Service Group Director - Mental Health and Learning Disabilities
Job Details
Pay: £105,385 - £121,171 a year
Job Type: Permanent
Full Job Description
About You We're looking for an experienced leader with a track record of success in a similar role. You'll have:
1. A master's level education or equivalent experience with a postgraduate qualification in health service management or equivalent.
2. Senior operational management experience in a complex organisation.
3. In-depth knowledge of current legislation for mental health and learning disabilities.
4. Proven strategic planning and execution skills.
5. Strong financial management abilities.
6. Demonstrable experience of managing challenging and high-risk operational situations in NHS mental health services, with a strong understanding of the importance of multi-disciplinary working and care planning processes.
7. Previous experience of transforming services whilst maintaining strong financial control.
8. Previous experience of working with Experts by Experience and a robust understanding of the application of co-production.
9. Demonstrated success in quality and safety improvement initiatives.
10. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
11. Exceptional leadership and team development capabilities.
Desirable: Experience of leading diverse teams to effectively serve diverse communities within the context of improving health inequalities and access to mental healthcare.
Interview Process
The recruitment process will involve a two-stage interview process:
1. Pre-Screen Interview: Conducted by the recruitment team to assess applicants' suitability and ensure alignment of expectations. This will be combined with a Situational Judgement Test. Both activities will take place on Monday 24th February 2025, at your choice of two locations: Taunton or Bristol.
2. Formal Interview Day: For shortlisted applicants, a formal interview day will be held in Taunton on Monday 24th March 2025.
Contact Information
If you would like more information about the role, please contact Emma Eggbeer, Talent Acquisition Specialist via email at emma.eggbeer@somersetft.nhs.uk to set up a call.
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