Job summary
We require a Service Manager for Urgent Care, taking responsibility for the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team, Adult and Older People's Mental Health Liaison teams and our 'Urgent Care Lounge' team. As Service Manager for Urgent Care, you will be operationally responsible for ensuring these different teams work together seamlessly to provide person centred mental health support on a 24/7 basis to those in acute/ urgent need of care.
Main duties of the job
This post requires a high level of emotional intelligence- the ability to manage yourself and others in a complex and fast paced environment. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential, as is experience of managing projects and using performance systems to improve clinical outcomes. Above all, you will need energy and enthusiasm to lead and sustain change for the benefit of service users and carers.
About us
In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the opportunity to work within an area with a clear vision for its future and a strong sense of its own identity. In addition to the full package of benefits that working in the NHS brings, you will receive tailored support for your personal and professional development, with regular supervision and a wide range of training opportunities.
Hastings is recognised as an upcoming coastal town with a vibrant cultural scene, providing affordable housing, excellent transport links and a range of outdoor activities in the historic 1066 countryside. We are able to offer a generous relocation package and support for finding local accommodation for external candidates (subject to eligibility criteria).
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a permanent, full time post (37.5 hours per week), with participation in the senior manager on call rota. This post is based in the Woodlands Centre for Acute Care in Hastings, although some travel across sites in East Sussex is required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a permanent, full time post (37.5 hours per week), with participation in the senior manager on call rota. This post is based in the Woodlands Centre for Acute Care in Hastings, although some travel across sites in East Sussex is required.
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
Experience/Knowledge
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
Experience/Knowledge
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
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).
