Job Summary

CNWL are seeking an exceptional clinician to join their established Individual Placement & Support (IPS) Employment team, providing strong clinical leadership. The post holder will be instrumental in supporting the delivery of a high-quality IPS service embedded into community pathways, adhering to IPS principles and the fidelity quality framework. The successful candidate will be an experienced clinical leader with the ability to motivate and inspire others to ensure strategic ambitions outlined in the NHS Long Term plan are achieved in Harrow. They will have a proven track record of providing exceptional care to service users and carers while supporting staff. An important aspect of the role will be to champion the IPS approach within community pathways and provide supervision, training and on-the-job mentoring to incite creativity and motivation within the team whilst remaining committed to the fidelity of the model. Strong analytical and decision-making skills are essential.

Main Duties of the Job

• To provide clinical leadership and line management to Employment Specialists within the Harrow Community Mental Health Hub, ensuring delivery of a high-quality Individual Placement Support (IPS) service in line with IPS principles and Fidelity standards.
• To manage team performance against access, quality and contractual targets, working within agreed operational policies and community pathways.
• To support the Team Manager in developing effective service models that meet the needs of service users, partners and stakeholders.
• To champion and role model the IPS approach, providing supervision, training and mentoring, and working closely with the IPS Central Team to embed fidelity.
• To hold a small caseload, engage proactively with employers and service users, and spend significant time working in the community.
• To develop strong partnerships with employers and employment services across North West London, promote referrals, and support service users using a strengths-based approach to secure paid employment.

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[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] (CNWL) employs nearly 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare across London, Milton Keynes and beyond. They work closely with service users, carers, staff and partners to shape how services are delivered. Their diverse communities speak over 100 languages and reflect both affluence and deprivation. The trust is committed to equality, inclusion and involvement, and actively promotes diversity across their workforce, including LGBT+, BME and disabled staff. CNWL is recognised nationally and internationally for innovative, high-quality care. They offer flexible working, bank opportunities and a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility). For more information on the IPS model, visit getmeworking.org or ipsgrow.org.uk.

Job Responsibilities

As the Harrow Employment Clinical Team Lead:

• To be the Employment Clinical Team Lead for employment specialists aligned to community pathways, responsible for the clinical practice of the team and ensuring priorities are met.
• To assist and deputise for Team Manager in community hub pathways and support with staff absence, and be a member of the Hub leadership team.
• To line manage and provide clinical supervision for the Employment Specialists providing expert knowledge relating to people's mental health, supporting the employment team to develop their roles and service offer within the community mental health hub.
• To ensure the IPS Team are all working to full caseloads and ensuring high quality IPS fidelity is being delivered.
• To promote and share good news stories of people moving into paid employment at all levels within the organisation in order to gain more referrals.
• Support fidelity reviews.
• To carry a small caseload to support people to find and keep paid employment.
• To work within the relevant legislative frameworks (e.g. Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Care Act 2014, Equalities Act 2010).
• To promote a culture of service user choice and control within team members' daily practice, monitored and developed through supervision and appraisal.
• To ensure the team works within relevant frameworks and policies for safeguarding vulnerable adults.
• To ensure systems are in place for monitoring assessments, allocation, caseloads and clinical review processes.
• To demonstrate a high level of clinical competence both in relation to supervision of staff and direct face-to-face contact with service users.
• To be a member of the hub leadership team.
• To ensure the service works in co-ordination with other Community and Employment focused offers (e.g. Employment Advisors in Talking Therapies).
• To ensure effective liaison with other relevant agencies.
• To maintain and develop administrative procedures regarding the recording of case records.
• To ensure service users are involved in the development of the team and local services.
• To facilitate the development of effective supporting structures for carers in line with CNWL guidelines.
• There will be occasions when this role will be asked to support hub duty but will not be expected to be a formal part of duty rota.

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Person Specification

Essential

• Relevant Degree level Mental Health Professional Qualification
• Post Qualification Training
• Evidence of recent Personal Development
• Significant post qualification experience working in mental health services.
• Management of Staff

Desirable

• Understanding of the Individual Placement and Support model
• Experience of engaging with employers
• Post graduate training specific to clinical specialty
• Management & Leadership training

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

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Address: First Floor, Bentley House, Harrow, HA3 5QX
Employer's website: https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work

Contact Information

For questions about the job, contact:
Head Occupational Therapist for Harrow CNWL: Liliana Mandal
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