Team Leader Blandford Older Persons CMHT
Job overview
To be responsible for the provision and development of high standards of care to service users and carers.
To ensure the delivery of an effective and efficient community mental health service in line with legislative requirements and the policies and procedures of the Dorset Healthcare NHS Trust and the Adults Social Services Commissioning Unit (Dorset Local Authority).
To monitor and manage team and team members performance against agreed standards and key performance indicators.
Be responsible for the efficient and effective delivery and / or procurement of designated services including the promotion of access to mental health services.
To have responsibility for all day-to-day supervision/operational management of the multi-disciplinary team, and admin and clerical staff.
To support the Service Manager in the development of fully integrated mental health services for Older Persons aged 65 and over or those aged under 65 with a Dementia diagnosis.
To assist, as required, in the strategic planning and development of new initiatives and projects to meet changing service needs.
To take forward Clinical Governance and business planning agenda items at team and individual staff level.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Blandford Older Persons CMHT, ensuring adherence to human resource and health and safety policies and procedures.
To be responsible for the day-to-day management of admin and clerical staff across the Blandford Older Person CMHT, always ensuring effective co-ordination and cross cover.
To ensure staff adhere to local and external standards of practice and abide by legislative requirements.
To manage staff workloads to ensure optimum staff performance and quality of care.
To be responsible for staff recruitment, induction, and development, ensuring attendance of staff on mandatory and other relevant training.
To promote collaborative working within the Older Person Mental Health Service and with other stakeholders.
To participate in the management of joint projects including the Mental health integrated community care project.
Working for our organisation
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference.Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support.If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact [email protected]
Person specification
Education, qualification and training
Essential criteria- Registered Practitioner (Nursing, Allied Health Profession, Social Work
- Educated to Dip/degree level or equivalent level of highly developed specialist knowledge and experience
- Non-medical prescriber
Experience, Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria- Recent experience within a community CMHT role at band 6 or demonstrate transferable experience
- Able to demonstrate specialist knowledge in clinical assessment, treatment and care for people’s mental health
- Evidence of risk management skills and experience
- Able to demonstrate innovative practice
- Practical experience of facilitating and managing change
Managerial Supervisory Experience
Essential criteria- Evidence of proactive involvement in supervision and development of members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrable ability to prioritise effectively
Personal Attributes and Qualities
Essential criteria- Able to communicate effectively at different levels of an organisation in both verbal and written form, for example with staff, patients, visitors or external organisations in the exchange of very highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, which will require the use of negotiating and/or persuasive skills
- Evidence of skills in diplomacy, negotiation and influencing
At Dorset HealthCare we want to offer all our staff the opportunity to work flexibly, putting health and wellbeing first, whilst continuing the delivery of excellent patient care. Flexible working looks different for everyone and we welcome applicants to discuss flexible working opportunities with the recruiting manager.
What working for us will provide:
- 27 days of annual leave, rising to 33 over ten years (for staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions)
- Excellent NHS pension scheme
- Health and wellbeing services
- Flexible working options, including family-friendly hours
- Free training and one-to-one career coaching to reach your career goals
- Preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and AHPs
- Access to nine staff networks – have a voice and transform our Trust
- Relocation costs where applicable
- Salary sacrifice scheme opportunities – including childcare vouchers, car lease and cycle scheme, home technology equipment, and buying annual leave
- NHS discounts to save on your shopping, gym membership and more
Visit our careers website to learn more about our culture, staff stories, benefits, development programmes and opportunities.
What you need to do:
Before applying for this post, please do ensure that you have read the job description and person specification requirements. If you think you have everything we're looking for, then we'd love to hear from you, alternatively if you would like more information about the role please do not hesitate to contact us.
Regrettably, we are not able to offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you attempt to apply for a role that we do not offer sponsorship for, you will receive notification of this at the time of starting your application and you will not be able to proceed.At this point, we wish to thank you for your interest in working for us and apologise we cannot take your application any further.
Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Further guidance can be found on the gov.uk website. It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form.Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)