Job summary
This post is only open to
current employees of the Trust.
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for a Team Manager within the Evesham
Neighbourhood Mental Health Team for
an experienced Band 6 or existing Band 7 to join the leadership team.
As an
experienced and enthusiastic clinician, you will supervise junior members of
the team with the management of complex cases. You will play an active role in
the team meetings along with being an integral part of the collaborative
relationships built with the local PCNs. The team manager will also support in
managing PALS queries and formal complaints. You will also support the
management of performance and support the wider leadership team in any service
audits. If you are seeking a role that will encompass new ways of working that
will be the future delivery of community mental health care in England, then
this is an opportunity you should not miss.
The post
is for 37.5 hours a week (Monday to Friday).
This role allows the possibility of
hybrid working, meaning you will be required to commute to the stated base 3 or
4 days per week but allowing you to be based within any commutable distance for
the remainder of your week. We would need to discuss the suitability to fit
this around the service at interview.
If you are passionate, self-motivated and
looking to be part of an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development
of NMHTs then we would welcome your application and look forward to hearing
from you.
Main duties of the job
The job role
entails (but not limited to):
Working
as a key member and resource of the MDT core team.
The
ability to work flexibly as the need of the service demands is essential.
Participate
and support in weekly MDT meetings, participate in professionals meetings,
signpost to adjunct services depending on patient need.
Lead
a Multidisciplinary team of professionals with compassion and integrity
Be
a conduit to all adjunct services
Collaboration
with PCN stakeholders
Provide
senior leadership to MDT colleagues for your locality
Support
and guidance to the carers of patients accessing the services
Manage
the performance of the team and take part in audits when needed.
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. 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 supportive staff networks
-
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
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pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from
you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Experience in a Band 6 or 7 as a Registered Mental Health Nurse,
OT or Social Work (HCPC)
Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain
the highest standards of professionalism.
Use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves
and the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients.
Work as a member of a named Community Team in the assessment
and management of vulnerable adults with complex mental health needs including
those who find it difficult to sustain contact with mental health services.
Be accountable to the Team Manager and will support the Team
Manager in the day to day operational and clinical management.
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
Experience in a Band 6 or 7 as a Registered Mental Health Nurse,
OT or Social Work (HCPC)
Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain
the highest standards of professionalism.
Use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves
and the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients.
Work as a member of a named Community Team in the assessment
and management of vulnerable adults with complex mental health needs including
those who find it difficult to sustain contact with mental health services.
Be accountable to the Team Manager and will support the Team
Manager in the day to day operational and clinical management.
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 challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to motivate and effect change
- Ability to work flexibly and creatively
- Ability to implement equal opportunities
- Development skills
- Leadership skills
- People management skills
- Time Management skills
- Problem solving
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Band 6 or above or level of similar responsibilities for staff management
- Experience of working with people with Mild, Moderate and Acute Mental Health and their Carers
- Experience of working with other disciplines in caring for people with Mental Health
- Experience of working in the community
- Experience of providing training and consultancy to other professionals
- Experience of developing and evaluating projects and/or services
- Experience of managing and supervising staff
Desirable
- Experience of developing policies, standards and procedures
- Experience of working with other health and social care agencies
- Experience of developing practice in others
- Skills in audit and research
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Professional and approachable
- Able to meet time and travel requirements of the role
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN or CQSW/DipSW or BSc/DipOT
- Degree/Post graduate study in relevant professional subject
- Post registration course in Leadership or willingness to undertake such a course
- Evidence of recent professional development
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Post registration course in teaching/supervision/ coaching
- Management training
- Project Management
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge of Mental Health conditions and appropriate therapeutic interventions
- Detailed understanding of needs of service users and carers
- Knowledge of relevant legislation e.g. Mental Capacity Act
- Knowledge and understanding of Equal Opportunities
- Knowledge of relevant national policy documents e.g. The Community Mental Health Framework for Adults and Older Adults (2021)
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to motivate and effect change
- Ability to work flexibly and creatively
- Ability to implement equal opportunities
- Development skills
- Leadership skills
- People management skills
- Time Management skills
- Problem solving
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Band 6 or above or level of similar responsibilities for staff management
- Experience of working with people with Mild, Moderate and Acute Mental Health and their Carers
- Experience of working with other disciplines in caring for people with Mental Health
- Experience of working in the community
- Experience of providing training and consultancy to other professionals
- Experience of developing and evaluating projects and/or services
- Experience of managing and supervising staff
Desirable
- Experience of developing policies, standards and procedures
- Experience of working with other health and social care agencies
- Experience of developing practice in others
- Skills in audit and research
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Professional and approachable
- Able to meet time and travel requirements of the role
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN or CQSW/DipSW or BSc/DipOT
- Degree/Post graduate study in relevant professional subject
- Post registration course in Leadership or willingness to undertake such a course
- Evidence of recent professional development
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Post registration course in teaching/supervision/ coaching
- Management training
- Project Management
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge of Mental Health conditions and appropriate therapeutic interventions
- Detailed understanding of needs of service users and carers
- Knowledge of relevant legislation e.g. Mental Capacity Act
- Knowledge and understanding of Equal Opportunities
- Knowledge of relevant national policy documents e.g. The Community Mental Health Framework for Adults and Older Adults (2021)
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).
