Enhanced Care Team Leader Medway ICS

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Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level
. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children). If a role involves regulated activity and requires a DBS check with a barred list check, you cannot apply if you are on the barred list.

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.

Following your corporate induction you will be expected to attend the Trust's 2‑week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full‑time (please email mtw-tr. if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom‑based sessions and e‑learning.

• Current professional registration as an RMN/AHP/Social Worker with extensive experience of managing a caseload of patients.
• Formal postgraduate qualification in leadership, advanced clinical practise or a relevant specialist area or equivalent relevant experience. Or evidence of postgraduate level knowledge such as level 7 in leadership, complex care, mental health, dementia or behaviour management or equivalent relevant experience.
• Mentorship course or equivalent
• Management qualification or equivalent experience
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in relevant area of speciality supplemented by specialist clinical, managerial training and CPD
• Extensive experience of managing an area; including management of rotas, resources, budgets and staff
• Experience in staff / practice development including undertaking appraisals, supervision and Personal Development Plans
• Recent Complex Care experience
• Evidence of working extensively within Mental Health / Social care settings
• Extensive experience of Mental Health Service Provision including the Mental Health Act 1983
• Experience of delivering/supporting training
• Knowledge of patient discharge processes
• Knowledge of healthcare funding processes
• Knowledge of relevant legislation relating to patient care

• Post graduate teaching certificate/module.
• Relevant post registered qualifications
• Safeguarding Adults Level 3
• Managing Challenging Behaviours and Physical Intervention training or equivalent
• An understanding of local health and social care commissioning
• Evidence of participation in using recognised assessment tools
• Experience of conducting own projects successfully
• Experience of working with patients with a dual diagnosis - drug and alcohol
• Experience of taking part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities

• Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non‑verbal) and good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a team player, as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Well‑developed IT skills
• Ability to work autonomously without direct supervision
• Able to chair multi‑agency meetings
• Knowledge and experience of clinical governance

• Ability to use own initiative and organise and prioritise own delegated workload
• Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills and to be flexible and adapt to changing situations
• Ability to function effectively under pressure and deal with…