Job summary
Do you want to work in a team that is friendly, supportive, driven, innovative and supports your development and the development of others? If so, then please read on and apply.
Our organisation genuinely puts its people at the forefront of its values and is a fantastic trust to work for.
You will join us at an exciting time as the team continues to expand and develop into its third year, consisting of a cohesive and supportive multi- disciplinary team.
You will have operational management for Forensic Community Mental Health Team and will be at the forefront of the ongoing development of this newly formed and innovative team. The team whilst holding their own caseload also provide support to the wider trust in relation to the care and management of Forensic patients so internal networking is pivotal. Additionally due to the nature of the service group and also the recently formed provider collaborative IMPACT you will also engage in extensive external networking.
The team have presented at the recent East Midlands Community Forensic Team CPD event where the model and ethos of the team was complimented on and generated a great deal of interest.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to provide operational management to the staff, manage the service key performance indicators, hold budget responsibility for the Service and play a key role in promoting the service and engaging with local partners and key stakeholders.
The post holder will be well supported by operational management peers, a Clinical Lead for the Service Line and the Area Service Manager. The job may be subject to review as part of your appraisal and service development.
About us
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."
Benefits include:
- Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
- 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
- Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
- Health service discounts and online benefits
- Incremental pay progression
- Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
- Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
- Structured learning and development opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the Job Description and Person Specification, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account
The post holder will manage all aspects of the daily functioning of the Community Team.
- This will include the following; recruitment and selection of staff, induction, training, supervision and appraisals, sickness and other absence, contribute to disciplinary and grievance processes, personal and career development, the teams workload, managing and overseeing waiting lists, allocation and individual caseload management.
- The post holder will be responsible for the management, health and safety and maintenance of the building in which the team is based.
- To provide direct leadership for the multi-disciplinary community team, Non-Medical Prescribers and Clinical Leads.
- To provide support to other disciplines within the locality which the post holder holds no leadership responsibility. This will include Individual Placement and Support Officers, forensic services, Psychology, secretaries and Medical Staff.
- To act as a senior member of the service area
- Undertake delegated responsibilities, ensuring systems are in place to effectively manage resources.
- Work in conjunction with Area Service Manager to challenge existing practice and initiate improvement in services to meet the needs of patients and achieve corporate and national objectives.
- Ensure clarity of process, transparency and a consistent message when dealing with external agencies.
- Ensure complaints are dealt with in accordance with the complaints procedure and action is taken to reduce likelihood of reoccurrence.
- Ensure effective risk assessment and risk management systems are in place within the service area.
- Ensure your service is safe, caring, responsive, effective and well led.
- Ensure the implementation and adherence to Trust safety policies and procedures for the area within your remit.
- Ensure appropriate risk assessments are completed within the defined service area.
- Is required to review all risk assessments periodically, particularly when staffing and/or equipment changes are required.
- Ensure the implementation and understanding of the Care Programme Approach and Care Act.
- The post holder will ensure Service user and carer/family involvement; co-production and choice are embedded into practice and service development, planning, monitoring and review.
- Ensure good practice is maintained, and will actively and constructively challenge poor practice, progressing any capability or disciplinary issues as required.
- Ensure that all students/trainees receive appropriate supervision, support and experience during their placement. Review and respond to feedback as required.
- Ensure staff recruitment is done in a fair inclusive manner.
- To provide clinical leadership in complex situations that require diplomacy, negation skills, and sound clinical judgement and to include assessment of risk, risk mitigation and a holistic assessment of needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the Job Description and Person Specification, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account
The post holder will manage all aspects of the daily functioning of the Community Team.
- This will include the following; recruitment and selection of staff, induction, training, supervision and appraisals, sickness and other absence, contribute to disciplinary and grievance processes, personal and career development, the teams workload, managing and overseeing waiting lists, allocation and individual caseload management.
- The post holder will be responsible for the management, health and safety and maintenance of the building in which the team is based.
- To provide direct leadership for the multi-disciplinary community team, Non-Medical Prescribers and Clinical Leads.
- To provide support to other disciplines within the locality which the post holder holds no leadership responsibility. This will include Individual Placement and Support Officers, forensic services, Psychology, secretaries and Medical Staff.
- To act as a senior member of the service area
- Undertake delegated responsibilities, ensuring systems are in place to effectively manage resources.
- Work in conjunction with Area Service Manager to challenge existing practice and initiate improvement in services to meet the needs of patients and achieve corporate and national objectives.
- Ensure clarity of process, transparency and a consistent message when dealing with external agencies.
- Ensure complaints are dealt with in accordance with the complaints procedure and action is taken to reduce likelihood of reoccurrence.
- Ensure effective risk assessment and risk management systems are in place within the service area.
- Ensure your service is safe, caring, responsive, effective and well led.
- Ensure the implementation and adherence to Trust safety policies and procedures for the area within your remit.
- Ensure appropriate risk assessments are completed within the defined service area.
- Is required to review all risk assessments periodically, particularly when staffing and/or equipment changes are required.
- Ensure the implementation and understanding of the Care Programme Approach and Care Act.
- The post holder will ensure Service user and carer/family involvement; co-production and choice are embedded into practice and service development, planning, monitoring and review.
- Ensure good practice is maintained, and will actively and constructively challenge poor practice, progressing any capability or disciplinary issues as required.
- Ensure that all students/trainees receive appropriate supervision, support and experience during their placement. Review and respond to feedback as required.
- Ensure staff recruitment is done in a fair inclusive manner.
- To provide clinical leadership in complex situations that require diplomacy, negation skills, and sound clinical judgement and to include assessment of risk, risk mitigation and a holistic assessment of needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/ Diploma in Nursing or Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Supervision qualification or previous experience in supervising staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of key national policies / drivers in the NHS
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of Part 3 of the Mental Health Act
Leadership skills and experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience usually equivalent to 2 years in a band 6 role or above
Desirable
- Previous leadership experience in a forensic service
Communication
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Previous experience of report writing and presentations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/ Diploma in Nursing or Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Supervision qualification or previous experience in supervising staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of key national policies / drivers in the NHS
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of Part 3 of the Mental Health Act
Leadership skills and experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience usually equivalent to 2 years in a band 6 role or above
Desirable
- Previous leadership experience in a forensic service
Communication
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Previous experience of report writing and presentations
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).