Job summary
We are recruiting for a Service Manager, who will have operational oversight of Blackburn with Darwen Community Mental Health Teams and Networks, Independent Sector Contracted Beds.
Main duties of the job
The Service Manager is responsible for the operational management of services within a locality base. They will ensure that service lines deliver patient pathways that meet all quality and operational performance targets and that these are monitored and tracked. The Service Manager will lead, develop and manage teams within a portfolio to ensure that our services provide a high-quality care for our service usersAs our Service Manager, you will work in line with the Trust's corporate objectives and will be expected to make a positive contribution to the provision of health services.The successful applicant will be expected to work in line with the Trust values and behave in a manner that facilitates the development of autonomous teams and individuals that are empowered, engaged and committed to continually delivering excellent care with compassion
About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.
Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the role, please see the attached recruitment pack which includes a detailed job description and person specification, or visit our website via Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS FT.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the role, please see the attached recruitment pack which includes a detailed job description and person specification, or visit our website via Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS FT.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters degree level or equivalent appropriate professional management qualification
- Participation in continuing professional development to improve and update specialist knowledge
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of operational management
- Detailed understanding and experience of the operation healthcare services and performance targets
- Experience of managing a budget
Skills
Essential
- Well-developed analytical & problem solving skills
- IT literate with well-developed skills for the use and application of information technology systems including file management, safe and effective internet use, Outlook, Word processing, PowerPoint, Access and Excel
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills together with influencing and negotiating skills for interacting with individuals across other service lines/localities
Experience
Essential
- Proven ability to achieve targets and objectives within a demanding and pressured environment against challenging deadlines
- Proven ability to manage large groups of staff and implement human resource strategies
- Ability to empower, coach and support staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters degree level or equivalent appropriate professional management qualification
- Participation in continuing professional development to improve and update specialist knowledge
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of operational management
- Detailed understanding and experience of the operation healthcare services and performance targets
- Experience of managing a budget
Skills
Essential
- Well-developed analytical & problem solving skills
- IT literate with well-developed skills for the use and application of information technology systems including file management, safe and effective internet use, Outlook, Word processing, PowerPoint, Access and Excel
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills together with influencing and negotiating skills for interacting with individuals across other service lines/localities
Experience
Essential
- Proven ability to achieve targets and objectives within a demanding and pressured environment against challenging deadlines
- Proven ability to manage large groups of staff and implement human resource strategies
- Ability to empower, coach and support staff
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).
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).
