Job Description

Role Overview

To co-lead, with the Trauma-Informed Lived Experience Lead, on developing and implementing a trauma-informed model across the Trust. To work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary colleagues to develop and continuously review the strategy for the delivery of trauma-informed approaches. To lead on trauma-informed related service improvements, change programmes and business developments as required. To plan and deliver expert consultation and training.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, strategic oversight and continual development around trauma-informed approaches across the Trust.
• Be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of clinical work and care.
• Maintain high standards of care in all areas of practice in accordance with the HCPC Code of Conduct, professional guidelines and Trust Policies and Procedures.
• Act within the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act (2005).
• Be aware of and implement Safeguarding Adult and Child Protection Policies, Procedures and legislation.
• Work in collaboration with senior colleagues on transformation programs and improvement initiatives that support the strategic ambitions of the Trust.
• Ensuring that a lived experience perspective is incorporated into all aspects of service development and delivery.
• Ensure that the needs of people coming under the care of services, their carers and staff are communicated to commissioners and providers.
• Lead on appropriate staff recruitment within the trauma-informed service and contribute to wider strategic plans regarding trauma-informed recruitment.
• Ensure that all staff within the trauma-informed service receive regular, high-quality supervision and individual performance review/appraisals.
• Demonstrate trauma-informed expertise and skills to support service transformation, improvement programmes and business developments.