Locum Band 7 Team Leader to join their Community Mental Health Team
Hours: Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm
Job Description
Overview of Main Responsibilities of Team Leader Post:
• To provide day-to-day management support of the multi-disciplinary team in delivering community care to service users.
• To work closely with the Team Manager and other senior workers to develop the Community Mental Health Team.
• To establish strong working relationship with the in-patient service, Home treatment teams and Psychiatric Liaison Teams
• To monitor workload and ensure fair distribution according to the various team roles
• To attend monthly interface meetings and contribute to improving local care pathways.
• To regularly undertake delegated managerial responsibilities and duties, and to deputise for the Team Manager in his/her absence
• To undertake complaints and serious incident investigations in accordance with the Trust’s Policies.
• To offer regular structured supervision to staff within the team, as well as providing informal support
• To undertake regular caseload scrutiny for categories such as discharge, step down or step up care
• To participate with the Team Manager in staff appraisals.
• To maintain clear, accurate and up-to-date recording of client work.
• To work according to the principles of equal opportunities in all dealings with patients, staff, other professionals and the general public
• To undertake regular audit of client case notes to ensure high standards of delivery of care are achieved and maintained
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and would like to find out more please call Lauren–07552277905 (new registrants) or Georgia–07552277896 (existing registrants) or alternatively please e-mail recruitment@westmeriarecruitment.co.uk
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