Job summary
37.5 Hours Per Week
We are excited to welcome applications for a Team Manager
to work across Kirklees to offer strategic and operational management and
support to the staff team who work in the service.
This post is on a temporary basis to cover for maternity
leave for 10 months.
This is an ideal opportunity for an individual to broaden
their experience working in primary care and it is essential you hold a
specialist professional psychological qualification or a registered Mental
Health qualification. You must also be able to demonstrate experience of
leading service improvement within a mental health service and have experience
of clinical/operational and strategic management.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
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Main duties of the job
The team you will manage provide NICE compliant
psychological therapy incorporating CBT, Counselling and Guided Self Help to
clients in primary care across Kirklees. This is an 8-8 service Monday to
Friday, and we offer sessions either by Microsoft Teams, telephone or face to
face.
We hold clinics both in Trust premises and also in
primary care settings across the area to ensure that were, as much as possible,
nearby for the people that use the service.
We treat clients with common mental health problems such
as depression or anxiety disorders like Generalised Anxiety Disorder, OCD,
PTSD, social phobia or body dysmorphic disorder.
We consistently achieve our recovery target of 50%, for
me thats important because it means were making a difference to peoples lives.
I would invite you to contact me if you would like to
discuss this post Damian Madden, Acting Service Manager, Kirklees IAPT Service
on 07880408451 or you can email me on damian.madden@swyt.nhs.uk
All employees of the Trust are strongly
encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The post holder will be required to undertake
other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.
The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the
post holder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
Lead the core
team and provide service and act as the central point of contact for any
external services or agencies.
Manage a
delegated expenditure within the allocated team and service budget.
Ensure the core
team and provided service is developed and maintained in line with commissioned
principles of the IAPT service specification.
Ensure that the
core team contributes appropriately to meeting the service targets agreed with
commissioners.
To be visible and
accessible to IAPT staff and to frequently meet with, and openly communicate
with them.
Ensure
effective liaison with all primary and secondary care partners.
Collaborate
with the necessary range of other statutory and non-statutory agencies across
areas; enabling effective use of existing resources, and raising awareness of
issues.
Provide a
responsive and flexible service which aims to support individuals in the
community where appropriate by working in partnership with the individual and
community agencies.
Take a lead
responsibility for service user and carer involvement by the core team and
ensure that opportunities for feedback and input are maximised.
Utilise the
skill and experience available in the full range of statutory and non-statutory
agencies in the care and treatment of individuals accessing the IAPT.
Promote links
with, and actively co-opt other services and resources to facilitate social,
educational, and employment opportunities for the team caseload and wider
services.
Lead the team
in providing care and treatment that recognises the importance of housing,
employment, education, recreational activities, advocacy, social networks,
friendships and welfare benefits for the individual and their family.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The post holder will be required to undertake
other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.
The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the
post holder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
Lead the core
team and provide service and act as the central point of contact for any
external services or agencies.
Manage a
delegated expenditure within the allocated team and service budget.
Ensure the core
team and provided service is developed and maintained in line with commissioned
principles of the IAPT service specification.
Ensure that the
core team contributes appropriately to meeting the service targets agreed with
commissioners.
To be visible and
accessible to IAPT staff and to frequently meet with, and openly communicate
with them.
Ensure
effective liaison with all primary and secondary care partners.
Collaborate
with the necessary range of other statutory and non-statutory agencies across
areas; enabling effective use of existing resources, and raising awareness of
issues.
Provide a
responsive and flexible service which aims to support individuals in the
community where appropriate by working in partnership with the individual and
community agencies.
Take a lead
responsibility for service user and carer involvement by the core team and
ensure that opportunities for feedback and input are maximised.
Utilise the
skill and experience available in the full range of statutory and non-statutory
agencies in the care and treatment of individuals accessing the IAPT.
Promote links
with, and actively co-opt other services and resources to facilitate social,
educational, and employment opportunities for the team caseload and wider
services.
Lead the team
in providing care and treatment that recognises the importance of housing,
employment, education, recreational activities, advocacy, social networks,
friendships and welfare benefits for the individual and their family.
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- Willing to uptake appropriate training as identified.
- Facilitate training to the Team .
Physical Attributes
Essential
- The candidate will demonstrate / articulate their:
- Ability to work without direct supervision.
- Ability to work in partnership with a wide variety of agencies.
- Ability to stay motivated.
- Must be eligible to work in the U.K.
Desirable
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- The candidate will :-
- Be able to demonstrate / articulate knowledge and in-depth understanding of IAPT and the Stepped care model.
- Demonstrate and apply an appropriate depth in knowledge and experience of community care.
- Demonstrate knowledge of current mental health policy and service drivers.
- Demonstrate and apply an appropriate level of understanding regarding the IAPT MDS and its reporting requirements.
- The candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to :
- Apply knowledge of HR and Budgetary management.
- Apply knowledge of performance monitoring and management.
- Apply knowledge of mental health policy and legislation.
- Exercise professional leadership with regard to decision making and problem solving.
- Co-ordinate dynamics of MDT.
- Effectively manage time and resources (assess, prioritise and plan).
- Responsible for the setting and maintenance of standards of care / service.
- Conduct and co-ordinate KSF reviews.
- Working knowledge and experience in facilitating supervision.
- Utilise good interpersonal relationships and effective communication to promote high staff morale within the team.
- The candidate will be able to demonstrate / articulate their ability:
- To communication effectively, being articulate and meaningful in both verbal and written formats.
- To use effectively IT based communication systems.
Desirable
- Further leadership training.
- eg. LEO
Qualifications
Essential
- Dip Nursing RMHN, RMN, Dip/Degree Occupational Therapy, Clinical Psychology/CBT.
- Educated to Degree level, or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Further post qualification training (CBT).
- Appropriate management qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial demonstrable post-registration experience in Mental health, including holding a senior clinical position.
- Experience of working either with or within primary care mental health services.
Desirable
- Previous / current experience of senior community post.
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- Willing to uptake appropriate training as identified.
- Facilitate training to the Team .
Physical Attributes
Essential
- The candidate will demonstrate / articulate their:
- Ability to work without direct supervision.
- Ability to work in partnership with a wide variety of agencies.
- Ability to stay motivated.
- Must be eligible to work in the U.K.
Desirable
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- The candidate will :-
- Be able to demonstrate / articulate knowledge and in-depth understanding of IAPT and the Stepped care model.
- Demonstrate and apply an appropriate depth in knowledge and experience of community care.
- Demonstrate knowledge of current mental health policy and service drivers.
- Demonstrate and apply an appropriate level of understanding regarding the IAPT MDS and its reporting requirements.
- The candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to :
- Apply knowledge of HR and Budgetary management.
- Apply knowledge of performance monitoring and management.
- Apply knowledge of mental health policy and legislation.
- Exercise professional leadership with regard to decision making and problem solving.
- Co-ordinate dynamics of MDT.
- Effectively manage time and resources (assess, prioritise and plan).
- Responsible for the setting and maintenance of standards of care / service.
- Conduct and co-ordinate KSF reviews.
- Working knowledge and experience in facilitating supervision.
- Utilise good interpersonal relationships and effective communication to promote high staff morale within the team.
- The candidate will be able to demonstrate / articulate their ability:
- To communication effectively, being articulate and meaningful in both verbal and written formats.
- To use effectively IT based communication systems.
Desirable
- Further leadership training.
- eg. LEO
Qualifications
Essential
- Dip Nursing RMHN, RMN, Dip/Degree Occupational Therapy, Clinical Psychology/CBT.
- Educated to Degree level, or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Further post qualification training (CBT).
- Appropriate management qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial demonstrable post-registration experience in Mental health, including holding a senior clinical position.
- Experience of working either with or within primary care mental health services.
Desirable
- Previous / current experience of senior community post.
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.
