Job summary
An exciting and new opportunity has arisen for a Team Manager to work within Early Intervention in Psychosis Team in South Manchester. You will play a crucial role in the clinical leadership of the team and support staff to provide a high-quality service to service users and carers. We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic practitioner who has a real passion for providing support at the first episode of psychosis to promote mental and physical heath, wellbeing and recovery.
Your role will involve supporting the team in all aspects of managing the service as well as provide clinical leadership and patient care.
You will be expected to support other practitioners within the service in development of their skills by offering highly developed risk assessments and management plans.
Leading with a positive and helpful attitude is essential for the team, so you will be an excellent communicator and demonstrate the ability to motivate the team to deliver high quality and responsive care.
The successful applicants will be able to demonstrate both their clinical abilities and leadership qualities, whilst promoting high quality services.
You will be joining a client centred, dynamic and friendly team, who prides themselves on delivering high quality, evidence-based interventions for those experiencing first episode psychosis.
Main duties of the job
- To provide effective leadership, supervision and support to the Early Intervention Team (EIT), developing and maintaining a high quality of service delivery.
- Overseeing assessments and supporting Referral to Treatment Target.
- To be responsible for the day to day management and development of a designated multi-disciplinary EIS team.
- Take on any management duties as required.
- Demonstrate a high level of understanding of the targets EIT have in place and support staff to meet the needs of the service and deliver high quality recovery focused care and treatment.
- Participation as a member of the Specialist Network Management Team in the overall management of community based secondary mental health services.
- Participate in the service bronze on call and bronze on site rota as required.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000members of staff, who deliver services from more than122locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised qualification as a Registered Mental Nurse, Social Worker or OT (compliant with requirements for their professional registration body i.e. NMC, Social Work England, RCOT.
Desirable
- Evidence of training/qualifications in psycho-social interventions in psychosis. oPractice Teaching qualification/experience or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience of working in multi-disciplinary team in mental health. oEvidence of post qualification training / development. oKnowledge of requirements under the Care Programme Approach, Mental Health act 1983(amended 2007) and Care Act 2014 including the needs of carers, social care assessment and safeguarding . oExperience of supervising others.
Desirable
- Experience of participating in audit and an understanding of implementing Action plans relating to the outcome of audits. oKnowledge of the requirements of the Mental Health Minimum Data Set. oAppropriate demonstratable experience of working in Child & Adolescent or Adult Mental health at a senior clinical level. oExperience of coordinating a complex caseload within the community.
Knowledge
Essential
- Offer advice and consultation to members of the multi disciplinary team based on solid clinical experience of working in Early Intervention team. oSupport the Team Managers and other Professional Leads in the daily operation of the Teams. oFacilitate a culture of life long learning, including involvement in the process of Appraisal and Personal Development Planning. oParticipate in and ensure provision of Supervision, both as Supervisee and Supervisor. oEnsure compliance with policy, procedure, and protocol, in consultation with the Team Managers, and Professional Leads. oParticipate in multi-agency meetings e.g. Protection of Adults at Risk, Child Protection. oExperience of delivering care against key performance indicators and NICE concordant standards. oUnderstanding of current national policy and initiatives in relation to severe and enduring mental health issues, with a specific understanding of psychosis. oTo demonstrate understanding and experience of commissioning, and is confident to put in appropriate challenge, to ensure right packages of care are in place, based on clinical need. oIT competent
Desirable
- Experience of chairing adult safeguarding investigations
work related guidance
Essential
- Willingness to travel within the GM footprint as required. oTo participate in the Bronze on-call and Bronze on-site rota, working flexible as required to cover this and meet service demands.
Trust Mandatory Requirements
Essential
- Understand all Trust Policies and Procedures. oUnderstand the Trusts Strategic Goals and how they can support them. oUnderstand the need to safeguard children and adults at risk. oCarry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with Equal Opportunities, equality and Diversity and dignity in care and work policies and principles. oMaintain high standards of quality in corporate and clinical record keeping ensuring information is always recorded accurately,appropriately and kept up to date. oTake reasonable care of the health and safety of yourself and other persons oContribute to the control of risk and to report any incident, accident or near miss oProtect service users, visitors and employees against the risk of acquiring health care associated infections oTake responsibility for own learning and development
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised qualification as a Registered Mental Nurse, Social Worker or OT (compliant with requirements for their professional registration body i.e. NMC, Social Work England, RCOT.
Desirable
- Evidence of training/qualifications in psycho-social interventions in psychosis. oPractice Teaching qualification/experience or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience of working in multi-disciplinary team in mental health. oEvidence of post qualification training / development. oKnowledge of requirements under the Care Programme Approach, Mental Health act 1983(amended 2007) and Care Act 2014 including the needs of carers, social care assessment and safeguarding . oExperience of supervising others.
Desirable
- Experience of participating in audit and an understanding of implementing Action plans relating to the outcome of audits. oKnowledge of the requirements of the Mental Health Minimum Data Set. oAppropriate demonstratable experience of working in Child & Adolescent or Adult Mental health at a senior clinical level. oExperience of coordinating a complex caseload within the community.
Knowledge
Essential
- Offer advice and consultation to members of the multi disciplinary team based on solid clinical experience of working in Early Intervention team. oSupport the Team Managers and other Professional Leads in the daily operation of the Teams. oFacilitate a culture of life long learning, including involvement in the process of Appraisal and Personal Development Planning. oParticipate in and ensure provision of Supervision, both as Supervisee and Supervisor. oEnsure compliance with policy, procedure, and protocol, in consultation with the Team Managers, and Professional Leads. oParticipate in multi-agency meetings e.g. Protection of Adults at Risk, Child Protection. oExperience of delivering care against key performance indicators and NICE concordant standards. oUnderstanding of current national policy and initiatives in relation to severe and enduring mental health issues, with a specific understanding of psychosis. oTo demonstrate understanding and experience of commissioning, and is confident to put in appropriate challenge, to ensure right packages of care are in place, based on clinical need. oIT competent
Desirable
- Experience of chairing adult safeguarding investigations
work related guidance
Essential
- Willingness to travel within the GM footprint as required. oTo participate in the Bronze on-call and Bronze on-site rota, working flexible as required to cover this and meet service demands.
Trust Mandatory Requirements
Essential
- Understand all Trust Policies and Procedures. oUnderstand the Trusts Strategic Goals and how they can support them. oUnderstand the need to safeguard children and adults at risk. oCarry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with Equal Opportunities, equality and Diversity and dignity in care and work policies and principles. oMaintain high standards of quality in corporate and clinical record keeping ensuring information is always recorded accurately,appropriately and kept up to date. oTake reasonable care of the health and safety of yourself and other persons oContribute to the control of risk and to report any incident, accident or near miss oProtect service users, visitors and employees against the risk of acquiring health care associated infections oTake responsibility for own learning and development
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).
