Job summary
Following significant investment, we are expanding our Allied Health Profession (AHP) provision across our inpatient mental health services. We are looking for a Dietitian, Speech and Language Therapist or Physiotherapist with proven clinical skills and knowledge of mental health to lead our new AHP inpatient team.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity combining specialist clinical practice and leadership. You will need to be an excellent team player and have strong leadership skills to support AHPs working within the team and ensure services are effectively integrated into the wider inpatient multi-disciplinary team. You will carry a designated caseload within your area of expertise and use your knowledge of mental health services to support the strategic development of the team and our wider physical health plans for inpatient services.
Within the role you will have support and opportunity to participate in cross trust strategic meetings to improve patient care. You will be given time to design and lead training initiatives to develop staff skills alongside other AHPs within the team and support the development of innovative student placement opportunities.
You will be managed by the Head of Allied Health Professionals and Social Workers and receive regular management supervision. Separate to this we offer clinical supervision and space to take part in professional forums and activities to maintain your expert professional practice.
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our #PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we are a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer, especially from within our Trust footprint areas.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide effective leadership and management to all the AHP staff within the Trust Wide AHP Inpatient Team and to support the team to achieve the highest possible care and performance standards
- To lead on the recruitment, selection, appointment and induction of staff within the Trust Wide AHP Inpatient Team
- To provide expert clinical assessment, formulation, care planning and intervention maintaining a high level of autonomous clinical practice.
- Ensure high quality and safe care is delivered by all members of the AHP Inpatient Team, adhering to best practice guidelines, while meeting service targets, maintaining financial control in close liaison with the Head of AHPs & Social Workers, locality Service Managers and Strategic leads
- Be responsible for setting the strategic direction of Physiotherapists, Dietitians and Speech & Language Therapists working within inpatient services, with specific responsibility for the oversight of education and professional issues and for ensuring optimum standards of patient care and experience through the effective and efficient management of all associated resources, in line with agreed objectives, performance targets, quality standards and resource controls.
- Represent these designated AHP professions within trust business and strategy meetings as well as inter-agency partnerships or public forums with a view to promoting the role and influence of AHPs within the wider political and health economy as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide effective leadership and management to all the AHP staff within the Trust Wide AHP Inpatient Team and to support the team to achieve the highest possible care and performance standards
- To lead on the recruitment, selection, appointment and induction of staff within the Trust Wide AHP Inpatient Team
- To provide expert clinical assessment, formulation, care planning and intervention maintaining a high level of autonomous clinical practice.
- Ensure high quality and safe care is delivered by all members of the AHP Inpatient Team, adhering to best practice guidelines, while meeting service targets, maintaining financial control in close liaison with the Head of AHPs & Social Workers, locality Service Managers and Strategic leads
- Be responsible for setting the strategic direction of Physiotherapists, Dietitians and Speech & Language Therapists working within inpatient services, with specific responsibility for the oversight of education and professional issues and for ensuring optimum standards of patient care and experience through the effective and efficient management of all associated resources, in line with agreed objectives, performance targets, quality standards and resource controls.
- Represent these designated AHP professions within trust business and strategy meetings as well as inter-agency partnerships or public forums with a view to promoting the role and influence of AHPs within the wider political and health economy as required.
Person Specification
Essential and desirable to role
Essential
- Qualified to practice as a Physiotherapist, Dietitian or Speech & Language Therapist in the NHS
- Management / leadership qualification and experience
- Post graduate qualification or equivalent experience to Masters level
- Extensive post registration experience in professional management or leadership
- Evidence of managing a clinical caseload of patients with complex clinical needs
- Experience of working with service users with a range of mental health conditions
- Experience of delivering change through service redesign in order to improve outcomes for patients, working with management teams, clinical staff, service users and other stakeholders
- Experience of multi-agency and / or cross-boundary working for health gain and improved patient experience
- Awareness of recent government policies and directives and the implications for mental health and AHP service delivery
- Well-developed leadership and influencing skills across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical groups
- Demonstrable team working skills and ability to lead and manage a range of individuals
- Highly developed communication and negotiation skills and the ability to deal with sensitive, conflicting and contentious issues, adapting approach and style accordingly
- Evidence of continuing professional development; up to date with current health policy, clinical practice and service development in relation to own profession
- Proven excellent organisation skills
Desirable
- Experience of working within inpatient mental health services
- Experience of delivering change and quality improvement initiatives in mental health services
Person Specification
Essential and desirable to role
Essential
- Qualified to practice as a Physiotherapist, Dietitian or Speech & Language Therapist in the NHS
- Management / leadership qualification and experience
- Post graduate qualification or equivalent experience to Masters level
- Extensive post registration experience in professional management or leadership
- Evidence of managing a clinical caseload of patients with complex clinical needs
- Experience of working with service users with a range of mental health conditions
- Experience of delivering change through service redesign in order to improve outcomes for patients, working with management teams, clinical staff, service users and other stakeholders
- Experience of multi-agency and / or cross-boundary working for health gain and improved patient experience
- Awareness of recent government policies and directives and the implications for mental health and AHP service delivery
- Well-developed leadership and influencing skills across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical groups
- Demonstrable team working skills and ability to lead and manage a range of individuals
- Highly developed communication and negotiation skills and the ability to deal with sensitive, conflicting and contentious issues, adapting approach and style accordingly
- Evidence of continuing professional development; up to date with current health policy, clinical practice and service development in relation to own profession
- Proven excellent organisation skills
Desirable
- Experience of working within inpatient mental health services
- Experience of delivering change and quality improvement initiatives in mental health services
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
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).
