About this role
Job summary
This is the opportunity to apply for a FTC for 12 months (secondments will also be considered) to manage the MHTR service. The Mental Health Treatment Requirement service has been provided within the trust for the last 12 months so is still in its infancy. We are looking for a team manager to work alongside the clinical lead and service manager to be responsible and accountable for the operational service delivery.
The role will involve working across the criminal justice system and in close collaboration with probation, and the judiciary. Previous experience of working in a multi agency way is desirable but not essential.
Main duties of the job
Be responsible for the management of MHTR resources to deliver services which meet the required financial performance and quality standards, working effectively with the Local Delivery Unit management team as required. To provide professional leadership and supervise team members within the Service. Participate in service design and quality improvement. Monitor performance and quality standards for the Service i.e. training, complaints, compliments, carer/user satisfaction surveys, Serious Incidents, Work within the budget to implement the Service and agreed targets. Standardise and sustain results/procedures
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Extensive experience of managing a busy caseload of clients with a range of vulnerabilities. Substantial experience of working at a senior clinical level. Providing clinical supervision and managing staff.
Desirable
Substantial leadership experience within forensic mental health. Budget management. Setting up or working within a new service.
Qualifications Essential
A professional mental health qualification to degree level or equivalent Training to level 3 in Safeguarding children and young people: roles and competencies for Health Care Staff
Desirable
Post graduate qualification relevant to specialism Management qualification
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).
Employer details Employer name Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address 1-2 Hospital Lane
Whipton Hospital
Exeter
Devon
EX1 3PQ
Employer's website https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)