As a Team Leader at Galaxy House you will assist the Ward Manager in ensuring high standards of care are delivered and maintained. You willassist with Practice Development and act as a role model, supporting and guiding the team.

Main duties of the job

Galaxy House is an expanding service that treats young people with demanding physical and emotional issues. You must be motivated andpassionate about working with young people with mental health concerns, as the job can be physically and emotionally demanding. The role canbe physically demanding and due to the nature of the role and environment, there is a mandatory requirement for all staff to undertake the'Prevention & management of Physical Aggression' (PMVA) training.The department is based in the grounds of the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital and the service is QNIC accredited. We look after youngpeople up to the age of eighteen years and are a twelve bedded service. The department has recently expanded and now includes an eatingdisorder out patient service.You must have either a degree or Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or Children's Nursing, or have a RN qualification, with CAMHS experience and must be able to show a demonstrative interest and experience in working with Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS).We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Team Leader to join our team. If you're keen to learn and are able to work constructively as partof a multi-disciplinary team, it could be the ideal role for you.In return we will provide a comprehensive induction program and you will be appraised on a yearly basis with a view to developing knowledgeand skills where appropriate.

About us

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of �2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registration RMN, RNLD or RSCN
• Evidence of CPD in CAMHS

Desirable

• Student Mentorship credentials

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Practice Development and Improvement Work

Desirable

• Experience or understanding of Audit and Accreditation
• Safeguarding knowledge

Training and Experience

Essential

• Relevant post-registration experience
• Experience working in CAMHS
• Evidence of multi-disciplinary / multi-agency working

Desirable

• Experience of working in a leadership role
• Experience of research

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Evidence of Leadership Skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Workload management skills
• Good analytical and clinical decision making skills
• Effective organisation skills
• Ability to problem solve

Desirable

• Experience providing supervision and managing staff
• Evidence of teaching and assessment skills
• IT skills

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Galaxy House, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL

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349-MCH-6527213*