Job summary
The inpatient and day programme arms of DAEDS, based at Kimmeridge Court Poole admits people aged 18 and over who have an eating disorder. This unique service provides eating disorders treatment and care for people of all ages with an eating disorder and their families across the county of Dorset. The Inpatient and day Programme Manager post provides an opportunity for a highly experienced, enthusiastic individual, with strong leadership and operational knowledge and skills. Prior experience of leading through change will be essential, experience of working in an eating disorders service and an understanding of the national challenges facing eating disorders services would be advantageous.
As the Inpatient and day Programme Manager you willbe responsible for the day-to-day management of the 10 bedded inpatient unit and 4 place day programme. You will work in partnership with individuals, their families, and carers to enable them to make informed choices about care and treatment to promote their recovery and communicate with them in a manner that empowers them towards informed decision making.
You will work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and closely with the Dorset All Age Eating Disorders Service Manager, the Adult Eating Disorders Provider Collaborative, DAEDS Community and AEDITT, to maintain quality, to meet agreed objectives and to develop the service tomeet the needs of people with an eating disorder.
Main duties of the job
You will lead the Adult Inpatient Unit and Day Programme Eating Disorder Service and take actions as appropriate to ensure the development of the service is in line with the latest evidence and consistently meet patient, family/carer need and commissioner and regulatory authority standards.
With the Dorset All Age Eating Disorders Service Manager plan, initiate and develop a multi-disciplinary approach to the delivery of integrated and inclusive services for individuals, their families and carers with eating disorders.
With the Service Manager set standards, guidelines and protocols for best multi-disciplinary practice and promote these both within the service, partner agencies and voluntary sector.
With the Service Manager initiate and implement change which leads to measurable quality improvements in practice.
Provide supervision, mentoring and coaching to all health professionals colleagues where appropriate. Participate in and lead meetings as appropriate.
With the Service Manager set standards, guidelines and protocols for best multi-disciplinary practice and promote these both within the service, partner agencies and voluntary sector.
With the Service Manager initiate and implement change which leads to measurable quality improvements in practice.
Provide supervision, mentoring and coaching to all health professionals colleagues where appropriate. Participate in and lead meetings as appropriate.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Person Specification
Job specific experience
Essential
- A commitment to improving services to patients and their families through an ability to sustain a clear performance focus on achieving demanding goals
- Proven experience, capability and capacity for clinical service management including a track record of staff management, financial management, performance management
- Experience of managing a large diverse multi-disciplined team, preferably within an eating disorders inpatient environment.
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential
- Educated to degree/diploma level with a relevant qualification or training in Eating Disorders
- Masters Degree/ working towards a Masters degree
- Management training/qualification or equivalent level of experience in a management role
- Extensive clinical knowledge and experience in eating disorders, in senior roles.
Desirable
- Above experience in relation to adult and/or child and young people (CYP) and eating disorders ideally both.
Managerial/supervisory
Essential
- Experience of developing and maintaining effective partnerships with all stakeholders in the redesign and development of services
- Experience of delivering research in the field of ED and its evaluation to help guide service development.
Finance and Resources
Essential
- Management of resources and good track record with change management
- Experience of modernising services without additional resources
Information Technology
Essential
- Previous experience of patient administration system date entry and interrogation.
- Experience of successful delivery of KPI in line with local and national commissioners
Desirable
- Previous experience of analysis and interpretation of databases to guide service development
Person Specification
Job specific experience
Essential
- A commitment to improving services to patients and their families through an ability to sustain a clear performance focus on achieving demanding goals
- Proven experience, capability and capacity for clinical service management including a track record of staff management, financial management, performance management
- Experience of managing a large diverse multi-disciplined team, preferably within an eating disorders inpatient environment.
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential
- Educated to degree/diploma level with a relevant qualification or training in Eating Disorders
- Masters Degree/ working towards a Masters degree
- Management training/qualification or equivalent level of experience in a management role
- Extensive clinical knowledge and experience in eating disorders, in senior roles.
Desirable
- Above experience in relation to adult and/or child and young people (CYP) and eating disorders ideally both.
Managerial/supervisory
Essential
- Experience of developing and maintaining effective partnerships with all stakeholders in the redesign and development of services
- Experience of delivering research in the field of ED and its evaluation to help guide service development.
Finance and Resources
Essential
- Management of resources and good track record with change management
- Experience of modernising services without additional resources
Information Technology
Essential
- Previous experience of patient administration system date entry and interrogation.
- Experience of successful delivery of KPI in line with local and national commissioners
Desirable
- Previous experience of analysis and interpretation of databases to guide service development
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).
