Clinical Team Leader

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a clinical team leader within the referral co-ordination team at the Glenbourne unit. We are looking for an enthusiastic, driven individual to establish and work as part of a team in delivering an effective service.

The CTL will work with the matron to oversee core functions including bed management, supporting our patients and families in out of area hospitals, triage of referrals, liaison work with providers and patients in PICU and line management of the Place of Safety team.

The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The post holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager.

This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route; please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.

Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.

In particular the post holder will:

Provide high quality care, service, initiative, and clinical support.

To support the day-to-day functioning of the referral coordination team and oversight of the place of safety team within the Glenbourne unit.

The position will involve liaison work, with other acute providers who will refer patients to our service for assessment and access out of area beds.

The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of care

Triaging all referrals to the unit, managing bed flow and leading on minimising barriers to discharge. You will be helping to lead and supervise the Place of safety and front of house teams within the Unit.

Use independent judgement to prioritise the high-level completing demands to ensure an appropriate balance in the daily scheduling in line with clinical demand and responsibilities.

The CTL is a key member of the team whose overarching goal is to enable, promote and support the recovery of patient with mental health needs. Ensuring timely admissions and discharges within the unit and for plymouth patients Out of area

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across

Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values,kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.

We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, inshaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the righttime and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

Clinical

To be a member of a multi-disciplinary team, contributing in all its forums, attending meetings and case conferences for patients.

To be responsible for two teams of staff in order to ensure standards are maintained.

To function as a member of a multi-disciplinary team taking appropriate responsibility for the scrutiny of diligence.

To link closely with Care Co-ordinator in the delivery of care under Care Programme Approach.

To promote a collaborative approach to patient care within the team providing support to junior staff.

To assist the Modern Matron, Ward Managers and ward staff in the introduction of…