Deputy Service Lead - Op COURAGE

Job summary

In this rewarding leadership role, you will oversee a dedicated, multidisciplinary team that are committed to delivering high-quality mental health care to Veterans, Reservists, and Service Leavers. This team is unique in that we cover the six counties of the East of England and comprise of six contracted partner organisations.As a Deputy Regional Lead, you will be at the heart of this dynamic team.

The role requires working closely with the multiple different clinical and non-clinical organisations that make up the Op COURAGE service, helping to ensure that team working is as effective as possible. The role ranges from day-to-day team operations to strategic planning and implementation, as well as opportunity for providing briefings and educating others about the Armed Forces Community.

Main duties of the job

• Lead and Inspire: Provide leadership and support to a talented team of clinical and non-clinical staff from different organisations, ensuring high standards of care, professional development, and ongoing engagement across the team.
• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the Regional Lead to develop and implement service improvement plans, adapting swiftly to meet emerging needs and challenges.
• Operational Oversight: Oversee day-to-day operations, including caseload management, resource allocation, and service delivery to ensure our clients receive timely, effective, and compassionate care.
• Multifaceted Approach: Take on diverse responsibilities, including safeguarding, risk management, and complex case reviews, all while balancing clinical and operational demands.

You will:

• Bring strong clinical expertise and a proven track record in mental health services, ideally within a community setting.
• Be a natural leader with experience in managing teams, inspiring confidence, and supporting professional development.
• Thrive on variety and change, able to adapt your management style to meet the unique needs of each situation, patient, and team member.
• Be solution-focused, driven by a commitment to continuous improvement, and ready to make a real difference in the lives of those we serve.
• Value collaboration and communication, working effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including NHS partners, NHS Commissioners, local agencies, and community resources.

About us

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank