Job summary
If you are passionate about supporting staff wellbeing and development within a specialist community mental health service, this post is for you!
This newly developed Deputy Team Manager (Band 6) post is within the Specialist Community Mental Health Team based in Wigan (based at Claire House) will support the SCMHT team covering Wigan and Leigh sites.
The post holder will support the Clinical Team Managers to provide line management supervision and wellbeing support to the staff working for the SCMHT. Whilst leadership and management experience would be beneficial, this is not essential as we will provide full training and an induction programme to support you in this role. We are looking for someone who is organised, motivated and can support, lead and co-ordinate clinical services, alongside the clinical leadership team.
The post is for 37.5 hours per week. Flexible working can be supported and shift patterns can be discussed on successful appointment into this post.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will embrace the core values of the organisation and adopt the principles of Recovery. These principles will recognise the need to:
- Promote safe practices
- Value the aims of service users
- Work in partnership and offer meaningful choice
- Be optimistic about the possibilities of meaningful change
- Value social inclusion.
The post holder will be expected to assist the Team Manager in providing effective leadership to the team; deputise for the Clinical Team Manager as required; undertake delegated responsibilities as agreed with Clinical Team Manager; assist in the management and co-ordination of all services delivered to the service user within the clinical area, optimising all available resources and assist the team manager in the implementation, monitoring and updating of an operational policy and philosophy for the clinical area.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assist the Clinical Team Managers in providing effective leadership to the team
- Deputise for the Clinical Team Managers as required
- Undertake delegated responsibilities as agreed with Clinical Team Manager.
- Support the formulation and implementation of clinical and operational practices, and procedures as appropriate.
- Assist with the effective deployment of staff and other resources within the Specialist Community Mental Health Team to deliver the required service and agreed standards.
- Participate in the recruitment, selection and induction of new staff.
- Participate in the Duty Rota according to current locality structures.
- Assist in the management and co-ordination of all services delivered to the service user within the clinical area over the 24 hour period, optimising all available resources.
- Assist the Clinical Team Managers in the implementation, monitoring and updating of an operational policy and philosophy for the clinical area.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assist the Clinical Team Managers in providing effective leadership to the team
- Deputise for the Clinical Team Managers as required
- Undertake delegated responsibilities as agreed with Clinical Team Manager.
- Support the formulation and implementation of clinical and operational practices, and procedures as appropriate.
- Assist with the effective deployment of staff and other resources within the Specialist Community Mental Health Team to deliver the required service and agreed standards.
- Participate in the recruitment, selection and induction of new staff.
- Participate in the Duty Rota according to current locality structures.
- Assist in the management and co-ordination of all services delivered to the service user within the clinical area over the 24 hour period, optimising all available resources.
- Assist the Clinical Team Managers in the implementation, monitoring and updating of an operational policy and philosophy for the clinical area.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Up to date Professional Registration (to be maintained), on the appropriate part of the NMC register and hold a current NMC registration
- Assessor/Mentorship Training
Desirable
- Post registration training in relevant field
- Leadership/Management training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute environment.
- Experience of mentorship, supervision and co-ordination of staff.
- Experience of Care Planning process
- Working in a multi-agency framework
- Demonstrate a contribution to change management process
- Experience in positive leadership of a team
- Demonstrate experience of problem solving approaches
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate sound leadership qualities and an understanding of management styles
- Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting
- Ability to delegate and coordinate
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to utilise Assessment skills and tools effectively
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings.
- Ability to maintain accurate and up to date clinical records
- Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate
- Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues
- Effective time & workload management
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to identify and minimise risk effectively
- IT skills
Desirable
- Project Management
- Formulation of reports
- Presentation skills
- Resource and Budget management
Knowledge
Essential
- Recovery Model
- Mental Health Act (1983)
- Effective Care Coordination
- Relevant National policies and guidance
- Evidence based and reflective practice
- Mental Capacity Act
- Vulnerable Adults Procedure and Child Protection.
- Safety, Privacy and Dignity Guidelines
Desirable
- An overview of the Trust's objectives
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to working
- Commitment to effective teamwork
- Commitment to service development
- Good time management
- Demonstrate continuous professional development
- Demonstrate a commitment to respecting and displaying the Trust Values at all times
- Due to the nature of the post the post holder will be required to travel between multiple sites and must have the ability to do this.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Up to date Professional Registration (to be maintained), on the appropriate part of the NMC register and hold a current NMC registration
- Assessor/Mentorship Training
Desirable
- Post registration training in relevant field
- Leadership/Management training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute environment.
- Experience of mentorship, supervision and co-ordination of staff.
- Experience of Care Planning process
- Working in a multi-agency framework
- Demonstrate a contribution to change management process
- Experience in positive leadership of a team
- Demonstrate experience of problem solving approaches
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate sound leadership qualities and an understanding of management styles
- Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting
- Ability to delegate and coordinate
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to utilise Assessment skills and tools effectively
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings.
- Ability to maintain accurate and up to date clinical records
- Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate
- Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues
- Effective time & workload management
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to identify and minimise risk effectively
- IT skills
Desirable
- Project Management
- Formulation of reports
- Presentation skills
- Resource and Budget management
Knowledge
Essential
- Recovery Model
- Mental Health Act (1983)
- Effective Care Coordination
- Relevant National policies and guidance
- Evidence based and reflective practice
- Mental Capacity Act
- Vulnerable Adults Procedure and Child Protection.
- Safety, Privacy and Dignity Guidelines
Desirable
- An overview of the Trust's objectives
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to working
- Commitment to effective teamwork
- Commitment to service development
- Good time management
- Demonstrate continuous professional development
- Demonstrate a commitment to respecting and displaying the Trust Values at all times
- Due to the nature of the post the post holder will be required to travel between multiple sites and must have the ability to do this.
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).
