Clinical Lead

Job responsibilities

Multidisciplinary Working Work collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team across organisations, a team approach to service delivery To be able to manage conflict and consider other professionals perspectives in the best interests of individuals referred to the service To chair and participate in professionals meetings in relation to complex cases To act as a conduit between the mental health trust and acute hospital in relation to patient care

Policies and Procedures To participate and contribute to the development of clinical policies, proceduresand guidelines for the Mental Health Liaison service To ensure that Trust policies and where required acute trust polices are adhered to To observe and practice within the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act. To lead and participate in the development of clinical policies and procedures, contributing to the writing of shared care guidelines Personal and Team Development To utilise resources and incorporate research into evidence based practice where applicable Keep abreast of, apply and advise on national and local guidelines and initiatives relating to mental health service provision In conjunction with the Service Manager undertake responsibility for the continuous improvement of the Mental Health Liaison service. In conjunction with the Service Manager identify opportunities for local service development and manage and lead the process of change. To participate in Trust wide initiatives to improve practice Have the ability to use a range of clinical and managerial supervision and to provide supervision to junior members of staff Ensure team compliance with mandatory training requirements. Lead on providing support and training to acute hospital staff across a range of topics in relation to mental health To maintain an up to date professional portfolio and personal development plan To lead on the induction process of staff To chair team and service meetings and teaching sessions To undertake audit and evaluation of the Mental Health Liaison Service. To provide mentorship, education and training to learners from a range of professional backgrounds. This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process General Duties of all post holders To undertake any other reasonable duty, which is appropriate to the band, when requested by Senior Staff. To be familiar with and comply with all Trust and departmental policies,procedures, protocols and guidelines. To be aware of and work towards the Trusts strategic goals. Standards of Business Conduct The post holder will be required to comply with the organisations standing order and standing financial instructions and at all times, deal honestly with the organisation with colleagues and all those who have dealing with the organisation including patients, relative and suppliers. The post holder must ensure that their behaviour and interests inside and outside work do not conflict with their Trust position, duties and/orresponsibilities. The post holder must comply with and support the development of theperformance standards within the service/department to ensure the service is responsive to and meets the needs of its customers. The post holder will be required to develop and maintain good workingrelationships with all patients, service users, staff, contractors and whereappropriate, members of the public. The Trust aims to maintain the good will and confidence of its own staff,patients, service users, NHS contractors and the general public. To assist in achieving this objective it is essential that at all times, the post holder carries out their duties in a courteous, sympathetic and professional manner. All post holders who are members of a professional body must comply with standards of professional practice / conduct. It is the post holdersresponsibilities to ensure they are both familiar with and adhere to theserequirements and maintain their professional membership to the relevant body.Equality and Diversity and Equal Opportunities The post holder must carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trusts Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies, avoiding unlawful discriminatory behaviour and actions when dealing with colleagues, service users, members of the public and all other stakeholders. The post holder must promote awareness of and respect for equality and diversity in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. The post holder is responsible for treating all staff, patients, service users, NHS contractors and the general public with dignity and respect at all times.Safeguarding Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBSdisclosure. Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust (PCFT) employees have a statutory duty to promote the welfare of children and young people and to protectadults; enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. Engagement with safeguarding training, in line with responsibilities, ismandatory for all PCFT employees. PCFT employees must familiarisethemselves with policies and procedures and adhere to these. It is the responsibility of all staff to report safeguarding concerns andfamiliarise themselves with who to contact in order to do this or seek further guidance.Professional and Personal Development The post holder must ensure that they are aware of theirresponsibilities by attending the Trust Mandatory Training and Induction Programme. The post holder will be involved in a formal appraisal and yearly conversations review with their manager at least every 12 months. Once performance / training objectives have been set, the staff members progress will be reviewed on a regular basis, so that new objectives can be agreed and set, in order to maintain progress in the service delivery. The post holder will be expected to take responsibility for their ownprofessional ...