Older Adults CMHT Team Manager

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will be expected to coordinate and lead team functioning with particular focus on:

• Performance monitoring and management
• Line management and supervision of staff
• Deliver a service within the agreed budget ensuring maximum value in terms of clinical and cost effectiveness
• Ensure that a culture of effective risk management is present in the team
• Take a lead on management of complex cases and supporting staff in management of such cases
• Ensure that the team functions in line with the agreed operational policy
• Co-ordinate recruitment and selection of staff within the team, leading on decisions as designated by the Service Line Manager
• Respond to serious untoward incidents as appropriate and support any subsequent investigation
• Respond to Safeguarding Adult alerts as appropriate
• Ensure complaints are investigated fully, within the time limits ensuring a proactive approach is standard and in accordance with trust policies
• Ensure that there are relevant forums within clinical teams for the dissemination, and embedding of learning points from complaints and serious untoward incidents
• Respond to communications regarding team issues
• Ensure equality and diversity is considered in all aspects of the team's business.

• Supporting the Trust's reputation and that of all senior colleagues, maintaining a positive attitude with strong commitment to results.
• Promote and display via personal actions support for the Trust's key policies on Equality and Diversity and use of the recovery orientated approach for people with longer term problems.
• Work with other team managers to ensure the locality provides a seamless service
• Ensure that job plans are developed, are reflective of service needs and are regularly reviewed and adjusted to meet the demands of the service
• Deputise for the Service Line Manager as and when required.

Person specification

Education and Qualification

Essential criteria

• Relevant professional qualification (RMN, OT, Social Worker, Psychologist), educated to degree, masters level or have other relevant experience

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of Leadership, Quality Improvement, Management or other relevant training or CPD

Experiene

Essential criteria

• Significant experience of and demonstrable achievement in clinical practice in variable settings.
• Understanding of Health and Social Care Governance.
• Experience as a Band 6 Care Coordinator in CMHT for at least 2 years

Desirable criteria

• Worked in CMHT or integrated Social Care provision of CMHT

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Well-developed or effective written communication skills with clear understanding of the role requirements

Desirable criteria

• Well-presented Supporting Information with professional interests aligned with the NHS Long Term Plan

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.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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

• Job description (PDF, 328.4KB)
• Important Additional Information For Candidates (please read carefully) (PDF, 160.6KB)
• Privacy Notice for Staff (PDF, 268.6KB)
• Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.5MB)