Community Learning Disability Team Manager
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
The Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale team is looking for a Team Manager to manage the community learning disability service. The team is well-established, friendly, and welcoming to new starters.
We are seeking a member of staff from all disciplines and professional backgrounds (e.g., learning disabilities or adult mental health) to take up this role. We are happy to support new managers in this position, so if you feel ready for a new challenge and possess the right skills but lack experience, we will support you through the transition as needed.
The team comprises nurses, OTs, Physios, SLT, psychologists, admin, and psychiatry staff. The hours are 9 am - 5 pm, Monday to Friday.
Main Duties of the Job
The Team Manager will be responsible for all aspects of the service, supporting staff by offering supervisions and appraisals while maintaining a good understanding of the service's needs to provide up-to-date data for the team's development.
About Us
The Trust advocates collective leadership, and the post holder will operationally support a multi-disciplinary team that shares these principles. The learning disability collective leadership group is committed to supporting the development of its staff and will ensure a support period is established for staff transitioning into this service.
Job Responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information. If you require any further information or wish to visit the service, please contact Karen Reed, Service Manager - karenreed1@nhs.net or Deb Slaney, Modern Matron - deborah.slaney1@nhs.net.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Current professional registration with the appropriate body in healthcare or social work, or relevant professional clinical qualification (e.g., PWP/CWP in IAPT/Getting Help services).
* Educated to Master's level in leadership or a relevant subject area OR equivalent clinical experience to that of a Master's level, such as working as a Band 6 (or above) in a relevant clinical area with significant experience, including managing people, along with evidence of CPD.
* Trained in Clinical Supervision and Providing Clinical Supervision.
* Recognised Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor.
Skills
* Able to manage complex team situations effectively.
* Understanding of the requirements of a busy team and ability to juggle day-to-day management.
Experience
* Experience in managing staff.
* Experience working with patients with complex needs in the specialist field.
* Collaborative working with others (external partners, staff, service users, and their families/carers).
* Evidence of delivering supervision.
* Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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