Job summary
Hello, my name is Alison Gibbons, and I am the General
Manager for the older adult community and inpatient services in Calderdale and
Kirklees.
I have a key leadership & management role opportunity
for someone who is passionate about improving the quality of care and support
we deliver to older adults with mental health concerns
We are interested in an experienced and confident mental
health professional that has previous experience in managing/supervising staff
or who wants to develop their career and has the essential qualities for this
post.
This role is full time. You will have support from our
other Older Adults Team Managers who have a wealth of experience to be able to
support your development or who will also benefit from your own experience
& ideas.
You will be thoughtful and resilient in the way you
manage a multidisciplinary staff team.
You will need strong and effective communication skills,
and a positive approach to service user and carer engagement.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.
Main duties of the job
Our Memory Assessment Service prides
themselves on providing the highest standard of assessment, treatment, and care.
You will be responsible for the
day-to-day management of this team whilst being supported by the leadership team
for the Older Adults service line consisting of the Clinical Lead, General
Manager and Quality & Governance Lead to meet our joint objectives.
You focus will be on staff support,
performance management, service delivery, facilitating MDT working and being a
strong advocate for the memory service.
The
successful candidate will work closely with the other older adult teams
including the community mental health team, inpatient units, crisis team and our
care homes liaison team.
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About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Post holder will be responsible for the effective day to day
delivery of care, and work in partnership with the consultant and the
management and clinical leadership of the
older peoples service line (Clinical Lead, Quality & Governance
Lead, General Manager).
The post holder will be responsible for the day to day management of
resources and staff employed by SWYPFT and act in conjunction with managers for
both health and social services.
The post holder will be expected to have strong clinical and leadership
skills and be responsible for ensuring the delivery of quality mental health
services.
KEY RESULT
AREAS:
Management and Resources
The Team Manager will manage allocated resources
on behalf of the Trust to ensure that fundamentals of care are delivered.
Competencies
Provide day to day management of all staff within the unit
Ensure that team
resources are deployed appropriately to meet the day to day demands on the
service.
Ensure service provision
meets the individual needs of service users and their carers within the
personalisation, prevention and recovery agenda.
Ensure that the service
observes the legal and philosophical requirements of the Mental Health Act
(1983), the Care Programme Approach, the Mental Capacity Act and Care Act.
Monitor the quality and
appropriateness of service provision.
Ensure the unit meets CQC
regulations and adopt other governance frameworks to underpin safe and
effective care.
Manage team budgets and
take measures to ensure that they remain within agreed establishments, act as
an authorised signature for the budget line and alert the Pathway manager to
current or expected budget pressures.
Ensure that a
comprehensive range of skills and services are provided by the unit which
promotes personalisation and individuals needs, and ensures the service is fit
for purpose within the prevailing policy guidance.
Ensure the provision of
supervision for team members in line with the appropriate line management
structure.
Ensure staff management
and appraisal systems are implemented and monitored as required by the trust
and local authority.
Ensure that team members
meet professional and statutory obligations and comply with trust and local
authority policies and procedures.
Ensure that trust and
local authority performance requirements are met and necessary data is
collected, using electronic information as required.
Ensure appropriate trust
and local authority procedures are carried out under the agreed multi agency
vulnerable adult policy.
Promote user and carer
influence and involvement in planning and evaluating interventions and
services.
Participate in locality
planning and service development.
Chair meetings, reviews
and case conferences where appropriate.
Lead in the recruitment
and retention of staff within the team.
Be responsible for and
ensure effective management of sickness and absence in line with trust and
local authority policies and procedures.
Be responsible for
monitoring staff conduct and performance, initiating relevant HR policies where
this falls below expectations.
Undertake HR and system
investigations and write reports that will evidence the investigation and
support higher level decision making.
For full job description details please see attached information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Post holder will be responsible for the effective day to day
delivery of care, and work in partnership with the consultant and the
management and clinical leadership of the
older peoples service line (Clinical Lead, Quality & Governance
Lead, General Manager).
The post holder will be responsible for the day to day management of
resources and staff employed by SWYPFT and act in conjunction with managers for
both health and social services.
The post holder will be expected to have strong clinical and leadership
skills and be responsible for ensuring the delivery of quality mental health
services.
KEY RESULT
AREAS:
Management and Resources
The Team Manager will manage allocated resources
on behalf of the Trust to ensure that fundamentals of care are delivered.
Competencies
Provide day to day management of all staff within the unit
Ensure that team
resources are deployed appropriately to meet the day to day demands on the
service.
Ensure service provision
meets the individual needs of service users and their carers within the
personalisation, prevention and recovery agenda.
Ensure that the service
observes the legal and philosophical requirements of the Mental Health Act
(1983), the Care Programme Approach, the Mental Capacity Act and Care Act.
Monitor the quality and
appropriateness of service provision.
Ensure the unit meets CQC
regulations and adopt other governance frameworks to underpin safe and
effective care.
Manage team budgets and
take measures to ensure that they remain within agreed establishments, act as
an authorised signature for the budget line and alert the Pathway manager to
current or expected budget pressures.
Ensure that a
comprehensive range of skills and services are provided by the unit which
promotes personalisation and individuals needs, and ensures the service is fit
for purpose within the prevailing policy guidance.
Ensure the provision of
supervision for team members in line with the appropriate line management
structure.
Ensure staff management
and appraisal systems are implemented and monitored as required by the trust
and local authority.
Ensure that team members
meet professional and statutory obligations and comply with trust and local
authority policies and procedures.
Ensure that trust and
local authority performance requirements are met and necessary data is
collected, using electronic information as required.
Ensure appropriate trust
and local authority procedures are carried out under the agreed multi agency
vulnerable adult policy.
Promote user and carer
influence and involvement in planning and evaluating interventions and
services.
Participate in locality
planning and service development.
Chair meetings, reviews
and case conferences where appropriate.
Lead in the recruitment
and retention of staff within the team.
Be responsible for and
ensure effective management of sickness and absence in line with trust and
local authority policies and procedures.
Be responsible for
monitoring staff conduct and performance, initiating relevant HR policies where
this falls below expectations.
Undertake HR and system
investigations and write reports that will evidence the investigation and
support higher level decision making.
For full job description details please see attached information.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable post-basic clinical practice.
- Demonstrable experience which will include working in a leadership role at deputy/assistant level
- Experience of relevant multi-professional / multi-agency working.
- Experience of chairing meetings.
- Experience of providing and receiving supervision and appraisal.
Desirable
- Effective budget management
- Experiencing of leading multidisciplinary teams
- Using and implementing clinical governance systems.
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Able to undertake and meet the key results areas for the post.
- Has a sound working knowledge of:
- -CQC regulations and other governance frameworks that support best practice
- -current pertinent health and social care policy and guidance.
- -Mental Health Act 1983
- -Mental Capacity Act
- Able to exercise leadership by personal example, demonstrating respect, openness and reliability, and able to foster these characteristics within the team.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills that foster good working relationships and understanding in others.
- Able to implement and manage changes to internal systems to a reasonable conclusion.
- Can make reasoned and defensible decision appropriate to the situation.
- Able to analyse problems and identify and implement strategies that will resolve them.
- Able to write evidence based reports that support higher level decision making.
Desirable
- Working Knowledge of liaison psychiatry
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN / RN Mental Health or DipSW / CQSW / CSS or OT.
Desirable
- Management Qualification.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work flexibly to manage a range of differing and sometimes conflicting demands.
- Self-motivated, and able to set own priorities and meet deadlines.
- Works actively as part of own team and the wider health and social care management team.
- Self-aware, and able to solicit and receive feedback that will support personal development.
- Analytical.
- Confident, friendly and courteous.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
Training
Essential
- Relevant post qualification training / learning in professional field.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable post-basic clinical practice.
- Demonstrable experience which will include working in a leadership role at deputy/assistant level
- Experience of relevant multi-professional / multi-agency working.
- Experience of chairing meetings.
- Experience of providing and receiving supervision and appraisal.
Desirable
- Effective budget management
- Experiencing of leading multidisciplinary teams
- Using and implementing clinical governance systems.
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Able to undertake and meet the key results areas for the post.
- Has a sound working knowledge of:
- -CQC regulations and other governance frameworks that support best practice
- -current pertinent health and social care policy and guidance.
- -Mental Health Act 1983
- -Mental Capacity Act
- Able to exercise leadership by personal example, demonstrating respect, openness and reliability, and able to foster these characteristics within the team.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills that foster good working relationships and understanding in others.
- Able to implement and manage changes to internal systems to a reasonable conclusion.
- Can make reasoned and defensible decision appropriate to the situation.
- Able to analyse problems and identify and implement strategies that will resolve them.
- Able to write evidence based reports that support higher level decision making.
Desirable
- Working Knowledge of liaison psychiatry
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN / RN Mental Health or DipSW / CQSW / CSS or OT.
Desirable
- Management Qualification.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work flexibly to manage a range of differing and sometimes conflicting demands.
- Self-motivated, and able to set own priorities and meet deadlines.
- Works actively as part of own team and the wider health and social care management team.
- Self-aware, and able to solicit and receive feedback that will support personal development.
- Analytical.
- Confident, friendly and courteous.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
Training
Essential
- Relevant post qualification training / learning in professional field.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
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).
