Job summary
NHS Bury Talking Therapies service is seeking to recruit an NHS Talking Therapies Team Manager who will support the day to day operational management of the service.
This is an excellent opportunity for a mental health professional / applied psychological professional to advance their career in NHS Talking Therapies team management.
NHS Bury Talking Therapies provides a range of evidence-based interventions for people requiring a psychological intervention for anxiety and / or depression between step 2 and 3 of the NHS Talking Therapies (formerly IAPT) stepped care model. The successful candidate will manage, organise and lead a small team of psychological therapists delivering NICE approved therapies within the NHS Bury Talking Therapies service.
Main duties of the job
The Team Manager, employed by Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, will support with the operational management of the team and support with the strategic management of the wider pathway. The clinical leadership team will provide clinical oversight and strategic development. The post will involve supporting the management and development of pathways both internally and externally.
About us
NHS Bury Talking Therapies service is an innovative service dedicated to supporting staff in their professional development. The post holder will work as part of a friendly and supportive team that promotes a culture of compassion and care for each other and for patients. Our service core hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, however as a service that is constantly striving to achieve diversity in our workforce, we offer flexibility of working hours to enable staff to fit their work in around their life.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be supported by the Service Manager, the service Clinical Lead and the wider operational team. You will be part of a senior operational and clinical team, that will ensure the service meets local key performance indicators (KPIs) as specified in the national NHS Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression targets.
The post holder will ideally hold a statutory regulated mental health profession (e.g. Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy etc.) and some experience in working within NHS Talking Therapies services or primary care mental health services
The service would welcome applications from candidates who are looking to develop in a management role, who feel that they have the relevant qualities, experience and transferable skills required for this position.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be supported by the Service Manager, the service Clinical Lead and the wider operational team. You will be part of a senior operational and clinical team, that will ensure the service meets local key performance indicators (KPIs) as specified in the national NHS Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression targets.
The post holder will ideally hold a statutory regulated mental health profession (e.g. Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy etc.) and some experience in working within NHS Talking Therapies services or primary care mental health services
The service would welcome applications from candidates who are looking to develop in a management role, who feel that they have the relevant qualities, experience and transferable skills required for this position.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Mental Health profession eg RMN RGN DipSW
- Qualified to Diploma Level in a Psychological Therapy eg Advanced Diploma in Counselling (with Accreditation) or Other Psychological Therapy Training at Diploma level eg CBT
- Accredited Psychological Therapist with a recognised accrediting body
Desirable
- Management qualification at certificate level or above
- Qualified to Diploma level in an IAPT / Nice approved psychological therapy
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working in mental health, either in NHS Statutory or voluntary services.
- Eexperience of managing health and social care professionals
- Evidence of working in a multi disciplinary team.
- Experience of risk assessment and management, and supporting staff with complex needs clients.
- Experience of managing change.
- Experience of conflict management
- Experience of providing regular supervision.
- Experience of performance management
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care Psychological Therapy
- Experience of budget and financial management
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of psychological practice and IAPT philosophy
- Knowledge of Stepped Care model of mental health care
- Knowledge of a wider range of therapeutic procedures and skills.
- Knowledge of needs and underlying principles of 'user involvement'.
- Knowledge of specific needs of BME communities and other diverse populations in relation to accessing mental health care.
- Knowledge of NHS policies, procedures and guidelines including CPA, risk management and clinical governance.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Patient record management systems
- Knowledge of wider rangeof therapeutic procedures and skills
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to carry out duties of senior practitioner.
- Skilled in dealing with difficult situations and able to resolve conflict on occasions.
- Skilled in boundary keeping and is able to manage own and encourage in others 'emotional resilience'.
- Up to date knowledge of IAPT agenda and primary care service delivery.
- Ability to make referrals.
- Ability to liaise with people at all levels in the organisation and deal with complaints from clients.
- Ability to act up to senior management level when required.
- Exceptional organizational skills.
- High level of time management skills.
- Experience of Audit.
- Organize workload of self and team to maintain records to agreed standard
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Member of professional body. Attendance at regular supervision.
- Attendance at meetings, workshops, conferences, professional development.
- Able to work flexibly to provide cover to late clinic's .
- Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
- Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
- Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
- Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Mental Health profession eg RMN RGN DipSW
- Qualified to Diploma Level in a Psychological Therapy eg Advanced Diploma in Counselling (with Accreditation) or Other Psychological Therapy Training at Diploma level eg CBT
- Accredited Psychological Therapist with a recognised accrediting body
Desirable
- Management qualification at certificate level or above
- Qualified to Diploma level in an IAPT / Nice approved psychological therapy
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working in mental health, either in NHS Statutory or voluntary services.
- Eexperience of managing health and social care professionals
- Evidence of working in a multi disciplinary team.
- Experience of risk assessment and management, and supporting staff with complex needs clients.
- Experience of managing change.
- Experience of conflict management
- Experience of providing regular supervision.
- Experience of performance management
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care Psychological Therapy
- Experience of budget and financial management
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of psychological practice and IAPT philosophy
- Knowledge of Stepped Care model of mental health care
- Knowledge of a wider range of therapeutic procedures and skills.
- Knowledge of needs and underlying principles of 'user involvement'.
- Knowledge of specific needs of BME communities and other diverse populations in relation to accessing mental health care.
- Knowledge of NHS policies, procedures and guidelines including CPA, risk management and clinical governance.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Patient record management systems
- Knowledge of wider rangeof therapeutic procedures and skills
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to carry out duties of senior practitioner.
- Skilled in dealing with difficult situations and able to resolve conflict on occasions.
- Skilled in boundary keeping and is able to manage own and encourage in others 'emotional resilience'.
- Up to date knowledge of IAPT agenda and primary care service delivery.
- Ability to make referrals.
- Ability to liaise with people at all levels in the organisation and deal with complaints from clients.
- Ability to act up to senior management level when required.
- Exceptional organizational skills.
- High level of time management skills.
- Experience of Audit.
- Organize workload of self and team to maintain records to agreed standard
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Member of professional body. Attendance at regular supervision.
- Attendance at meetings, workshops, conferences, professional development.
- Able to work flexibly to provide cover to late clinic's .
- Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
- Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
- Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
- Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
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).
