CYPIT Operational Lead for Special Schools
If you are a qualified Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist with leadership experience, this is an ideal opportunity to progress into an operational management role within a supportive and dynamic leadership team in our Children, Young People and Families (CYPF) division.
This permanent post is part time (22.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday) and is based in Reading. While this management role is part-time, we also encourage candidates seeking full-time or 30 hours per week posts to apply as there may be clinical opportunities within the service which can be discussed at interview.
The successful applicant will work alongside the existing operational leads to share the responsibility for operationally leading the CYPIT service for school-aged children and those within special schools and SLT Resources across the 3 unitary authorities in the west of Berkshire. You will support integrated teams of SLTs, OTs, Physios, and assistants to embed a robust and continually improving approach, which promotes the development and wellbeing of children, young people, and their families.
Main duties of the job
Our CYPIT service supports children and young people from birth to 19 years of age across Berkshire. We are an integrated therapy service, offering easy access to services through a single point of access and web-based advice via an online resource. We have established integrated approaches to the care that we offer families; the successful candidate would be able to take an active part in ongoing service developments.
1. Accountable for the delivery of high-quality, effective, and integrated services in mainstream schools, special schools, and specialist resources that meet performance requirements.
2. Oversight of CYPIT involvement in SEND processes in the west, linking with CYPF SEND leads to ensure that we meet EHCP statutory deadlines and support staff to contribute to Tribunals.
3. Development of an effective and motivated workforce.
4. Active role in strategic planning and the development of the services and policies across the organisation, including involvement of service users.
5. Develop and maintain excellent working relationships and communication links with internal and external stakeholders including commissioners and patients/carers.
6. Support the investigation, resolution, analysis, and learning in relation to complaints and incidents.
7. Responsible for ensuring that relevant clinical and performance data is collected, including contribution to performance reports for commissioners.
8. Deputises for the CYPF Lead for School Years services (west).
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
* Caring for and about you is our top priority.
* Committed to providing good quality, safe services.
* Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions.
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
* Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
* 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell.
* Excellent learning and career development opportunities.
* 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles.
* Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services.
* Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants.
* Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality.
* Generous maternity, paternity, adoption, and special leave.
* Free parking across Trust sites.
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
* Qualified SLT, OT, or Physiotherapist, registered with HCPC.
* Some previous leadership or management experience in children's health care.
* Working knowledge of SEND processes.
* Car driver with ability and readiness to travel to multiple sites.
For further information about the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Ali Midwinter on 07866 005864 or email: ali.midwinter@berkshire.nhs.uk who'll be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/ Training
* HCPC Registered.
* Completion of post graduate education relevant to clinical role of post.
Continuous Professional Development
* Evidence of relevant training and maintenance of CPD.
Previous Experience
* Evidence of experience in clinical work in children's services to a level of in-depth knowledge and expertise.
* Contribution to clinical supervisory or mentoring less experienced staff, students, or assistants.
* Evidence of leadership e.g. staff management, leading a project, change in practice.
* Experience of staff management.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
* High level of knowledge of service provision within children's therapy services.
* Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments.
* Efficient, effective and diplomatic communication skills both written and verbal.
* Awareness of community working and structures.
* Basic computer literacy.
* Awareness of budget management.
* Understanding of data in performance monitoring and delivery of services.
Additional Requirements
* Ability to travel to multiple sites.
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.
£48,270 to £54,931 a year per annum, pro rata (inc. of HCAS)
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