Job summary
We currently have an exciting Band 7 post for an experiencedpractitionerto provide a leadership role to our Single Point of Access Service to young people in West Sussex.
We are looking for a team leader with an ability to lead others to perform to a high standard, and welcome applications from a wide range of professional backgrounds and disciplines including:-Social Work, Occupational Therapy and Nursing.
This post offers an exciting new opportunity to provide a leadership role within our Single Point of Advice (SPOA), which CAMHSare co delivering with YMCA Dialogue and WSCC Youth Emotional Support. The role involves taking a lead on day to day operations including triage and assessment of new referrals, consultation, supervision and training of other professionals and clinicians; working across an integrated service.
Main duties of the job
Successful applicants will work alongside colleagues in theSPOA and will have a commitment to the development, modelling, and delivery of high quality, compassionate, person centredservice forchildren and young people with emotional, behavioural and mental health needs and their families.
To protect the health and safety of our staff/workers, patients, and those attending our sites, we encourage our workforce to get fully vaccinated against COVID.
About us
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trustprovide Mental Health and Learning Disability Services to adults, children and young people across East Sussex, West Sussex, Brighton and Hove, and children's services in Hampshire. We have been awarded an overall rating of 'good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and assessed 'outstanding' for being caring.
Our service is committed to the values ofTransforming Care, and to supporting children and young people withmental health problems or behaviour that challenges to receive treatment and care within their local communities wherever possible.
Our team ethos is to empower children, young people and families; by valuing the expertise of the families and carers who use our service.
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trustprovide Mental Health and Learning Disability Services to adults, children and young people across East Sussex, West Sussex, Brighton and Hove, and children's services in Hampshire. We have been awarded an overall rating of 'good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and assessed 'outstanding' for being caring.
Our service is committed to the values ofTransforming Care, and to supporting children and young people withmental health problems or behaviour that challenges to receive treatment and care within their local communities wherever possible.
Our team ethos is to empower children, young people and families; by valuing the expertise of the families and carers who use our service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The position requires a flexible approach with the ability to work both within a team environment and autonomously, whilst maintaining a high degree of professionalism when working in settings where there is a highly emotive atmosphere.
As part of our team you will receive regular appraisals, personal development planning, and opportunities for continuing professional development; with regular clinical and professional supervision.
As a Trust we make a positive difference to thousands of peoples lives across Sussex and Hampshire, providing support so that they can fulfil their potential and enjoy healthy lives. We believe that staff who feel valued by the Trust and are truly engaged in the organisation deliver better outcomes for our patients and we are always looking for people with the right core values to join our team. The Trust is clinician-led, and provides the highest possible level of clinical expertise throughout its services.
Our vision is to provide outstanding care and treatment you can be confident in. To achieve the highest standards we have already embarked on a programme to transform the culture of the Trust to one of continuous improvement, delivered through participation of all staff and with service users, carers and families at the heart of our efforts.
Please refer to Job description for further responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The position requires a flexible approach with the ability to work both within a team environment and autonomously, whilst maintaining a high degree of professionalism when working in settings where there is a highly emotive atmosphere.
As part of our team you will receive regular appraisals, personal development planning, and opportunities for continuing professional development; with regular clinical and professional supervision.
As a Trust we make a positive difference to thousands of peoples lives across Sussex and Hampshire, providing support so that they can fulfil their potential and enjoy healthy lives. We believe that staff who feel valued by the Trust and are truly engaged in the organisation deliver better outcomes for our patients and we are always looking for people with the right core values to join our team. The Trust is clinician-led, and provides the highest possible level of clinical expertise throughout its services.
Our vision is to provide outstanding care and treatment you can be confident in. To achieve the highest standards we have already embarked on a programme to transform the culture of the Trust to one of continuous improvement, delivered through participation of all staff and with service users, carers and families at the heart of our efforts.
Please refer to Job description for further responsibilities.
Person Specification
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
Knowledge/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 modernising services without additional resources
- Experience of developing and maintaining effective partnerships with stakeholders in the redesign of services
- Experience of project management and imaginative planning
- Experience of managing a diverse practitioner team (multi-site
- Measurable track record in involving and motivating staff to improve performance.
Person Specification
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
Knowledge/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 modernising services without additional resources
- Experience of developing and maintaining effective partnerships with stakeholders in the redesign of services
- Experience of project management and imaginative planning
- Experience of managing a diverse practitioner team (multi-site
- Measurable track record in involving and motivating staff to improve performance.
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).
