About this role
Job summary
The post holder will provide operational management responsibility for their area providing effective leadership and lead responsibility for the standards of clinical practice and services. This will include effective management of the multi-disciplinary team and financial budgets.
The post holder will effective and safe services which support the key elements of clinical governance and focus on leading the clinical teams to introduce ways of continuous improvement in the quality of their services and safeguarding high standards of care by creating an environment in which excellence will flourish.
Main duties of the job
You will be able to demonstrate:
Excellent risk assessment skills, Communicate effectively, both written and verbally; Demonstrate compassion, understanding, commitment, enthusiasm and above all be highly motivated. The candidate will have a high level knowledge of CQC requirements and have a philosophy of the 6 C's of care. Active participation will be required in the training and education of learners allocated to the Mental Health Service, and to encourage integration between the Ward Team and Crisis Services. The successful candidate will deliver the highest quality care for patients with acute mental health issues; with a positive attitude and a commitment to maintain EPUT's excellent customer care. We are looking for people who can bring commitment, innovation , and determination to take forward our service in new and innovative ways; in return we offer training and development of staff, support through regular supervision and appraisal to assist you in setting realistic objectives.
About us
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential. Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks. If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling. Benefits
27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service. Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay. Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits. £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus. Work that wraps around your needs
Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will ensure that improvements in the planning, implementation and evaluation of care are based on user involvement and feedback from consumer networks and individuals. To promote a model of recovery and social inclusion and facilitate evidence based care.
Responsibility for the management of staff in the designated area; ensuring that staff are supervised, appraised, offered advice, and developed to the best potential with educational needs met within the Multi-disciplinary Team, including learners allocated to the wards.
Carry out any other duties commensurate with the duties of this post. This is an outline job description and may be subject to change according to the needs of the service, in consultation with the post holder.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications Essential
Honours Degree in relevant subject / relevant professional qualification
Desirable
Postgraduate Degree in relevant subject. Formal management qualification.
Skills Essential
Minimum five years post qualification / post graduate experience. Minimum of three years adult mental health experience. 2 years' experience of working in secure mental health services or with mentally disordered offenders. Experience of working closely and developing relationships and working in partnership with other statutory agencies at a management level.
Desirable
Experience in other NHS or local authority adult services. Experience of working in other statutory or voluntary agencies
Knowledge Essential
In-depth knowledge of adult mental health. In-depth knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983/2003 In-depth knowledge of current policy and legislation.
Desirable
Able to manage projects from inception to completion within deadlines, and evaluate.
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 Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Edward House
The Linden Centre
Chelmsford
CM1 7LF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)