Operational and Quality Lead - Eating Difficulties (CAMHS)

Job summary

This role isnoteligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

Internal Secondment considered

We have a wonderful opportunity for an Operational and Quality Lead within our BEEU Eating Difficulties Service. BeeUprovides emotional wellbeing and mental health servicesfor children and young people (ages 0 to 25) in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin.

In the role you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management and delivery of BeeU's Eating Difficulties Service across Shropshire Telford and Wrekin. You will ensure that a high-quality service is delivered within this specialist area and that all National and Trust targets and standards are adhered to including the recording of information within the IT systems.

You will be responsible for the management of staff within the team, leadership, the delivery and delegation of management supervision and ensuring appropriate clinical / professional supervision takes place as per Trust Policy.

You will also carry out clinical work to maintain clinical competencies. In conjunction with the service lead and multi professional partners they will develop the provision and quality of services for patients. This will demonstrably reflect the principles of clinical governance, clinical effectiveness, cost effectiveness as well as Trust and National Policy.

For more information, please contact tiffany.forrester@mpft.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job

• To provide appropriate advice to team staff, multi-disciplinary and Management Groups.
• To monitor and evaluate practice based on contemporary and current trends and initiate changes in the light of these findings.
• To ensure that all statutory and professional responsibilities of the relevant professional Codes of Conduct are met in conjunction and collaboration with respective clinical/professional leads.
• Ensure skill mix provided is compatible with demands of the service with due regard to the assessment of risk.
• To promote, encourage and develop integration as necessary to ensure effective transitions.
• Encourage and facilitate multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working.
• Provide advice, information and support in relation to the Local Authority and NHS Complaints procedures. Implement associated actions and recommendations.
• In conjunction with the service manager, monitor and manage the performance of the team and individual team members, to ensure achievements of Trust organisational targets/objectives.
• Undertake operational management supervision and ensure appropriate clinical / professional supervision arrangements are in place for all staff.
• Ensure compliance with the Trust's objectives in relation to the Governance Agenda, achieving a continuous process of monitoring and improving safe effective care delivery.
• Encourage staff to share good practice, develop ideas to improve services and promote research.
• Promote service audit, evaluation and research.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

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