About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting post to provide line management for all operational aspects of learning disability services liaising with departments and teams as required.
To assist the Clinical Leadership, Head of Services and Service Director in addressing the Trust's strategic, performance and business agenda across the portfolio.
To be a senior member of the Directorates Business team and provide input and leadership to specific workstreams as identified.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.
Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Please ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the daily organisation of staff working within the identified services ensuring staff leave, rotas, sickness and other absences are effectively managed to ensure always adequately staffed. To manage staff including responsibility for recruitment and selection, induction and staff appraisal, and supervise identified clinician to complete some of these tasks To monitor, and manage staff performance, attendance and sickness absence taking action in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. To assist with the investigation and resolution of complaints, grievances, capability and minor disciplinary issues. To provide leadership and identify and support staff in their personal and professional development ensuring that Appraisals and Personal Development Plans are appropriate to and support the Directorate's business plan, and supervise identified clinician to complete some of these tasks. To facilitate and attend regular departmental meetings and team briefs and contribute to effective communication within the department. To ensure staff attend appropriate Trust training and service specific training to meet Trust standards. To encourage a culture of staff involvement and openness.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.
All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]
Person Specification
Knowledege Skills and Training Essential
Significant experience working in a complex organisation at senior or middle management level Proven skills in staff management, building effective relationships and networking
Desirable
Awareness: up to date with the NHS Agenda, national, regional and local directives
Personal Qualities Essential
Proactive with the ability to work under pressure on their own initiative and maintain confidentiality to the highest degree. Masters degree or equivalent experience or working towards further relevant qualification
Desirable
Relevant IT qualifications or equivalent experience
Skills Essential
Proven skills in staff management, building effective relationships and networking
Experience Essential
Successful implementation of change management /service redesign
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.
Employer details Employer name Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Delphwood
Ashdown Close
Poole
BH17 8WG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)