Job summary
This is a key opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed individual who has a flair for working within a changing environment: developing and introducing evidence based models of care and who places service users at the centre of their practice. We look to recruit an experienced individual who is self-motivated, articulate and can strengthen our management team and across mental health services, ideally with a detailed knowledge of the Crisis Pathway.
The post holder will positively promote and develop a consistent, safe and high quality service and will actively lead the continuing development and delivery of this innovative and creative service.
This team manager will work collaboratively with stakeholders in the VCSE and across the mental health service and is accountable to the Crisis Pathway Service Manager. The post holder has responsibility for ensuring optimum performance within the teams, for monitoring service quality and developing services to meet national and local policies, targets and evidence-based practice.
Main duties of the job
This is a fast-paced role having recently taken on the management of the SPA team as well, overseeing the front door of referrals to secondary services. Excellent communication and motivation skills are essential, as is the ability to promote strong leadership. A successful and competent track record in health or social care is required.
CNWL are committed to progressing and supporting their staff with career development and training, and ensuring staff health and wellbeing and job satisfaction. The CRHTT has a strong track record of providing both external and internal training for our staff in line with service development and need.
About us
We are passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patients own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. Were always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee were hoping to find our future leaders and well support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To operationally manage the Crisis Response and Home Treatment Team and SPA, working effectively within the multi-disciplinary setting, holding self and colleagues to account appropriately and demonstrating personal commitment to integrated (managerial/professional) leadership
To achieve an agreed set of health care performance
To provide services within the agreed financial resources and achieve all financial targets, including cost efficiency savings ensuring maximum value in terms of clinical and cost
To contribute in the planning and delivery of service objectives, managing specific change projects as required, ensuring customer focus, consistency, quality, and cost effectiveness
For further information about this post please see attached Job Description
Job description
Job responsibilities
To operationally manage the Crisis Response and Home Treatment Team and SPA, working effectively within the multi-disciplinary setting, holding self and colleagues to account appropriately and demonstrating personal commitment to integrated (managerial/professional) leadership
To achieve an agreed set of health care performance
To provide services within the agreed financial resources and achieve all financial targets, including cost efficiency savings ensuring maximum value in terms of clinical and cost
To contribute in the planning and delivery of service objectives, managing specific change projects as required, ensuring customer focus, consistency, quality, and cost effectiveness
For further information about this post please see attached Job Description
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree/ diploma level with a relevant qualification or equivalent experience.
- Clinical/post graduate management qualification or equivalent level of experience and proven ability to perform at this level
Desirable
- Post Graduate management training/qualification desirable
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of and demonstrable achievement in managing health/social care services.
- Management of resources and good track record with change management, efficiency savings and financial recovery plans.
- Experience of managing a diverse practitioner team (multi-sites).
Desirable
- Lived experience of mental health issues
Key Skills
Essential
- An understanding of effective systems for integrated governance and the management of clinical and nonclinical risks.
- Good performance management skills combining clarity around expectations, direction and holding others to account.
Other
Essential
- Full driving license and use of a car for business purposes.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree/ diploma level with a relevant qualification or equivalent experience.
- Clinical/post graduate management qualification or equivalent level of experience and proven ability to perform at this level
Desirable
- Post Graduate management training/qualification desirable
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of and demonstrable achievement in managing health/social care services.
- Management of resources and good track record with change management, efficiency savings and financial recovery plans.
- Experience of managing a diverse practitioner team (multi-sites).
Desirable
- Lived experience of mental health issues
Key Skills
Essential
- An understanding of effective systems for integrated governance and the management of clinical and nonclinical risks.
- Good performance management skills combining clarity around expectations, direction and holding others to account.
Other
Essential
- Full driving license and use of a car for business purposes.
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).
