Job summary
This post is only open to
current employees of the Trust.
Are
you an experienced professional with a passion for helping Children, Young
People & Families? Would you like to lead a range of Child &
Adolescent Mental Health Services across Herefordshire & Worcestershire
delivering outstanding services to our community?
The
Trust provides a full range of services for CYPF across a range of settings.
The successful Clinical services manager will work in partnership
with the existing CSM to manage the full range of CAMHS services and functions.
Working
Hours/Pattern 37.5 hours 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 & a proven track record of partnership working
delivering highly effective services in high pressure situations.
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.
This is a fixed term post to provide cover for absence for specific
purpose that we anticipate will be required for 12 months. We reserve the right to end this contract
sooner with appropriate notice.
You must have read and understood the terms of the Trusts secondment
policy and gained permission from your Line Manager to undertake the secondment
before applying.
Main duties of the job
Work
in partnership to provide supportive operational leadership and hold management
responsibility for Child and Adolescent Mental Health 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 whilst
fostering an environment that facilities it.
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.
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.
Develop
workforce plans to ensure effective workforce modernisation, deployment, and skill mix.
Monitor
the standards of care within the service, and initiate action for change where necessary.
Ensure
identification of risk within the service, facilitating and taking appropriate
action to reduce risk in line with Trust policy.
Ensure
that adverse events, serious untoward incidents, complaints are appropriately
escalated and investigated and any service changes that are facilitated
including ensuring that any lessons learnt are disseminated within the
service/directorate.
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
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Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
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Flexible and agile working opportunities
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Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
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Wide range of supportive staff networks
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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.
Sharing
your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to
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
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 (Planned /Early Intervention or Urgent/Unplanned), 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 (Planned /Early Intervention or Urgent/Unplanned), 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
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
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the post.
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
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 written and verbal communication
- Project Management skills
- Facilitation skills
- Ability to interpret complex information and policy guidelines
- Excellent Leadership skills
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
Person Specification
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
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the post.
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
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 written and verbal communication
- Project Management skills
- Facilitation skills
- Ability to interpret complex information and policy guidelines
- Excellent Leadership skills
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
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).
