Deputy Team Leader, Radcliffe Admissions Avoidance

At all times to work in accordance with Pennine Care policies & protocols. To lead the Radcliffe Admission Avoidance in the assessment of careneeds, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of support, and contribute to the setting of a high standard of care to clients, embracing the values of Valuing People 2001. To fully involve clients, family members and persons acting as advocates in the development of the above plans. To adopt a multidisciplinary approach to the development of programmes of care. To embrace public health role, promoting health and well being and, where possible, prevent ill health. To take on the role of Named Nurse for a number of identified clients. To initiate and participate in Vulnerable Adult/Child Protectioninvestigations. To maintain accurate and up to date records in line with Pennine Care and NMC guidelines. To administer medication ensuring that legal requirements are observed in line with Pennine Care policy and procedures and NMC
guidelines. To communicate effectively with a range stakeholders and servicesincluding GPs, The Learning Disability Team and Adult Care Services as required. To operate as the leading member of the staff team, facilitating TeamMeetings, Staff Development and Training. To provide cover across the rota as required and work flexibly across all shift patterns To ensure adequate and appropriate deployment of staff within the team. Provide day to day formal and informal supervision for members of the support team. Receive formal and informal supervision from the Service Manager. To lead in the professional development of the support workers including NVQ/competency framework. To facilitate student placements. To complete the appraisals with support team members. To support the Service Manager in the recruitment and retention of staff following Pennine Care Recruitment Policies and Procedures. To be responsible for the distribution and accountancy of petty cash and clients monies as
required, following agreed policies and procedures. To adhere to the financial systems and to ensure adequate financialresources are available (e.g. petty cash). To facilitate the development and implementation of person centredapproaches. Responsible for keeping staff up to date with Learning Disability practice developments and to take responsibility for your own personal and professional development. To be alert to the needs and opportunities for change and progress in the service, and initiate change in consultation with the Residential Service Manager. To support the Service Director and Service Manager in the development of Policies and Protocols To take a lead role in the development, implementation, and monitoring of risk assessments for service users. To be responsible for the deployment of Support Staff also havingresponsibility for the service in the Managers absence. Responsible for collecting monthly occupancy figures required by theDepartment of
Health To undertake audits under the direction of the Service Manager. To participate and assist in setting standards of client care based on sound research findings. To encourage the support team to utilise evidence based practice when care planning for people with complex needs.