SUN Manager
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Job summary
Through co-production Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust has developed a comprehensive care pathway for individuals who may have difficulties associated with a diagnosis of Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD). The SUN (Service User Network) service is a newcomponent of the pathway and is based on a national model for SUN.
We are now seeking an enthusiastic professional to appoint in a key leadership role for the SUN Service within Berkshire. The post holder will support the team in the delivery of groups, provide line management and support to the team and be responsible for the ongoing growth and development of this exciting new service. Groups are now delivered across various sites in Berkshire and the successful candidate will be working regularly from our base in Reading with some travel to sites across Berkshire as needed. Home working may be possible on some days ifthis fits with the overall needs of the service and the team
Proposed interviews last week of May
Main duties of the job
SUN is exclusively a group network, which is aimed at providing ongoing support for SUN members through attending groups as and when they feel they need support. The post holder will be managing a team of Lived Experience and Core Professional Facilitators, who jointly co-facilitate SUN groups. All our facilitators, both Lived Experience and Core Professional, are paid BHFT employees. The team meets weekly for supervision, training and reflective practice.
The SUN Team sits within the Intensive Management of Personality-disorder Clinical Therapies Team, (IMPACTT) and the post holder will have line management with a Senior Psychological Therapist in the wider team.
The "must haves" for this role:
- Diploma or degree level professional qualification such as Nurse, OT, Psychologist or Social Worker and registered with relevant professional body;
- Completed a management and/or leadership training programme alongside strong experience in a management role and service development;
- Experience of working in multiple mental health settings and experience of working with people with a diagnosis of EUPD;
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience of co-production and working alongside people with Lived Experience;
- Hold a clean driving licence and have use of a car for work.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare has a record of achievement and success that places us as one of the best performing Trusts in the country. We are rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC, we have a history of strong financial performance, and we have a highly skilled and engaged workforce. We aspire to be an outstanding organisation for everyone: our people, our patients, their families, and their carers.
For our people who work here that means we want Berkshire Healthcare to be a great place to work where everyone can thrive and grow. Some of the benefits of joining our team:
- Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
- Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
- Excellent learning and development opportunities
- Salary sacrifice scheme for a new car
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
- Advanced IT enablement and support
- Confidential telephone care service providing independent support and advice for staff.
- And so much more
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
The Trust may close any vacancy prior to the advertised closing date due to the high level of responses we receive for some of our vacancies.
Details
Date posted
07 June 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£52,963 to £59,360 a year Per Annum (Incl. HCAS)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
371-MHE555-C
Job locations
SUN for EUPD Pathway
University of Reading - Earley Gate
Reading
RG6 6BZ
Employer details
Employer name
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
SUN for EUPD Pathway
University of Reading - Earley Gate
Reading
RG6 6BZ
Employer's website
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