About this role
Job summary
The postholder will provide the operational co-ordination and management for servicesdelivered within Neighbourhood Mental Health system for specialist teams. This will involveworking closely with the Associate Director for Mental Health, local place based leads,commissioners and other stakeholders.The postholder will develop a culture based on the Trusts values, which is centered on theachieving the best outcomes for service users, is flexible and responds positively to change,where staff feel valued, and services are coordinated to improve the experience of the patientand enable staff to work to their full potential.The postholder will be part of the Bronze on Call Manager rota.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will provide the operational co-ordination and management for services delivered within Neighbourhood Mental Health system for specialist teams. Please see job description and person specification for full details of post
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff. Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance Access to Continued Professional Development Involvement in improvement and research activities Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see uploaded job description and person specification.
Operational leadership of a defined portfolio within Community Mental Health Services.The postholder will deliver the following key services: Specialist Cluster Mental Health Teams Early Intervention Structured Clinical Management Occupational Therapy ADHD Service Be responsible for the leadership and management of allocated teams within a definedmodel and actively manage the pathway between services ensuring service users receivetimely access to services appropriate to their needs. Represent mental health services for at key strategic development forums as requestedand deputise for the Associate Director where required. Contribute to the assessment and analysis of needs of local residents with mentalhealth needs within the care hub. Contribute to the development of a range of servicesfor adults and older people with mental health problems alongside other professionalsand voluntary and independent sector agencies.Develop working relationships with other stakeholders to contribute to the integration ofadults of working age and older peoples mental health services in accordance with thelocality plan and local and national agendas Ensure robust arrangements of user and carer representatives to further develop olderpeoples services through working groups. Ensure active representation of Neighbourhood Mental Health services at key carehub meetings, both internal and external. To act as a source of clinical advice and expertise in relation to the care of people withmental health needs internally and externally. Produce and implement annual business plans to meet the requirements of the Trust andservice strategy. With the Associate Director, agree and implement a quality and performance assessmentframework for operational services. Manage service budgets responsibly to ensure cost effective services, in agreement withthe Associate Director in accordance with the Trust Standing Financial Instructions Monitor and work towards achieving all KPIs for the service at both a Trust and locallyagreed level. Participate in the on-call managers rota, be part of the senior management team in theborough and contribute to local business continuity planning. Take a lead on investigations into serious incidents, complaints and coroners enquiries asdirected. Monitor with external bodies the Practice Placements for pre and post graduate learning. Develop care pathways and protocols with referring agencies and commissioners toaddress policy guidance and standards. Jointly monitor care planning and packages with the Local Authority/ICB. Ensureeffective commissioning strategies are implemented.This job description is not exhaustive but is intended to give an overall picture of the role.Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. Theduties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process.
Person Specification
Essential Essential
Relevant professional qualification in Health or Social Care Substantial experience in a senior clinical leadership or management role in Mental Health Services Experience of managing multiprofessional integrated teams Experience of managing change/complex projects Experience of planning, delivering and developing services Experience of representing the Borough / Trust view at strategic forums Extensive knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act Evidence of continued professional development to postgraduate diploma level Safeguarding Procedures for Adults and Children Evidence of effective leadership skills
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 Pennine Care NHS FT
Address Birch Hill Hospital
Birch Road
Rochdale
OL12 9QB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)