Team Manager, Learning Disability

4 weeks ago

Bury Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust Full time

The Team Manager will be responsible for the operational management and development of the long-established Military Veterans Service in conjunction with the senior management team.


Military Veterans' Service is a multi-disciplinary team of practitioners led by a Consultant Clinical Psychologist which is commissioned to offer psychological treatment and intervention to Veterans of the British Armed Forces (including current reservists when not mobilised) who live in Greater Manchester and Lancashire, who are experiencing complex mental health difficulties related to their military service, Whose mental health condition is related to their military service, e.g. linked to experiences whilst serving and/or difficulties with transition to civilian life and who are suitable for psychological therapy but unable or unwilling to access local mainstream services and not currently being treated by secondary care mental health services. The post holder will manage the operational requirements of the service, and have clear aims for the team's development and be able to achieve targets and goals set.
To operationally manage the Military Veterans Service.
To effectively and efficiently manage resources within the team in liaison with the service manager.
To ensure the team work to national legislation, local policies and procedures and eligibility criteria.
To ensure the service works to agreed objectives and targets and meets service KPIs.
To work with and monitor performance within clinics and the impact on the Mental Health Service.
To ensure the team have appropriate training, clinical skills and supervision to meet the needs of the service.
To promote the veteran mental health agenda across the MH service

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.


Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. To be responsible for the on-going planning and development of the Military Veterans clinical Team in line with the overall aims of the Trust goals.
To be able to provide practical support within the clinics where needed, and to maintain skill base.
To support the development of the carer forums within the triangle of carer.
To lead on the resolution of complaints from service users and carers as per Trust policy.
To report and complete incident forms, lead on investigations and other governance processes as per Trust policy.
To write reports for coroners inquests, mental health tribunals and other legal processes as required.
To lead on and manage all HR processes within the team as per Trust policy and in conjunction with HR and the service manager
Financial
In liaison with the service manager, manage budgets allocated to the team within financial limits and policies.
To report any financial concerns or pressures to the line manager.
To manage and maintain systems for planning and allocation of work and for the setting and reviewing of targets, standards and priorities to the team.
To comply and ensure compliance with all systems, financial, personnel, administrative, management information, client records, as directed by the line manager or service policy / procedures.
To manage and implement the regular performance monitoring criteria for data collection and ensure adjustments are made as necessary.
To undertake specific development work, to write reports, and contribute to the overall management of the service as directed by line manager.
To implement changes in practice and procedures identified through regular monitoring review as outlined by senior management.
Staffing / Management
To allocate work, to ensure effective performance, and implement the service working procedures as well as managerial and professional policies.
To chair MDT meetings, reviews, conferences, planning meetings as required.
To respond to enquiries and complaints within the framework of the complaints procedure.
To monitor and review health and safety of staff, service users and to provide regular monitoring reports to line manager.
To manage staff sickness through the agreed sickness management policy/ procedures and to provide regular monitoring reports to the line manager.

o Short courses and experience to postgraduate diploma level.

o Management qualification
Substantial experience as a senior mental health practitioner
Working within a clinical area such as community / depo clinics.
Participation in Service development
Experience of supervising the work of junior staff

Experience of business planning.
Experience of resource Management.
Experience of working with military communities or evidence of understanding veterans communities
Understanding key principles within Mental Health Services
Legislation MHA, MCA, Care Act CPA Standards relevant to service area.
Knowledge of how physical health and mental health are interlinked and the key challenges facing mental health services users in relation to their physical health
o Local knowledge - services and facilities
Knowledge of understand of the mental health needs of Military Veterans and their families / carers
Working knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children

Ability to provide education and training to different grades of professional staff both informal and by formal presentation.
Ability to lead negotiations in respect of service development
Ability to identify and define team and individual training / development.
Evidence of effective change management skills.

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