Job summary
We are recruiting for two Project Managers to join the WY Mental Health, Learning Disability & Autism Programme.
The Project Managers will form part of the West Yorkshire (WY) Mental Health (MH), Learning Disability (LD) and Autism Programme Team. One post will support the SRO and Programme Managers to deliver the priorities set out in the Strategic Plan including improvements to crisis support, care and treatment for those with an eating disorder, those going through transition from adolescence to adulthood and those with neurodivergent needs. The second post will support the SRO and Programme Managers to deliver improvements to the quality of care CYP with mental health needs receive in a paediatric setting.
Children and young people have told us that they want to be listened to, they want to be involved in planning their care, they want to have choices and they want to be treated with dignity and respect. You will be at the forefront of designing improvements projects to deliver these expectations.
The role will include project management and project delivery responsibilities including the scoping, design, implementation, delivery and management of projects derived from the strategic plan.
Main duties of the job
Day to day responsibilities will include:
About us
We are a high quality, high performing NHS foundation trust. We are the main provider of specialist mental health and learning disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York as well as some highly specialised services across the country.We employ around 3,000 staff and every year we have contact with over 25,000 service users. Our vision is to provide outstanding mental health and learning disability services as an employer of choice. Our ambition is to support our service users and carers, our staff and the communities we serve to live healthy and fulfilling lives. We need people like you to help us achieve our goals; to live our lives free from stigma and discrimination; and to improve the lives of people with a learning disability and mental ill health. We perform well againstlocal and national targetsand inour most recent CQC inspection, 85% of our services were rated good or outstanding.As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching,research and development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work with a wide range of stakeholders to develop and implement a project infrastructure to deliver defined work streams which ensure CYP can access MH support easily and in a personalised way and that any developments and/or transformation are co produced with young people/carers, and pay particular attention to addressing inequalities and removing barriers to accessing support (eg culturally appropriate, inclusive and based on need not just on medical diagnosis).
You will have a key role in influencing change and supporting providers and other stakeholders to undertake improvement work in clinical and non-clinical services as well as supporting the design and development of new and improved pathways of care which focus on early intervention, least restrictive practice and improving outcomes for CYP.
The post is flexible in terms of base and host organisation but travel between the West Yorkshire inpatient units will be required. Secondment applications are welcomed from across the Partnership.
As part of a wider strategy to improve healthcare career opportunities for all, we would particularly welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non-binary candidates.We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, confident in the knowledge that different ideas, perspective and backgrounds create a supportive working environment for our staff so that they can deliver the best possible outcomes for our population. This means we treat all applicants fairly and consistently and actively encourage applications irrespective of people's age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or personal circumstances. And we offer flexible approaches to work to meet the needs of our staff and the people we serve.If this sounds like the job for you we would strongly encourage informal inquiries.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work with a wide range of stakeholders to develop and implement a project infrastructure to deliver defined work streams which ensure CYP can access MH support easily and in a personalised way and that any developments and/or transformation are co produced with young people/carers, and pay particular attention to addressing inequalities and removing barriers to accessing support (eg culturally appropriate, inclusive and based on need not just on medical diagnosis).
You will have a key role in influencing change and supporting providers and other stakeholders to undertake improvement work in clinical and non-clinical services as well as supporting the design and development of new and improved pathways of care which focus on early intervention, least restrictive practice and improving outcomes for CYP.
The post is flexible in terms of base and host organisation but travel between the West Yorkshire inpatient units will be required. Secondment applications are welcomed from across the Partnership.
As part of a wider strategy to improve healthcare career opportunities for all, we would particularly welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non-binary candidates.We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, confident in the knowledge that different ideas, perspective and backgrounds create a supportive working environment for our staff so that they can deliver the best possible outcomes for our population. This means we treat all applicants fairly and consistently and actively encourage applications irrespective of people's age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or personal circumstances. And we offer flexible approaches to work to meet the needs of our staff and the people we serve.If this sounds like the job for you we would strongly encourage informal inquiries.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with Children and Young People, their families and carers.
- Significant experience of project/programme management.
- Experience of managing multiple priorities.
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad understanding of the NHS and the Integrated Care System within which it operates
Skills
Essential
- Ability to develop and maintain good relationships, with a god sense of customer awareness, and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders (including senior clinicians and servicer users & carers).
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with Children and Young People, their families and carers.
- Significant experience of project/programme management.
- Experience of managing multiple priorities.
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad understanding of the NHS and the Integrated Care System within which it operates
Skills
Essential
- Ability to develop and maintain good relationships, with a god sense of customer awareness, and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders (including senior clinicians and servicer users & carers).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
