Job summary
We know that being supported close to home, closer to family and friends and staff who know you, with a range of different community services and shorter lengths of stay improves the outcomes and experiences for people using specialised services. We also know that due to the way our current systems are set up, people who use specialised mental health, learning disability and autism services are too often cared for away from their home and community, and experience fragmented care in restrictive settings and may stay in hospital longer than they need to clinically.
The West Yorkshire & Barnsley ATU Provider Collaborative aims to address this fragmentation by enabling local systems to work together , with a view to reducing the number of people who are cared for out of area and creating the services the population needs through local re-investment. This will enable providers to better address health inequalities and tailor services to local needs.
NHS-led Provider Collaboratives can include providers from a range of backgrounds, including third sector providers such as in the housing sector, other NHS trusts and independent sector providers. Provider Collaboratives work closely with Integrated Care Systems and local Integrated Care Boards to support improved commissioning of services for people within the same population footprint. They will also work alongside service users, carers, and families.
Main duties of the job
In line with the above a Provider Collaborative has been established for Learning Disability ATU services for the people of West Yorkshire and Barnsley. The following organisations have formed the Partnership:
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT)
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT)
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SWYPFT)
The Head of Programme will be responsible for working jointly with the Medical Clinical Lead and Non-Medical Clinical Lead for the West Yorkshire and Barnsley LD ATU Programme. Together they will provide the leadership, direction, and delivery support to the Programme. This is a pivotal and influential role responsible for developing a new approach to delivering specialist ATU provision across West Yorkshire and Barnsley.
Closing Date: 8th December 2024
Shortlisting Date: W/C 9th December 2024
Interview Date: W/C 16th December 2024
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of leading strategy development and translating strategy into delivery through plans, programmes, and people.
- History of influencing others at senior level in a large organisation.
- Experience of leading senior teams from a range of organisations, disciplines to achieve results.
Desirable
- Experience of strategic leadership in an ATU system
Skills
Essential
- Ability to collaborate positively with stakeholders to achieve outcomes and deliver change through people.
- Master's degree or equivalent level of knowledge and experience.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of leading strategy development and translating strategy into delivery through plans, programmes, and people.
- History of influencing others at senior level in a large organisation.
- Experience of leading senior teams from a range of organisations, disciplines to achieve results.
Desirable
- Experience of strategic leadership in an ATU system
Skills
Essential
- Ability to collaborate positively with stakeholders to achieve outcomes and deliver change through people.
- Master's degree or equivalent level of knowledge and experience.
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).
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).
