Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right person to clinically lead unplanned mental health services across Hull and East Riding with the divisional clinical lead for planned care. Delivering good governance and safe and effective care across the division.
As divisional clinical lead for mental health (unplanned care) you will work closely with the divisional clinical lead for planned care and the general managers to ensure that services are clinically lead with strong governance and patient safety at the centre of service delivery. The mental health division covers adult and older people's mental health services including community, inpatient and specialist community mental health provision across Hull and East Riding.
As unplanned clinical lead your responsibilities will mainly be for all inpatient, crisis andliaison mental health services, with joint responsibility for the overall governance and patient safety for the division.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a high degree of professional knowledge and experience of unplanned mental health services, hold a current relevant professional registration, be self-motivated and able to work within the changing landscape of mental health. The role requires the ability to work flexibly and effectively in partnership with internal and external partners and to be able to represent the trust at local, regional and national level, contributing to the trust's vision of being a trust of choice.
Main duties of the job
Accountable for the clinical strategic leadership and professional development of operational services within the designated services, working closely with the general manager
Accountable for ensuring the organisation meets its statutory duties of appropriate regulation of nurses, allied health professionals and psychologists within the designated services
To professionally lead a culture of practice development that is supported by education/training, research, audit and the broader quality improvement agenda
To focus on the provision of professional support and leadership to ensure the effective, safe and efficient operation of clinical services within the designated division
The post-holder will have developed professional accountability for Local Authority or any other agency service which operates within a legal partnership agreement
To lead the development and implementation of new business opportunities for the designated division
In conjunction with the General Manager ensure the delivery of an effective governance framework for the designated services, ensuring that all services within that division are safe, effective, well-led, caring and responsive to patient needs and are compliant with all statutory and Trust policies
About us
We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website
We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.
We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.
We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.
We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.
From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see detailed job description for full information and main responsibilities, which include:-
Work with other divisions and corporate teams to support the achievement of the Trusts corporate and regulatory objectives
To operate within the required values and behaviours of the Trust, leading by example by role modelling to others
Responsible for the direct line management of the service managers within the division and establishing and maintaining effective structures and systems of control for the management of staff including recruitment, appraisal, development and support of the Trusts HR policies and procedures.
To identify cost reduction and revenue generation opportunities, negotiating and implementing them in accordance with Trust policy. Address variances should they occur.
To support the Chief Operating Officer in the achievement of Trust performance management framework.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see detailed job description for full information and main responsibilities, which include:-
Work with other divisions and corporate teams to support the achievement of the Trusts corporate and regulatory objectives
To operate within the required values and behaviours of the Trust, leading by example by role modelling to others
Responsible for the direct line management of the service managers within the division and establishing and maintaining effective structures and systems of control for the management of staff including recruitment, appraisal, development and support of the Trusts HR policies and procedures.
To identify cost reduction and revenue generation opportunities, negotiating and implementing them in accordance with Trust policy. Address variances should they occur.
To support the Chief Operating Officer in the achievement of Trust performance management framework.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Education and Training
Essential
- Professional registration in clinical area relevant to the post
- Masters (MSc) level or equivalent knowledge/qualification plus Significant experience and additional CPD in relevant clinical areas
- Management/leadership qualification or proven Demonstrable experience in areas such as leadership, staff performance, professional/clinical l development, service provision, finance
Knowledge
Essential
- Full understanding of relevant policy drivers and their application to the organisation
- Expert understanding /application of relevant requirements/ standards within identified areas of responsibility.
- Expert understanding of systems redesign and business change processes
- Detailed understanding and knowledge of clinical /organisational processes e.g. human resources, finance, facilities, service provision
- Be able to demonstrate leadership/management skills at an advanced level involving professional and service development
- Be able to inspire, lead and motivate others
- Analytical thinking and diagnostic skills , in relation to both qualitative and quantitative clinical data.
- Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes in a culture of equality and diversity
Experience
Essential
- Effective inter-personal skills and experience in leading and managing change
- Able to demonstrate effective communication skills at all levels i.e. locally, regionally and nationally, both verbal and written.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Education and Training
Essential
- Professional registration in clinical area relevant to the post
- Masters (MSc) level or equivalent knowledge/qualification plus Significant experience and additional CPD in relevant clinical areas
- Management/leadership qualification or proven Demonstrable experience in areas such as leadership, staff performance, professional/clinical l development, service provision, finance
Knowledge
Essential
- Full understanding of relevant policy drivers and their application to the organisation
- Expert understanding /application of relevant requirements/ standards within identified areas of responsibility.
- Expert understanding of systems redesign and business change processes
- Detailed understanding and knowledge of clinical /organisational processes e.g. human resources, finance, facilities, service provision
- Be able to demonstrate leadership/management skills at an advanced level involving professional and service development
- Be able to inspire, lead and motivate others
- Analytical thinking and diagnostic skills , in relation to both qualitative and quantitative clinical data.
- Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes in a culture of equality and diversity
Experience
Essential
- Effective inter-personal skills and experience in leading and managing change
- Able to demonstrate effective communication skills at all levels i.e. locally, regionally and nationally, both verbal and written.
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).
