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Mental Health Workforce Development Lead

1 month ago

Faversham, United Kingdom We Are With You Full time

Job summary

All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised.

Main duties of the job

The role will focus on developing an ambitious and forward-thinking strategy, working with providers, commissioners and universities to improve the size of the NHS Talking Therapies clinical workforce. Since 1 April 2024, WithYou has been working in partnership with Vita Health Group (the lead provider across Kent and Medway) and IESO to deliver the new NHS Kent and Medway Talking Therapies Services.

About us

Everyone should feel comfortable getting the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health. At We Are With You we work with people on their own goals, whether that's staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether. We give people support in a way that's right for them either face to face in their local service, community or online. We provide a free and confidential service without judgement to more than 100,000 people a year. We use our expertise to improve the help available and raise awareness around drugs, alcohol and mental health so that more people can get support.

Job description

Job responsibilities

All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. Do you thrive in large organisational settings, where your skills can truly make an impact? This is an exciting role to work with a wide range of providers and system influencers to develop and grow our mental health workforce in Kent and Medway. Working within the NHS Talking Therapies Services, you will have the opportunity to design and lead our workforce strategy. The role will focus on developing an ambitious and forward-thinking strategy, working with providers, commissioners and universities to improve the size of the NHS Talking Therapies clinical workforce. Since 1 April 2024, WithYou has been working in partnership with Vita Health Group (the lead provider across Kent and Medway) and IESO to deliver the new NHS Kent and Medway Talking Therapies Services. Diversity Statement As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people and armed forces veterans. As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. With You is also a Disability Confident Employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best. We want you to love coming to work, feeling fulfilled and valued, that's why we focus on the things that are important to you. You will be part of a supportive team of highly experienced practitioners and leaders, who are passionate about making a difference to people's lives. Please note that interviews are taking place virtually on 30th May. We will let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date. Essential Skills What we're looking for You will hold an NVQ Level 3 in management and leadership, or equivalent and have experience working in a leadership role within the NHS Talking Therapies service. We are looking for someone who has experience in recruiting clinical staff within the Talking Therapies service, and who has strong organisation and project management skills. You will excel in building relationships across a complex range of stakeholders and will be able to bring passion and vision to driving change in how we build and develop the NHS Talking Therapies workforce across the Kent and Medway area. Above all, we are looking for someone passionate about what we do, and with a positive and engaging approach. A full job description and person specification is available on request. Desirable Skills About Company Everyone should feel comfortable getting the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health. At We Are With You we work with people on their own goals, whether that's staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether. We give people support in a way that's right for them either face to face in their local service, community or online. We provide a free and confidential service without judgement to more than 100,000 people a year. We use our expertise to improve the help available and raise awareness around drugs, alcohol and mental health so that more people can get support. We Are With You.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

What we're looking for You will hold an NVQ Level 3 in management and leadership, or equivalent and have experience working in a leadership role within the NHS Talking Therapies service. We are looking for someone who has experience in recruiting clinical staff within the Talking Therapies service, and who has strong organisation and project management skills. You will excel in building relationships across a complex range of stakeholders and will be able to bring passion and vision to driving change in how we build and develop the NHS Talking Therapies workforce across the Kent and Medway area. Above all, we are looking for someone passionate about what we do, and with a positive and engaging approach. A full job description and person specification is available on request.

Experience

Essential

What we're looking for You will hold an NVQ Level 3 in management and leadership, or equivalent and have experience working in a leadership role within the NHS Talking Therapies service. We are looking for someone who has experience in recruiting clinical staff within the Talking Therapies service, and who has strong organisation and project management skills. You will excel in building relationships across a complex range of stakeholders and will be able to bring passion and vision to driving change in how we build and develop the NHS Talking Therapies workforce across the Kent and Medway area. Above all, we are looking for someone passionate about what we do, and with a positive and engaging approach. A full job description and person specification is available on request.

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