Job summary
Are you interested in a new challenge working within Forensic Services and Health and Justice? We are looking for someone who can inspire and encourage teams to make a difference delivering services for people in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.
If you have worked in Forensics, Adult Mental Health, Health and Justice as a manager or have significant management experience within the NHS and looking for a new challenge, this could be your next step in a rewarding career in mental health.
It will be a challenge but is also rewarding, as you will be part of services that helps these people now. Your job would be key to supporting service users within an inpatient setting and also out in the community, and you would become part of a dynamic, committed and strategic team that is part not only of the local mental health provision but is a key player in the regional network.
You will be a key part in forming how current and future services are developed. This will include being part of the new ways of working as we start building in Compassion Focused Therapy across our forensic and offender pathways.
Main duties of the job
To lead and manage service delivery of a Low Secure Unit, Community Forensic Team, Liaison and Diversion and Offender Personality Disorder Team within Cambridgeshire; delivering safe and effective high-quality services, within the available resources, to achieve Trust and regional targets.
The post holder will provide leadership and expertise to deliver services within an agreed service model, working with Service Managers, service users and other stakeholders, maintaining effective working relationships within the teams and Directorate. The post holder will work to establish and sustain effective multi-disciplinary working within and across teams and develop effective local partnerships with key stakeholders.
About us
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
- To ensure that there are team systems and processes to provide a responsive and effective service to service users and carers.
- To ensure that services are delivered within a robust clinical governance framework, monitoring and evaluating standards of care routinely in accordance with Trust governance arrangements.
- To promote an ongoing process of service improvement within the teams.
- Participate in the development and redesign of services with support from the Directorate Senior Leadership Team.
- To provide leadership within the team, supporting and developing the team to provide effective services.
- To maintain an appropriate working environment.
- To investigate and respond to comments/complaints/incidents in line with the Trust policy and take appropriate action.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
- To ensure that there are team systems and processes to provide a responsive and effective service to service users and carers.
- To ensure that services are delivered within a robust clinical governance framework, monitoring and evaluating standards of care routinely in accordance with Trust governance arrangements.
- To promote an ongoing process of service improvement within the teams.
- Participate in the development and redesign of services with support from the Directorate Senior Leadership Team.
- To provide leadership within the team, supporting and developing the team to provide effective services.
- To maintain an appropriate working environment.
- To investigate and respond to comments/complaints/incidents in line with the Trust policy and take appropriate action.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration RMN, Social Work, Occupational Therapy.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Forensic or Health and Justice Setting
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of a successful working within multidisciplinary teams.
- Evidence of managing workload and ability to prioritise.
Desirable
- Experience of working with wider stakeholder groups.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of leadership ability, able to influence, involve and develop individuals and teams
- Ability to use performance management information and demonstrate understanding of performance information
Desirable
- Experience managing feedback, investigation of complaints or similar
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Knowledge of policy and legislation relating to NHS and social care services
- Demonstrate understanding of acceptance and commitment to the principles underlying equal opportunities
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration RMN, Social Work, Occupational Therapy.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Forensic or Health and Justice Setting
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of a successful working within multidisciplinary teams.
- Evidence of managing workload and ability to prioritise.
Desirable
- Experience of working with wider stakeholder groups.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of leadership ability, able to influence, involve and develop individuals and teams
- Ability to use performance management information and demonstrate understanding of performance information
Desirable
- Experience managing feedback, investigation of complaints or similar
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Knowledge of policy and legislation relating to NHS and social care services
- Demonstrate understanding of acceptance and commitment to the principles underlying equal opportunities
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
