About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Manager to join the transforming Community Mental Health Team in Coventry . We are currently embarking on a change of base, currently based at Swanswell Point but soon to be dispersing into North, West and East neighborhood teams. This will enable us to deliver a higher standard of care to the communities we serve.
The successful candidate will assist the team manager with the day to day running of the team. Their role will involve supporting staff with complex cases, providing supervision and carrying a small caseload of patients themselves.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking candidates who have some experience of working in mental health settings who are innovative, dynamic and are looking to develop their clinical and managerial skills.
The successful candidate will receive support, managerial and professional supervision from the line manager in the CMHT. Peer support and CPD opportunities are also available and actively encouraged.
This is an exciting time to be part of the Community Mental Team as the service is undergoing changes which we are hopeful will positively impact staff and patients alike.
About us
Candidate Information Pack Dec 24
The service received an overall rating of Good by the CQC and an Outstanding for care and compassion of which we are rightly proud. We have also been recognised both locally and nationally by receiving awards for the services we provide.
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust provides a full range of expanding physical, mental health and learning disability services to children, young adults, adults and older adults over many sites across Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull.
Services are provided to a population of over one million people living in Coventry and Warwickshire and also a wider geographical area in some of our specialist services, we see on average around 5,000 patients every day.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Relevant Professional Qualification i.e RMN, DipCOT
- Current unrestricted registration with HCPC/NMC
- Specialist knowledge across a range of procedures and theory
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree/ diploma
- Relevant training and experience specialist short courses
- Evidence of continuing professional development
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential
- Excellent written communication skills
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Substantial experience in a Community Mental health care setting
- Developed specialist knowledge gained within a similar environment over a considerable period of time
- Significant experience of undertaking assessment, formulation, risk assessment and positive risk management
- Experience of safeguarding and investigations
- Proven experience of people management
OTHER
Essential
- Must have full driving licence and access to a motor vehicle for business use
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
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust
Address
Swanswell Point
2 Stoney Stanton Road
Coventry
CV1 4FS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)