Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic individual who will support the development of the 3 BEH Crisis Prevention House's (CPH'S) in line with the aims of the North London Mental Health Partnership Clinical Strategy for Crisis & Emergency Services.
We are looking for an individual passionate about helping service users in crisis access the right support and is interested in leading clinical developments across the trust. This is an exciting opportunity to ensure all crisis prevention houses in BEH offer high quality care that is consistent, innovative and holistic.
Main duties of the job
The CPH clinical lead post has been established to ensure that there is a unified, consistent offer of care across the 3 crisis prevention houses in BEH. The post holder will review the existing provision and model (staffing and clinical) for the 3 houses and make recommendations for future developments. The clinical lead will provide leadership, identifying and sharing best practice amongst the houses. They will provide support for the house managers, although will not provide direct line management. The post holder will ensure service users presenting in crisis who are referred to the houses will receive access to mental health support, by working in partnership and sharing knowledge. The role will provide strategic and tactical input into clinical development within the sectors working with the ICS, acute providers, and other partner organisations to develop and enhance the care provided in the sector. One key aspect of the role will be to strengthen the care pathway between crisis caf's in the three boroughs and the crisis houses.
About us
We believe that by working together, our two Trusts can achieve more for the residents of North Central London and our patients than we can by working apart.
Deliver the best care using the most up-to-date practise in supporting those with mental health illnesses.
Transforming and creating a positive environment for our service users, staff, and visitors.
Creating and working together to become a great place to work for all our staff.
We offer flexible working, a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives,NHS Pension and so much more.
Generous Annual Leave Allowance
NHS Discounts in a large variety of retail stores and services.
We have excellent internal staff network support groups.
The partnership betweenBarnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH)andCamden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (C&I)is going from strength to strength since it was originally established in 2021 forming theNorth London Mental Health Partnership.
In order to meet the needs of the new Partnership services you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Enfield and Harringay Trust and Camden and Islington Trust. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
A dynamic individual who is passionate about helping service users in crisis access the right support and is interested in leading clinical developments across the trust.
Review of existing crisis prevention house pathway
Review and development of a single crisis team operational policy with standardised procedures across NLMHP. Supporting services to prepare and deliver care
Make strategic and operational recommendations for crisis houses across the North London Mental Health Partnership
Creating a standardised open access model of referral including self-referral to drive crisis prevention through the crisis houses.
Develop and improve the working relationship between the crisis houses and other services
Raise the profile of the crisis houses in the local community, ensuring referrals and admissions come for a wide range of sources
Ensuring crisis houses are seen as viable alternatives to admission and challenging the use of them as step-down facilities due to inpatient bed pressures
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse/ Educated to degree level.
- Evidence of ongoing personal development in management and current experience in Adult Mental Health Services - at Senior Leve
- Qualification at a higher level/Master's Degree in a relevant area or substantial post qualification experience with significant experience at management level
Desirable
- Project Management qualification
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Management and supervision of staff.
- Managing resources at middle management level.
- Experience of working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders across organisational boundaries
- Understanding of Mental Health Policy and Social Care Policy.
- Understanding of the Mental Health System and its constituent parts (statutory and non - statutory).
- Advanced understanding of the wider Health and Social Care governance system
- Understanding of the contribution of Trust Corporate Functions.
- An understanding and ability to implement research and development practices in the service
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and national guidance
Desirable
- Experience of having managed staff and resources.
- To have experience of working at a strategic / planning level as part of a management team. Working with different organisational cultures and working across professional groups.
- Track record of successfully leading substantial change management programmes.
- Excellent track record of improving performance.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Ability to prioritise workload and delegate appropriately.
- Articulate verbal and clear written communication skills
- Organisational, audit and administrative skills
Desirable
- Excellent interpersonal / negotiation / relationship skills
- Strong leadership and negotiation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to communicate complex information clearly and tailor approach to meet the requirements of a range of stakeholder audiences.
- Able to communicate within forums where communication may be difficult or contentious and ensure that the interests of the Trust are always promoted and protected.
- Excellent analytical and judgment skills
- Excellent planning, organisation, time, and workload management skills
- Able to understand and work within complex and possibly stressful circumstances.
- Able to work flexibly, responding rapidly to changing priorities.
- Able to work autonomously and make clear decisions in senior forums.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Resilience Maintaining a positive 'can do' attitude even in the face of resistance.
- Able to continue to drive delivery without expecting immediate results
- Self-awareness. Good awareness of own strengths and limitations and understanding of personal impact on others.
- Self-management. Able to work effectively in a complex environment, able to self-motivate and plan
- Integrity. Motivated by values of getting on with the job, inclusiveness, openness in communication but mindful of confidentiality where appropriate.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Declared medically fit by the Occupational Health Service to perform the duties of the post.
- A car driver/owner and be able to drive to other sites.
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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Barnet, Enfield & Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust
Address
St Ann's Hospital
St Ann's Rd
London
N15 3TH