Job summary
INTERNAL ONLY - This post is open to Berkshire Healthcare NHS Employees Only
We are looking for an enthusiastic, skilled and experienced Manager currently working in Health or Social Care to join our CAMHS Phoenix Day Patient Unit.
The post holder will co-ordinate, lead and oversee, the systematic provision of a high quality, highly specialist integrated psychological therapies service to young people and their parents/carers accessing Tier 4 Hospital at Home/ Day Patient Mental Health services in Berkshire.
CAMHS Phoenix unit is a specialist provision day care service for Young People between the age 12 - 18 Years. The service provides co-ordinated, intensive, complex, multi modal interventions designed to facilitate the prevention, diagnosis, management, and evidence-based treatment of severe and enduring mental illness in young people.
You will be part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team comprising of Consultant Psychiatrists, doctors, therapists, nursing and teaching staff. Members of the clinical team are at times exposed to distressing situations and challenging behaviours. The integrated service provides a range of such therapeutic programmes in a local context which enables continuity of care through a step up, step-down model, and which seeks to provide alternatives to admission inpatient unit, and reduced length of stay in out of area facilities.
Main duties of the job
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Operationally manage and lead the Phoenix Team with the accountability of ensuring delivery of high quality, effective and integrated intervention that safeguard children and promote their development and welfare, so that children, young people and their families are offered quality and timely assessment, intervention and support as commissioned.
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Working with the professional leads, and other managers develop an effective and motivated workforce within the area of responsibility which delivers services that are efficient, effective and consistent across Berkshire.
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Working with the professional leads, lead the development of all the team roles and structure the teams within the area of responsibility to promote joined integrated working for children, young people and their families.
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Provide effective leadership managing staff as appropriate, ensuring that their professional and other developmental needs are met, that all staff have objectives linked to local need, regular appraisals and personal development plans in line with current BHFT policies.
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To provide effective leadership following BHFT policies in recruitment, induction, staff appraisal, staff sickness and absence, capability and disciplinary.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a 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 including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
If you share our values and would like to come and work for us, please submit your application as soon as possible as we'll occasionally close roles early that have a high number of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The3/4 must haves for you to be considered for this role:
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Relevant professional qualification at Diploma/Degree level i.e. RMN, or equivalent in Social work, Occupational therapy, Psychotherapy, Clinical psychology, or other such clinical professions and hold a professional membership (eg NMC, HCPC) in addition to evidence of further specialist training/professional development and significant CAMHS/mental health experience.
Management experience in children's health care.
Experience working with multi-agency and multidisciplinary team settings.
Ability to devise and implement local policies and procedures relating to children and families
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Alun Lewis on 07815485269 or email: alun.lewis@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Interview will be held on 12th Sept 2024
Job description
Job responsibilities
The3/4 must haves for you to be considered for this role:
-
Relevant professional qualification at Diploma/Degree level i.e. RMN, or equivalent in Social work, Occupational therapy, Psychotherapy, Clinical psychology, or other such clinical professions and hold a professional membership (eg NMC, HCPC) in addition to evidence of further specialist training/professional development and significant CAMHS/mental health experience.
Management experience in children's health care.
Experience working with multi-agency and multidisciplinary team settings.
Ability to devise and implement local policies and procedures relating to children and families
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Alun Lewis on 07815485269 or email: alun.lewis@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Interview will be held on 12th Sept 2024
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Doctoral degree in:- Systemic Family Psychotherapy or Psychotherapy or Psychology (or equivalent for those who trained before 1996) as accredited by the BPS or Masters level qualification or recognised equivalent qualification:- Qualified Systemic Family Therapist Masters level UKCP registered. or Qualified Psychotherapist registered with professional body i.e. ACP approved Child Psychotherapist or Registered Mental Health Nurse (NMC) or Occupational Therapy degree level qualification and registered with HCPC or Registered Social Worker with relevant social work qualification or Other Health professional with relevant post graduate qualification.
- Relevant post graduate qualification in CAMHS related subject
- Current relevant UK Professional Registration e.g. HCPC/UKPC/NMC
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Experience as well as evidence of CPD/specialist training/working towards a clinical speciality.
- Evidence of recent professional development
Desirable
Previous Experience
Essential
- Management experience in children's health care.
- Post qualifying experience in CAMHS
- Clinical experience in child and adolescent mental health relevant to role.
- Experience of working clinically with young people or adults in a camhs setting
- Experience of supervising and/or line management of staff.
- Knowledge of and ability to develop performance management, continuous improvement, and quality assurance processes.
- To have had experience of working with parents / carers and to be able to verbalise your approach.
- Experience working at a senior operational level.
- Experience exercising judgement to solve operational problems where answers are not immediately apparent.
- Knowledge of clinical pathways and process management
- Extensive experience in lead clinical roles within health services including statutory and non-statutory agencies.
- Experience of modalities or programs of interventions used in a modern CAMHS
- Experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and multi-agency environment
- Experience of implementing change from a national and local health or social care change agenda that impacts across services and professions
- Experience of managing highly complex situations concerning safeguarding, risk management, complaints, and investigations
Desirable
- Substantial experience of managing teams with difficult caseloads and managing complex change projects
- Experience in policy development
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Evidence of well-developed clinical skills and knowledge in CAMHS
- Exceptional interpersonal and highly influencing and communication skills with the ability to engage and lead clinicians and other stakeholder groups in change, development, and improvement
- Able to empathise, be supportive and sensitive to the needs of others as well as being able to cope with highly distressing circumstances
- Ability to comfortably and confidently cope well under pressure and when faced with challenge or resistance
- Quick to work through and resolve issues and competing demands
- IT skills and the ability to navigate around various systems and software packages (such as RiO outlook, databases, MS office and the internet) or agree to a plan to improve skills within a timeframe
- Report Writing skills
- A high degree of self-awareness and an ability to reflect on personal and professional attitudes and accept feedback
- Knowledge of Systemic work
- Awareness of current national guidelines and policies in the field of CAMHS
- Specific knowledge of pertinent issues for Adolescent mental health
- In depth knowledge of CAMHS issues including assessment and interventions Expert knowledge of the health and social care agenda and the ability to use knowledge when interacting on health and social care subjects
- Excellent grasp of relevant legislation and guidance e.g. NHS Plan, Mental Health Legislation, Children's Act, Education Act, Working Together, Children's NSF, Every Child Matters, SEND etc.
- Knowledge of the principals of Care programme Approach (CPA)
- Knowledge of standard setting and audit implementation
- An awareness of different research methods
- Ability to organise and prioritise effectively
- Ability to work to deadlines and act under pressure
Desirable
- Knowledge of the diversity across the six localities which impact on delivery of care (External candidate may not have this)
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Proven ability to compile reports for a variety of audiences and maintain accurate records
- To be able to lead a team
- Able to work flexibly both in and beyond the CAMHS operating hours (including on-call) as required and the ability to travel independently between locations to fulfil the requirements of the position
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Doctoral degree in:- Systemic Family Psychotherapy or Psychotherapy or Psychology (or equivalent for those who trained before 1996) as accredited by the BPS or Masters level qualification or recognised equivalent qualification:- Qualified Systemic Family Therapist Masters level UKCP registered. or Qualified Psychotherapist registered with professional body i.e. ACP approved Child Psychotherapist or Registered Mental Health Nurse (NMC) or Occupational Therapy degree level qualification and registered with HCPC or Registered Social Worker with relevant social work qualification or Other Health professional with relevant post graduate qualification.
- Relevant post graduate qualification in CAMHS related subject
- Current relevant UK Professional Registration e.g. HCPC/UKPC/NMC
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Experience as well as evidence of CPD/specialist training/working towards a clinical speciality.
- Evidence of recent professional development
Desirable
Previous Experience
Essential
- Management experience in children's health care.
- Post qualifying experience in CAMHS
- Clinical experience in child and adolescent mental health relevant to role.
- Experience of working clinically with young people or adults in a camhs setting
- Experience of supervising and/or line management of staff.
- Knowledge of and ability to develop performance management, continuous improvement, and quality assurance processes.
- To have had experience of working with parents / carers and to be able to verbalise your approach.
- Experience working at a senior operational level.
- Experience exercising judgement to solve operational problems where answers are not immediately apparent.
- Knowledge of clinical pathways and process management
- Extensive experience in lead clinical roles within health services including statutory and non-statutory agencies.
- Experience of modalities or programs of interventions used in a modern CAMHS
- Experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and multi-agency environment
- Experience of implementing change from a national and local health or social care change agenda that impacts across services and professions
- Experience of managing highly complex situations concerning safeguarding, risk management, complaints, and investigations
Desirable
- Substantial experience of managing teams with difficult caseloads and managing complex change projects
- Experience in policy development
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Evidence of well-developed clinical skills and knowledge in CAMHS
- Exceptional interpersonal and highly influencing and communication skills with the ability to engage and lead clinicians and other stakeholder groups in change, development, and improvement
- Able to empathise, be supportive and sensitive to the needs of others as well as being able to cope with highly distressing circumstances
- Ability to comfortably and confidently cope well under pressure and when faced with challenge or resistance
- Quick to work through and resolve issues and competing demands
- IT skills and the ability to navigate around various systems and software packages (such as RiO outlook, databases, MS office and the internet) or agree to a plan to improve skills within a timeframe
- Report Writing skills
- A high degree of self-awareness and an ability to reflect on personal and professional attitudes and accept feedback
- Knowledge of Systemic work
- Awareness of current national guidelines and policies in the field of CAMHS
- Specific knowledge of pertinent issues for Adolescent mental health
- In depth knowledge of CAMHS issues including assessment and interventions Expert knowledge of the health and social care agenda and the ability to use knowledge when interacting on health and social care subjects
- Excellent grasp of relevant legislation and guidance e.g. NHS Plan, Mental Health Legislation, Children's Act, Education Act, Working Together, Children's NSF, Every Child Matters, SEND etc.
- Knowledge of the principals of Care programme Approach (CPA)
- Knowledge of standard setting and audit implementation
- An awareness of different research methods
- Ability to organise and prioritise effectively
- Ability to work to deadlines and act under pressure
Desirable
- Knowledge of the diversity across the six localities which impact on delivery of care (External candidate may not have this)
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Proven ability to compile reports for a variety of audiences and maintain accurate records
- To be able to lead a team
- Able to work flexibly both in and beyond the CAMHS operating hours (including on-call) as required and the ability to travel independently between locations to fulfil the requirements of the position
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).
