSLA, Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act including an understanding of standards
• Ability to provide clinical supervision, appraisal, preceptorship and staff support methods
• Knowledge in current developments in mental health, Dementia care, learning disabilities care

COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Essential

• Recognises and reflects on barriers to effective communication, modifying communication in response
• De-escalation in managing verbal aggression of disturbed service users
• Keeps accurate and complete records and communication consistent with legislation, policies and procedures
• Demonstrate good verbal presentation skills.
• Ability to chair meetings effectively

Desirable

• Evidence of conflict resolution training

ANALYTICAL SKILLS
Essential

• Demonstrate good decision-making skills
• Flexible and responsive approach to care
• Knowledge and ability to positively manage change
• Ability to identify and manage changes to clinical risks
• Ability to produce reports e.g., related to complaints, investigations, SIs, audits etc.
• Able to manage a budget effectively.

Desirable

• Understanding of demand, capacity, and workforce analysis

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Apply through our website).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Apply through our website).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Across older peoples service, Elizabeth Court, Graveley Road, Stevenage, SG1 4YS, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

For questions about the job, contact:
Operational Manager
Rosalie Guy
Rosalie.guy1@nhs.net
07854233103