Job summary
Are you an experienced and dedicated practitioner with Criminal Justice interest? Do you enjoy a varied role, and playing a pivotal part in the growth and development of staff and services? If so, this may be the role for you!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate practitioner to work in the Health & Justice Service within the Sussex area. This expansive service is currently funded by NHS England and is delivered by Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.
The service will be delivered to people of all ages including those under the age of 18yrs who present with any vulnerability including, but not limited to; mental health, physical health, learning disability, head injury, homelessness, repeat re-offending, employment, illicit substance use etc.
The post-holder would be expected to work across the areas of the Sussex, providing management and delivery of the Health & Justice Services. Applicants must be RMN, RNLD or social worker qualified and have experience in working with service users with complex needs.
The successful candidate will need to possess a diverse set of skills and a highly developed knowledge of the relevant services within the Criminal Justice Service.
***As well as our usual benefits, MPFT will offer an additional golden hello (20% welcome bonus of annual salary) - 10% on joining us and the further 10% after a period of 12 months service***
Previous applicants need not apply
Main duties of the job
- To be responsible and accountable for the day-to-day management and delivery of the Health & Justice Service in Sussex.
- To lead on the development and maintenance of effective operational and strategic partnerships with partners.
- To effectively manage the Service Budgets Expenditure and sign off budget sheets.
- To lead on and be accountable for the strategic and operational development of the Services.
- To be involved in tendering strategy and support the tendering team.
- To be committed to working within a multi-disciplinary service framework.
- To lead on the management and development of service user engagement and ensure service user involvement is embedded in all services.
- To line manage staff.
- To manage and be accountable for performance against contractual targets.
- To ensure the delivery of a safe and effective service.
- To be involved with the development of the Health & Justice services.
To represent the Health & Justice service at all relevant meetings, conferences and functions.
About us
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;
- Supporting your career development and progression
- Excellent NHS Pension scheme
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Options for flexible working
- Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
- If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
- Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
- Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
- Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
- Free car parking at all trust sites
- Free flu vaccinations every year
- Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Operational Manager (OM) will be required to provide robust visible, transformational senior leadership to the Health & Justice Services in Sussex.The OM will need to possess a diverse set of skills and a highly developed knowledge of the relevant services within the Criminal Justice.
The OM will have overall responsibility for the operational delivery of the Services, will have a high level of autonomy and responsibility and will be required to make informed decisions on behalf of the services. The OM will have a high degree of individual responsibility and will lead the service through a complex period of change and transformation to achieve the strategic vision of a fully Integrated Criminal Justice Service. The OM post is key to the efficient management of this complex and multi-dimensional service provision.
The OM will have overall operational responsibility for the Service. The OM will have direct responsibility for the day-to-day management of client services that operate from all locations within Court, Custody, Prison and Community settings ensuring delivery against agreed service specifications, activity, financial, quality and performance targets.
The OM will play a key role in supporting the management of sub-contracts and maintaining effective relationships with commissioners.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details on this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Operational Manager (OM) will be required to provide robust visible, transformational senior leadership to the Health & Justice Services in Sussex.The OM will need to possess a diverse set of skills and a highly developed knowledge of the relevant services within the Criminal Justice.
The OM will have overall responsibility for the operational delivery of the Services, will have a high level of autonomy and responsibility and will be required to make informed decisions on behalf of the services. The OM will have a high degree of individual responsibility and will lead the service through a complex period of change and transformation to achieve the strategic vision of a fully Integrated Criminal Justice Service. The OM post is key to the efficient management of this complex and multi-dimensional service provision.
The OM will have overall operational responsibility for the Service. The OM will have direct responsibility for the day-to-day management of client services that operate from all locations within Court, Custody, Prison and Community settings ensuring delivery against agreed service specifications, activity, financial, quality and performance targets.
The OM will play a key role in supporting the management of sub-contracts and maintaining effective relationships with commissioners.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details on this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Degree level education or equivalent professional qualification.
- Post graduate qualification in management or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Professional qualification in a relevant profession for post.
Desirable
- Masters level.
- Business / Finance Management qualification.
- Registered Nurse.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supporting contracting.
- Experience and knowledge of the business planning cycles / process.
- Experience in project management.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent leadership and decision making skills.
- Ability to lead and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of analysing and interpreting highly complex performance and operational data and information using this to deliver service targets and improvement.
Desirable
- Experience in leading change management programmes and service developments.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Degree level education or equivalent professional qualification.
- Post graduate qualification in management or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Professional qualification in a relevant profession for post.
Desirable
- Masters level.
- Business / Finance Management qualification.
- Registered Nurse.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supporting contracting.
- Experience and knowledge of the business planning cycles / process.
- Experience in project management.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent leadership and decision making skills.
- Ability to lead and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of analysing and interpreting highly complex performance and operational data and information using this to deliver service targets and improvement.
Desirable
- Experience in leading change management programmes and service developments.
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).
