Job summary We are excited to advertise this permanent role, which is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dedicated manager to lead our North Mental Health and Wellness Team as their Operational Lead. Come and lead one of our integrated Mental Health & Wellness Teams in Havering. Join our recently transformed mental health service that is at the front line of mental health support, undertaking assessments, and providing brief intervention work and longer-term CPA work for our service users. The new Mental Health and Wellness Teams removes the need for a two-tier service, with no more hand over of service users from one service to another. You will be accountable for the day to day delivery of the service, with a focus on service user satisfaction, service quality, governance, risk, and care management, all of which will should be underpinned by compassionate leadership. Main duties of the job Provide leadership and line management for senior clinicians and practitioners within the Havering North Mental Health & Wellness Team. This will include day-today guidance and support to the team, management supervision, performance management, and monitoring service delivery To use databases to produce reports / statistics / performance data / flow rates and data on clinical outcomes for the Havering leadership team as required. To conduct agreed service research and generate appropriate reports and audits on RiO and trust databases to ensure user standards are delivered. To work with the Assistant Integrated Care Director and Senior Leadership Team to establish the appropriate future direction of the service. To ensure practice development plans include mental health and support and audit the implementation of these plans. To ensure service users and carers are fully engaged in the development and delivery of mental health services. To ensure that trends in need, service use and unmet needs are collated and conveyed to the relevant parties and to work with the service to develop strategies to meet address any unmet need. To chair both clinical and managerial meetings providing clinical/practice and managerial expertise into these meetings. To develop and maintain effective partnerships between the service staff, local authority teams and partner agencies. To manage the service budget for the North Mental Health & Wellness Team. About us Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff). Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex. High Cost Area Supplement - London This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,551 to a maximum of £5,735). Date posted 26 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 395-HV699-24 Job locations The Petersfield Centre, Petersfield Avenue Romford RM3 9PB Job description Job responsibilities Use of AI Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on the vacanc y. Job description Job responsibilities Use of AI Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on the vacanc y. Person Specification Experience Essential Extensive experience of working with people with complex, acute mental health needs and challenging behaviours in the community. Significant experience at Band 7 or above, including significant experience of supervising clinical staff Managing and being accountable for service budgets Managing performance of a service, including celebrating strong performance and addressing performance challenges Significant experience of recruiting clinical staff Qualifications Essential Qualification in MH nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or Clinical Psychology Knowledge Essential An awareness of the NHS Long Term Plan, Community Mental Health Framework, and other relevant policies Thorough knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and related legislation Mental health, including best practice, latest research and effective service delivery processes Knowledge of and a commitment to the principle of equal opportunities in service delivery. Physical Health challenges specifically related to mental health clients Skills Essential Good knowledge and awareness of IT and IT skills Well-developed interpersonal skills especially when handling conflict and change. Ability to resolve difficulties, including those relating to working relationships and service user and carer complaints and concerns Ability to facilitate positive multi-disciplinary working relationships across all service areas. Ability to explore emotionally demanding aspect of role Strong mental health clinical skills Other Essential To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area To be aware of and demonstrate the Trust Values Person Specification Experience Essential Extensive experience of working with people with complex, acute mental health needs and challenging behaviours in the community. Significant experience at Band 7 or above, including significant experience of supervising clinical staff Managing and being accountable for service budgets Managing performance of a service, including celebrating strong performance and addressing performance challenges Significant experience of recruiting clinical staff Qualifications Essential Qualification in MH nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or Clinical Psychology Knowledge Essential An awareness of the NHS Long Term Plan, Community Mental Health Framework, and other relevant policies Thorough knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and related legislation Mental health, including best practice, latest research and effective service delivery processes Knowledge of and a commitment to the principle of equal opportunities in service delivery. Physical Health challenges specifically related to mental health clients Skills Essential Good knowledge and awareness of IT and IT skills Well-developed interpersonal skills especially when handling conflict and change. Ability to resolve difficulties, including those relating to working relationships and service user and carer complaints and concerns Ability to facilitate positive multi-disciplinary working relationships across all service areas. Ability to explore emotionally demanding aspect of role Strong mental health clinical skills Other Essential To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area To be aware of and demonstrate the Trust Values Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name NELFT North East London Foundation Trust Address The Petersfield Centre, Petersfield Avenue Romford RM3 9PB Employer's website https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)