Key Tasks and Responsibilities: The post holder will be expected to coordinate and lead team functioning with particular focus on: To be responsible for the planning, delivery and evaluation of quality mental health care for patients. To support the delivery of SECURE STAIRS with the Operator Performance monitoring and management including engaging with commissioners and service evaluators as required Line management and supervision of staff, including ensuring staff are supported to achieve a high standard of practice via regular supervision, support meetings and personal development To ensure appropriate professional supervision arrangement are in place To actively manage a small caseload of complex patients To ensure that the team provides effective and evidence-based interventions which are guided by national, local and professional standards. Ensure that the team functions in line with the agreed operational policy Co-ordinate recruitment and selection of staff within the team, leading on decisions Respond to serious untoward incidents as appropriate and support any subsequent investigation Ensure complaints are investigated fully, within the time limits ensuring a proactive approach is standard and in accordance with policies To ensure staff are supported to achieve a high standard of practice via regular supervision, support meetings and personal development and have access to the necessary professional training To ensure robust service to carers, including assessment and support Ensure that job plans are developed, are reflective of service needs and are regularly reviewed and adjusted to meet the demands of the service Deputise for the Head of Healthcare during their absence Performance Management: To provide effective leadership and management to the team that promotes high performance standards and enhances the achievement of our objectives and priorities. Assume overall management accountability for the team Assume responsibility for the day-to-day operational management of the team ensuring the service is delivered within the agreed structures outlined in the operational policy Provide clear and consistent leadership to the workforce of the team and offer professional advice when required To engage staff in the delivery of all performance targets for and on behalf of the organisation, to assist the team in improving the quality of the service Establish, develop and contribute to service developments within the directorate To develop, implement and maintain systems, processes and practice in risk management, including the management of Health and Safety. Ensure all aspects of Safeguarding are adhered to and that policies and procedures are followed at all times. Effective management of risk of infection ensuring related polices fully complied with and communicated in the team Management Responsibilities Conduct and contribute to the PDR process for all staff within the team which reflect the Organisations local priorities and ensure staff has access to appropriate training and development Co-ordinate and develop the practice and culture of the MDT team through close liaising with clinical leads around recruitment and service delivery Ensure appropriate supervision takes place in line with policy Communicate regularly through team meetings, team briefings, clinical forums and individually with team members providing an opportunity for two-way feedback Ensure that young people and carers opinions and experiences are being responded to at a team level Ensure through effective leadership and management, continuous service development, improvement and high-quality service delivery Clinical record keeping is of a consistent high standard and meets trust policy and practice guidance Ability to communicate effectively at management level and to a wide range of target audiences Resolve complex clinical matters between staff and clients where persuasion, motivation and reassurance maybe required Clinical Ensure effective communication systems and structures are in place to facilitate the dissemination of information relating to the young persons risk profiles To be professionally accountable for the planning and delivery of care leading on the prioritising of clinical needs and risk to provide an effective, safe and efficient service To ensure partnership working with young people and their families where appropriate, to meet a range of complex situations that arise from offending behaviour and mental health needs. To ensure all policies are understood including Mental Health Act, Childrens Act and Safeguarding Adults.