Job summary
We're looking for a Service Manager to join us to lead the delivery of Liaison and Diversion and Reconnect Services across Hampshire and the Isle Wight. You'll be joining a well-resourced, established service and you will be well supported by a fantastic senior team. You'll have responsibility for developing and shaping the services to deliver a joined up, cohesive and efficient service which provides high quality outcomes for all of its patients.
You'll need to be an enthusiastic, experienced and registered health or social care professional with a degree level or higher qualification in mental health nursing, occupational therapy or social work.You'll be leading and managing a multi professional team and acting as a clinical lead.
Although previous experience in criminal justice and offender health is desirable, we will consider candidates without this, who can demonstrate an interest in criminal justice and previous experience of leadership which supports the operational management of a portfolio of health and social care services.
You'll be primarily based in our office in Portsmouth and will sometimes travel to one our 11 sites in Hampshire. As the role progresses there will be opportunities to work from home.
We welcome in-person visits from interested candidates, so why not come and meet the team to hear about the fantastic work they are doing!
Please note Interviews for this role are due to take place on Friday 16th June.
Main duties of the job
About the Job
- You will have responsibility and accountability for the overall operational management of health and Justice services in Hampshire and Isle of Wight
- You will ensure there are consistent outcomes for individuals who are in contact with the criminal justice pathway with an identified vulnerability.
- You will be responsible for achieving key performance indicators and service objectives.
- This role will drive forward operational objectives to develop Berkshire Healthcare, Health & Justice service with an aim of becoming a flagship service locally and nationally.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust isa specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
- Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
- You are an experienced manager.
- You are an enthusiastic, experienced and registered healthcare professional with a degree level or higher qualification in mental health nursing, occupational therapy or social work.
- You have a keen interest in criminal justice and offender health.
- You will have a track record of working closely with criminal justice or local health and social care and voluntary sector partners in delivering patient centred care.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Joseph Franks on 07827270648 or email: joseph.franks@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
- You are an experienced manager.
- You are an enthusiastic, experienced and registered healthcare professional with a degree level or higher qualification in mental health nursing, occupational therapy or social work.
- You have a keen interest in criminal justice and offender health.
- You will have a track record of working closely with criminal justice or local health and social care and voluntary sector partners in delivering patient centred care.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Joseph Franks on 07827270648 or email: joseph.franks@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Registered Professional
- Management Qualification
- Demonstrable success of senior operational management within adult social care or a health setting
- Sound evidence of Leadership & Management development
Desirable
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD), preferably in the area of responsibility
Previous Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of effective partnership working with other organisations at a senior level
- Experience and successful track record in leading, managing, motivating and empowering staff to deliver whole system change and outcomes
- Evidence of individual accountability and collective responsibility
- Evidence of sound financial management of budgets
- Experience of managing and developing a complex and multi skilled workforce
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Upholds the principles of continuous improvement, questions existing practice and looks for ways to improve service delivery
- Ability to demonstrate strategic thinking in delivering person centred services, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary acute and community teams
- Can lead, motivate and inspire others, and allow others to lead if appropriate in order to positively manage change.
- Is immediately credible to internal and external stakeholders
- Able to work autonomously
- Excellent organisational skills
- High levels of effective communication, influencing and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal relationships, ensuring that staff are given the support to develop and grow into roles
- Ability to influence and problem solve
- Is able to analyse a range of complex information and present findings in written reports and verbally
- Demonstrates cultural awareness
- Sound knowledge of documents/government legislation and recommendations that are relevant to the role.
- Able to utilise IT and various media in order to support data collection
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to work flexibly across service areas to enhance quality of service provision
- Valid full UK licence with confidence to drive during unsocial hours and in unusual environments with use of car for work purposes
- Able to work in challenging environments
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Registered Professional
- Management Qualification
- Demonstrable success of senior operational management within adult social care or a health setting
- Sound evidence of Leadership & Management development
Desirable
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD), preferably in the area of responsibility
Previous Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of effective partnership working with other organisations at a senior level
- Experience and successful track record in leading, managing, motivating and empowering staff to deliver whole system change and outcomes
- Evidence of individual accountability and collective responsibility
- Evidence of sound financial management of budgets
- Experience of managing and developing a complex and multi skilled workforce
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Upholds the principles of continuous improvement, questions existing practice and looks for ways to improve service delivery
- Ability to demonstrate strategic thinking in delivering person centred services, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary acute and community teams
- Can lead, motivate and inspire others, and allow others to lead if appropriate in order to positively manage change.
- Is immediately credible to internal and external stakeholders
- Able to work autonomously
- Excellent organisational skills
- High levels of effective communication, influencing and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal relationships, ensuring that staff are given the support to develop and grow into roles
- Ability to influence and problem solve
- Is able to analyse a range of complex information and present findings in written reports and verbally
- Demonstrates cultural awareness
- Sound knowledge of documents/government legislation and recommendations that are relevant to the role.
- Able to utilise IT and various media in order to support data collection
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to work flexibly across service areas to enhance quality of service provision
- Valid full UK licence with confidence to drive during unsocial hours and in unusual environments with use of car for work purposes
- Able to work in challenging environments
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).
