Job summary
Would you be interested in an
exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic, motivated team that has a supportive
culture?
We are searching for an
enthusiastic, creative, dedicated, and motivated Team Manager who would like
the opportunity to lead our Older Adult Community Mental Health Team in the
Wyre Forest Locality. Our team is divided into two pathways (the Dementia
Cognitive Care pathway and Mental Health Needs pathway), and we assess and
treat patients that have functional and organic mental health needs.
The core working hours for this post is
Monday to Friday (9pm -5pm) and this specific post is for 37.5 hours per week,
however we will consider 30 hours a week.
You
will lead an integrated team consisting of Community Mental Health Nurses,
Occupational Therapists, Consultant Psychiatrists, Junior Medics, a Clinical
Psychologist, Support Workers, a Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner and
Administration staff. You will also be supported by the Service Lead who offers
a robust supervision and appraisal process.
Our OAMH service has developed a range of therapeutic
interventions which has a Solution Focused approach at the core of its offer,
and you will have opportunities to engage in clinical work alongside having
managerial duties.
Main duties of the job
We want you to thrive, offering you every opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills, thereforewe offer continuing professional development opportunities including in-house training and additional training at University if requested.
We have fantastic team morale where team members regularly support one another, and we have always received a lot of positive feedback from students.
The main duties of the role are:
- To monitor the teams performance, quality of care and training.
- To support and provide clinical advice to staff and engage in your own clinical work.
- To ensure the team are providing evidence-based interventions, utilising a solution focused approach and are providing good quality care.
- To chair Team meetings, including a weekly multi-disciplinary meeting.
- To provide supervision to a defined group of staff on a 6-weekly basis.
- To offer meaningful appraisals on an annual basis.
- To work with other Team managers within the wider service of Older Adult Community Mental Health and attend Managers and Leadership meetings.
- To undertake investigations as required, regarding serious incidents and complaints.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,
we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals
and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health
and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of
all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over
100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible
working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,
and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value
diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.
What we offer;
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27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service
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Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
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Flexible and agile working opportunities
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Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
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Wide range of supportive staff networks
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Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
Sharing
your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to
pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from
you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- A working knowledge of functional mental health and dementia, including early intervention and appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- Detailed understanding of needs of service users and carers.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation e.g. Mental Capacity Act, CPA.
- Knowledge and understanding of Equal Opportunities.
- Knowledge of relevant national policy documents e.g. Dementia Strategy and NICE guidance.
Additional criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc RMN or CQSW/DipSW or BSc/DipOT or Psychologist or equivalent qualification / experience.
- Evidence of recent professional development
Desirable
- Post registration course in teaching / supervision/ coaching.
- Counselling/psychological intervention qualification
- Management training
- Project Management
- Post registration course in dementia care or willingness to undertake such a course.
Experience
Essential
- Band 6 or above or level of similar responsibilities for staff management
- Experience of working with older people with functional mental health needs and those living with Dementia and their carers
- Experience of working with other disciplines in caring for people with mental health needs
- Experience of working in the community
- Experience of managing a defined caseload
Desirable
- Experience of psychometric testing.
- Experience of developing policies, standards and procedures.
- Experience of working with other health and social care agencies.
- Experience of developing practice in others
- Skills in audit and research.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- A working knowledge of functional mental health and dementia, including early intervention and appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- Detailed understanding of needs of service users and carers.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation e.g. Mental Capacity Act, CPA.
- Knowledge and understanding of Equal Opportunities.
- Knowledge of relevant national policy documents e.g. Dementia Strategy and NICE guidance.
Additional criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc RMN or CQSW/DipSW or BSc/DipOT or Psychologist or equivalent qualification / experience.
- Evidence of recent professional development
Desirable
- Post registration course in teaching / supervision/ coaching.
- Counselling/psychological intervention qualification
- Management training
- Project Management
- Post registration course in dementia care or willingness to undertake such a course.
Experience
Essential
- Band 6 or above or level of similar responsibilities for staff management
- Experience of working with older people with functional mental health needs and those living with Dementia and their carers
- Experience of working with other disciplines in caring for people with mental health needs
- Experience of working in the community
- Experience of managing a defined caseload
Desirable
- Experience of psychometric testing.
- Experience of developing policies, standards and procedures.
- Experience of working with other health and social care agencies.
- Experience of developing practice in others
- Skills in audit and research.
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).
