Waterston Ward, based at Forston Clinic in Dorchester, has an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Clinical Team Leader to join our innovative and forward thinking team.
Waterston Ward is a mixed sex ward, with a total of 18 beds providing a high quality of care and treatment for patients who have physical, social, psychological and emotional health needs. The purpose of the ward is to offer comprehensive assessments and treatment enabling Service Users to have shorter stays in hospital and to develop clear plans of care.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
You will be required to undertake a Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression course, and it is a condition of your employment that you successfully complete all aspects of this course if this is not achieved you will not be able to commence working in the post.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Main duties of the job
The ward team are highly motivated and have a track record of implementing recovery-based care, with an emphasis on therapeutic and diverse interventions. We work closely as a multi-disciplinary team and value learning, having regular teaching and supervision with a shared vision and action plan for the service.
The Multi-disciplinary team on the Ward provides treatment and care for a wide range of mental health illnesses which include Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Depression, Anxiety and Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder. The aim of all staff is to provide a high quality of care and treatment for patients who have physical, social, psychological and emotional health needs and enable them to return home with support from the Home Treatment Team and / or their Community Mental Health Team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Registered Nurse (RMN or RGN) to join our team who is able to work effectively and dynamically in a busy and demanding setting. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate passion to develop their skills within areas such as clinical leadership, interpersonal effectiveness, supervision, risk assessment and risk management, quality improvement and clinical practice. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of experience working in a mental health setting.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Training
Essential
* Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
Desirable
* Practice Assessor for nursing students
Job Specific Experience
Essential
* Experience at Staff Nurse Band 5 level for a substantial period
* Experience of receiving clinical supervision
* Multi-disciplinary networking
Desirable
* Awareness multi-cultural issues within acute psychiatry
* Experience working within an acute assessment mental health setting
Managerial Experience
Essential
* Experience in receiving feedback and adapting practice based upon this
* Ability to supervise others' work
Desirable
* Experience leading a clinical team
Additional Requirements
Essential
* Ability to meet contractual requirements and participate in 24hrs care
* Ability to work in a team
Desirable
* Ability to positively influence others and affect change
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Forston Clinic
Herrison Road
Dorchester
DT2 9TB
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