HBPos Manager

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West London NHS Trust provides a full range of mental health, community and physical healthcare services for children, adults and older people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow.

We also provide some specialist services that are commissioned regionally, such as our medium secure services; and nationally, such as the Cassel Hospital for people with complex and severe personality disorder and our high secure services at Broadmoor Hospital.

Job overview

Would you like to join an innovative and accomplished organization that has transformed Health Based Place of Safety suites, which have been recognized as a remarkable service throughout London? Located at Lakeside Mental Health Unit & Hammersmith & Fulham Mental Health Unit, our facility operates 24/7 and is staffed by a dedicated multidisciplinary team.

The Health Based Place of Safety service (HBPOS) serves as a primary admission point for individuals in need of hospital-based care within the Trust.

Our newly constructed HPBoS consists of four suites, each equipped with en-suite facilities and integrated entertainment and sensory features.

The Health Based Place of Safety manager plays a crucial role as both the clinical and operational leader of the team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered, effective, safe, and efficient care. This position involves providing care and support to individuals detained under Section 136 MHA (1983 as amended 2007).

Main duties of the job

As the manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of nursing care to patients on the ward, ensuring high standards of care are met. Your role involves providing strong leadership to patients and staff, managing day-to-day operations, and striving for continuous improvement in care quality. You will also maintain a high standard of the ward environment in accordance with CQC guidelines.

you will also lead a team comprising qualified and unqualified staff, as well as admin personnel. Your clinical leadership skills will play a vital role in upholding the highest standards of patient care. Collaboration with community services, CCG and local authorities will be essential for and managing patient care and bed flow effectively.

As a key member of the Senior Management Team, you will collaborate with the Head of Acute services to ensure the smooth running of in-patient services, ensuring they are delivered safely, to a high standard, and within budget.

Working for our organisation

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse providers of NHS mental and physical care in the UK. We have a variety of services across many specialties, making us the perfect place for your continued development and career pathway.

Our 3400 staff are dedicated to improving lives, working with patients, service users, carers, families and partners across the communities we serve. We aim to be the best organisation of our kind in the country and we need you to make that happen.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The HBPoS Manager is responsible for the overall management of care delivery in accordance with Trust policies, procedures, and National Guidance. They will lead a team of nursing staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality evidence-based practice, with regular supervision and appraisal. The Manager will also manage administrative and operational resources in a cost-effective manner, evaluating the standard of service provided.

The post holder will work closely with the Matron and deputise for them when required. The post holder will act as the lead in difficult and complex situations that require strong leadership to resolve and to act as main point of contact should a major incident occur which requires robust management and co- ordination.

They will coordinate multidisciplinary working, maintaining excellent communication and working relationships with team members and other services within the Trust to ensure effective interface and continuity of care.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse (RMN)

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Mentorship

Experience

Essential criteria

• To be band 6 for at least 1 year post qualification

Desirable criteria

• Significant experience in a variety of MH settings as a qualified nurse.
• Demonstrable experience at band 6 or equivalent
• Delivering Clinical supervision/ reflective practice to nursing as well as other professionals
• Multi-disciplinary team working

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Demonstrate a wide range of knowledge of the Mental Health Legislation and Framework.
• Demonstrate a profound ability to assess, analyse and resolve complex clinical and operational issues
• Knowledge of quality assurance.

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrate the ability to assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care for individuals experiencing acute mental distress
• The ability to use a range of therapeutic interventions with individuals in acute mental health crisis
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation

As an employee of West London NHS Trust, you have a responsibility to maintain a sound understanding of, and a commitment to uphold the National Health Service values and principles set out in the NHS Constitution.

We reserve the right to close adverts prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications.

By applying for this post you are agreeing to West London NHS Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, you will be required to undergo a pre-employment checks which can take between 4-8 weeks . After which your information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system (ESR ).

Please ensure you include email addresses for your referees which MUST be at supervisory or managerial capacity covering the last 3 years of employment to date to avoid delay in the recruitment process.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

West London NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• JD & PS (PDF, 904.2KB)