Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Team Lead within
the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Healthy Minds Service to
join the leadership team. The leadership role requires an enthusiastic lead
to support High Intensity Therapists with the management of caseloads. You will
play an active role in the management meetings along with being an integral
part of the collaborative relationships built with community teams. The Team
Lead will also support in managing PALS queries and formal complaints. You will
also support the management of performance and support the wider leadership
team with service audits. If you are seeking a role that will encompass new
ways of working that will be the future delivery of IAPT in England, then this
is an opportunity you should not miss.
The post is for 37.5 hours a week (Monday to Friday)
£41,659 - £43,806
This role allows the
possibility of hybrid working, meaning you will be required to commute to the
stated base 2 or 3 days per week but allowing you to base within any commutable
distance for the remainder of your week. We would need to discuss the
suitability to fit this around the service at interview.
Main duties of the job
The job role
entails (but not limited to):
- Working
as a key member and resource of the IAPT Service.
- The
ability to work flexibly as the need of the service demands is essential.
- Participate
and support in weekly meetings, participate in leadership meetings to ensure
the service meets KPI targets for IAPT.
- Lead
a team of therapists with compassion, integrity and understanding.
- Be
a conduit to all adjunct services
- Collaboration
with PCN stakeholders
- Provide
leadership for your locality and work closely with other team leads in the
service.
- Support
and guidance to the carers of patients accessing the services
- Manage
the performance of the team and take part in audits when needed.
About us
We are community hospitals, neighbourhood teams and community health services across Worcestershire and the provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We work in partnership with other organisations to keep our community well at home for as long as possible.
We provide services for people of all ages, across a range of settings, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions.
We have an open and supportive culture, recognised by the CQC and other external regulators. We want you to thrive, offering you every opportunity to develop. We will support you; help you fulfil your ambitions with a varied and flexible training programme; and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We endeavour to offer an attractive work-life balance, with flexibility in our approach to help you get the most out of your career.
We provide our staff with direct access to a wealth of resources to support their wellbeing, from our Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub, to wellbeing festivals or access to free online exercise classes.
At the core of our values, we are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights. We take every opportunity to strengthen our approach to equality and diversity in delivering best patient care and the employment of our staff.
We would encourage you to visit the Trusts Recruitment Microsite, click the Employer Website link.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Experience
in a Band 6 or 7 as a Registered Mental Health Nurse, OT or Social Work (HCPC)
- Act
as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards
of professionalism.
- Use
their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of
their work and the service they provide to patients.
- Work
as a member of IAPT service provision for Adults requiring therapeutic
interventions for mild to moderate needs.
Ensuring review of waiting lists and allocation of cases.
- Be
accountable to the Service Lead and will support the Service Lead in the day to
day operational and clinical management.
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
- Experience
in a Band 6 or 7 as a Registered Mental Health Nurse, OT or Social Work (HCPC)
- Act
as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards
of professionalism.
- Use
their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of
their work and the service they provide to patients.
- Work
as a member of IAPT service provision for Adults requiring therapeutic
interventions for mild to moderate needs.
Ensuring review of waiting lists and allocation of cases.
- Be
accountable to the Service Lead and will support the Service Lead in the day to
day operational and clinical management.
For full details
of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and
person specification attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a professionally qualified position (Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, CBT Therapy, Counselling/Therapy)
- Previous experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting
- Experience of staff management
- Experience in the provision of clinical supervision
- Extensive experience in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment packages for people with mental health difficulties
- Extensive experience in the evaluation and management of clinical risk
- Experience in the delivery of short time psychological interventions
Desirable
- Recruitment and selection
- Staff development
- Service monitoring/evaluation
Knowledge
Essential
- Appreciation of performance management / quality issues
- Understanding of vulnerable adults and safeguarding children processes
- Understanding of the National agenda around care of patients
Desirable
- Knowledge base of IAPT Service provision.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Professional and approachable
- Able to meet time and travel requirements of the role
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Registration (NMC; HCPC; BABCP; BACP, UKCP)
- Registered mental health nurse (RMN) (RN(M); Dip Social Work; Occupational Therapy; Psychology; Psychotherapy: Counselling
- Degree
- Evidence of continuous skills and knowledge updating (Personal Portfolio)
Desirable
- Qualification in health/social care at degree or equivalent level
- Training in psychological interventions (e.g. CBT, DBT)
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Ability to prioritise workload of self and staff
- Creative flexible approaches to risk management
- Organisational/time management skills
- IT and database skills
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a professionally qualified position (Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, CBT Therapy, Counselling/Therapy)
- Previous experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting
- Experience of staff management
- Experience in the provision of clinical supervision
- Extensive experience in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment packages for people with mental health difficulties
- Extensive experience in the evaluation and management of clinical risk
- Experience in the delivery of short time psychological interventions
Desirable
- Recruitment and selection
- Staff development
- Service monitoring/evaluation
Knowledge
Essential
- Appreciation of performance management / quality issues
- Understanding of vulnerable adults and safeguarding children processes
- Understanding of the National agenda around care of patients
Desirable
- Knowledge base of IAPT Service provision.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Professional and approachable
- Able to meet time and travel requirements of the role
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Registration (NMC; HCPC; BABCP; BACP, UKCP)
- Registered mental health nurse (RMN) (RN(M); Dip Social Work; Occupational Therapy; Psychology; Psychotherapy: Counselling
- Degree
- Evidence of continuous skills and knowledge updating (Personal Portfolio)
Desirable
- Qualification in health/social care at degree or equivalent level
- Training in psychological interventions (e.g. CBT, DBT)
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Ability to prioritise workload of self and staff
- Creative flexible approaches to risk management
- Organisational/time management skills
- IT and database skills
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Wulstan Unit, Worcestershire Royal Hospital
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
WR5 1JG
Employer's website
https://careers.hacw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
