The NHS Wiltshire Talking Therapies service (IAPT) offers support to residents of Wiltshire who may be experiencing common mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, stress, and low mood, offering evidence-based treatments based on the difficulties the patient is experiencing.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of Deputy Service Manager (operational) as a fixed term contract for up to 12 months to cover maternity leave. This may also be available as a secondment opportunity for internal applicants, subject to the agreement of your current line manager.
You will work as a key member of the senior management team to provide leadership and contribute to the development of the talking therapies service with a focus on operational management and forging effective links with external stakeholders.
We are currently operating a hybrid working arrangement, where you will be based at either Green Lane Hospital, Devizes or Fountain Way Hospital, Salisbury combined with opportunities for remote working from home.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Be an active member of the senior management team, including deputising for the Head of Talking Therapies (BSW) and the Wiltshire Talking Therapies Service Manager.
2. Act as a Lead Clinician and offer 1:1 sessions.
3. Supervise and oversee the development of the service and programs of psycho-educational courses.
4. Line manage and oversee the work of a team of High Intensity Therapists and Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners.
5. Maintain a Talking Therapy manual compliant service.
6. Represent the service at meetings and deliver presentations, both internally and to outside organisations.
7. Oversee links with voluntary and community organisations.
The successful candidate must have a qualification in one of the Talking Therapy mental health clinical modalities, along with substantial post-qualification relevant experience. It is essential to have in-depth experience of managing staff in a stepped care service along with the capacity to cope with pressure and prioritise competing demands.
We are a friendly and supportive team with a strong focus on staff wellbeing. We often run creative team activities such as a recent walking challenge and an alternative version of the Olympics which many of the team have been taking part in.
We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust) a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.
At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities, and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.
Managerial Responsibilities:
1. Deputise for the Head of BSW Talking Therapies and Wiltshire Talking Therapies Service Manager as appropriate.
2. Line manage a team of mental health Practitioners including sickness, appraisals, and performance.
3. Oversee audits and report any difficulties to the Service Manager.
4. Provide cover for other members of the Senior Management Team.
5. Recruit staff as required.
6. Initiate in-service development and expansion.
7. Supervise staff as appropriate and induct new members of staff.
Professional Responsibilities:
1. Participate in the Talking Therapies business and professional meetings as appropriate.
2. Comply with all policies, procedures, and directives of the Department, Service, and AWP.
3. Maintain and further develop high standards of therapy and psychology practice.
4. Participate in research activities of the service and publish articles.
Clinical Governance Responsibilities:
1. Support the Service manager in the development and implementation of effective Clinical Governance across the Talking Therapies Service.
2. Promote the use of effective interventions in the service.
General Responsibilities:
1. Participate in liaison meetings with GPs and other members of the Primary Care Health Teams.
2. Compile and return statistics and activity levels as required.
3. Participate in individual and peer supervision.
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