Service Manager OPMH Community

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

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Job summary

The post holder will work as an integral part of the Directorate Delivery Unit (DDU) Management Team across the OPMH directorate service in partnership with the Service Managers and the Community Team Managers. The post holder will have performance management responsibility for the Community team managers and will manage within budget to support the service plan.

The post holder will ensure effective governance and delivery of the service model and specification for the service based on evidence and best practice guidance within commissioned requirements. They will ensure compliance with commissioning standards, and the development of clinical pathways as determined by the Directorate business planning process. The role holder will ensure the Teams are compliant with CQC Registration and patient safety requirements and that clinical process takes place in line with practice standards, this will include assessment, planning, implementation and review. They will be responsible for ensuring robust and consistent risk management processes are in place across the directorate.

The interview date will be on 22 October 2024. The base for the role will also be agreed at this time.

Main duties of the job

Predominantly responsible for the day to day operations within the directorate as delegated by the Directorate Manager and Clinical Director

Accountable for service delivery and liaising with other agencies/providers in order to achieve that

Managing staff, including recruitment, appraisal, CPD and Performance

Responsible for budget management and physical resources

Responsible for policy and service development/redesign

Support and where necessary lead organisational change programmes

Lead on a range of programmes, addressing performance and service issues

Deputising for the Directorate Manager as required

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Date posted

24 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£62,215 to £72,293 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-24-0783

Job locations

Wonford House

Dryden Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5AF

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A professional mental health qualification to degree level or equivalent e.g. mental health nursing, social work or OT
Post-qualification training directly applicable to the delivery of Mental Health services
Educated to masters degree or equivalent experience/competence.
Evidence of continued professional development
Management qualification or working towards one
IT Skills

Experience

Essential

Demonstrable understanding of the Recovery approach.
An understanding of multi-agency working across the health and social care spectrum and voluntary and independent sector.
Operational experience and knowledge across a range of Health and Social Care service areas.
Excellent understanding and application of business management skills and financial acumen.
Excellent project management and leadership skills.
Experience of senior public sector management (NHS and/or Local Government) demonstrating effective track record of managing complex services and large budgets.
Operational experience across a range of health and/or social care service teams.
Experience of Older Peoples Mental Health services.
Experience of a managerial role either within the NHS or a complex organisational environment
Experience of wider Health and Social Care working
Facilitation and implementation of change within an organisational setting
Partnership working
Developing patient care
Undertaking formal appraisals and developing staff Personal Development Plans
Experience of managing teams within a Performance Framework
Project management and service improvement
Evaluating workforce development and skill mix in addition to participating in recruitment and selection of staff
Supporting the development of clinical governance strategy for the whole service
Developing, interpreting and implementing local service/Trust/National policies and using these to inform the strategic direction for teams/services

Desirable

Budget management, business planning and bid preparation

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A professional mental health qualification to degree level or equivalent e.g. mental health nursing, social work or OT
Post-qualification training directly applicable to the delivery of Mental Health services
Educated to masters degree or equivalent experience/competence.
Evidence of continued professional development
Management qualification or working towards one
IT Skills

Experience

Essential

Demonstrable understanding of the Recovery approach.
An understanding of multi-agency working across the health and social care spectrum and voluntary and independent sector.
Operational experience and knowledge across a range of Health and Social Care service areas.
Excellent understanding and application of business management skills and financial acumen.
Excellent project management and leadership skills.
Experience of senior public sector management (NHS and/or Local Government) demonstrating effective track record of managing complex services and large budgets.
Operational experience across a range of health and/or social care service teams.
Experience of Older Peoples Mental Health services.
Experience of a managerial role either within the NHS or a complex organisational environment
Experience of wider Health and Social Care working
Facilitation and implementation of change within an organisational setting
Partnership working
Developing patient care
Undertaking formal appraisals and developing staff Personal Development Plans
Experience of managing teams within a Performance Framework
Project management and service improvement
Evaluating workforce development and skill mix in addition to participating in recruitment and selection of staff
Supporting the development of clinical governance strategy for the whole service
Developing, interpreting and implementing local service/Trust/National policies and using these to inform the strategic direction for teams/services

Desirable

Budget management, business planning and bid preparation

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.