Forensics Service Manager

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To plan and manage human, financial and estate resources and achieve agreed targets set by the directorate.
• To attend and contribute to management and service improvement.

• To influence the development of the clinical governance and quality agenda.

• To have managerial responsibility, accountability and lead service change for Forensic inpatient services
• To contribute pro-actively to the strategic development of the Directorate and Trust.
• To build effective networks and working alliances internally and externally.
• To ensure appropriate clinical and professional leadership and advice is in place for the directly managed and associated services.
• To provide expert advice to the Directorate, the Trust and external agencies in respect of the post holder's area of responsibility.
• To have the designated lead for individual strategic/operational work streams on behalf of the Directorate/Trust.
• To be accountable for service delivery and implement key national and local requirements of the Commissioners and Directorate Business plans.
• Work in partnership internally and externally to deliver evidence based, high quality care and treatment. Key liaisons include the South London Partnership (SLP) and constituent members.
• To work with all the teams to take positive action with respect to diversity and ensure equity of services for all minority user groups.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Substantial senior management experience in a health (or social care) care sector with demonstrable experience of operational management of clinical services.
• Masters Degree or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria

• Project management within a complex, multi-agency service system, including proactive management of change
• Leadership of substantial service change

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Leadership of teams and delivering deadlines within resources

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports individuals of all abilities. Remember, if you meet the minimum criteria for this role and you have a disability, you can be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme - Please ensure you select this on your application form. We would encourage you to be open about your needs so we can work with you to design a comfortable and accessible interview experience. Any information you provide regarding a disability or a need for adjustments will be treated in confidence and will only be shared with colleagues who are supporting this request.

If you require any adjustments to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know by adding the relevant details when scheduling your preferred interview date and time. Please feel free to contact the appointing manager to discuss your needs.

We encourage applicants to contact the hiring manager before their interview, if they have any questions about the role or the process. This is a great way to get clarity and prepare effectively for the interview.

If you have declared you are part of the armed forces community, you may be asked to provide evidence during the recruitment process. If you misrepresent this information, your offer may be withdrawn. For Armed Forces specific support, see our webpage: https://oxleas.nhs.uk/armed-forces-community/

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Service Manager, Forensic Services (PDF, 312.4KB)
• Service Manager, Forensic Services (PDF, 312.4KB)
• Important Additional Information For Candidates (please read carefully) (PDF, 160.6KB)
• Privacy Notice for Staff (PDF, 268.6KB)
• Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.5MB)