Job Description
Job summary We are looking for a permanent full time team manager with great people and organisational skills to be the team manager for the older adults Crisis Team based in Knaresborough. This is a stable, supportive and experienced team of clinicians with a dedicated consultant. The team operate between 8am-8pm seven days a week, providing high quality care to support patients and carers experiencing crisis or following discharge from hospital. This is a new dedicated team manager post for the Older Person's Crisis Team based at Knaresborough and will provide a great opportunity to develop your leadership and management skills within this supportive service. We encourage applicants from a health or social care background, who have a passion for improving the lives of older people with mental health needs and can build positive relationships with others. This is an experienced and stable team with a dedicated consultant, working across Harrogate and rural areas and operating 8am to 8pm seven days a week. Main duties of the job Key responsibilities will be to ensure people experience timely access to our service and receive treatment in line with our pathways and feel listened to and involved in their care. The post holder will provide effective operational management and leadership including supervision and appraisals, recruitment, managing performance and a budget, along with all other aspects of management. The successful person will be able to manage varied work demands . Whilst the main responsibilities of this post will be in operational management, there will also be some opportunities to provide direct patient care and role model good clinical practice. You will be supported in your own development with regular supervision and access to coaching, training as well as opportunities to be involved in service improvement initiatives. About us You can expect ongoing commitment and support to your Continuous Professional Development and robust Supervision, Appraisal and Training.We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it. Date posted 18 September 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 346-NYM-054-24-B Job locations Alexander House Ash Tree Road Knaresborough HG5 0UB Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.If you would like to discuss the role in person in more detail or to arrange a visit, please contact us.Cath Crawford Service Manager - 07919 091622 or Gena Hearnshaw Consultant Psychiatrist - 01423 799760 Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current professional registration with appropriate body in healthcare or social work or relevant professional clinical qualification (ie PWP/CWP in IAPT/Getting Help services) Be Educated to Master's level in leadership or a subject area relevant to the area of practice OR Have equivalent clinical experience to that of masters level such as working as a band 6 (or above) in relevant clinical area with significant experience - which also includes significant experience of managing people (see below under experience), together with evidence of CPD Be trained in Clinical Supervision and Providing Clinical Supervision Be a Recognised Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor Experience Essential Significant experience of managing people Significant experience of working with patients with complex needs in the specialist field and working with patients who display risk behaviours Working collaboratively with others (external partners, staff service users and their families/carers) Working knowledge of the legal framework and statutory obligations under the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and other relevant legislation Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice Risk assessment and management and its application in practice and Working knowledge of clinical medicines management Evidence of training in Quality Improvement methodology or coaching, and/or using. Knowledge Essential Significant evidenced based knowledge, to post-graduate level, of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field Detailed understanding of Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice. Skills Essential Manage change effectively Provide effective leadership Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of Work positively and collaboratively in partnership with external agencies Desirable Management experience