Job summary
Full Time - 37.5 Hours Per Week
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated
Team Manager with significant post qualifying experience who possesses demonstrable leadership skills and proven
ability to manage change. You will be
enthusiastic about working in Forensic CAMHS and motivated to lead changes to
support the effective delivery of the service. You will be able to demonstrate
the ability to make sound leadership and clinical judgments and regularly
supervise colleagues. You will be required to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary
way, promoting shared and joint decision making.
The role offers the chance to be part of a team who pride
themselves on offering forensic mental health services to children within the
community and secure settings who display forensic behaviour. We have several
pathways within the service; offering support to children aged 0-18 working
closely with family, carers, and the professional systems to achieve the best
possible outcomes and support healthy transitions.
All employees of
the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to
protect patients
Main duties of the job
You will be thoughtful and resilient in the way you
engage with a multidisciplinary staff team in a busy team with exciting
challenges. You will need strong and effective communication skills, and a
positive approach to service users, family, friends, and carer engagement.
To support you in your new role we will commit to
supporting you with pre- employment checks and on arrival we will provide you
with a bespoke development package to support you in your new role.
The core hours for the post are 9-5 Monday to Friday,
although some flexibility maybe needed to meet the needs of the service at
times. Access to a vehicle is essential, as the post requires the successful
candidate to travel between different sites across the Yorkshire region. The
nominal base will be within Wakefield.
If you would like to discuss
this post, please contact or Joanne Barber on joanne.barber@swyt.nhs.uk. If you would like further information on our FCAMH service please
contact Helen Pye on helen.pye@swyt.nhs.uk
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 Operational team manager will provide operational line management to the team, ensuring safe and effective processes to support the operational and financial delivery of the service and that systems and processes are in place to monitor performance, ensure effective communications and maintain and develop effective partnerships.
The post holder will support and oversee operational delivery of the team; they will be required to work autonomously in order to address issues impacting on service delivery with overall support and strategic direction from the Senior Leadership Trio.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
- Manage the team in accordance with Trust values and Service Line/BDU objectives.
- Participate as a member of the Forensic BDU in the formulation of operational plans for the service; which take into account local, regional and national drivers.
- Develop effective working relationships with professionals both internal and external to the service, and working across the Trust and the West Yorkshire Integrated Care System.
- Work with the Senior Leadership Trio on service development and redesign and effectively manage service change across the workforce.
- Work with the Senior Leadership Trio to identify and implement efficiency savings through the review and redesign of services.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Operational team manager will provide operational line management to the team, ensuring safe and effective processes to support the operational and financial delivery of the service and that systems and processes are in place to monitor performance, ensure effective communications and maintain and develop effective partnerships.
The post holder will support and oversee operational delivery of the team; they will be required to work autonomously in order to address issues impacting on service delivery with overall support and strategic direction from the Senior Leadership Trio.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
- Manage the team in accordance with Trust values and Service Line/BDU objectives.
- Participate as a member of the Forensic BDU in the formulation of operational plans for the service; which take into account local, regional and national drivers.
- Develop effective working relationships with professionals both internal and external to the service, and working across the Trust and the West Yorkshire Integrated Care System.
- Work with the Senior Leadership Trio on service development and redesign and effectively manage service change across the workforce.
- Work with the Senior Leadership Trio to identify and implement efficiency savings through the review and redesign of services.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Health or Social care practitioner.
- AND
- Post-graduate qualification or equivalent experience in relevant clinical, professional or managerial role.
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in management and/or leadership
- Qualification in coaching or mentoring.
- Qualification in Project Management e.g. Prince 2
Experience
Essential
- Experience in operational and/or project management role in the NHS.
- Experience of leading service developments.
- Experience of services/projects and/or delivering clinical services to people with complex health needs and behaviours that challenge
- Experience of delivering service changes and developments.
Desirable
- Knowledge of local commissioning and provider context including health and social care.
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of CAMHS or Forensic / Health and Justice services and pathways.
- Understanding of the specific health needs of children in contact with the criminal justice system or who exhibit forensic behaviours.
- Knowledge and understanding of current and proposed initiatives impacting on health services.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to listen to and respect others views and opinions.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff, commissioners and partner agencies.
- Ability to build credibility and work collaboratively with others across the service
- Ability to influence others at various levels across the organisations.
- Effective people management skills, ability to create a culture where staff are valued and supported.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, able to analyse a situation, identify root causes and seek solutions to address the problem.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Effective decision-making skills.
- Excellent IT skills, ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Understanding of finance and budget management.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of cultural and diversity issues.
- Ability to analyse, interpret and utilise complex information for planning and reporting purposes.
- Knowledge and understanding of cultural ad diversity issues.
TRAINING
Essential
- Postgraduate study to Masters Level or equivalent in a field related to health and social care
- To be willing to undertake post graduate training to further skills, knowledge and expertise
- Evidence of ongoing continued professional development
Desirable
- Leadership or other organisational development training
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to communicate contentious and conflicting information in a sensitive and tactful manner, particularly where there may be resistance or barriers to understanding.
- Motivated and focused, able to work independently and make decisions, within appropriate levels of accountability.
- Flexible
- 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)
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Health or Social care practitioner.
- AND
- Post-graduate qualification or equivalent experience in relevant clinical, professional or managerial role.
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in management and/or leadership
- Qualification in coaching or mentoring.
- Qualification in Project Management e.g. Prince 2
Experience
Essential
- Experience in operational and/or project management role in the NHS.
- Experience of leading service developments.
- Experience of services/projects and/or delivering clinical services to people with complex health needs and behaviours that challenge
- Experience of delivering service changes and developments.
Desirable
- Knowledge of local commissioning and provider context including health and social care.
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of CAMHS or Forensic / Health and Justice services and pathways.
- Understanding of the specific health needs of children in contact with the criminal justice system or who exhibit forensic behaviours.
- Knowledge and understanding of current and proposed initiatives impacting on health services.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to listen to and respect others views and opinions.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff, commissioners and partner agencies.
- Ability to build credibility and work collaboratively with others across the service
- Ability to influence others at various levels across the organisations.
- Effective people management skills, ability to create a culture where staff are valued and supported.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, able to analyse a situation, identify root causes and seek solutions to address the problem.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Effective decision-making skills.
- Excellent IT skills, ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Understanding of finance and budget management.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of cultural and diversity issues.
- Ability to analyse, interpret and utilise complex information for planning and reporting purposes.
- Knowledge and understanding of cultural ad diversity issues.
TRAINING
Essential
- Postgraduate study to Masters Level or equivalent in a field related to health and social care
- To be willing to undertake post graduate training to further skills, knowledge and expertise
- Evidence of ongoing continued professional development
Desirable
- Leadership or other organisational development training
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to communicate contentious and conflicting information in a sensitive and tactful manner, particularly where there may be resistance or barriers to understanding.
- Motivated and focused, able to work independently and make decisions, within appropriate levels of accountability.
- Flexible
- 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)
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).
