Job summary
Full Time - 37.5 Hours Per Week
We have an exciting
opportunity to join the Forensic Outreach Liaison Service for Learning
Disability and/or Autism (FOLS LDA) as team manager. The FOLS LDA service work
with adults with a diagnosed learning disability and/or autism who are at risk
of contact, or in contact with, the criminal justice system. The service covers
West Yorkshire and Barnsley and is a multi-disciplinary team of professionals.
FOLS is an evolving, dynamic service that provides a formulation driven, trauma
informed and strengths-based approach to risk management, working towards the
six core functions for FOLS teams laid out in Transforming Care. Clinical
decisions and risk management are regularly reviewed together as an MDT. The team provides risk assessment, direct therapeutic interventions and
supports transitioning out of secure settings to patients, as well as
consultation, advice, supervision and training to relevant services and
partners.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
Main duties of the job
The
team manager post sits within the senior leadership structure. The post-holder
will co-ordinate the day-to-day operational running of the team. They will
ensure quality standards are met via audit, evaluation and supervision to the
team, including supporting colleagues in appraisal and professional
development. As FOLS is an evolving service, the post holder will support and
lead on projects aimed to improve and expand the service, working in tandem
with the senior leadership and management teams. FOLS are one of the All Age
Community Forensic Teams within SWYFT and work alongside the three sister
teams.
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
JOB SUMMARY
The Operational team manager will be a member of learning disability locality collective leadership MDTs and provide operational line management to the team(s) 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 teams; 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:
Main duties and responsibilities
- Manage the team in accordance with Trust values and Service Line / BDU objectives.
- Participate as a member of the Learning Disability Service Line in the formulation of operational plans for the locality; which take into account local, regional and national drivers.
- Develop effective working relationships with professionals both internal and external to the service.
- 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.
- Participate in overall business planning across the Learning DisabilityService, supporting the development of financial and workforce plans to support achievement of the business plan.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
The Operational team manager will be a member of learning disability locality collective leadership MDTs and provide operational line management to the team(s) 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 teams; 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:
Main duties and responsibilities
- Manage the team in accordance with Trust values and Service Line / BDU objectives.
- Participate as a member of the Learning Disability Service Line in the formulation of operational plans for the locality; which take into account local, regional and national drivers.
- Develop effective working relationships with professionals both internal and external to the service.
- 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.
- Participate in overall business planning across the Learning DisabilityService, supporting the development of financial and workforce plans to support achievement of the business plan.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
Person Specification
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 Learning Disabilities
- Experience of delivering service changes and developments.
Desirable
- Knowledge of local commissioning and provider context including health and social care.
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
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of Learning disability services and pathways
- 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 and diversity issues.
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).
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
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
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role
Person Specification
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 Learning Disabilities
- Experience of delivering service changes and developments.
Desirable
- Knowledge of local commissioning and provider context including health and social care.
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
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of Learning disability services and pathways
- 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 and diversity issues.
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).
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
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
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role
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).
