Job summary
Are you an existing team manager or an experienced practitioner looking to expand yourprofessional development in operational team management?Are you passionate about supporting individuals through their perinatal mental health journey?If so now is the time for you to join the York and Scarborough Perinatal Mental Health Teamwho are looking to appoint a band 7 team manager.You will be joining a dedicated and compassionate team in York and Scarborough who provide vital care for women and families during one of the most important times in their lives. The team has an established MDT staff team, you will be also joining an established peer group of perinatal mental health leadership across the 2 teams in North Yorkshire and York.The team manager role is vital to support the team in the delivery of high-quality, evidence- based mental health intervention to women during the perinatal period (from pregnancy through to the first year following childbirth).The team aims to meet the needs of the local population who present with complex perinatal mental health needs. The team provide assessment and intervention for people who havemild through to severe and enduring mental health needs as well as working alongside community services within the area.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will lead the team to deliver high-quality mental health services to women during pregnancy and the postnatal period. Key responsibilities include:? Providing expert clinical assessment, treatment, and support.? Collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure integrated care.? Offering specialist advice and consultation.? Developing and delivering tailored care plans.? Training and supervising junior staff and students.? Engaging in research and service development.The role also involves effective leadership, management, and service development topromote recovery and well-being for all service users. Responsibilities include:? Supervision and appraisal of the team.? Performance management, including key performance indicators.? Recruitment and management of staff.? Ensuring timely access to services and treatment in line with pathways.? Building and maintaining relationships and managing varied work demands.Although the main duties focus on operational effectiveness, there will be opportunities for direct clinical work as needed
About us
You can expect ongoing commitment and support to your Continuous Professional Development and robust Supervision, Appraisal and Training.
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
What We Offer:A dynamic and supportive team environment with a focus on your professional development.Access to regular clinical and management supervision and a wide range of trainingopportunities, appraisal and talent development.A flexible working environment with a healthy work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
If you would like to discuss the role in person in more detail or to arrange a visit, please contact us.
Mike Walker- Team Manager 07584886954 York, Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale Perinatal Mental Health Team mike.walker7@nhs.net or
James Muldoon - Service Manger - 07760 172246 - james.muldoon@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
If you would like to discuss the role in person in more detail or to arrange a visit, please contact us.
Mike Walker- Team Manager 07584886954 York, Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale Perinatal Mental Health Team mike.walker7@nhs.net or
James Muldoon - Service Manger - 07760 172246 - james.muldoon@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration with appropriate body in healthcare or social work or relevant professional clinical qualification (ie PWP/CWP in IAPT/Getting Help services)
- Be Educated to Master's level in leadership or a subject area relevant to the area of practice OR
- Have equivalent clinical experience to that of masters level such as working as a band 6 (or above) in relevant clinical area with significant experience - which also includes significant experience of managing people (see below under experience), together with evidence of CPD
- Be trained in Clinical Supervision and Providing Clinical Supervision
- Be a Recognised Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of managing people
- Significant experience of working with patients with complex needs in the specialist field and working with patients who display risk behaviours
- Working collaboratively with others (external partners, staff service users and their families/carers)
- Working knowledge of the legal framework and statutory obligations under the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and other relevant legislation
- Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
- Risk assessment and management and its application in practice and Working knowledge of clinical medicines management
- Evidence of training in Quality Improvement methodology or coaching, and/or using.
Knowledge
Essential
- Significant evidenced based knowledge, to post-graduate level, of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field
- Detailed understanding of Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
Skills
Essential
- Manage change effectively
- Provide effective leadership
- Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of
- Work positively and collaboratively in partnership with external agencies
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration with appropriate body in healthcare or social work or relevant professional clinical qualification (ie PWP/CWP in IAPT/Getting Help services)
- Be Educated to Master's level in leadership or a subject area relevant to the area of practice OR
- Have equivalent clinical experience to that of masters level such as working as a band 6 (or above) in relevant clinical area with significant experience - which also includes significant experience of managing people (see below under experience), together with evidence of CPD
- Be trained in Clinical Supervision and Providing Clinical Supervision
- Be a Recognised Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of managing people
- Significant experience of working with patients with complex needs in the specialist field and working with patients who display risk behaviours
- Working collaboratively with others (external partners, staff service users and their families/carers)
- Working knowledge of the legal framework and statutory obligations under the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and other relevant legislation
- Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
- Risk assessment and management and its application in practice and Working knowledge of clinical medicines management
- Evidence of training in Quality Improvement methodology or coaching, and/or using.
Knowledge
Essential
- Significant evidenced based knowledge, to post-graduate level, of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field
- Detailed understanding of Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
Skills
Essential
- Manage change effectively
- Provide effective leadership
- Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of
- Work positively and collaboratively in partnership with external agencies
Desirable
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).
