Job summary
Join our committed Older People's Mental Health (OPMH) team and play a key role in improving the lives of older adults in the Bracknell locality.
We are looking for an experienced, compassionate leader to provide operational leadership across our Older People's Mental Health services.
The Service Manager will have day-to-day responsibility and accountability for the safe, effective and efficient delivery of services, including the Memory Clinic, Community Mental Health Team for Older Adults (CMHTOA), and the Home Treatment Team.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a well-established multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality person-centred care to older people with a range of mental health needs. You will work in close partnership with the Bracknell Forest Council Service Manager, as well as colleagues across BHFT, the voluntary sector, and partner organisations, to ensure integrated and responsive services.
Main duties of the job
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. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- Relevant professional qualification i.e. Social Work, Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist.
- Extensive experience of working as a registered practitioner in at least two differing specialist areas
- Comprehensive knowledge of mental health policy and legislation.
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 contact Lurvin Munisami, Head of Service, on 07771 380858 or email Lurvin.Munisami@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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- Relevant professional qualification i.e. Social Work, Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist.
- Extensive experience of working as a registered practitioner in at least two differing specialist areas
- Comprehensive knowledge of mental health policy and legislation.
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 contact Lurvin Munisami, Head of Service, on 07771 380858 or email Lurvin.Munisami@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.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Professional Qualification, i.e. Social Work, Registered Mental Nurse, Occupational Therapist
Desirable
- Master's degree
- Management qualification
Training
Essential
- Evidence of CPD that is closely related to the demands of the job role.
- Management/ leadership qualification or experience
Previous Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working as a registered practitioner in at least two differing specialist areas
- Specialist knowledge, through working in a leadership role, of leading projects, and managing /implementing change.
- Proven ability to manage several complex services, with varying needs including ethnic minorities, gender and cultural boundaries.
- Evidence of senior operational management experience within mental health services.
Desirable
- Demonstrable track record for strategy development and implementation
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of Care Programme Approach / Care Management.
- Evidence of highly developed skills in Risk Assessment processes and application to complex cases.
- Specialist knowledge of Clinical Governance.
- Demonstrable experience of working across organisational boundaries.
- Ability to undertake objective investigation into complaints and incidents.
- Demonstrable experience of supporting staff and service users and carers under stress or in receipt of bad news
- Ability and confidence to deal with service users and their carers who may present with complex/challenging presentation.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Contracting process including both health and social care contracts and commissioning processes.
Additional requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently in the community.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Professional Qualification, i.e. Social Work, Registered Mental Nurse, Occupational Therapist
Desirable
- Master's degree
- Management qualification
Training
Essential
- Evidence of CPD that is closely related to the demands of the job role.
- Management/ leadership qualification or experience
Previous Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working as a registered practitioner in at least two differing specialist areas
- Specialist knowledge, through working in a leadership role, of leading projects, and managing /implementing change.
- Proven ability to manage several complex services, with varying needs including ethnic minorities, gender and cultural boundaries.
- Evidence of senior operational management experience within mental health services.
Desirable
- Demonstrable track record for strategy development and implementation
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of Care Programme Approach / Care Management.
- Evidence of highly developed skills in Risk Assessment processes and application to complex cases.
- Specialist knowledge of Clinical Governance.
- Demonstrable experience of working across organisational boundaries.
- Ability to undertake objective investigation into complaints and incidents.
- Demonstrable experience of supporting staff and service users and carers under stress or in receipt of bad news
- Ability and confidence to deal with service users and their carers who may present with complex/challenging presentation.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Contracting process including both health and social care contracts and commissioning processes.
Additional requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently in the community.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
