Job summary
Would you like to be instrumental in managing and developing an established prison mental health team within the H&J service in HMP Haverigg? This is an exciting opportunity to join the Mental Health Team in HMP Haverigg as a Mental Health Team Manager.
HMP Haverigg is a CAT D prison, working pre-dominantly with sex-offenders. The prison has just received excellent outcomes from both the HMIP, and the CQC. The mental health team is well-established, offers a variety of interventions to the client group, including Trauma therapy, EMDR, groupwork. We are innovative, compassionate and supportive of each other, working for a great team, in a wonderful part of the country.
The team manager will be expected to lead by example, providing strong leadership while being accessible to staff. They will be flexible in their approach to managing the day-to-day operational aspects of the service
We are looking for either a clinical or non-clinical Team Manager to join our expanding service. If you do not hold a professional qualification then you will require substantial experience of working in either a healthcare or criminal justice setting with leadership experience.
Main duties of the job
Team managers will work in partnership with other healthcare providers, HMPPS, internal and external Health and Justice services within the region TEWV footprint. They will have excellent skills in communication, engagement, collaboration and have experience of working in mental health services, preferably with knowledge of the criminal justice system.
We welcome candidates to contact us for an informal discussion
Operational management of a Mental Health Team, including accountability for ensuring the highest professional standards and attitudes towards the care of patients are maintained and delivered at all times in accordance with evidence-based practice, while supporting staff development and well-being.
The successful candidate will work collectively with senior clinical staff to provide a comprehensive mental health service, navigating the challenges of a prison environment.
The post holder will liaise closely with their peer group of team managers, and will also be supported by a service manager and receive supervision and professional development opportunities.
The successful candidate should have experience working in Mental Health Services.
We require the post holders to be committed to equal opportunities, non-discriminatory practices and reflect the trust values of Responsibility, Respect and compassion.
About us
We're committed to co-creating a great experience for our colleagues. This means listening to what staff are telling us and working together to be the best employer we can be.
Our staff are our most important asset and recognising their excellent work and the vital contributions they make to patient care is very important.
We have achieved the gold Investors in People (IIP) standard and have been commended on great people management practice and demonstrating a commitment to staff development.
The Trust offers a variety of benefits including:
- Weekly CPD sessions
- Access to trust wide career development opportunities
- Working with a dedicated multidisciplinary team
- Free on-site parking
- Long service award
- NHS pension scheme
- 27 -33 days annual leave with the option to purchase additional days
- Flexible working opportunities
- NHS car lease scheme
- Full Occupational health support
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to employee support, independent counselling, chaplaincy
- Mindfulness Sessions
- Access to Coaching and mentors
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for further detailed information regarding the role and main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for further detailed information regarding the role and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post Graduate Diploma in leadership or a subject area relevant to the area of practice or be willing to work towards and achieve within the first 2 years
- AND Hold a relevant degree (or degree equivalent) and have equivalent experience to that of Post Graduate Diploma level such as significant experience of working as a band 6 ( or equivalent Band 6 or above) experience as outlined below
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of operational management (including leading and managing people, performance and service development)
- Working collaboratively with others
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Evidence of delivering management supervision
- Developing, maintaining and auditing standards of practice
- Quality Improvement activities
- Inter-agency and partnership working
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current issues relating to health needs of patients in the field of practice, regionally and nationally
- Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
- Governance and its application in practice
Knowledge/Skills/Experience
Essential
- Working knowledge of the legal framework and statutory obligations under the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and other relevant legislation
- Experience of working within a range of services, including inpatient and/or community settings
- Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrates effective Leadership and Management of a Team
- Demonstrate leadership qualities and motivational skills
- Demonstrate effective communication, organisational and administrative skills
- Write reports
- Use multimedia materials for presentations in professional settings
- Use approved techniques in physical intervention if required in appropriate clinical area
- Demonstrate recovery-focussed practice
Desirable
- Project and change management
- Delivering training and education to multiprofessional groups
- Experience of undertaking or participating in research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post Graduate Diploma in leadership or a subject area relevant to the area of practice or be willing to work towards and achieve within the first 2 years
- AND Hold a relevant degree (or degree equivalent) and have equivalent experience to that of Post Graduate Diploma level such as significant experience of working as a band 6 ( or equivalent Band 6 or above) experience as outlined below
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of operational management (including leading and managing people, performance and service development)
- Working collaboratively with others
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Evidence of delivering management supervision
- Developing, maintaining and auditing standards of practice
- Quality Improvement activities
- Inter-agency and partnership working
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current issues relating to health needs of patients in the field of practice, regionally and nationally
- Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
- Governance and its application in practice
Knowledge/Skills/Experience
Essential
- Working knowledge of the legal framework and statutory obligations under the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and other relevant legislation
- Experience of working within a range of services, including inpatient and/or community settings
- Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrates effective Leadership and Management of a Team
- Demonstrate leadership qualities and motivational skills
- Demonstrate effective communication, organisational and administrative skills
- Write reports
- Use multimedia materials for presentations in professional settings
- Use approved techniques in physical intervention if required in appropriate clinical area
- Demonstrate recovery-focussed practice
Desirable
- Project and change management
- Delivering training and education to multiprofessional groups
- Experience of undertaking or participating in research
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).
