South West Provider Collaborative Head of Service

South West Provider Collaborative Head of ServiceWant to make an application Make sure your CV is up to date, then read the following job specs carefully before applying.Devon Partnership NHS Trust is the Lead Provider for the South WestProvider Collaborative.We currently commission services for people requiring medium and lowsecure mental health care across the south west, with investment in specialistcommunity forensic teams, as well as Perinatal Inpatient Services, CAMHS Tier 4and Adult Eating Disorders services with potential to extend this to otherservices in future.We do this in partnership with nine providers six of which are NHSorganisations, one community interest company, and two independent sectorproviders. Our geography spans fromCornwall in the south, to Gloucestershire in the north and Dorset in the Eastcovering a total population of around five million, across approximately 22,000square kilometres.We aim to treat people as close to home as possible, in the least levelof security, for the shortest period of time, to high quality outcomes.Main duties of the jobThis is a senior leadership role within the commissioning division,reporting directly to the South West Provider Collaborative Deputy Director ofCollaborative Commissioning and working closely with colleagues including asecond Head of Service and Senior Case Managers. The post holder will take direction from the DeputyDirector of Collaborative Commissioning on a day-to-day basis in order to deliverthe commissioning of high-quality care for patients requiring specialist mentalhealth services across the south west of England.This is a transformational role, working with a high degree ofautonomy, at-pace, and at-scale, across multiple stakeholders, and requires acreative mind-set, excellent leadership skills, and an application of wholesystems working. The role includes significant time spent on transformationalprocesses, liaising with clinical leads, experts by experience and the DeputyMedical Director.About usWe provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we doOur valuesWe not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.Job responsibilitiesPlease refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.Person SpecificationExperienceDirect experience of specialist commissioning in at least one of the SWPC service linesHigh level experience of managing staff, including setting of team objectives, team and individual appraisal, recruitment and disciplinary issuesEvidence of advanced report writing skills, service planning, needs analysis, and presentation skillsDeveloping and implementing strategic plans within a complex environment, to enable the attainment of the business units objectivesDemonstrate experience of autonomous leadership of transformational change, at-pace, and at a significant levelSignificant experience in working in senior management role within healthcareSkills & AbilitiesDemonstrates gravitas, and a high degree of emotional intelligence. Able to hold a vision for the business unit on behalf of the partnership and inform debate on strategy and its implementationAble to communicate complex issues using simple and accessible language in various forums such as public meetings and through media interviewsExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to influence and persuade others articulating a balanced view and able to constructively question information from othersGood understanding of the role of effective communications and engagement with patients, public, workforce and stakeholders in achieving/delivering the commissioning divisions objectives and maintaining and enhancing its reputation.Ability to foster and maintain positive working relationships at every level.Collecting, analysing and evaluating highly complex data to support the management of clinical commissioning for a wide range of applications including resource, planning and target settingHigh level analytical skills and the ability to draw qualitative and quantitative data from a wide range of sources and present in a clear concise mannerExcellent ability to analyse numerical and written data, assess options and draw appropriate conclusionsHigh level critical thinking skillsAbility to develop, maintain and monitor information systems to support innovation initiativesDemonstrates sound judgement in the absence of clear guidelines or precedent, seeking advice as necessaryLeadership, vision, strategic thinking and planning with highly developed political skillsAbility to be mobile around the south west regionHigh level of flexibility, with the ability to travel to various sites and locationsQualificationsDegree and educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level. xpwpeyx Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience over more than one discipline (eg financial management; programme management, performance management and staff management) acquired over a significant period of timeEvidence of post qualifying and continuing professional developmentDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Deputy Director of Collaborative Commissioning#J-18808-Ljbffr