Clinical Services Manager - CAMHS

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

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Job summary

Are you a Nurse, AHP or Social Worker with the experience and skills lead teams to support the emotional wellbeing and mental health needs in children and young people? If so, you may be the right person to lead one of portfolios delivering Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services across Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

The Trust provides a full range of physical and mental health services for CYPF across a range of settings. The successful Clinical Services Manager will have responsibility for the following portfolio:

Planned/Early Intervention includes Specialist CAMHS,CAMHS LD,CAMHS Youth, Single Point of Access & CAST.

Working Hours/Pattern: 37.5 hours (1.0wte) Monday to Friday (Flexible).

The successful candidate will possess experience working as an outstanding clinical manager, the drive to lead and further transform our services, the ability to work collaboratively and a proven track record of partnership working delivering highly effective services delivering better outcomes for children and young people.

As a member of the senior team and an employee of our Trust you will benefit from working within a supportive and valued team of professionals, regular supervision, flexible working and a wellbeing & support programme.

Interviews will be held on 8 April 2024

Main duties of the job

  • Work in partnership to provide supportive operational leadership and hold management responsibility for CAMHS Services across Herefordshire and Worcestershire
  • Lead and facilitate the development of multi-disciplinary strategies and their implementation within the service, encouraging a culture that is progressive and values multi-disciplinary and interagency working
  • Work in partnership with other CYP services, other service delivery units, agencies and the Mental Health Collaborative in delivering the 0-25 agenda within the remit of the post, contributing to the overall strategy
  • Contribute to the development of local, regional, and national initiatives
  • Act as an advocate for children and young people. Ensure the involvement of users in the delivery and evaluation of Trust wide CAMHS Service provision
  • Line-manage CAMHS service leads/managers within the portfolio, adhering to Trust policies and procedures supporting staff to remain healthy and fulfilled at work
  • Develop workforce plans to ensure effective workforce modernisation, deployment, and skill mix
  • Work with colleagues to ensure the development and maintenance of good practice
  • Monitor the standards of care within the service, and initiate action for change where necessary
  • Ensure identification of risk taking appropriate action
  • Ensure that adverse events, serious untoward incidents, complaints are appropriately escalated, investigated and lessons learnt are disseminated

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer

  • 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
  • Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
  • Flexible and agile working opportunities
  • Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
  • Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)
  • Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes
  • Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.

Date posted

15 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£58,972 to £68,525 a year pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9798-0066

Job locations

2 Kings Court

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1JR


Benet Building

Ruckhall Lane

Hereford

HR2 9RP


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Lead the operational implementation of strategy/reviews to include mapping of existing services, workforce, resources, identifying gaps, working with the Associate Director and Clinical Director in planning, service developments, and implementation of action plans. Ensuring implementation of regional and national strategies and guidance.
  • Undertake regular gap analyses in relation to meeting the performance targets and standards, submitting reports and any proposed remedial action plans in accordance with performance monitoring framework.
  • Contribute to the development of multidisciplinary/interagency clinical care pathways.
  • Undertake investigation of complaints as requested by the Associate Director.
  • Lead service delivery in its collaboration with local authorities, education establishments, voluntary agencies, Acute Trust and relevant directorates within the Trust, to ensure the integration of service delivery and positive profile within local communities
  • Lead the services in order to develop and strengthen services and drive the modernisation agenda forward including productivity improvement plans.
  • Develop and facilitate a service culture that is entrepreneurial in its approach to funding and actively pursue opportunities to attract funding for modernisation initiatives working with the Associate Director to take forward/develop proposals.
  • Collaborate with the Associate Director on the development of service-related bids ensuring their efficacy from a financial and clinical perspective. Work with the Associate Director, Clinical Director and other colleagues to contribute to the development of the business and directorate plan.
  • Be responsible for working with Clinical Leads/managers/team leads to deliver CIPs by redesigning and reviewing services.
  • Undertake staff development reviews for directly line-managed staff and ensure reviews are undertaken for all staff within services, in accordance with the policy.
  • Be responsible for the service budget and associated facilities and resources.
  • Be responsible for recruitment and selection processes.
  • Participate in and encourage others to participate in research, audit and clinical evaluation of nationally led initiatives. Encourage publication of papers that demonstrate improved clinical practice in the service. Ensure a positive service profile across all areas
  • Line-manage CAMHS service leads/managers within the portfolio adhering to Trust policies and procedures, and coordinate staff.
  • Ensure effective workforce modernisation, deployment and skill mix.
  • Be responsible for the service budget and associated facilities and resources.

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Lead the operational implementation of strategy/reviews to include mapping of existing services, workforce, resources, identifying gaps, working with the Associate Director and Clinical Director in planning, service developments, and implementation of action plans. Ensuring implementation of regional and national strategies and guidance.
  • Undertake regular gap analyses in relation to meeting the performance targets and standards, submitting reports and any proposed remedial action plans in accordance with performance monitoring framework.
  • Contribute to the development of multidisciplinary/interagency clinical care pathways.
  • Undertake investigation of complaints as requested by the Associate Director.
  • Lead service delivery in its collaboration with local authorities, education establishments, voluntary agencies, Acute Trust and relevant directorates within the Trust, to ensure the integration of service delivery and positive profile within local communities
  • Lead the services in order to develop and strengthen services and drive the modernisation agenda forward including productivity improvement plans.
  • Develop and facilitate a service culture that is entrepreneurial in its approach to funding and actively pursue opportunities to attract funding for modernisation initiatives working with the Associate Director to take forward/develop proposals.
  • Collaborate with the Associate Director on the development of service-related bids ensuring their efficacy from a financial and clinical perspective. Work with the Associate Director, Clinical Director and other colleagues to contribute to the development of the business and directorate plan.
  • Be responsible for working with Clinical Leads/managers/team leads to deliver CIPs by redesigning and reviewing services.
  • Undertake staff development reviews for directly line-managed staff and ensure reviews are undertaken for all staff within services, in accordance with the policy.
  • Be responsible for the service budget and associated facilities and resources.
  • Be responsible for recruitment and selection processes.
  • Participate in and encourage others to participate in research, audit and clinical evaluation of nationally led initiatives. Encourage publication of papers that demonstrate improved clinical practice in the service. Ensure a positive service profile across all areas
  • Line-manage CAMHS service leads/managers within the portfolio adhering to Trust policies and procedures, and coordinate staff.
  • Ensure effective workforce modernisation, deployment and skill mix.
  • Be responsible for the service budget and associated facilities and resources.

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Project Management skills
  • Facilitation skills
  • Ability to interpret complex information and policy guidelines
  • Excellent Leadership skills

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the post.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good working knowledge of health and local authority services
  • Knowledge of national and local childrens and mental health agendas, standards, targets and priorities

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 and amendments.

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of working in the community within a mental health or Childrens related field
  • Implementing change management programmes
  • Partnership working across health/social care organisations
  • Managing, supervising/leading a team
  • Risk management
  • Developing multi-disciplinary multi-agency collaborative working

Desirable

  • Developing policy/strategy
  • Experience of working in CAMHs

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered professional (e.g., RN, RMN, AHP, Psychologist)
  • 1st level degree
  • Masters qualification
  • Evidence of continuing personal development
  • I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer

Desirable

  • Management qualification
Person Specification

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Project Management skills
  • Facilitation skills
  • Ability to interpret complex information and policy guidelines
  • Excellent Leadership skills

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the post.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good working knowledge of health and local authority services
  • Knowledge of national and local childrens and mental health agendas, standards, targets and priorities

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 and amendments.

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of working in the community within a mental health or Childrens related field
  • Implementing change management programmes
  • Partnership working across health/social care organisations
  • Managing, supervising/leading a team
  • Risk management
  • Developing multi-disciplinary multi-agency collaborative working

Desirable

  • Developing policy/strategy
  • Experience of working in CAMHs

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered professional (e.g., RN, RMN, AHP, Psychologist)
  • 1st level degree
  • Masters qualification
  • Evidence of continuing personal development
  • I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer

Desirable

  • Management qualification

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

2 Kings Court

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1JR


Employer's website

https://careers.hacw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

2 Kings Court

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1JR


Employer's website

https://careers.hacw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Associate Director

Elaine Cook-Tippins

elaine.cook-tippins@nhs.net

Date posted

15 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£58,972 to £68,525 a year pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9798-0066

Job locations

2 Kings Court

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1JR


Benet Building

Ruckhall Lane

Hereford

HR2 9RP


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