Oakdale Centre CiC Clinical Team Manager (ADHD Medication Service) Halifax/ Leeds/ Harrogate, United Kingdom About us: Oakdale was established nearly twenty-five years ago and is highly regarded as a professional therapy provider. We are a not-for-profit community-based organisation and our team is united by a commitment to provide flexible, bespoke, evidence-based, and high-quality clinical services to meet the particular needs of each of our clients as well as the requirements of commissioners for an appropriate, collaborative, value-for-money service. The Oakdale Group provides a wide range of specialist assessments, including for autism, ADHD, and developmental trauma. Oakdale also provides a wide range of psychological therapies for children, young people, and adults. Many of our services are commissioned by the NHS, Local Authorities, and schools, and include services for NHS staff. Others are accessed by members of the public who pay for them privately, through medical insurance, or through our charitable arm. About you: Are you a passionate professional ready to make a meaningful impact in a leadership role? Or perhaps you have leadership experience and are looking for your next step? Join our innovative and dedicated team as a Clinical Team Manager In this role, you'll lead a talented team of professionals, working as part of a collaborative leadership team and taking responsibility for service area. With your leadership, we’ll help people have quicker access to high quality ADHD treatment services. If you thrive in a supportive environment where your skills make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and be a part of something truly rewarding The role: Oakdale is seeking to recruit an experienced Team Manager to manage our clinical teams in our ADHD medication service service. This is a rapidly expanding and developing service which delivers ADHD medication on behalf of the NHS and for self-funded clients. We are looking to expand our leadership team, as well as our clinical team, and are looking for someone who can successfully lead, develop, and manage others as well as being actively involved in the development, coordination, and administration of the services. This is a demanding and hands-on role, requiring strong line management and organisational skills in the context of a growing organisation experiencing unprecedented demand for our services. The opportunity would suit an operationally minded professional with management experience and an interest in running clinical services within the neurodevelopmental field. If you have the appropriate skills and experience and are interested in joining an agile and leading-edge organisation making a direct impact on the health and wellbeing of its clients, we would love to hear from you. Job Description: Provide inspirational, enthusiastic, and constructive management to Oakdale’s clinical team in the neurodevelopmental service Responsibility for ensuring that safe, welcoming, fit-for-purpose working environments are maintained at Oakdale’s centres. Assisting with the recruitment, training, and development of clinicians and clinical support staff. Assisting with the production of data analysis and reports within the service. Ensuring that the right resources are in place to support the maximisation of capacity to undertake treatment. Establishing and sustaining positive working relationships with all staff working within Oakdale’s centres and remote services. Overseeing compliance with Oakdale’s policies and procedures in respect of all record-keeping regarding both clients and practitioners and all clinical activity. Using our case management database application to accurately analyse and track activity and clinical records. Managing any complaints and incident reporting in line with Oakdale’s policies and procedures. Leading regular team meetings and one-on-one check-ins with clinical staff to ensure alignment with goals and address any concerns. Providing line management to the clinical team with such tasks including, but not be limited to: absence management, performance management and appraisals Developing and implementing efficient processes to enhance service delivery. Monitoring and evaluating team performance, providing constructive feedback and opportunities for professional development. Collaborating with senior management to identify and implement strategic initiatives to improve service quality and efficiency. Acting as a liaison between the neurodevelopmental team and other departments within Oakdale, ensuring clear communication and collaboration. Work towards taking on the role of registered manager to ensure compliance with CQC and legislative guidelines. About you: Essential: Qualifications and Experience: 2 years minimum experience in the health care or social care sector. 3 years minimum line management experience. Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Care or willing to work towards this. Experience of managing a multidisciplinary team to deliver services and pathways Skills and Competencies: Attention to detail, excellent organisational skills and an aptitude for methodical, systematic working. Excellent interpersonal skills; able to establish and develop effective working relationships with colleagues and to represent the organisation professionally. The ability to manage own time and workload, managing competing demands simultaneously to meet required outcomes. Ability to work as part of a team, contributing to effectiveness, quality of services, skills and expertise. Ability to lead and motivate others, including the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Knowledge of legislation and guidance in the field of delivering CQC regulated activity. Ability to manage risk across a busy service. Excellent IT skills. Strong problem solver. Excellent customer service skills. Ability to multitask across a broad remit. Driving licence & access to a vehicle Qualities and Values: Evidence of a positive and proactive attitude, motivated and solution-focused. Demonstrates values consistent with those of Oakdale Commitment to Oakdale’s values. Commitment to the principles of inclusivity, equality and diversity, demonstrated in practice Recognition of the need to be accountable for work through supervision, performance management and other relevant processes Demonstrates empathy, compassion and a commitment to delivering high quality services Desire to develop and undertake training as required Able to work according to organisational policies and procedures Desirable: A solid grasp of data analysis and performance metrics Knowledge of ADHD assessment and treatment pathways A recognised professional qualification such as: Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care Relevant nursing, physiotherapy, or occupational therapy qualification and registration. Relevant social work qualification and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Degree or Master's degree related to social care What we offer: In return for the hard work and dedication of our teams, we offer the following benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising after the length of service). Salary of £38,500 to £42,500 Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay (OSP). Cycle to work & enhanced car schemes. Simplyhealth Programme including Employee Assistant Programme, GP, and priority physiotherapy access. Fully funded flu vaccines. Enhance Pension. Employee discount scheme. Technology salary sacrifice scheme for home appliances, tablets, mobiles, TV’s, fitness trackers, and more. A supportive culture that values work-life balance including agile working and the option to apply for flexible working from day one. Ongoing CPD (internal & external) - we work with experts to bring high-quality CPD to our teams, to help further their skills and knowledge, and to improve the support we provide. Interviews will be offered on an ongoing basis - please do not delay applying. Apply For This Job If you would like to apply for this position, please fill in the information below and submit it to us for consideration.