Job summary
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, and 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.
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 relatively new component of the pathway, based on a national model for SUN.
We are seeking an enthusiastic professional with experience working with this client group, ideally with relevant service development skills to appoint in a key leadership role for a one-year period, to support and contribute to the wider review and design of the SUN Service, growth and integration of the offer within the Berkshire Personality Disorder pathway. There may be scope for this role to continue beyond this time period, depending on the outcome of any service redesign.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide operational oversight, line management, service co-ordination and support the team in the delivery of groups, stepping in to provide group facilitation if needed and be responsible for the ongoing growth and development of this exciting service. Groups will be delivered across various sites in Berkshire as well as online, and the successful candidate will be working regularly from our base in Reading, travel to sites across Berkshire as needed or work remotely when appropriate.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:o Caring for and about you is our top priorityo Committed to providing good quality, safe serviceso Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Benefits of working for us include:o Flexible working options to support work-life balance.o 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sello Generous NHS pension schemeo Excellent learning and career development opportunitieso 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing schemeo Access to a range of wellbeing tools and serviceso Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurantso Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equalityo Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.o Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
The "must have 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.
If you recognise yourself in these requirements, we recommend you apply today!
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have.
Please dont hesitate to call: Sorana Berry, Head of Service, IMPACTT on Sorana.Berry@berkshire.nhs.uk or Alex Tagg, Consultant Psychotherapist on alex.tagg@berkshire.nhs.uk ; or telephone either on 0300 365 8000. We would encourage any external shortlisted candidate to get in touch and arrange a visit to a SUN group prior to interview.
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
The "must have 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.
If you recognise yourself in these requirements, we recommend you apply today!
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have.
Please dont hesitate to call: Sorana Berry, Head of Service, IMPACTT on Sorana.Berry@berkshire.nhs.uk or Alex Tagg, Consultant Psychotherapist on alex.tagg@berkshire.nhs.uk ; or telephone either on 0300 365 8000. We would encourage any external shortlisted candidate to get in touch and arrange a visit to a SUN group prior to interview.
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
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Diploma or degree level professional qualification - Nurse, OT, Psychologist, Social Worker
- Registered with relevant professional body
- Has completed a management or leadership training programme
Desirable
- Has completed further training in clinical leadership
Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Evidence of continuous professional development in range of mental health services and/or positions with leadership responsibilities
Previous Experience
Essential
- Previous leadership experience in at least one mental health service setting
- Experience of working within a variety of mental health settings post qualification
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Experience of managing serious incidents and situations concerning safeguarding, risk management, complaints, and investigations
- Have experience of working alongside Lived Experience practitioners
- The ability to engage clinicians and other stakeholders in change development and improvement
- Be confident and comfortable managing high levels of complexity across the team and the service
- Basic computer literacy and ability to use electronic system
Desirable
- Working knowledge of local and national policy, guidance and framework
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites - SUN is a county wide service and requires travel across Berkshire
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Diploma or degree level professional qualification - Nurse, OT, Psychologist, Social Worker
- Registered with relevant professional body
- Has completed a management or leadership training programme
Desirable
- Has completed further training in clinical leadership
Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Evidence of continuous professional development in range of mental health services and/or positions with leadership responsibilities
Previous Experience
Essential
- Previous leadership experience in at least one mental health service setting
- Experience of working within a variety of mental health settings post qualification
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Experience of managing serious incidents and situations concerning safeguarding, risk management, complaints, and investigations
- Have experience of working alongside Lived Experience practitioners
- The ability to engage clinicians and other stakeholders in change development and improvement
- Be confident and comfortable managing high levels of complexity across the team and the service
- Basic computer literacy and ability to use electronic system
Desirable
- Working knowledge of local and national policy, guidance and framework
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites - SUN is a county wide service and requires travel across Berkshire
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).
