Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment Team Leader to join our team.The post holder will be responsible for managing their team by providing mentoring, supervision and education in relation to all managerial, professional and performance processes. Within the leadership role they will be responsible for supporting the team and providing feedback on the evaluation of good and poor practice, identifying training and education opportunities to improve practice and delivery.They will also be expected to play a proactive role in quality and service improvement and working closely with the Cluster Lead, Advanced Clinical Practitioner and the multidisciplinary team.The post holder will also have responsibility for the recruitment and retention of staff and the budget allocated to the service.Overall the post holder will ensure provision of a safe, culturally competent, effective, timely and accessible service that is in accordance with national and local priorities, responsive to the needs of individuals in contact with the service.If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role, please contact Tara Smith, Cluster Lead for Acute Mental Health services on 07557172161 or via email: tara.smith3@nhs.net.Main duties of the jobThe key components of the role are:Professional, compassionate leadership, management and mentorship; supporting staff through regular management supervision, team meetings and annual appraisals.Establish an effective working relationship with colleagues from the multi-disciplinary team across the services and the wider organisation.Development and improvement of pathways for people presenting in crisis and those who can be supported via admission avoidance.Identification of support and development needs of all staff through discussion, management supervision and appraisals; arranging any mentoring or training required for the identified individual.Being responsible for developing and maintaining high quality standards of patient centred care.Ensuring the educational needs of the service are met, to enable staff to provide safe high quality care, support and interventions.Responsibility for the development of parity around the training, education and delivery of care for people with Mental Health & Learning Disabilities across the CRHT teamDeveloping relationships with external agencies, providers and the third sector to ensure that the service aligns itself to the "No wrong door" MH&LD Strategy.Develop and maintain a communications strategy with the service to ensure staff are kept up to date with initiatives at service level, directorate level and Trust wide and ensure that the views of the service are fed up to the Senior Leadership Team.About usSouthern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.With a workforce of more than 7000 and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we're wholeheartedly committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities, whilst placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.We are currently working closely with other NHS Trusts to integrate all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services. Our new organisation, to be known as Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust, is set to launch in July 2024.The transformation will happen in staggered stages; Hampshire CAMHS, part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust joined Southern Health in February 2024, with Isle of Wight NHS Trust mental health and community services transitioning in early May 2024. The final combination of Southern Health and Solent Trusts is anticipated to occur in July 2024, when the new organisation will be formed.Our new Trust will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, making healthcare across the county more accessible, as well as offering staff more opportunities for career development, training and partnership working.Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFurther information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialRegistered MH Nurse with live NMC Pin or Registered OT or Social Worker with relevant live registrationPost basic relevant study equivalent to degree level or willingness to complete.DesirableNon-Medical PrescribingExperienceEssentialPrevious experience at a senior level (band 6 or above) within a similar specialtyCommitment to ongoing professional developmentRecognised teaching qualification (e.g., ENB 998 or mentorship qualificationAdditional CriteriaEssentialProven teaching ability and experience of being an effective mentor/preceptor or facilitatorDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameSouthern Health NHS Foundation TrustAddressSevenacresParkhurst RoadNewportIsle of WightPO30 5TGEmployer's websitehttps://www.southernhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)