Job summary
Deputy Head of Clinical Services
Join our dedicated team at Cheshire CYPMH, where your passion for high-quality clinical services can make a real difference. We are looking for a committed and dynamic Deputy Head of Clinical Services to lead and support the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate care.
KeyResponsibilities:
1. Oversee and, where necessary, lead the management and delivery of top-notch clinical services within the portfolio.
2. Provide comprehensive operational support across a range of clinical services, including liaising with and supporting Trust-wide projects.
3. Ensure the provision of safe and effective clinical services, offering leadership, supervision, appraisal, and performance management to both qualified and support staff.
StrategicDevelopment:
4. Work collaboratively with the Head of Clinical Services, Clinical Directors, Head of Operations to influence the strategic development of clinical services.
5. Lead the development of high-quality, integrated clinical services that are focused on the needs of individuals.
6. SupporttheachievementofTrust-wide objectives by fostering strong relationships with colleagues, agencies, and key partners.
Apply Now: If you are passionate about making and positive impact and leading a team dedicated to excellence in clinical care, we would love to hear from you.
This is your chance to make a meaningful difference. Join us and lead the way in providing exceptional clinical services.
Main duties of the job
WhatWeOffer:
7. Asupportiveanddynamicworkenvironment.
8. Opportunitiesforprofessionalgrowthanddevelopment.
9. Achancetomakeameaningfulimpactonthelivesofyoungpeopleandtheirfamilies.
Qualifications:
Proven experience in clinical service management.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of professionals.
Supporting, and where appropriate leading, the management and delivery of the highest quality clinical services within the portfolio in a safe and effective manner. To provide managerial support across a range of clinical services within the Cheshire CYPMH portfolio and where appropriate liaising with and supporting Trust wide projects. To be responsible for the provision of safe and effective delivery of the clinical services within the portfolio, providing leadership, support, supervision, appraisal and performance management to qualified and support staff, liaising closely with other health teams, Social Services and Voluntary Agencies to maximise service provision and optimise patient care.
About us
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP) supports thousands of vulnerable people across Cheshire and Merseyside. We provide physical, mental health and learning disability services to a total population of around one million people.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or you are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
Visit our 'Working for us' pages on our website to find out more about why you should choose CWP.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for a full copy.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
To ensure that we continue to provide Outstanding for Care (as recently been awarded by CQC), CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. A Guide to completing your application form can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
If your disability meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please also inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
All new clinical support staff will be required to have completed or working towards the Care Certificate (CWP In-house 2 day training to be completed within 6 months of start date).
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. Please note that DBS costs will be waived for applicants who are being recruited for COVID-19 reasons.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies. Please see attached Update Service Applicant Guide document for further information.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100 and quote the vacancy reference number.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
10. First Level Registered Nurse or equivalent clinical qualification relevant to service area
11. Specialist Practitioner Qualification or equivalent clinical qualification relevant to service area.
12. Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
13. Master's degree in relevant field or equivalent post graduate validated courses and experience
14. ECDL or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
15. Expert clinical knowledge in the field of Clinical services.
16. Implications of the national agenda for NHS Provider services.
17. Of clinical governance and the Health Care Standards
18. Of the relationship between Commissioners, Providers, Local Authority and third sector
19. Knowledge of recent NHS policies and innovative practice in both primary and secondary care services
Desirable
20. Post registration qualification in management.
Skills
Essential
21. Management and leadership skills
22. Planning, Organisational and Time management skills
23. Clinical Skills
24. Analytical and problem solving skills
25. Advanced Interpersonal and Communication skills.
26. Report writing skills, IT skills to encompass Internet, e mail, production of reports and use of spread sheets and data analysis.