Job summary
The post holder will be based within the Learning Disability and Forensic directorate. Working closely with the Learning disability Service Manager to review the current business activities within the service. The post holder will also be the lead in promoting the service, identifying good practice, and working closely with the team to implement any recommendations. The post holder will have direct line management responsibilities for the agreed service and robust management of the team. The community team manager will assist and oversee the day to day operational responsibilities for the clinical services within the community team and the wider multi-disciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
Key aspects of the role include but are not limited to:
1) Person-centred care / Coordination of care
This post will work alongside relevant clinical leads to ensure the safety and quality of a person's journey by effective planning and co-ordination of the episode of care, including the smooth transition to other settings.
2) Leadership and Staff Management
This post will act as a visible leader within the team that enables professional decision making and effective team working. This post will lead and participate in annual staff appraisal, ensuring staff performance and conduct issues are dealt with under appropriate policy/procedure. Other roles include duty rotas/annual leave and study leave to ensure adequate staffing cover and appropriate skill mix for the team.
3)Operational Management
This role will ensure appropriate delegation to nurses/AHP's and support workers and monitoring of outcomes for effective and safe care/service delivery. Managerial and organisational skills are needed to ensure that products required for service user care/treatment are procured in timely fashion and demonstrate value for money.
4)Service Improvement
This role will work in partnership with a range of clinicians and managers in the planning and development of the service promoting the involvement of service users and carers.
For full details please see the Job Description and Person Specification.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RNLD or RMN with significant LD experience
- ENB 998 or equivalent
- Evidence of on-going continuous professional development
Desirable
- Management qualifications e.g MHSC or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate demonstrable post registered and senior position experience.
- Experience of working within a community team.
- Working with carers.
- Experience of having managed staff groups and services, including recruitment, supervision, appraisal, staff development and disciplinary.
- Evidence of continuous personal and professional development
- Understanding of national legislation MHA 1983, Human Rights act 1998, CPA MCA
- Experience of chairing meetings
- Effective leadership and management skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and that of others.
- The ability to manage change
Desirable
- Understanding of clinical governance framework and knowledge of government policy and its impact on service delivery
- Multi agency partnership working at operational level
- Evidence of initiating change.
Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a flexible approach to the provision of holistic, clinically effective care
- Basic computer skills NVQ 1 or 2 or equivalent
- Well-developed management skills
- Good clinical communication skills, and the ability to communicate sensitive information
- Ability to work to agreed deadlines and budgets
- Ability to prepare detailed proposals for care and support packages based on assessment of individuals need and person-centred approach
- Demonstrate ability to influence and to motivate the clinical practice of others
Desirable
- Preparation of user accessible information in a variety of formats
- Ability to create and maintain complex working relationships across agencies and within the trust
- To encourage and motivate staff to work towards the provision of effective, evidence based practice
- Ability to establish clear standards of performance and work priorities for self and others
- Ability to interpret guidance and develop practice
- Ability to teach groups of staff, prepare and undertake presentations
- Experience in managing a caseload of clients with complex needs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RNLD or RMN with significant LD experience
- ENB 998 or equivalent
- Evidence of on-going continuous professional development
Desirable
- Management qualifications e.g MHSC or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate demonstrable post registered and senior position experience.
- Experience of working within a community team.
- Working with carers.
- Experience of having managed staff groups and services, including recruitment, supervision, appraisal, staff development and disciplinary.
- Evidence of continuous personal and professional development
- Understanding of national legislation MHA 1983, Human Rights act 1998, CPA MCA
- Experience of chairing meetings
- Effective leadership and management skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and that of others.
- The ability to manage change
Desirable
- Understanding of clinical governance framework and knowledge of government policy and its impact on service delivery
- Multi agency partnership working at operational level
- Evidence of initiating change.
Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a flexible approach to the provision of holistic, clinically effective care
- Basic computer skills NVQ 1 or 2 or equivalent
- Well-developed management skills
- Good clinical communication skills, and the ability to communicate sensitive information
- Ability to work to agreed deadlines and budgets
- Ability to prepare detailed proposals for care and support packages based on assessment of individuals need and person-centred approach
- Demonstrate ability to influence and to motivate the clinical practice of others
Desirable
- Preparation of user accessible information in a variety of formats
- Ability to create and maintain complex working relationships across agencies and within the trust
- To encourage and motivate staff to work towards the provision of effective, evidence based practice
- Ability to establish clear standards of performance and work priorities for self and others
- Ability to interpret guidance and develop practice
- Ability to teach groups of staff, prepare and undertake presentations
- Experience in managing a caseload of clients with complex needs
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).
