Job summary
37.5 Hours Per Week
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Forensic Outreach Liaison
Service for Learning Disability and/or Autism (FOLS LDA) as team manager. The
FOLS LDA service work with adults with a diagnosed learning disability and/or autism
who are at risk of contact, or in contact with, the criminal justice system.
The service covers West Yorkshire and Barnsley and is a multi-disciplinary team
of professionals. FOLS is an evolving, dynamic service that provides a
formulation driven, trauma informed and strengths-based approach to risk
management, working towards the six core functions for FOLS teams laid out in
Transforming Care. Clinical decisions and risk management are regularly
reviewed together as an MDT. The team provides risk assessment, direct
therapeutic interventions and supports transitioning out of secure settings to
patients, as well as consultation, advice, supervision and training to relevant
services and partners.
To
discuss the post please contact Stacey Hayton, General Manager on Stacey.Hayton@swyt.nhs.uk or 07789 753526
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
Main duties of the job
The team manager post sits within the senior leadership structure. The
post-holder will co-ordinate the day-to-day operational running of the team.
They will ensure quality standards are met via audit, evaluation and
supervision to the team, including supporting colleagues in appraisal and
professional development. As FOLS is an evolving service, the post holder will
support and lead on projects aimed to improve and expand the service, working
in tandem with the senior leadership and management teams. FOLS are one of the
All Age Community Forensic Teams within SWYFT and work alongside the three
sister teams.
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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
The Operational
team manager will provide operational line management to the team, ensuring
safe and effective processes to support the operational and financial delivery
of the service and that systems and processes are in place to monitor
performance, ensure effective communications and maintain and develop effective
partnerships.
The
post holder will support and oversee operational delivery of the team; they
will be required to work autonomously in order to address issues impacting on
service delivery with overall support and strategic direction from the Senior
Leadership Trio.
Manage
the team in accordance with Trust values and Service Line / BDU
objectives.
Participate
as a member of the Forensic Care Group in the formulation of operational
plans for the service; which take into account local, regional and
national drivers.
Develop
effective working relationships with professionals both internal and
external to the service, and working across the Trust and the West
Yorkshire Integrated Care System.
Work with the
Senior Leadership Trio on service development and redesign and effectively
manage service change across the workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Operational
team manager will provide operational line management to the team, ensuring
safe and effective processes to support the operational and financial delivery
of the service and that systems and processes are in place to monitor
performance, ensure effective communications and maintain and develop effective
partnerships.
The
post holder will support and oversee operational delivery of the team; they
will be required to work autonomously in order to address issues impacting on
service delivery with overall support and strategic direction from the Senior
Leadership Trio.
Manage
the team in accordance with Trust values and Service Line / BDU
objectives.
Participate
as a member of the Forensic Care Group in the formulation of operational
plans for the service; which take into account local, regional and
national drivers.
Develop
effective working relationships with professionals both internal and
external to the service, and working across the Trust and the West
Yorkshire Integrated Care System.
Work with the
Senior Leadership Trio on service development and redesign and effectively
manage service change across the workforce.
Person Specification
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of forensic or community service and pathways.
- Understanding of the specific health needs of people with a Forensic history.
- Knowledge and understanding of current and proposed initiatives impacting on services.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to listen to and respect others views and opinions.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff, commissioners and partner agencies.
- Ability to build credibility and work collaboratively with others across the service.
- Ability to influence others at various levels across the organisations.
- Effective people management skills, ability to create a culture where staff are valued and supported.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, able to analyse a situation, identify root causes and seek solutions to address the problem.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Effective decision making skills
- Excellent IT skills, ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Understanding of finance and budget management.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of cultural and diversity issues.
- Ability to analyse, interpret and utilise complex information for planning and reporting purposes.
- Knowledge and understanding of cultural and diversity issues.
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Health or Social care practitioner.
- AND
- Post-graduate qualification or equivalent experience in relevant clinical, professional or managerial role.
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in management and/or leadership
- Qualification in coaching or mentoring.
- Qualification in Project Management e.g. Prince 2
Experience
Essential
- Experience in operational and/or project management role in the NHS.
- Experience of leading service developments.
- Experience of services/projects and/or delivering clinical services to people with Learning Disabilities, complex health needs and behaviours that challenge.
- Experience of delivering service changes and developments.
Desirable
- Knowledge of local commissioning and provider context including health and social care.
Training.
Essential
- Postgraduate study to Masters Level or equivalent in a field related to health and social care.
- To be willing to undertake post graduate training to further skills, knowledge and expertise.
- Evidence of ongoing continued professional development.
Desirable
- Leadership or other organisational development training.
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).
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to communicate contentious and conflicting information in a sensitive and tactful manner, particularly where there may be resistance or barriers to understanding.
- Motivated and focused, able to work independently and make decisions, within appropriate levels of accountability.
- Flexible.
- 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) .
Person Specification
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of forensic or community service and pathways.
- Understanding of the specific health needs of people with a Forensic history.
- Knowledge and understanding of current and proposed initiatives impacting on services.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to listen to and respect others views and opinions.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff, commissioners and partner agencies.
- Ability to build credibility and work collaboratively with others across the service.
- Ability to influence others at various levels across the organisations.
- Effective people management skills, ability to create a culture where staff are valued and supported.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, able to analyse a situation, identify root causes and seek solutions to address the problem.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Effective decision making skills
- Excellent IT skills, ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Understanding of finance and budget management.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of cultural and diversity issues.
- Ability to analyse, interpret and utilise complex information for planning and reporting purposes.
- Knowledge and understanding of cultural and diversity issues.
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Health or Social care practitioner.
- AND
- Post-graduate qualification or equivalent experience in relevant clinical, professional or managerial role.
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in management and/or leadership
- Qualification in coaching or mentoring.
- Qualification in Project Management e.g. Prince 2
Experience
Essential
- Experience in operational and/or project management role in the NHS.
- Experience of leading service developments.
- Experience of services/projects and/or delivering clinical services to people with Learning Disabilities, complex health needs and behaviours that challenge.
- Experience of delivering service changes and developments.
Desirable
- Knowledge of local commissioning and provider context including health and social care.
Training.
Essential
- Postgraduate study to Masters Level or equivalent in a field related to health and social care.
- To be willing to undertake post graduate training to further skills, knowledge and expertise.
- Evidence of ongoing continued professional development.
Desirable
- Leadership or other organisational development training.
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).
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to communicate contentious and conflicting information in a sensitive and tactful manner, particularly where there may be resistance or barriers to understanding.
- Motivated and focused, able to work independently and make decisions, within appropriate levels of accountability.
- Flexible.
- 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) .
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
