Job summary
Project Manager/Lead Band 7 or 8a
In Somerset, our vision is for children and young people's mental health and emotional wellbeing to flourish and for each young person to be happy, connected and prepared for adulthood, every young person who needs help in relation to their mental health will know how to access that help and will be able to do so easily and swiftly and mental health services will be responsive, person-centred and of the highest quality possible.
This post is designed to provide project management / coordination for Somerset's project with key responsibilities below listed in the job spec.
The successful candidate will have the ability to influence care pathways for Children and young people in Somerset.
** Please note this is a 12-month contract post **
22.5 hours a week
Salary/banding will be dependent on skills and experience. Professional registration desirable
Hosted by CAMHS/Somerset Foundation Trust in collaboration with the ICB
Main duties of the job
- To improve access into services by removing barriers for all children and young people, but particularly Children Looked After and those not attending mainstream education
- To co-ordinate a multi-agency approach which acts as an effective co-ordinating forum to identify and evidence the needs of children and young people
- To identify any gaps in the current provision for CYP in Somerset
- To improve partnership working between statutory and VCSE providers in Somerset who deliver mental health and emotional wellbeing support to children and young people
- To guide and make recommendations for commissioners around mental health service provision in Somerset
About us
The CQC has rated Somerset CAMHS asOUTSTANDING!
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.
You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Our people are key to our success, ensuring we deliver quality care and continue to innovate so we can be even better. So, while you're looking after the people of Somerset, we'll look after you with an attractive, competitive salary and benefits package. That includes:
- 27 Days Holiday, 29 days after five years service, 33 days after ten years service
- NHS pension scheme
- Excellent package of benefits
- National and local NHS discounts
- Flexible working practices and career breaks
- Long service awards
- Annual staff recognition awards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Gather, provide and receive information, to/from a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
- To maintain constructive relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders such as Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Services (CYPMHs), Social Care, Somersets VCSE sector, Somerset County Council including Public Health
- To use effective communication skills to present to internal and external stakeholders on project delivery / performance and outcome information.
- To use negotiation and motivational skills to gain support for the project across a breadth of stakeholders, including commissioners, providers and service users.
- To use effective communication to ensure that project delivery, performance and outcome information is coordinated with other relevant projects across Somerset.
- To ensure the change brought about by the project is managed effectively and efficiently
Please refer to the job description attached for full details of the role and expectations of the post holder.
Date of interview: 21st July 2023 Horizon Centre TA2 8BY
Interview panel:
Rose Firth Commissioning Manager for Women, Children and Families, NHS Somerset
Patsy Temple - Consultant in Public Health, Somerset Council
Dave Smith Deputy Head of CAMHS & Interim Deputy Head of Paediatrics
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Gather, provide and receive information, to/from a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
- To maintain constructive relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders such as Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Services (CYPMHs), Social Care, Somersets VCSE sector, Somerset County Council including Public Health
- To use effective communication skills to present to internal and external stakeholders on project delivery / performance and outcome information.
- To use negotiation and motivational skills to gain support for the project across a breadth of stakeholders, including commissioners, providers and service users.
- To use effective communication to ensure that project delivery, performance and outcome information is coordinated with other relevant projects across Somerset.
- To ensure the change brought about by the project is managed effectively and efficiently
Please refer to the job description attached for full details of the role and expectations of the post holder.
Date of interview: 21st July 2023 Horizon Centre TA2 8BY
Interview panel:
Rose Firth Commissioning Manager for Women, Children and Families, NHS Somerset
Patsy Temple - Consultant in Public Health, Somerset Council
Dave Smith Deputy Head of CAMHS & Interim Deputy Head of Paediatrics
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in any Allied Health Professional group or equivalent in a related field
- UK HCPC registered
Desirable
- Supervision/Mentoring qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the Somerset Integrated Care System
- Understanding of the Long Term Plan and People Plan
- Knowledge of statutory and VCSE providers in Somerset who deliver mental health and emotional wellbeing support to children and young people
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience as a UK registered AHP or Social Worker or equivalent in a relevant field
- Knowledge and implementation of audit, quality and improvement including project presentation and reports
- Managerial experience
- Specialist knowledge and application of best practice in AHP/social care professions or equivalent and knowledge of local and national strategic developments/frameworks/outcome measures
- Project management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in any Allied Health Professional group or equivalent in a related field
- UK HCPC registered
Desirable
- Supervision/Mentoring qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the Somerset Integrated Care System
- Understanding of the Long Term Plan and People Plan
- Knowledge of statutory and VCSE providers in Somerset who deliver mental health and emotional wellbeing support to children and young people
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience as a UK registered AHP or Social Worker or equivalent in a relevant field
- Knowledge and implementation of audit, quality and improvement including project presentation and reports
- Managerial experience
- Specialist knowledge and application of best practice in AHP/social care professions or equivalent and knowledge of local and national strategic developments/frameworks/outcome measures
- Project management
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
