Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and forward thinking candidate with great leadership qualities, to continue to drive and improve quality and person centred care across Secure Services, from in-patient to community teams. Working collaboratively is essential as we look to deliver excellence in care delivery.
The post holder will be expected to lead, and be directly responsible for, delivering excellence, working as part of the senior management team, establishing ownership for service development, managing the leaders of the service and delivering commissioned activity.
Main duties of the job
Operational responsibilities for Secure Services: there are ten in-patient wards, across Low and Medium Secure Services as well as three community services supporting transitions in and out of in-patient services.
Contributing to the LDU Business Plan to ensure delivery of key targets in relation to service performance, integrated governance, workforce planning, partnership development and financial sustainability.
Direct line management of modern matrons and heads of allied health professions
Working closely with South West Provider Collaborative
Financial responsibilities
Service development and planning
Close working relationships with service-users and carers to ensure excellence in clinical care
About us
We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust) a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.
Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.
At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQIA+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Service Manager will contribute to the achievement of Corporate and locality (LDU) objectives by leading effective operational management for agreed service area of responsibility. They will deliver work across a large and diverse range of communities within a complex commissioning environment.
The post holder will contribute to the development of the identity and structure of the LDU ensuring clear accountability within their local areas and establishing clear accountability for all key result areas and performance management arrangements to ensure effective service delivery. The Service Manager will work in close partnership with Service Users, Carers, Clinical Staff, Trust performance Management and Finance Staff, Corporate Services, Human Resources, Primary Care, Independent and Not for Profit Organisations in the delivery of operational services.
The post holder will share LDU corporate responsibility in relation to:
- Financial duties;
- Obligations under Health & Safety and Fire Safety;
- Policies for clinical and organisational risk management;
- Strategies for modernisation, innovation and sustainability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Service Manager will contribute to the achievement of Corporate and locality (LDU) objectives by leading effective operational management for agreed service area of responsibility. They will deliver work across a large and diverse range of communities within a complex commissioning environment.
The post holder will contribute to the development of the identity and structure of the LDU ensuring clear accountability within their local areas and establishing clear accountability for all key result areas and performance management arrangements to ensure effective service delivery. The Service Manager will work in close partnership with Service Users, Carers, Clinical Staff, Trust performance Management and Finance Staff, Corporate Services, Human Resources, Primary Care, Independent and Not for Profit Organisations in the delivery of operational services.
The post holder will share LDU corporate responsibility in relation to:
- Financial duties;
- Obligations under Health & Safety and Fire Safety;
- Policies for clinical and organisational risk management;
- Strategies for modernisation, innovation and sustainability.
Person Specification
Experience managing teams
Essential
- Post graduate leadership / management qualification
- Experience working with commissioners to deliver services
- Experience leading and managing change
- Experience delivering services within financial envelope
- Ability to prioritise a range of tasks and activities
- Experience developing new ways of working
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent awareness of EDI issues
Desirable
- Experience of managing in-patient services
Person Specification
Experience managing teams
Essential
- Post graduate leadership / management qualification
- Experience working with commissioners to deliver services
- Experience leading and managing change
- Experience delivering services within financial envelope
- Ability to prioritise a range of tasks and activities
- Experience developing new ways of working
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent awareness of EDI issues
Desirable
- Experience of managing in-patient 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
