About this role
Job summary
Are you ready to take the next step in your career and help shape the future of young people's mental health? We're looking for a passionate and experienced Operational Team Manager to join Cheshire MHST
We are looking for a Team Manager who will form part of the Mental Health Support Team (MHST) leadership team. The Team Manager will support Clinical Co-ordinators and Clinical Leads in the day to day running of the MHST. They will oversee the management of the admin and Business Information functions and support the scale up of our evidenced based programmes Experience in Project Management is desirable and an understanding of the education sector alongside children and young people's mental health provision.
The base will be negotiated with the successful applicant and Flexible / Hybrid working will be accommodated
Main duties of the job
Lead day-to-day service operations, ensuring the MHST delivers timely, high-quality support to schools, children and young people
Manage and support staff, including supervision oversight, workload planning, performance monitoring and adherence to mandatory training
Take a lead role in the development and evaluation of projects and the overall service
Oversee service performance, using data, outcomes and feedback to monitor effectiveness and meet national MHST benchmarking
Ensure safe and effective clinical processes, including risk management, safeguarding coordination and adherence to governance frameworks
Drive service development and improvement, identifying challenges, implementing solutions and supporting innovation within the team
Work collaboratively with partners, including local authorities, 0-18 CYPMHS, senior leaders and other stakeholders to maintain integrated support
Manage operational resources, such as staffing, scheduling, reporting and supporting recruitment where required
About us
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Educated to degree level in a health or social care qualification Post-graduate level nationally recognised course relevant to the post Evidence of actively consolidating professional experience through continuous professional development Evidence of leadership course/training
Desirable
Coaching and Mentoring. Recognised management qualification to level 7 or equivalent management experience and training Masters or equivalent level qualification in health/social care
Knowledge Essential
To possess specialist knowledge across a range of relevant procedures underpinned by theory Knowledge of social and care health legislation and ability to apply knowledge appropriately. Knowledge on the delivery of a clinical, technical or social care service Knowledge of the recording of service users' information Good working knowledge of Microsoft office Project management and implementing change
Desirable
Knowledge of undertaking surveys or audits Knowledge of Undertaking equipment testing and adaptation Experience of regularly undertaking research and development activity and clinical trials
Experience Essential
Substantial demonstrable experience in a mental health setting Experience of managing a multi-disciplinary team or service A number of years experience at band 6 or equivalent showing leadership, supervision skills Experience of planning and organising complex activities Organising programmes requiring formulation and adjustment. Experience of the direct delivery of a clinical, technical or social care service Experience of proposing policy or service changes which impacts beyond own area Working with complex budgets
Desirable
Responsibility for policies and the impact on other community and voluntary services Experience of being an authorised signatory and holding a delegated budget Experience of day to day management in allocating, placing and supervising staff or students
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).
Employer details Employer name Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Elm House
Derby Road
Macclesfield
SK11 8HE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)