We are seeking a motivated registered professional for the role of Mental Health In-Reach Team Lead . Applications are welcomed from the range of Allied Health Professionals ( Registered Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists and Social Workers ).
As a Band 7 role, this is an excellent opportunity to start or develop your career in a management and Leadership role. CNWL offers excellent career and Leadership development for the successful candidate, which can include Advanced and Enhanced Practitioner training as well as other leadership development programmes. There are established support and development opportunities for all allied health professionals.
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The post holder will support the Mental Health Service Lead by having day to day leadership responsibility for the work of the In-Reach Team. This will include line-management, development and support of clinical staff, clinical work, supporting the Service Lead with performance management and other management functions of Mental Health In-Reach. This will involve ensuring effective and efficient resource utilisation, the delivery of evidence-based patient care and a safe service. In conjunction with the Service Lead and Consultant Psychiatrist, the post holder will provide clear, visible leadership, vision and practice expertise to enhance the service users’ experience.
The post-holder will be expected to operate flexibly within a challenging health care environment, involving multiple providers, whilst being an ambassador for Healthcare and CNWL. The post-holder will also support the team in the creation of effective pathways of care for the prisoners served.
Along with the fully established benefits such as Monthly supervision;Annual personal development plans/appraisals;support & guidance with Revalidation;Hidden Gem & annual award ceremonies. We are also able to offer access to a full range of internal & external training opportunities across our services.
Our Health and Justice healthcare services present unique & diverse learning, development & leadership opportunities for nurses, where you will have the potential to make a significant difference to the lives of adults, children & young people who often experience a wide range of health inequalities.
We have a clinical leadership career pathway in place to ensure you feel supported & valued via our career pathway programme that facilitates lifelong learning & development enabling you to progress within your career within Health & Justice.

We will support you to ensure you develop your clinical & leadership skills this includes:

• Induction programme
• Career coaching
• Clinical supervision
• Reflective Practice
• Ongoing support from professional nurse advocates
• NHS Leadership Academy leadership course
• Bespoke health and justice clinical competencies
• External training courses in enhanced and advanced practice

All of our sites in Surrey offer free use of the onsite leisure facilities & free parking for staff.
For further information about the advertised role, please refer to the job description & person specification included in the documents section of this advert.

To deliver effective day-to-day leadership and direction to all staff within the In- Reach Team.
To ensure the service is well organised, evidence based, & service user focused.
To support the Service Manager in implementing service changes when required, ensuring effective implementation with measurable outcomes, and to agreed timescales.
To advance innovative ideas to enable staff to deliver care more effectively.
To ensure that clinical practice in the team is delivered safely and in accordance with the Care Qualify Commission Framework, Professional Practice standards and any other relevant national policies and standards.
To be part of a culture that focuses on improving outcomes across the care pathway for clients.
To undertake and manage Early Days In Custody (EDIC) assessments. To ensure all new arrivals to receive a brief assessment of individual presentation and need, referring patients on to other services (GP, SMS, chaplaincy, psychology etc) and book further assessment if indicated.
To participant and manage in Care and Separation (Segregation) Unit (CSU) rounds with a GP and primary care nurse.
To work in partnership with the Prison and other healthcare providers to ensure there are clear and responsive operational policies, procedures and protocols.
To support the Service Manager in implementing care quality standards. This will include keeping updated with national policy and legislation, attending relevant Trust meetings, policy development and implementation of improvement programmes across the service.
To provide cover for the Service Manager as require