Wessex Clinical Van Service Lead

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Service Lead to oversee new projects, streamline processes and develop the service. This is a 12 month full time, fixed term contract with a possibility of an extension, secondments may be possible.

Within our Hampshire Inclusion Recovery Service, we run the NHSE funded Wessex Hepatitis C Clinical Van service on behalf of Wessex Hepatitis C Operational Delivery Network (ODN).

Inclusion as part of an NHS Trust offers excellent career and development opportunities and the potential to really make a difference to our service users and the wider communities in which we serve.

Inclusion aims to combine public service values, which drive the most progressive elements within the NHS, with the commitment to tackling social exclusion shown by the best of the voluntary sector. We deliver a range of both criminal justice and community based drug and alcohol services across the country

Inclusion, as part of the NHS offers staff first rate supervision, training and personal development programmes and an excellent pension scheme and occupational health services.

If you are energised by our vision of an innovative NHS focused on tackling social exclusion and feel that you have the qualities to join our community based teams then come and discuss with us how our needs might match your aspirations.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the day to day operations of the Wessex Clinical Van. There are 2 vans which operate in two geographical locations, each with a Coordinator. The role will include streamlining processes, developing and enhancing existing working arrangements and mobilising short term projects. These included reengagement of people into care, a unique blood borne virus testing project and links with research projects.

The post holder will be responsible for organising outreach and van activity across the region working alongside Drug Treatment Providers such as Inclusion Recovery Hampshire, Inclusion Isle of Wight, Society of St James (Portsmouth) Change Grow Live (Southampton) Turning Point (Salisbury), We Are With You (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) Dorset REACH. The post holder will be working closely with Wessex Hepatitis C Operational Delivery Network (ODN) and local Hepatology units in Dorset, Southampton, Portsmouth, Basingstoke and Isle of Wight Hospitals.

The service works with a mixture of internal and external stakeholders, the post holder will be working with Commissioners, Hepatology, community drug treatment, Hepatitis C Trust staff, volunteers and mentors.

Along with this the post holder will have line management responsibilities for a multi disciplinary team

About us

Inclusion, created in 2002 is part of the Specialist Services Care Group of Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT). We provide caring and effective services across England, including, West Yorkshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, West Mercia, Thames Valley, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Thurrock, Essex.We support individuals, families and communities who are affected by addiction, crime, mental health or need treatment for their sexual health. We believe that the individuals and families who use our services should receive high quality, committed and inclusive care, realising all the benefits a modern NHS organisation can provide.We work with patients and our staff teams to achieve the best outcomes we can. We invest heavily in training and development, and the wellbeing of our people, both staff and service users is central to who we are. Here at MPFT, we are proud of the comprehensive wellbeing and lifestyle support offer available, in addition to in-house training and coaching support. Our services are robustly governed, evidence-based, inclusive, and designed and provided in conjunction with service users. We are committed to providing the best service we can, and if you share our values, we want you on our team!