Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a team manager to work on the Integrated Support Unit at HMP Durham.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will need to have a genuine desire to improve the lives of individuals in secure services and will be expected to demonstrate knowledge of issues relating to Mental Health, Learning and Disability or Autism, risk assessment, safety and preventing harm and should understand the importance of collaboration and service user involvement on recovery. The successful candidate will demonstrate skills in collective leadership and compassionate focused care.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
We fully embrace the Key Principles of "Valuing People" through adopting a positive and proactive approach to Service User involvement and Clinical Governance. In addition, the successful candidates will need to demonstrate sound leadership and managerial qualities.
Experience of Forensic services desirable however not essential.
About us
Team managers will work in partnership with other healthcare providers, HMPPS, internal and external Health and Justice services within the region. They will have excellent skills in communication, engagement, collaboration and have experience of working in mental health services, preferably with knowledge of the criminal justice system.
We welcome candidates to contact us for an informal discussion
Operational management of a Mental Health Team, including accountability for ensuring the highest professional standards and attitudes towards the care of patients are maintained and delivered at all times in accordance with evidence-based practice, while supporting staff development and well-being.
The successful candidate will work collectively with senior clinical staff to provide a comprehensive mental health service, navigating the challenges of a prison environment.
The post holder will liaise closely with their peer group of team managers in the North East Prisons. They will also be supported by a service manager and receive supervision and professional development opportunities.
The successful candidate should have experience working in Mental Health Services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Additional contact information
For an informal discussion about this post please contact: Lauren Edwards - lauren.edwards14@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Additional contact information
For an informal discussion about this post please contact: Lauren Edwards - lauren.edwards14@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Current professional registration with appropriate body in healthcare or social work
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Certificate in teaching & assessing in Clinical Practice as appropriate to own profession
- Clinical Supervisor
- Recognised sign-off mentor or equivalent for students (within agreed timescale)
- Leadership or management qualification or willingness to work towards. Qualification must be achieved within agreed timescale
- Quality Improvement Systems for Leaders or willing to undertake within agreed timescale
- Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Post-graduate diploma in a relevant area
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working with people with complex mental ill health or learning disabilities in a community setting
- Significant experience of working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
- Significant experience of providing clinical supervision, mentoring and teaching to healthcare professionals and students
- Demonstrable leadership or management experience
- Significant role in quality improvement activities
Desirable
- Experience working in Forensic Mental Health or other secure setting
- Use of the Trust's Quality Improvement system
Knowledge
Essential
- Significant evidenced based knowledge to postgraduate level equivalent, of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field
- Good understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act) and its application in practice
- Good understanding of clinical governance and its application in practice
- Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
- Detailed understanding of Care Programme Approach and its application in practice
- Detailed understanding of Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice
- Research and development methodology
- Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment
- The Trust's quality Improvement System (QIS)
Desirable
- Budget Management and Financial Standing Instructions
- HR policies and procedures
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Current professional registration with appropriate body in healthcare or social work
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Certificate in teaching & assessing in Clinical Practice as appropriate to own profession
- Clinical Supervisor
- Recognised sign-off mentor or equivalent for students (within agreed timescale)
- Leadership or management qualification or willingness to work towards. Qualification must be achieved within agreed timescale
- Quality Improvement Systems for Leaders or willing to undertake within agreed timescale
- Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Post-graduate diploma in a relevant area
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working with people with complex mental ill health or learning disabilities in a community setting
- Significant experience of working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
- Significant experience of providing clinical supervision, mentoring and teaching to healthcare professionals and students
- Demonstrable leadership or management experience
- Significant role in quality improvement activities
Desirable
- Experience working in Forensic Mental Health or other secure setting
- Use of the Trust's Quality Improvement system
Knowledge
Essential
- Significant evidenced based knowledge to postgraduate level equivalent, of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field
- Good understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act) and its application in practice
- Good understanding of clinical governance and its application in practice
- Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
- Detailed understanding of Care Programme Approach and its application in practice
- Detailed understanding of Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice
- Research and development methodology
- Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment
- The Trust's quality Improvement System (QIS)
Desirable
- Budget Management and Financial Standing Instructions
- HR policies and procedures
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).
