Job summary
The post holder, in conjunction with leaders in the service, will be responsible for the operational management of Cameo, early intervention in psychosis service.
This will include effective leadership, management of human and budgetary resources, ensuring evidence based practice within the community setting, as well as evident ability to co-ordinate varying tasks in care delivery and manage unplanned challenges.
The Operational Lead will work with the Service Manager in implementing the NHS Plan and delivering the Trusts strategic objectives. This post is predominately Monday Friday 9am 5pm, there may be times when flexibility is expected, in line with role and responsibility.Join the CAMEO family - YouTube <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCRjQX4ed78>
Main duties of the job
CAMEO is an award-winning Early Intervention service in Cambridge and Peterborough Foundation Trust (CPFT) offering assessment, treatment and support to people aged 14 - 65 years who are experiencing symptoms of psychosis for the first time.
Cameo was established in 2002 and the service has had a significant impact on the development of the Early Intervention model across the UK and internationally.
The service is committed to a strong research ethos which is firmly embedded within the teams.
The team operates from two team bases: one in Cambridge and one in Peterborough.
About us
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting andempowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
To assist the clinical team manager in the monitoring of quality standards in line with current clinical guidance practice and policy.
Utilising and compiling data available for feedback to team such as learning from incidences and complaints, activity levels, compliance with national quality standards.
To share operational supervisory role with the clinical team manager.
To be responsible for the promotion of carer and service user involvement within the service and for its provision. To encourage recovery, discovery and independence, taking into account risk assessment and management.
To respect and value the different therapeutic approaches within the multidisciplinary team but ensure that the agreed philosophy approach is adopted and followed.
To demonstrate care and compassion in their work.
To be responsible for maintaining and conducting oneself in a professional manner towards service users, carers, colleagues and other agencies, at all times.
To participate in working collaboratively with other Trust services and external agencies to provide seamless care for service users.
To ensure that they contribute and work towards the service/organisational aims and objectives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
To assist the clinical team manager in the monitoring of quality standards in line with current clinical guidance practice and policy.
Utilising and compiling data available for feedback to team such as learning from incidences and complaints, activity levels, compliance with national quality standards.
To share operational supervisory role with the clinical team manager.
To be responsible for the promotion of carer and service user involvement within the service and for its provision. To encourage recovery, discovery and independence, taking into account risk assessment and management.
To respect and value the different therapeutic approaches within the multidisciplinary team but ensure that the agreed philosophy approach is adopted and followed.
To demonstrate care and compassion in their work.
To be responsible for maintaining and conducting oneself in a professional manner towards service users, carers, colleagues and other agencies, at all times.
To participate in working collaboratively with other Trust services and external agencies to provide seamless care for service users.
To ensure that they contribute and work towards the service/organisational aims and objectives.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Management Qualification or evidence of managerial experience up to post graduate level in the NHS or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of community services and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of providing leadership
- Experience of supervising staff
- Experience of dealing with service users and carers with complex mental health needs
Desirable
- Experience relating to young people with mental health issues
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills both verbally and written, including IT literacy (MS Office)
- Ability to work as part of a team, as a role model, empowering and motivating other team members
- Able to offer in-service training
Desirable
- Understanding of the legislation relating to care including - Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Act, Children's Act, Equality Act 2010, Health and Safety Act and the Data Protection Act
Other
Essential
- To continue your professional development and participate in annual appraisal and the performance management process
- Interest in enhancing service user engagement
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Management Qualification or evidence of managerial experience up to post graduate level in the NHS or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of community services and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of providing leadership
- Experience of supervising staff
- Experience of dealing with service users and carers with complex mental health needs
Desirable
- Experience relating to young people with mental health issues
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills both verbally and written, including IT literacy (MS Office)
- Ability to work as part of a team, as a role model, empowering and motivating other team members
- Able to offer in-service training
Desirable
- Understanding of the legislation relating to care including - Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Act, Children's Act, Equality Act 2010, Health and Safety Act and the Data Protection Act
Other
Essential
- To continue your professional development and participate in annual appraisal and the performance management process
- Interest in enhancing service user engagement
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).
